HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Exciting news! We've secured significant investment as part of a consortium of investors, enabling HX to enhance our offerings for guests and business partners. This funding will also help us strengthen our commitment to sustainable innovation and explore new destinations worldwide.   During our 128-year history, we have taken guests on voyages to more than 250 destinations in 30 countries and created amazing life-changing moments that alter the way our guests view the world.   We’re charting a new course in the travel industry and our guests, agents and business partners are a critical part of that exciting journey.   We also want to thank our incredible HX teams - both on land and sea, strategic partners and new owners that have been pivotal in getting us to this point. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ej82BK_5

We’re thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the University of Tasmania and its Institute for Marine and Antarctic Studies to launch a brand-new online learning experience! 💡 This course, developed in collaboration with leading academics, is the first of its kind for an expedition cruise company. It covers essential topics like climate change, citizen science, and the Antarctic Treaty System, offering a deeper understanding of the remarkable Antarctic region. We’re proud to offer this exclusive course to all guests traveling to Antarctica during the 2024/2025 season. We can’t wait to share this incredible journey of learning with you! 🌍❄️ Read more about the project here: https://ow.ly/sNyb50UgFqL

🖤 Black Friday never looked so colourful 🌅 🌍 ✨   Take a look at our Black Friday sale to destinations you've always dreamed of: https://lnkd.in/eFNeFZ6p   🐧 **Highlights of Antarctica**: HX brings more travellers to Antarctica than any other company. Explore a realm of icebergs and penguins aboard the world’s first two hybrid-powered cruise ships.   🦭 **Galápagos - In Darwin’s Footsteps**: Embark on a journey of ecological discovery in this famed archipelago. Be amazed by marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and magnificent frigatebirds.   🧊 **Grand Greenland: Mythical Lands of the North**: Arrive in Greenland's new international airport and sail from the capital, Nuuk, for glaciers, icebergs, Greenlandic culture, and Arctic wildlife.   🐻❄️ **Svalbard in Spring: Return of the Sun**: Head to the top of the world to reveal the dramatic landscapes of this Arctic archipelago. See islands of sharp peaks where polar bears roam.   🗻 **Alaska's Inside Passage and Aleutian Islands | Northbound**: Journey through Alaska’s rugged coastline and iconic wildlife, including the rarely visited, isolated islands of St. Paul and St. Matthew.

🏆🚢 We're thrilled to announce that we've won the Wanderlust Travel Media award for Favourite Expedition Cruise! 🎊 This recognition is a true reflection of our commitment to delivering extraordinary experiences for our guests.  '[HX] continues to set the standard for adventure cruising, offering travellers unparalleled journeys to some of the world's most remote and pristine destinations'. A huge thank you to all of our guests and partners who continue to make this possible! Check the link to see all the winners: https://lnkd.in/g6DUVjcx

📢 We are proud to reveal our all-new HX expedition jackets! 🎉 From 20 October, explorers embarking on HX expeditions will get to wear and keep this exclusive outerwear. (Excludes guests travelling to the Galápagos Islands with MS Santa Cruz II) Crossing ancient glaciers, hiking through a forest, exploring a port city. Wherever and whatever you’re doing, the HX expedition jacket has your back. Built for endurance, shaped by innovation, grounded in sustainability, it is our gift to you to explore a world of wonder 🌍 Crafted from 100% recycled polyester, the jacket is lightweight and highly breathable with a waterproof construction. Other features includes an adjustable hood, storm cuffs, roomy cargo pockets and reflective details for safety 🧭 Explore more about our new jacket here: https://lnkd.in/et5h-Giv 📸: Merlin Libicky

🐢 Turtle conservation is making tracks 👣 This season, TURTLE FOUNDATION’s dedicated team has achieved amazing progress in protecting loggerhead sea turtles around the world: - 48 rangers & 55 volunteers across 6 project sites 💪 - 373 nests relocated to secure hatcheries 🥚🥚🥚 - 16,732 hatchlings released safely into the ocean 🐢🌊 Every hatchling that makes it to the sea is a step toward a brighter future for sea turtles. To date, the Turtle Foundation has recorded a total of 19,320 nests on the beaches it patrols 🏝️ Thank you to the passionate rangers and volunteers who make this possible! 💚 We’re proud to be a partner in the meaningful work you do.

I'm thrilled to announce that HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has won two Travel Weekly #MagellanAwards! We were honored with a Gold for "Overall-Travel Advisor Support" and Silver for "Cruise Marketing-Web" following the successful launch of our new website, travelhx.com.   Our Travel Advisor Support award reflects the series of initiatives we've executed over the last year, including an all-inclusive model (a direct result of advisor feedback), innovative B2B tools, and comprehensive training programs—all designed to empower #traveladvisors. Receiving the award for our new website showcases the immersive design and #storytelling that digitally brings our brand and mission to life.   These recognitions celebrate our commitment to providing exceptional support to our travel advisor partners and delivering a best-in-class digital experience.    A heartfelt thank you to the entire #HX team for your hard work throughout our rebrand, setting the stage for this exciting new chapter. We're eager to continue growing and succeeding together alongside our valued partners in the #traveltrade.   #ExpeditionCruising #TravelWeekly #HurtigrutenExpeditions

We’re excited to share highlights from our largest-ever FAM trip, a milestone event that brought together 300 travel advisors and their guests for an unforgettable expedition. A huge thank you to our dedicated team for making this possible and to all the advisors who joined us!   #HXFAM2024 #ExpeditionCruising #TravelAdvisors

🌊 Exciting news! We are thrilled to announce our partnership with renowned marine biologist and broadcaster Monty Halls for The Big Blue Bag project! 🐋💙 The innovative citizen science initiative which aims to engage children, families, and communities in marine conservation right here in the UK. Thanks to a donation from the HX Foundation, participants will receive a specially designed "Big Blue Bag" filled with tools to collect vital data on marine health—like microplastic pollution and species biodiversity. The donation will fund a first pilot in the UK, with hopes to make this global. Together, we can make a difference! 🌍✨ Stay tuned for updates on how you can get involved and learn more in protecting our precious waterways and oceans. Read more about the project here: https://ow.ly/hrRo50TCYLj #TheBigBlueBag #MarineConservation #HXExpeditions

🌍 Travel as a Force for Good! 🌍    At the HX Foundation, we believe in the power of tourism to drive positive change. Since 2015, the wider Hurtigruten Foundation has donated over 15 million NOK to projects preserving wildlife, battling marine litter, and empowering local communities across 250+ destinations.     Now, we have asked all the Travel Agents aboard our biggest ever FAM trip to become part of that positive impact!    For the first time, on our HX FAM, travel agents were able to participate in the grant allocation process, voting for one of three incredible charities:    · Oceans Initiative – Protecting endangered Southern Resident killer whales.  · Galápagos Conservancy WISE Program – Empowering women entrepreneurs in the Galápagos.  · Blue Corridors Project – Mapping & protecting whale migration routes.    Their selection will help us shape the future of conservation and community support, ensuring that every journey we take leaves a positive legacy.    Let’s continue turning travel into a force for good—together!    #HXFAM2024 #HXFoundation #TourismForGood #Conservation