HX Expeditions: A World Beyond the Familiar
Some journeys let you get away from it all. Others bring you closer to the world. With HX, you can do both.
Imagine a vacation that takes you into remote landscapes, brings you alongside wildlife, and introduces you to unfamiliar cultures. Watch penguins gather along a rocky shore, join an expert on a Zodiac landing, or take in a vast, ice-carved coastline from the deck. With HX, even the moments between excursions offer a different view of the planet.
Exploration goes beyond the places you visit. It's about understanding what makes each one unique.
With 130 years of expedition experience, HX combines immersive adventure, onboard comforts, and ways to learn from the people and research that bring each destination into focus. Explore by day. Unwind by night. Return home with more than memories.
Because the best journeys don't just take you somewhere new. They change the way you see it.
The Perfect Balance.
Adventure for the Curious. Comfort for the Journey.
Some travelers want their toes in the sand. Others want to know what’s beneath the surface. With HX, you don’t have to choose between an unforgettable adventure and the pleasure of a comfortable voyage.
Every HX expedition brings three essential elements together: Adventure, with fully immersive experiences that take you into the heart of the places you visit; Comfort, with an all-inclusive atmosphere that's stylish, informal, and relaxed; and Curiosity, with science and discovery woven into every voyage.
It’s an approach shaped by 130 years of exploration, from HX’s Norwegian beginnings in 1896 to today’s modern expedition fleet. The result is a different kind of getaway, one that takes you beyond the familiar and invites you to engage with the world in a more meaningful way.
Go beyond seeing. Start understanding.
Into the Wild | The Best Views Take a Little Effort.
Paddle past towering icebergs. Follow a trail through a remote landscape. Climb aboard an expedition boat and explore a coastline inaccessible to larger vessels. With HX, the natural world isn’t something to admire from a distance. It’s an invitation to get closer.
Expert Expedition Teams help bring each landscape into focus. Venture ashore by Zodiac, hike through wild terrain, and watch for the details you might otherwise miss, from wildlife behavior to the subtle signs of a changing environment.
And because nature sets the schedule, each day brings the possibility of something unexpected. Wildlife sightings, shifting ice, and changing conditions can influence the day's plans, making flexibility part of the adventure. Experienced Expedition Teams help you understand what you're seeing and why it matters. This is exploration on nature’s terms.
The Pleasure of Coming Back Aboard | From wild shores to warm hospitality.
Adventure may take you far beyond the familiar, but there's no reason comfort should stay behind. After a day exploring remote shores, return to a welcoming ship with inviting lounges, thoughtfully designed accommodations, and restaurants with varied menus and welcoming dining spaces. Take a moment in the sauna or hot tub, fit in a workout, or find a quiet spot to witness nature beyond the windows.
For those seeking more space, HX suites offer a particularly comfortable retreat, with features such as private balconies on select accommodations and room to settle in after a day outdoors. Suite guests also enjoy additional benefits, including dining at Lindstrøm, the fleet's specialty restaurant.
With meals, select drinks, gratuities, expedition activities, and other essentials included in the fare, much of the planning is already taken care of. The idea is simple: spend less time managing the details and more time enjoying the journey, both aboard and ashore.
Let Curiosity Lead | Look closer. Ask questions. See the bigger picture.
What lies beneath the surface of a landscape? How does wildlife adapt to life at the extremes? What can local traditions tell us about a place? With HX, the questions are part of the adventure.
Onboard Science Centers, expert-led lectures, hands-on activities, and conversations with scientists put the places you visit into context. Learn about fragile ecosystems, the wildlife that depends on them, and the forces reshaping these environments.
Through citizen science projects, you can also contribute observations and data to ongoing research. Ashore, learning about local traditions and perspectives offers insight into life far from home.
The classroom has no walls. Sometimes the lesson is in the landscape. Sometimes it's in a conversation. And sometimes it begins with a question you hadn't thought to ask.
Black Friday Offer
Book by December 2, 2026, and save up to 40% on select HX expeditions to Antarctica, Galápagos, Alaska and Greenland, with savings of up to 25% in Antarctica, 40% in the Galápagos, and 35% in Alaska and Greenland. Valid on reservations made November 10–December 2, 2026, for departures through March 2028.
Go Solo and Save
Explore on your own terms with HX, whether you're seeking space to reflect or moments to connect. Enjoy solo supplements from as low as 25%, with NO solo supplement on select departures, all with the comfort of knowing you're in expert hands.
130 Years of Looking Further | A pioneering spirit. A changing world. An enduring curiosity.
HX's story began in Norway in 1896, when its early voyages helped establish a legacy of exploration in some of the world's most challenging environments. Today, that spirit continues through a fleet of modern expedition ships, knowledgeable Expedition Teams, and journeys designed to bring travelers closer to the natural world.
Through generations of expeditions, HX has maintained its focus on scientific learning and respect for the places it visits. From the Arctic to Antarctica, HX has spent generations taking travelers beyond the familiar. Its experience provides a foundation for exploration, while its Science and Education Program adds depth to the landscapes, wildlife, and ecosystems travelers experience on each voyage.
A different kind of getaway. A different kind of growth.
FEATURED DESTINATIONS
GREENLAND: Life at the Edge of the Arctic
ANTARCTICA: The Last Great Wilderness
Vast glaciers, sculpted icebergs, and penguin colonies define a landscape on an almost unimaginable scale. Venture by Zodiac to remote shores, watch wildlife in its natural habitat, and experience the stillness of a place where nature sets the terms. With expert guides to provide context, the landscape becomes more than a view; It's a moment that stays with you long after you've left the ice behind.
Towering fjords, immense icebergs, and scattered coastal settlements shape Greenland's northern landscape. Travel by small expedition boat, scan the waters for whales, and learn how local communities live with the rhythms of the Arctic. Here, the scenery is only the beginning of the story… and HX is there to turn every page.
Some journeys take you places, but the best ones change how you see them.
An expedition takes you to the planet's farthest reaches and offers insight into the forces shaping its landscapes, the wildlife that calls them home, and the people whose lives are connected to them. HX combines active days, welcoming comforts, and learning that stays with you long after you've returned home.
