130 Years of Adventure with HX

For 130 years, HX has been charting courses where few have sailed before. What started in 1896 with a single voyage from Hammerfest to Svalbard aboard the DS Lofoten became the foundation of expedition cruising as we know it today. Expedia Cruises is proud to partner with HX as they mark this milestone anniversary — and help you experience the world's wildest places with a true pioneer of polar exploration.

Where Heritage Meets the Horizon

HX's story is one of curiosity, resilience, and a refusal to settle for the ordinary. While much has changed in 130 years, the spirit hasn't — small-ship sailings to remote corners of the planet, guided by experts who know these waters intimately. Today, HX's purpose-built, hybrid-powered fleet takes guests further while treading lighter, with sustainability built into the ships themselves.

When you sail with HX, you're not a passive observer. You're stepping ashore on Antarctic ice, joining onboard Citizen Science projects, and learning from expedition teams who've spent careers studying these regions. It's adventure with substance — and every voyage is all-inclusive, with daily shore landings, expert-led excursions, premium dining, drinks throughout the day, and even a windproof expedition jacket to keep.

130th Anniversary Offers — Up to 25% Off or a Free Suite Upgrade

To celebrate 130 years, HX is offering guests up to 25% off on selected expeditions, or a complimentary suite upgrade on eligible departures. With over 300 expeditions and onboard experiences included, there's a sailing for every kind of traveler — from first-time polar explorers to seasoned adventurers ready for their next horizon.

Book by August 31, 2026 for select departures sailing through March 2028.

Explore by Destination

Antarctica
Season after season, more travelers set foot on the world's most remote continent with HX than any other expedition company.* Sail among colossal icebergs, observe penguin colonies up close, and step ashore at sites few will ever see.

Greenland
Combine deep cultural insight with decades of Arctic experience to take you deeper into Greenland's wild — from Inuit settlements and remote fjords to the icy giants of Disko Bay.

Svalbard
130 years ago, HX first brought curious travelers to the realm of the polar bear. Today, ice-class ships continue the tradition with all-inclusive expeditions across this Arctic archipelago.

Northwest Passage
Follow in the wake of historic explorers as HX's expertise opens the door to one of the most remote and storied Arctic seaways on the planet.

Alaska
Go beyond the cruise norm with smaller ships, deeper landings, and real connections with the communities, wildlife, and wilderness of Alaska's Inside Passage and beyond.

Norway
Sail deep into Norway's fjords and beyond the ordinary cruise routes — and chase the Northern Lights aboard winter expeditions.

Iceland
Discover the land of fire and ice from the water — black sand beaches, glaciers, and dramatic coastlines, all on HX's signature small-ship scale.

The 1896 Cabin — A Once-in-130-Years Experience
For guests sailing aboard MS Fridtjof Nansen, HX is opening the doors to the 1896 Cabin: a recreation of the original pioneering voyage where you can step back in time and experience expedition travel as it was at the dawn of the era. One night only — a genuine collector's experience for travelers who want more than a passport stamp.

Ready to Plan the Voyage?

These 130th Anniversary offers end August 31, 2026, and the most popular departures are filling fast. Contact your Expedia Cruises Consultant today to lock in your savings or suite upgrade — and join 130 years of bold exploration.

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