HX Expeditions

HX Expeditions' flagship expedition vessels are the innovative hybrid-powered MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, launched in 2019 and 2020 respectively and each carrying 490 guests - on the larger side for a polar expedition ship, but able to offer great value fares as a result.

Also in the fleet is the aptly named MS Spitsbergen, primarily operating Arctic voyages in Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland and Norway; MS Fram, sailing in both the Arctic and Antarctica; and MS Santa Cruz II, operating exclusively in the Galápagos Islands.

The wide range of destinations also includes some more unusual voyages such as the Northwest Passage and Northern Lights sailings along the Norwegian Coast.

On board a HX Expeditions ship you can expect expert lecturers, naturalist guides and Zodiacs to facilitate trips ashore, along with comfortable cabins, a fresh Nordic style and a relaxed ambience. HX also benefits from being all-inclusive, including daily expeditions and activities, alcoholic drinks, gratuities, professional photographs and more.

Sustainability

HX Expeditions are committed to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals as their guiding principles to operate as sustainably as possible.

The biggest investment in their history was their two new-build ships, MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, which are both hybrid-electric powered and display ground-breaking technology such as heat recovery systems and an innovative hull design. The combination of these technologies reduces carbon emissions by over 20%, compared to similar sized cruise ships.

As part of their sustainabillity mission, HX were the first expedition company to ban non-essential single-use plastics, so you won't find plastic cups, water bottles or straws on board any of their ships. They also support 41 environmental, cultural and social projects in 11 different countries, from initiatives to protect Galápagos seabirds to to endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest. On board you will be inspired by the Expedition Team, providing knowledge and education about ways to tackle global environmental issues and preserve animal welfare in the areas visited, and you will find menus of plant-based dishes and food management programmes aiming to reduce food waste by at least 30%.

HX are also members of AECO (the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators), who support responsible, environmentally friendly and safe tourism in the Arctic. Additionally, they are members of IAATO (the International Association of Antarctic Tour Operators) who advocate and promote safe and environmentally responsible private sector travel to Antarctica.