Pioneering Hybrid-Electric Battery Ships, Active Citizen Science & 130+ Years of Exploration. Vincent Vacations is proud to be a preferred booking partner for HX / Hurtigruten Expeditions, offering our clients unadvertised Signature Travel Network amenities, direct executive line access, and comprehensive concierge planning with zero agency fees.
Why Choose HX / Hurtigruten Expeditions for Your Antarctica Expedition?
Every polar operator brings a distinct philosophy to the ice. HX / Hurtigruten Expeditions has engineered its fleet and onboard guest experience to deliver extraordinary polar immersion:
Fleet Profile & Hardware Capabilities
Antarctic Fleet: MS Roald Amundsen & MS Fridtjof Nansen (PC6 Hybrid), MS Fram
Vessel Hardware: Revolutionary hybrid-electric battery propulsion cutting carbon emissions by 20%, Polar Class 6 ice-strengthened hulls, state-of-the-art onboard Science Center with high-powered research microscopes, sound and sonar gear, infinity pool, outdoor hot tubs, and panoramic sauna.
Typical Itineraries Offered by HX / Hurtigruten Expeditions
- Classic Antarctic Peninsula (10–12 Days): Round-trip sailing from Ushuaia or Punta Arenas exploring the South Shetland Islands, Gerlache Strait, and Lemaire Channel.
- Antarctica, South Georgia & Falklands (18–22 Days): The ultimate wildlife odyssey to Salisbury Plain's 400,000 King Penguins, Shackleton's grave at Grytviken, and the White Continent.
- Crossing the Antarctic Circle: Deep-south sailings pushing past latitude 66°33'S into untouched pack ice.
Exclusive Signature Travel Network Perks with Vincent Vacations
When you reserve your HX / Hurtigruten Expeditions expedition through Vincent Vacations (a Top 20 Agency with Signature Travel Network), you receive valuable amenities at no additional charge:
Exclusive Included Amenities:
Exclusive Signature shipboard credits, 0% single supplement offers on select sailings, complimentary loaner boots and trekking poles, and 1893 Ambassador loyalty tier discounts.
Ready to Secure Your Antarctica Expedition?
Don't leave the trip of a lifetime to generic call centers. Work directly with our certified polar specialists to secure exclusive Signature Travel Network perks, preferred staterooms, and zero agency fees.
Plan Your Antarctica Expedition
Receive customized expedition proposals, unadvertised Signature perks (up to $1,000 shipboard credit), and direct 1-on-1 guidance from certified polar specialists with $0 agency fees.
Joe Merendino
Active Expedition & IAATO C1 Small-Ship MasterA veteran polar adventure advisor holding direct certifications with Quark, Lindblad-National Geographic, and HX Hurtigruten. Joe focuses exclusively on ships carrying under 200 guests to guarantee his clients spend maximum hours ashore under IAATO regulations, coordinating active kayaking, alpine trekking, and polar plunge logistics.
