Skip to content

News archive

HX Names Industry Leader Alex McNeil as Inaugural Chief Expedition Officer

HX Names Industry Leader Alex McNeil as Inaugural Chief Expedition Officer

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world’s leading expedition cruise company, has today announced that Alex McNeil will take on the newly created position of Chief Expedition Officer (CXO). This new c-suite role underscores HX’s commitment to sustainable and immersive adventure travel, enhancing its legacy of almost 130 years in expeditions.

A waved albatross is photographed by HX guests on Española in the Galápagos Islands

National Audubon Society Selects HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) as Exclusive Travel Partner

Unveiling Ten initial Audubon Voyages in the Galápagos Islands, Antarctica, and Alaska


Seattle, Washington (July 9, 2024) – National Audubon Society, a leader in bird conservation across the Americas, and HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), renowned for its commitment to sustainable expedition cruising, are proud to announce an exclusive partnership that offers unparalleled travel experiences

"Bubbles from the Sea/Havets bobler" after being retrieved from the Arctic Sea. Photo: Rune Kongsro

Hurtigruten has retrieved another 4,500 “Bubbles from the Sea” sparkling wine bottles from the Arctic Sea off the coast of Norway

Oslo, Norway (June 25, 2024) – In 2023, Hurtigruten launched the concept "Bubbles from the Sea" (“Havets bobler” in Norwegian), the first underwater-aged sparkling wine matured in the Arctic region. A new batch of bottles has been stored and collected, this time from the northernmost point of the Norwegian coast, near Kirkenes. Never has wine been water-aged this far north. "Bubbles from the Sea"

Hurtigruten's MS Nordlys. Photo: Agurtxane Concellon

Hurtigruten Celebrates 131st Anniversary with Birthday Sale, Saving Guests Up to 50% on Norway Coastal Cruises

Oslo, Norway (June 25, 2024) – Hurtigruten , the undisputed travel expert on Norway and its stunning coastline, is celebrating 131 years of sailing the renowned Norwegian coastline by running a North American Birthday Sale between June 25 and July 16, 2024.
Since July 2, 1893, Hurtigruten has sailed almost the exact same 34 ports as its Original Coastal Express Voyages does today, making it one

Air Greenland CEO, Jacob Nitter Sørensen, and HX CEO, Daniel Skjeldam, at the partnership ceremony alongside MS Fridtjof Nansen in Nuuk

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) Announces Strategic Partnership with Air Greenland for 2025 Itineraries


London, UK (June 20, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's leading expedition cruise operator, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with Air Greenland, enhancing the travel experience for its guests. This pioneering collaboration marks HX as the first expedition cruise company to invest in such a partnership, aligning with Greenland's developing tourism economy.
From 2

The first renderings of Hurtigruten's SeaZero project. Credit: VARD Design

Hurtigruten's SeaZero Concept Wins Prestigious Award

Hurtigruten's SeaZero project has won the award for Best Concept Ship Design at the prestigious Electric & Hybrid Marine Awards.
OSLO, Norway (June 19, 2024) – The first renderings of Hurtigruten’s SeaZero project were released almost exactly a year ago, and last night, the initiative was awarded first place in the category of Concept Vessel Design of the Year at the Electric & Hybrid

Gebhard Rainer Appointed as CEO of HX.

Gebhard Rainer Appointed as CEO of HX

World leading expedition cruise company HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) proudly announces the appointment of Gebhard Rainer as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rainer's extensive experience and strategic vision will drive HX into its next phase of growth and development. With two autonomous management teams in place for HX and Hurtigruten, current Group CEO and CEO for HX, Daniel Skjeldam, will trans

HX Announces Partnership With Ocean Bottle to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

HX Announces Partnership With Ocean Bottle to Combat Marine Plastic Pollution

Launched ahead of World Oceans Day, the initiative will provide complimentary reusable Ocean Bottles, which fund the collection of ocean-bound plastic, to every HX guest

London, UK (June 6, 2024) – HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions), the world's leading expedition cruise company, has announced a partnership with Ocean Bottle, a social impact and reusable water bottle brand turning the tide on oce

A Hurtigruten ship about to enter Trollfjord in Norway. Photo: Stian Klo.

Hurtigruten Introduces Signature Voyages as its Expansion Redefines Coastal Norway Cruising

Oslo, Norway (May 14, 2024) – Hurtigruten, the undisputed travel expert on Norway and its stunning coastline, has unveiled its latest addition: Signature, its premium category crafted to elevate the coastal Norway cruising experience. This offers an unrivaled way to experience the coastline, demonstrating Hurtigruten's commitment to innovation and meeting the desires of travelers seeking extraordi

With the ‘Northern Lights Promise,’ HX ensures that if the aurora doesn't appear, guests can enjoy another opportunity to witness this natural wonder on a future voyage

HX Unveils New Norway Expedition for Winter 2026

Inspired by Friluftsliv, the art of open-air living, this immersive seven-night journey spent entirely above the Arctic Circle explores Norway's natural wonders and cultural heritage

London, UK (May 9, 2024) – HX today unveiled a new Northern Norway itinerary, set to launch in January 2026 at the peak of the aurora season: "Ultimate Norway – Arctic Expedition Under the Northern Lights." I

Hedda Felin, CEO Hurtigruten

Hurtigruten's ESG results: On the right track

Oslo, April 29, 2024: Hurtigruten, recognized as Norway's leading cruise company, proudly showcases significant advancements in its sustainability efforts. The company unveils its ESG results for 2023, highlighting substantial reductions in carbon emissions and unveiling ambitious plans for further improvements in the years ahead.
"In 2023, Hurtigruten has made considerable progress in reducing

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023:  Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry

HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) publishes ESG Report 2023: Calls for more transparency in the global travel industry

HX, leaders in expedition cruising, proudly announces the publication of the latest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report, showcasing remarkable achievements in emissions reduction, environmental conservation, community engagement, and advancements in the people sector; all of which underscore HX's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible business practices.

Show more
Hurtigruten Group

Langkaia 1
0150 Oslo
Norway