Exploring the polar waters since 1896. Sail aboard the world's first hybrid-electric expedition ships with state-of-the-art Science Centers, citizen science research, and deep Norwegian polar heritage.
HX founded Arctic expedition cruising 130 years ago when the Sportsman's Route was inaugurated to Svalbard in 1896. Today, HX continues to lead the industry in environmental innovation with hybrid-electric expedition flagships MS Roald Amundsen and MS Fridtjof Nansen, reducing emissions by 20% while providing near-silent gliding through Arctic fjords.
Learn how guests collaborate with researchers analyzing phytoplankton, seabed bathymetry, and cloud observation data in HX's onboard labs.
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Request Custom Proposal & PerksGeneral cruise knowledge does not translate to high-latitude polar navigation. Our senior advisors have sailed the pack ice of Svalbard, navigated the narrow fjords of Greenland, and completed rigorous operator-specific polar academy credentials.
Quark Polar Pro | Lindblad Expedition Specialist
Johnnie has spent weeks sailing through the sea ice of 80° North and the remote eastern fjords of Greenland. She specializes in small-ship Zodiac operations, helicopter heli-hiking logistics, and matching adventure photographers with top naturalist guides.
Ponant & Silversea Academy | CLIA ECC
Aimee focuses on ultra-luxury polar voyages aboard Le Commandant Charcot and Silver Endeavour. Her clients enjoy private butler service, Michelin-inspired gastronomy by Alain Ducasse, and guaranteed Signature shipboard credits.
HX Hurtigruten Specialist | ASTA VTA
With firsthand transit experience across the Canadian High Arctic and the Northwest Passage, Karen advises guests on charter flight connections, medical evacuation insurance riders, and hybrid-electric expedition ships.
Speak directly with an accredited Arctic expedition advisor holding top certifications across Quark, Lindblad, HX, Ponant, and Silversea.