HX Hurtigruten Expeditions

Hurtigruten Expeditions becomes HX, bringing the company into a more globalised future as the world's most sustainable expedition brand. Since 1896 we have been experts in expedition, embodying the spirit of exploration, sailing in the wake of giants. 

In 1896 we set out on a journey of exploration from our homeland in Norway. Driven by a passion to discover what lies beyond the horizon, we sailed in the wake of the pioneering seafarers who were redrawing the boundaries of our world.

Today, we’re leaders in expedition cruising, taking you to those places that lure the curious traveller. Whether it’s spotting polar bears in the pristine landscapes of the Arctic, watching marine iguanas bask on the Galápagos Islands, or getting up close to Antarctica's penguins in our stylish, purpose-built expedition ships, an HX expedition brings you closer to a world of wonder.

With onboard lectures and science centres, your expedition team will illuminate your mind with talks about history, culture, science and art, ensuring you return home with a deep understanding and love of the places you explore.

Our mission is to be the world’s most-sustainable expedition company. In 2023 we were awarded “Best ESG Ranking of a Cruise Company” by Morningstar Sustainalytics. We've led the industry by being the first to eliminate single-use plastics and heavy fuel oils, and our hybrid-powered cruise ships were a world first. 

Join us as we continue our journey to change the way you see the world.