HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has announced its 2026-27 season lineup, marking its upcoming 130th season of exploration. Destinations include Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Norway and the Galápagos.
Here are a few highlights of the 2026/27 season:
On August 12, 2026, travelers will witness a total solar eclipse over East Greenland. The path of totality will pass through Svalbard, Greenland and Iceland, the best locations for viewing the celestial event. The "Solar Eclipse Expedition" will provide a unique opportunity to celebrate HX’s 130th anniversary and reflect on the company’s first expedition in the summer of 1896.
Launching in January 2026, the seven-night "Ultimate Norway" sailing embraces the Norwegian concept of friluftsliv, or “free air life.” Guests will travel to the Lyngen Alps, Lofoten Islands, Vesterålen and Senja while experiencing polar nights and the Northern Lights. Good to know: A special “Ultimate Norway at Christmas” voyage will also be available in late 2026.
HX is offering two new nine- and 12-night voyages to Alaska. The nine-night “Fjords of the Great Land” itinerary is ideal for travelers seeking a short adventure from Vancouver to Seward. The 12-night “Where the Mountains Meet the Sea” voyage, however, begins in Seward, visits Prince William Sound and crosses the Gulf of Alaska to follow the Inside Passage through Southeast Alaska and British Columbia, ending in Vancouver. Both itineraries provide access to Alaska’s wilderness and wildlife. Guests will spot eagles and bears, explore landscapes on foot or by kayak, and engage with local communities.
A new journey across the Antarctic Peninsula, "Explorer’s Route," offers travelers an opportunity to walk in the footsteps of the explorers who originally traversed the “Seventh Continent.” Over nine days, guests will visit the South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Sound, Weddell Sea, Gerlache Strait and Penola Strait, beginning and ending in Buenos Aires. This voyage offers access to secluded areas beyond the usual routes.
Travelers in the U.K. and Germany will enjoy new expeditions departing from Dover and Hamburg with "Europe & Svalbard". Stops include remote islands with unique locations only accessible by a small ship, such as the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly, the Dutch coastal town of Harlingen, and Germany’s Heligoland Island. New Svalbard expeditions will also depart from Dover and Hamburg, taking travelers through Norway’s deep fjords before heading to the Arctic and the rugged west coast of Svalbard.
Good to know: HX loyalty members will receive an additional 5 percent discount on all 2026-27 season sailings (combinable with other offers). Travelers can also take advantage of a lower deposit of 15 percent on bookings made through November 11, 2024, for selected HX departures from April 1, 2026, to March 31, 2027.
For more information, visit www.travelhx.com.
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