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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions: Our Cruise Line Guide

The expedition line that grew from Hurtigruten’s 1896 voyage to Svalbard: five ships named for polar heroes, two of them fully hybrid, with daily excursions, gratuities and drinks in the fare.

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The back story

Fleet: MS Roald Amundsen, MS Fridtjof Nansen, MS Fram, MS Spitsbergen, MS Santa Cruz II (travelhx.com, Oct 2026) · Guests per ship: 90 (Santa Cruz II) to 200 (Fram); “90–500 other guests” across the fleet (travelhx.com) · What’s included: Daily excursions, Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks (travelhx.com) · Sails to: Antarctica, the Arctic, Norway, Alaska, Europe, South America, the Galápagos · Website: travelhx.com (hx.com is a domain for sale, Oct 2026)

HX Expeditions: the back story

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·

Born of Hurtigruten’s 1896 voyage from Hammerfest to Svalbard, HX now sails five expedition ships named for the heroes of polar exploration.

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The fleet

Who it suits. On a budget: A Polar Inside cabin on MS Fram or MS Spitsbergen, or a Norway winter voyage when HX runs flight offers. Mid-range: An Arctic Superior cabin on a hybrid ship, with daily excursions, drinks and gratuities already included. Luxury: An Expedition Suite with a hot tub on Roald Amundsen or Fridtjof Nansen in Antarctica, with every meal at Lindstrøm.

Fully hybrid

MS Roald Amundsen

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Hybrid expedition ship·€€€

One of HX’s two fully hybrid ships, with an infinity pool, hot tubs and three restaurants.

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Fully hybrid

MS Fridtjof Nansen

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Hybrid expedition ship·€€€

Roald Amundsen’s hybrid sister, with an aft infinity pool and hot tubs.

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200 guests

MS Fram

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Polar expedition ship·€€€

A purpose-built polar ship for 200 guests, refreshed with upgraded cabins and a new Science Centre.

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Brygga Bistro since 2025

MS Spitsbergen

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Expedition ship·€€€

Named for Svalbard’s largest island and the 1896 “Sports Route”, a modern ship for off-the-beaten-track voyages.

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90 guests

MS Santa Cruz II

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Galápagos expedition ship·€€€

HX’s Galápagos ship, for a maximum of 90 guests in fifty cabins.

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The suites

Up to 48 m²

Expedition Suites, Roald Amundsen and Fridtjof Nansen

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Signature suites·€€€€

HX’s finest suites, up to 48 m², most with private balconies and some with their own hot tub.

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Two panoramic windows

Darwin Suite, MS Santa Cruz II

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Signature suite·€€€€

The Galápagos ship’s suites, with two large panoramic windows.

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Lindstrøm included

Expedition Suites, MS Fram

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Signature suites·€€€€

Suites with private balconies, floor-to-ceiling windows and sitting areas, some with a sofa bed.

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Dining on board

Included for suites

Lindstrøm

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Fine dining·€€€€

The à la carte fine-dining restaurant, named for Adolf Lindstrøm, the polar heroes’ favourite chef.

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All meals included

Aune

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Main restaurant·€€€

The main dining room on HX ships, named after a family of Tromsø ship chandlers who supplied the explorers.

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Pastries and international dishes

Restaurant Fredheim

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Casual restaurant·€€€

The informal restaurant, named after a 1900s hunting station on Svalbard.

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New 2025

Brygga Bistro

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Bistro · MS Spitsbergen·€€€

A casual bistro new on MS Spitsbergen since 2025, for snacks and light meals between restaurant hours.

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Santa Cruz II

Beagle Restaurant

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Restaurant · Galápagos·€€€

The restaurant aboard MS Santa Cruz II in the Galápagos.

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Spa and wellness

Infinity pools

HX wellness

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Wellness·€€€

Wellness centres, large gyms, infinity pools and hot tubs on the hybrid ships, and saunas across the fleet.

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Life on board

Science programme

Science Centre and expedition team

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Enrichment

High-tech equipment, a library and interactive screens, with naturalists, historians and guides.

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Relaxed

No dress code

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Life on board

HX has no dress code, with between 90 and 500 fellow guests depending on the ship.

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Where it sails

Pole to pole

Where HX sails

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Itineraries

Antarctica, Svalbard, Greenland, the Northwest Passage, Iceland, Norway, Alaska, the British Isles, Europe, South America and the Galápagos.

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What’s included and how to book

Gratuities included

What the HX fare includes

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Inclusions

Daily excursions and activities, the Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks and Wi-Fi.

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travelhx.com

Booking HX: the right website

HX Hurtigruten Expeditions·Booking note

HX is at travelhx.com; the domain hx.com is not the line’s site.

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