HX Expeditions
Change the way you see the world. Purpose-built expedition ships, expert-led landings and a legacy that began in 1896.
Expeditions since 1896
HX is rooted in one of the world's longest expedition legacies. It began on 8 July 1896, when the steamship DS Lofoten sailed from Hammerfest in Norway to Svalbard in the High Arctic, and 2026 marks 130 years of expedition travel.
HX ships are purpose-built for exploration: smaller and more agile than traditional cruise ships, they reach remote coastlines, hidden fjords and untouched landing sites. Routes stay flexible for weather, wildlife and sea conditions, so no two expeditions are the same.
Your expedition, all included
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included, with globally inspired cuisine.
- House beverages, including wine, beer and selected spirits, are included.
- Guided landings, small-boat cruises and expedition activities are included.
- Expert-led lectures, workshops and Citizen Science programmes are included.
- A complimentary expedition jacket and the use of essential gear are included.
- Wi-Fi, gratuities, the wellness facilities and a professional photo logbook of your journey are included.
The fleet and where it goes
- MS Roald Amundsen
- MS Fridtjof Nansen
- MS Fram
- MS Spitsbergen
- MS Santa Cruz II
From the ice-sculpted landscapes of Antarctica to the remote fjords of Greenland, the wildlife-rich shores of Alaska, the Galápagos and West Africa. Every voyage is led by an expedition team of scientists, naturalists, historians and cultural experts.
Exploring responsibly
- HX sails hybrid-powered ships to reduce emissions.
- HX has eliminated unnecessary single-use plastics.
- HX supports conservation partnerships and contributes to scientific research around the world.
Talk to us about an expedition.
Antarctica, Greenland, Alaska and the Galápagos, with everything included.