HX Expeditions joins the UK Chamber of Shipping in its Anniversary Year
HX Expeditions joins the UK Chamber of Shipping in a milestone year celebrating 130 years of exploration heritage.
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HX and University of Tasmania Launch Free Svalbard Educational Course as HX Marks 130 Years Since Its First Voyage to the Archipelago
HX has launched another free online educational course, this time dedicated to Svalbard, developed in partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS), further expanding its industry-leading programme of pre-departure learning for guests. The launch comes during a landmark week for HX, as the company celebrates 130 years since its very first guest voyage to Svalbard in 1896.
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HX Expeditions Appoints Cinzia Amadio to Lead Marketing Globally
HX Expeditions, the world’s longest-running expedition cruise company and the largest operator in Antarctica, announces the appointment of Cinzia Amadio as SVP of Global Marketing to lead all aspects of marketing, reinforcing the company’s commitment to a more connected brand experience and a stronger end-to-end journey for both guests and trade partners.
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HX Foundation Launches Landmark Fundraising Campaign to Celebrate HX Expeditions’ 130th Year
As HX celebrates 130 years of pioneering exploration, its charitable arm, the HX Foundation, unveils its most ambitious fundraising campaign yet - aiming to raise more than €130,000 per ship across 2026. The year‑long anniversary initiative will mobilise guests and crew through onboard giving, special events and 'Green Stays', with funds supporting five high‑impact global grantees.
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HX Delivers Record Antarctica Season, Reinforcing Position as Leading Operator
HX Delivers Record Antarctica Season, Reinforcing Position as Leading Operator. Delivering highest-ever guest satisfaction, HX brought more travellers to Antarctica than any other operator, expanded kayaking and camping capacity, and achieved highest-ever suite bookings
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Sleep Like It’s 1896: HX Expeditions Launches Immersive Vintage Cabin Experience for Its 130th Anniversary
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.
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HX Expeditions Launches ‘Silent Science Boats’ in the Antarctic and Arctic to Reduce Underwater Noise
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.
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HX Expeditions Expands Award Winning World-First Antarctica Programme
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.
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One Year to Go: HX Expeditions Announces Guest Speakers for Solar Eclipse Expedition 2026
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.
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HX Expeditions Launches Largest Kayaking and Camping Program in Antarctica
More People Will Kayak and Camp in Antarctica with HX Than Ever Before —Starting October 2025.
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HX Foundation awards over €222k in second standalone grant cycle to support ocean conservation and polar community-focused projects worldwide
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.
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HX Launches Largest-Ever Global Agent Incentive to Mark 130 Years of Exploration
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.
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First-Ever HX Expeditions Turnaround in Nuuk Marks Historic Tourism Milestone for Greenland
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.
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TV Presenter to Turn the Tide on UK Marine Pollution with new Big Blue Bag Initiative and HX Foundation
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.
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HX Expeditions Partners with Inunnguaq Hegelund to Develop Greenlandic Cuisine Experience
New Culinary Partnership to Highlight Regional Food Products, Local Chefs, and Unique Culinary Experiences Onboard
16 April 2025: HX Expeditions, the world's first and longest-running expedition cruise company, is excited to announce a new partnership with renowned Greenlandic chef, Inunnguaq Hegelund, to develop a distinctive culinary programme that showcases the rich and diverse flavours of -
HX Expeditions Celebrates 130 Years as Experts in Expeditions with Special Anniversary Offers and Activities
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
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HX Expeditions Unveils New Fleet Brand Colours as Part of Evolutionary Rebrand
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.
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HX Expeditions Announces Major Refurbishment for MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen
HX Expeditions announces more than €7 Million in Investments Focused on Enhancing the Guest Experience and Operational Efficiency on MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen.
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Acquisition of HX Expeditions Completes, with Significant Investment to Accelerate Growth and Innovation
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) today announces the completion of its acquisition by a consortium of investors. It marks the final stage of the separation of HX from Hurtigruten Group AS and includes approximately EUR 140 million of new funding for HX to support new growth and destination opportunities.
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HX Foundation Awards €118,000 in First Standalone Grants to 13 Global Projects
HX Foundation, the non-profit arm of HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), is proud to announce the recipients of its first standalone grant round, awarding €118,000 to 13 impactful projects worldwide. The funding will support a diverse array of initiatives focused on environmental conservation, community empowerment, wildlife protection, and sustainable development.
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