An HX Expeditions cruise ship between mountains in Antarctica

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HX Expeditions

Science-Led Expedition Cruises

HX Expeditions delivers immersive, purpose-driven journeys to the planet’s most remote regions—combining scientific discovery, sustainability leadership, and authentic expedition travel.

  • All-Inclusive
  • Experiential Learning Adventure
  • Family-Friendly
  • High staff-to-guest ratio
  • Wildlife Encounters

Expedition Travel with Purpose and Perspective

HX Expeditions is one of the world’s most experienced expedition cruise operators, known for its deep roots in scientific exploration and its commitment to responsible travel. With decades of polar expertise, HX specializes in journeys to Antarctica, the Arctic, and other remote regions where education, conservation, and discovery take center stage.

Every voyage is led by an onboard expedition team of scientists, naturalists, and specialists who transform each landing, lecture, and wildlife encounter into a learning experience. Guests aren’t just observing these environments—they’re engaging with them, participating in citizen science initiatives, and gaining meaningful insight into fragile ecosystems and the forces shaping them.

While the focus is firmly on exploration, comfort is thoughtfully built in. Modern ships offer relaxed, functional design, welcoming social spaces, and amenities that support long days in the field. HX Expeditions is ideal for curious, engaged travelers who value substance over spectacle—and who want their journeys to expand understanding as much as horizons.

The fleet · 4

HX Expeditions ships.

HX expeditions ms fram arctic waters

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MS Fram

The MS Fram is where HX Expeditions' polar story actually begins—purpose-built in 2007 as the company's first dedicated expedition vessel, and named after the legendary wooden schooner that carried both Fridtjof Nansen and Roald Amundsen on their most famous polar journeys. After a major €7M refurbishment completed in spring 2025, she's running sharper and more comfortably than ever.

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HX ms fridtjof nansen in antarctica

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MS Fridtjof Nansen

The MS Fridtjof Nansen is HX Expeditions' second purpose-built hybrid-powered expedition ship—combining next-generation polar capability, science-first programming, and warm Scandinavian design for travelers who want their exploration with real depth.

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HX expeditions ms roald amundsen in antarctica

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MS Roald Amundsen

The MS Roald Amundsen holds a distinction no other expedition ship can claim: she was the world's first hybrid-powered passenger cruise vessel when she launched in 2019—a genuine pioneer combining serious polar capability with HX's science-first philosophy.

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MS Santa Cruz II Galapagos cruise ship

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MS Santa Cruz II

Purpose-built for the Galápagos, MS Santa Cruz II blends expedition capability with relaxed comfort, offering an immersive way to explore the islands with expert guidance and minimal footprint.

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