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HX Expeditions Announces Major Expansion of Americas Team Amid Growth and Global Investment

HX Expeditions Announces Major Expansion of Americas Team Amid Growth and Global Investment

Ahead of its 130th anniversary, the pioneers of expedition cruising expand trade and travel advisor support with new sales and marketing hires

London, UK (April 22, 2025) – HX Expeditions, the world’s largest and first expedition cruise company, has announced a major expansion of its Americas team across business development, marketing, and tour operations. The move underscores the company’

HX Expeditions Partners with Inunnguaq Hegelund to Develop Greenlandic Cuisine Experience

HX Expeditions Partners with Inunnguaq Hegelund to Develop Greenlandic Cuisine Experience

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 Foundation Opens First Grant Submissions for 2025

HX Foundation Opens First Grant Submissions for 2025


The foundation invites global communities and charities to apply for funding that will directly support initiatives focused on conservation, sustainability, inclusion, science, and wildlife protection.
The HX Foundation is proud to announce the opening of its first grant submission window for 2025. The grants aim to encourage innovative and impactful projects that preserve ecosystems, adv

Amber Wilson, Shannon Davis, Gareth Coakley, Kirsty Fruin, and Jemma Gormack form HX Expeditions’ newly established Sales and Marketing team in Australia and New Zealand

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Establishes Dedicated Sales & Marketing Team in Australia and New Zealand

Director of Sales Amber Wilson welcomes Shannon Davis, Gareth Coakley, Kirsty Fruin, and Jemma Gormack

Melbourne, Australia (March 5, 2025) – HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world’s leading expedition cruise company, is strengthening its presence in Australia and New Zealand with the establishment of a dedicated regional Sales and Marketing team. This announcement mar

Aleqatsiaq Peary (left), an Inuk musician, joins the sailings as a cultural ambassador (Photo: Aningaaq Rosing Carlsen, Visit Greenland). Laali Berthelsen (right), HX Expeditions’ Product Manager, designed the itineraries (Photo: Inuuteq Bidstrup).

HX Expeditions Debuts First-Ever Greenland Cruises with Roundtrip Flights from New York

The only expedition cruise itineraries designed and managed by Greenlanders. First cruise operator offering flight-inclusive packages from Newark to Nuuk, with dedicated flight allocations ensuring an exclusive and seamless experience. Hybrid-powered voyages above the Arctic Circle launch on Greenland National Day, June 21, 2025.
New York, US (January 23, 2025) – HX Expeditions (formerly Hurt

Credit - The National Audubon Society. Audubon is one of grant winners with a focus on expanding Ecotourism as an Economic Driver in Alaska with a Focus on Birding Trails.

HX Foundation Awards €118,000 in First Standalone Grants to 13 Global Projects

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.

Leading Expedition Cruise Brand Recognized for Exceptional Commitment to Sustainability and Transparency

HX (HURTIGRUTEN EXPEDITIONS) WINS “ESG TRANSPARENCY AWARD” FROM EUROPEAN SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE AND ACHIEVES TOP HONOR IN “EXCELLENCE CLASS”

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.

Steve Smotrys, Managing Director and Senior Vice President, Commercial for the Americas, and Amber Wilson, Director of Sales for Australia and New Zealand, will lead HX's dedicated regional team beginning Jan. 1, 2025.

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Announces Dedicated Leadership in Australia and New Zealand

Steve Smotrys and Amber Wilson to Lead HX Regional Team
London, UK (December 4, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world’s largest expedition cruise company, is strengthening its leadership and sales operations in Australia and New Zealand as part of the final phase of its separation from Hurtigruten.
This transition comes as HX continues its journey toward full independence, which wa

Scooping the prize out of 52 other companies.

HX Honoured with 2024 Princess Royal Training Award for Excellence in Workforce Development

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.

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


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

HX Announces Partnership With Ocean Bottle to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

HX Announces Partnership With Ocean Bottle to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

Launched ahead of World Oceans Day, the initiative will provide complimentary reusable Ocean Bottles, which fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic, to every HX guest

London, UK (June 6, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's leading expedition cruise company, has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a social impact and reusable water bottle brand turning the tide on oce

With the ‘Northern Lights Promise,’ HX ensures that if the aurora doesn't appear, guests can enjoy another opportunity to witness this natural wonder on a future voyage

HX Unveils New Norway Expedition for Winter 2026


Inspired by Friluftsliv, the art of open-air living, this immersive seven-night journey spent entirely above the Arctic Circle explores Norway's natural wonders and cultural heritage

London, UK (May 9, 2024) – HX today unveiled a new Northern Norway itinerary, set to launch in January 2026 at the peak of the aurora season: "Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition Under the Northern Light

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023: Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023: Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry


London, UK (April 30, 2024) – HX, the leader in expedition cruising, proudly announces the publication of the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing remarkable achievements in emissions reduction, environmental conservation, community engagement, and advancements in the people sector; all of which underscore HX's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardshi

Credit: Association of Greenlandic Children

Hurtigruten Foundation Invites Sustainability-Focused and Environmentally Conscious Non-Profits and Projects to Apply for Funding with New Grant Opportunities

Oslo, Norway (March 27, 2024) – Since its inception in 2015, Hurtigruten Foundation has supported more than 150 projects in 23 different countries with a total of over 10 million NOK (nearly 1 million USD). Ahead of its 1 May 2024 deadline, the foundation is inviting non-profits and projects to apply for funding which align with the Foundation’s three areas of focus: preserving endangered wildlife

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HX, the world’s oldest and leading expedition cruise company

HX has been guiding curious travellers on mindful adventures since 1896. With headquarters in London and a global team of over 1,300 professionals, HX operates a fleet of five modern ships, offering voyages to over 250 destinations across more than 30 countries. Renowned for its pole-to-pole expeditions, HX combines sustainability, science, and education to create transformative travel experiences. Pioneering in sustainability, HX was the first cruise company to eliminate heavy fuel oils, ban single-use unnecessary plastics in its operations, and launch hybrid cruise ships. The company also supports scientific research, donating over 1,800 free cruise nights to onboard scientists, and runs the HX Foundation, providing grants to community projects focused on education and marine conservation.

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