In 1896, HX Hurtigruten Expeditions set out on a journey of exploration from their homeland in Norway. Driven by a passion to discover what lies beyond the horizon, they sailed in the wake of the pioneering seafarers redrawing the boundaries of our world.
Today, they are 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.
The Countryside Alliance is excited to partner with HX, offering supporters an additional 5% off any HX cruise. Additionally, 10% of each booking will be donated to The Countryside Alliance Foundation, aiding efforts to support and protect rural communities and the rural way of life.
Register your interest for a HX Hurtigruten Expeditions cruise below and find out more here.
Change the way you see the world
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 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.
Join us as we continue our journey to change the way you see the world.
In partnering with HX, members and supporters of the Countryside Alliance can enjoy:
- A 5% discount off any HX cruise
- Access to HX's dedicated team of travel experts
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Additionally, 10% of each booking will be donated to The Countryside Alliance Foundation, aiding efforts to support and protect rural communities and the rural way of life.
We’ve been sailing the world expedition-style for a long time. For almost 130 years, we’ve honed the art of exploring by sea, and our lineage stretches back to a golden age of exploration.
Exploring with HX is far from a sightseeing tour. We don’t just point out the landmarks, we hike up mountains with you and look down on the ship from the summit. We don’t just admire the view, we jump in the kayaks and become part of it. We seek out wildlife and then learn about the science of the entire ecosystem in talks and hands-on Citizen Science projects.When it comes to sustainability, we’ve always been at the vanguard. We were the first to stop using heavy fuel oils and single-use plastic in our fleet, and we introduced the world’s first hybrid-powered expedition ships. But that’s far from the whole story.
We try to buy our food as locally as possible; we trade with the communities where we sail; and we clean up marine plastics from remote beaches. What’s more, we partner with global scientific institutions, giving their scientists free onboard space to do their research, while our charitable foundation supports community and conservation projects around the globe.