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Marine biologist and broadcaster, Monty Halls stands with Chloe Couchman EVP of Comms for HX and HX Foundation board member to launch The Big Blue Bag project pilot.

HX and the HX Foundation Partners with Broadcaster and Marine Conservationist Monty Halls for ‘The Big Blue Bag’ Project Pilot

HX has today announced an exciting new partnership with renowned marine biologist and broadcaster, Monty Halls called The Big Blue Bag project. The pilot project (which will take place on land in the UK) will be supported by a donation from the HX Foundation – the charity which supports, champions, and drives environmental and positive community change in the destinations that HX sails to.

HX guests exploring Antarctica on a zodiac

HX Redefines the Expedition Experience Launching All-Inclusive Offering Across Its Fleet

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the global leaders in expedition cruising, have announced plans to further enhance their onboard guest offering. As part of a phased approach, starting with Antarctica & Galápagos expeditions departing in October 2024, they will be introducing an ‘all-inclusive’ offering as standard across the whole fleet from November 2024, covering all destinations.

SAILING INTO THE FUTURE: MS Richard With in Raftsundet, Norway. PHOTO: Trym Ivar Bergsmo.

Hurtigruten Group launches ESG report – calls for more transparency from travel industry

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 i

A walrus resting on an ice pack in Svalbard's waters. Pic credit: John Daniel Benton

The silent future of tourism: Hurtigruten Svalbard partners with Volvo Penta to test hybrid vessel


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 po

NEW LOOK: With large windows and open spaces, this is how the new Science Center and reception area on the completely refurbished MS Fram will look like. Photo: HURTIGRUTEN

Expedition favorite MS Fram gets a complete revamp

After a decade of exploring some of the most spectacular waters on our planet, Hurtigruten’s MS Fram will receive a total makeover – and reemerge as a brand-new expedition ship.

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