Blog · Press releases
Polar announcements from the expedition operators we compare — new ships, seasons and itineraries, summarised and linked to the original release.
HX Expeditions has wrapped up its 2026 Arctic season, comprising 31 sailings, with record citizen science participation: 26,491 contributions across nine research programmes, including iNaturalist, eBird and Happywhale data, gathered dur…
HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2028/29 season, comprising 57 voyages across 14 destinations, including 26 new itineraries. Polar highlights include a new 19-day Antarctica & South Georgia itinerary, and an In-Depth Antarctica, Falkl…
HX Expeditions has announced a set of guest experience upgrades across its fleet, including a personalised pre-departure digital package, a new onboard app rolled out on MS Fridtjof Nansen, MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fram and MS Spitsbergen,…
HX Expeditions has launched a new free online educational course focused on Svalbard, created in partnership with the University of Tasmania (UTAS). The course offers expert-led modules covering the region's wildlife, ecosystems, history…
HX Expeditions has extended its 'Greenland Promise' booking guarantee to cover all Greenland sailings in its 2027 programme, in addition to 2026 departures. The promise applies to dedicated East and West Greenland voyages as well as broa…
HX Expeditions has introduced a new Artist in Residence programme, an annual initiative inviting artists from different disciplines to join selected sailings. The first participant is novelist Katie Hale, whose earlier novel was inspired…
HX Expeditions has released its 2025 ESG report, its first aligned with the EU's European Sustainability Reporting Standards, alongside a new sustainability strategy with measurable targets through 2030. The report cites a 12% cut in CO2…
HX Expeditions has opened a special themed cabin, called the 1896 Cabin, aboard its polar expedition ship MS Fridtjof Nansen. The cabin marks the company's 130th anniversary of expedition cruising, referencing its first Arctic voyage fro…
HX's charitable arm, the HX Foundation, has launched a 2026 fundraising campaign marking HX Expeditions' 130th anniversary, aiming to raise over €130,000 per ship through onboard giving, events and 'Green Stays.' Funds will support five…
HX Expeditions has reported its most successful Antarctica season to date, covering October 2025 to March 2026. The company completed 34 sailings, carrying more guests to Antarctica than any other operator, alongside high guest satisfact…
HX Expeditions has partnered with ITV on a new three-part documentary series, 'Julia Bradbury's Wonders of the Frozen South', airing on ITV1 at 12:45pm on February 15, 22 and March 1. The series follows presenter Julia Bradbury on a 23-d…
HX Expeditions has announced its 2027/28 season, focusing on deepening existing itineraries rather than adding new destinations. Key polar updates include expanded community-led excursions in Arctic Canada, developed with Inuit Elders as…
Summaries are written by Antarctica Unlocked from the operators' published releases. The original release, and its wording, belongs to the operator.
