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Industry Veteran Kelvin Murray Joins HX Expeditions as Director of Expedition Operations

5thAugust 2025HX Expeditions, the world's first and longest-running expedition cruise company, today proudly announces the appointment of Kelvin Murray as Director, Expedition Operations.

Kelvin will report directly to HX’s Chief Operations Officer Iain McNeill and joins the Operations Leadership Team (OLT) at a pivotal time - as HX celebrates 130 years of expedition excellence. In this role, Kelvin will work closely across both Operations and Commercial teams to elevate and ensure a consistently outstanding Guest Expedition Experience - one that reflects HX’s proud heritage and ambitious future in global expedition.

Kelvin brings a global reputation and deep operational expertise to HX, honed over decades of leadership in the field. Most recently, he served as Head of Expeditions at EYOS Expeditions, where he led ground-breaking trips across every continent and ocean. He has also worked with other expedition cruise companies including Oceanwide Expeditions and Lindblad.

Murray has been involved in some ground-breaking activities including taking the largest passenger ship to date through the Northwest Passage, producing the first live 4K broadcast from Antarctica, and guiding record-setting submersible explorations of the deep ocean. Kelvin has also served on AECO’s Executive Committee, several IAATO committees, and held roles with conservation societies and the British Antarctic Survey. He is also known for his popular TEDx talk on ‘Expedition Resilience’.

"Kelvin is a world-class expedition leader and operational strategist with an instinct for people, place, and purpose," said Iain McNeill, COO of HX. "At this moment, 130 years into our history, Kelvin’s vision and experience will be instrumental in raising the bar for our guests and our expedition teams. He joins us with an impeccable record and a passion for excellence that matches HX’s legacy."

Commenting on his new role, Kelvin Murray shared: "I’m thrilled to join HX and help build upon their successful and extensive expedition heritage These trips are as much about people as they are places, and I'm looking forward to working with the team to continue HX being a safe, sustainable, mindful and cool way to explore the world."

With Kelvin Murray joining the helm of Expedition Operations, HX is set to continue defining what modern expedition cruising means for the next century.

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About HX:

HX Expeditions the world's first and longest-running cruise company, has been guiding curious travellers on mindful adventures since 1896. With headquarters in London and a global team of just under 1,000 professionals, HX operates a fleet of five modern ships, offering voyages to over 250 destinations across more than 30 countries. Renowned for its pole-to-pole expeditions, HX combines sustainability, science, and education to create transformative travel experiences. Pioneering in sustainability, HX was the first cruise company to eliminate heavy fuel oils, ban single-use unnecessary plastics in its operations, and launch hybrid cruise ships. The company also supports scientific research, donating over 1,900 free cruise nights to onboard scientists, and runs the HX Foundation, providing grants to community projects focused on education and marine conservation.
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