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.
HX Expeditions joins the UK Chamber of Shipping in a milestone year celebrating 130 years of exploration heritage.
HX has launch of the HX + UTAS Alaska Course, the first in a new series of Arctic educational courses developed with their longstanding educational partner the University of Tasmania (UTAS). The Alaska launch marks the first phase of HX’s expanded university-backed learning programme, with future courses planned for Arctic Canada, Greenland, Iceland, the Northwest Passage and Svalbard.
Marking Greenland National Day (Ullortuneq) this Sunday 21 June, HX Expeditions, the world’s longest-running expedition cruise company, has announced it is extending its well-received HX Greenland Promise to all Greenland sailings in 2027, while also launching a new YouTube storytelling series celebrating the destination’s culture and communities.
HX Launches First-Ever Artist in Residence Programme with Writer Katie Hale. The new global annual initiative will bring artists from across creative disciplines on selected sailings, beginning with Novelist Katie Hale taking the Northwest Passage voyage this September.
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.
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.
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
The Marine Biologist and TV presenter has headed back to the Galápagos Islands to film a special series for HX Expeditions, bringing to life the unique offering of these amazing islands, wildlife and people.
HX Expeditions, the world's first and longest-running expedition cruise company, has announced the launch of a brand-new YouTube series filmed in the iconic Galápagos Islands with
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 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 & 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.
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.
More People Will Kayak and Camp in Antarctica with HX Than Ever Before —Starting October 2025.
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.
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 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.
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.
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. 2026 Marks a Historic Milestone with Exclusive Events, Offers, and Surprises for Guests and Media
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.