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HX Expeditions and the University of Tasmania Expand World-First Education Program Beyond Antarctica, Beginning with the Arctic

30 October 2025 12:00

Global rollout introduces university-developed pre-departure courses across all HX destinations starting in 2026.
30 October 2025 — HX Expeditions, the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company, today announced the global expansion of its pioneering education partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS) and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS). The plann

Sleep Like It’s 1896: HX Expeditions Launches Immersive Vintage Cabin Experience for Its 130th Anniversary

22 October 2025 08:00

Launching from January 2026, the HX ‘1896 Cabin’ will be available exclusively aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen throughout the anniversary year. The experience allows guests to spend one unforgettable night in a meticulously recreated late 19th-century expedition cabin – complete with handcrafted period furnishings, authentic scents, and curated touches that capture the spirit of HX’s earliest explorers.

HX Expeditions Launches ‘Silent Science Boats’ in the Antarctic and Arctic to Reduce Underwater Noise

16 October 2025 12:01

HX announces new ‘silent science boats’ powered by electricity. The two new MK 5 vessels are fully electric and feature RAD Propulsion’s RAD 40 drive system, the most advanced electric drives on the market. They will now be found on two HX ships, MS Fram and hybrid-battery powered MS Fridtjof Nansen, operating in the Arctic and Antarctic and predominately for guest science boats trips.

HX Appoints Monty Halls as Official Brand Ambassador to Mark 130 Years of Exploration

15 September 2025 09:53

15th September 2025 – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's first and longest-running expedition cruise company, is proud to announce a three-year partnership with renowned broadcaster, explorer, author and marine biologist Monty Halls, who will serve as the company’s official brand ambassador during its landmark 130th year of expedition cruising in 2026.
Monty is no stranger to HX, havi

HX Expeditions Expands Award Winning World-First Antarctica Programme

11 September 2025 11:56

HX & University of Tasmania (UTAS) Confirm They are Expanding with Two New Online Courses for the upcoming Antarctica Season following an award win last night at Seatrade Europe.

HX Expeditions Launches Theme Menus, Highlighting Crew Heritage

27 August 2025 01:00

HX is introducing a new onboard theme menu concept to expand guest dining experiences with global flavours. On every voyage aboard MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, guests can enjoy a rotation of international menus at Restaurant Fredheim, the casual dining venue on HX’s two newest ships.

One Year to Go: HX Expeditions Announces Guest Speakers for Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026

12 August 2025 10:36

NASA, Space.com and Astronomie.de all confirmed to be part of a ‘out of this world’ speaker line-up for the August 2026 special cruise.

HX Announces James McArthur, Chief Financial & Transformation Officer Has Decided to Leave HX For New Role

11 August 2025 11:00

HX Expeditions, the world's first and longest-running global expedition cruise company, today announced that James McArthur, Chief Financial and Transformation Officer will be leaving the company for a new role.

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

5 August 2025 12:01

HX Expeditions, announces the appointment of Kelvin Murray as Director, Expedition Operations. 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.

HX Expeditions Launches Largest Kayaking and Camping Program in Antarctica

15 July 2025 01:02

More People Will Kayak and Camp in Antarctica with HX Than Ever Before —Starting October 2025.

HX Foundation awards over €222k in second standalone grant cycle to support ocean conservation and polar community-focused projects worldwide

9 July 2025 06:30

The HX Foundation, the dedicated charity of expedition brand HX Expeditions, is proud to announce it has awarded over €222,754 to global community, conservation and polar-focused wildlife projects, in its first round of grant funding for 2025.

HX Launches Largest-Ever Global Agent Incentive to Mark 130 Years of Exploration

7 July 2025 12:18

Sell 3 – Sail for Free. As part of the anniversary celebrations, HX is rewarding travel agents/advisors around the world with an exclusive opportunity: agents who make three new deposited bookings on eligible HX expeditions between 1 July and 31 October 2025 will earn the chance to sail for free in 2026—with a guest—on one of HX’s iconic expedition voyages.

HX Expeditions Completes Refurbishment of MS Spitsbergen

16 June 2025 19:00

London, United Kingdom (16 June 2025) - HX Expeditions—the world’s first and longest-running expedition cruise company—has completed a multimillion-euro refurbishment of MS Spitsbergen, unveiling enhanced guest spaces, a new bistro, a state-of-the-art science center, and the ship’s refreshed exterior in HX’s updated Indigo Blue and Sand livery.
The overhaul is part of a €7 million investment ac

First-Ever HX Expeditions Turnaround in Nuuk Marks Historic Tourism Milestone for Greenland

13 June 2025 09:29

HX proudly celebrated a landmark moment with its first-ever turnaround in Nuuk, Greenland on June 12, 2025. The arrival of their vessel MS Fridtjof Nansen marked the start of a new era, aligning with a record-breaking day and tourism year for Greenland.

HX Expeditions Partners with Inuit Communities to Launch Excursion Program in Arctic Canada — A First for the Global Cruise Industry

19 May 2025 19:41

Co-created with Inuit Elders, local residents, and community-born staff Launching summer 2025 on HX’s Northwest Passage sailings 100% of excursion revenue goes directly to individuals and businesses in Nunavut—supporting economic growth and community ownership
19 May 2025 – HX Expeditions, the world’s largest expedition cruise company, is proud to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind ex

TV Presenter to Turn the Tide on UK Marine Pollution with new Big Blue Bag Initiative and HX Foundation

7 May 2025 00:01

Monty Halls and the HX Foundation join forces to launch a groundbreaking citizen science initiative to tackle marine pollution The Big Blue Bag initiative contains four easy-to-follow conservation protocols and is designed to encourage more people and communities to collect data on marine health. Each HX ship will carry a Big Blue Bag from this summer.

HX Expeditions Announces Major Expansion of Americas Team Amid Growth and Global Investment

22 April 2025 17:00

Ahead of its 130th anniversary, the pioneers of expedition cruising expand trade and travel advisor support with new sales and marketing hires
London, UK (April 22, 2025) – HX Expeditions, the world’s largest and first expedition cruise company, has announced a major expansion of its Americas team across business development, marketing, and tour operations. The move underscores the company’s st

HX Expeditions Celebrates 130 Years as Experts in Expeditions with Special Anniversary Offers and Activities

2 April 2025 10:00

HX Expeditions Celebrates 130 Years as Experts in Expeditions with Special Anniversary Offers and Activities. 2026 Marks a Historic Milestone with Exclusive Events, Offers, and Surprises for Guests and Media

HX Foundation Opens First Grant Submissions for 2025

28 March 2025 16:53

The foundation invites global communities and charities to apply for funding that will directly support initiatives focused on conservation, sustainability, inclusion, science, and wildlife protection.
The HX Foundation is proud to announce the opening of its first grant submission window for 2025. The grants aim to encourage innovative and impactful projects that preserve ecosystems, adv

HX Expeditions Unveils New Fleet Brand Colours as Part of Evolutionary Rebrand

5 March 2025 09:00

HX Expeditions, the world’s oldest expedition cruise company, today announced the introduction of its new fleet livery colours in its brand colours of ‘Indigo Blue’ and ‘Sand’, marking a key milestone in the continued evolution of its standalone brand.