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, 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.
HX Expeditions announces more than €7 Million in Investments Focused on Enhancing the Guest Experience and Operational Efficiency on MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen.
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.
HX has been awarded the coveted 2024 “ESG Transparency Award“ by the European Sustainability Initiative. The company achieved the highest distinction in the "Excellence Class" category and named "Leading Company" in the Transparency & Sustainability category, further solidifying its position as a leader in sustainable practices in tourism.
HX Secures Major Investment as Consortium of Investors Acquires the Company, Contributing EUR140m in New Funding to Accelerate Growth and Innovation.
HX has been recognised as one of the top 52 companies awarded the prestigious Princess Royal Training Award for 2024. Their ground-breaking training programme, “Guiding in Polar Bear Environments,” has been acknowledged as a leader in its field by HRH The Princess Royal, President at the awards ceremony which took place on the 21st November 2024.
Neue Kooperation zwischen HX und dem „Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies“ (IMAS) der University of Tasmania startet in der Saison 2024-2025
A world-first collaboration between HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) and the University of Tasmania - Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies (IMAS) launches for HX guests visiting Antarctica.
HX celebrates its first standalone loyalty programme with a range of limited edition 130-year anniversary badges.
The announcement was made at inaugural Expedition Cruise Network (ECN) conference where Halls and HX Foundation chair Tudor Morgan headlined as ‘Inspirational Speakers’
London, UK, 4th October 2024 – HX (previously known as Hurtigruten Expeditions) has today announced an exciting new partnership with renowned marine biologist and broadcaster, Monty Halls called The Big Blue Bag project
Protecting endangered birds in the Galapagos and more beach cleaning on Svalbard are among the projects receiving 2022’s last round of grants from Hurtigruten Foundation. The adventure travel company reiterates its promise to supporting initiatives in the areas it operates and urges more organizations to apply in the future.
- We are truly showing the global scope of our commitments with this r
Beach cleaning in Svalbard, a new walking path in Ålesund and turtle protection in West Africa are among the actions supported by Hurtigruten Foundation in their summer round of grants for 2022. The foundation aims its efforts towards local contributions in areas and waters where Hurtigrutens companies travel to.
- Hurtigruten Foundation is dedicated to the development of living local communiti
Hurtigruten Group opens its books on emissions and social responsibility and commits to science-based targets in its new ESG report. The adventure travel group emphasizes how reducing emissions must be the number one goal for travel companies while calling for greater transparency in the industry – particularly from those that operate cruise ships.
“We operate in an industry which negatively im
Deadline for spring 2022 application submissions is May 1st.
Hurtigruten Foundation is inviting communities and organizations along coastal areas and remote destinations, where leading adventure travel company Hurtigruten Group explores, to apply for project funding. Protection of endangered birds in Galapagos, whale research studies on the Pacific Coast and in Antarctica, and an education proj
Hurtigruten Group has acquired a significant minority stake in Metropolitan Touring, one of South America’s leading travel companies and pioneers in the Galápagos Islands.
The long-term investment sees Hurtigruten Group take a 24.9% share in the company with headquarters in Quito, Ecuador, and further demonstrates Hurtigruten Group’s global growth ambitions in the adventure travel market.<
Hurtigruten Group CEO Daniel Skjeldam has received the 2022 Honorary Award from the Association of German Travel Journalists (VDRJ) for his “outstanding achievements” in tourism with emphasis on his efforts towards sustainability and for being a “role model” in the industry.
Rüdiger Edelmann, Chairman of the VDRJ said: "The Honorary Award pays tribute to companies and personalities in the trave
Hurtigruten Svalbard has teamed up with Volvo Penta to test a new hybrid vessel that will allow guests to experience the wonders of the Arctic archipelago without disturbing the habitat around them.
The near-silent, Marell M15 cruiser called ‘Kvitbjørn’ (polar bear in English) will allow for fully electric operation in the environmentally sensitive waters around Svalbard, which is hugely popula