Adventure is All-Inclusive
An HX trip includes everything from daily excursions and activities to our onboard Science Centre, meals, gratuities, drinks and more. All designed to give you the expedition experience of a lifetime.
What do you get on an all-inclusive expedition with HX?
The all-inclusive you might expect…
Breakfast, lunch and dinner, every day
Indulge in anything your appetite desires across a huge list of delicious choices that almost rival the memories you’ll make off the ship. Start the day with an impressive buffet breakfast before moving onto a mouth-watering menu of à la carte choices later in the day. Of course, that includes house wine and beer and soft drinks.
A warm welcome to the sauna, hot tubs and more
Make some time to spoil yourself and indulge in your ship's onboard sauna and hot tubs – they really make coming back from your day’s adventure all the more rewarding.
Delicious coffee, tea and soft drinks all day
Choose from a variety of hot and cold drinks, from a caffeine boost in the morning to a sugar-rush after lunch. Refill stations for your OceanBottle are located throughout the ship, keeping you hydrated without using any single-use plastics.
All-inclusive drinks
Enjoy a glass of wine or beer before dinner in the Pool Bar. Or unwind in the evening with a cocktail in the Explorer Lounge. Whatever and whenever you fancy, drinks are available throughout the day and evening at no additional cost (excluding premium drinks).
Gratuities included
Fantastic service is standard at HX and we’ll never add discretionary charges onto your bill (though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated).
The all-inclusive that sets us apart…
Daily expeditions and activities
Every day, handpicked experts from a range of fields will lead you on discoveries whether on shore or on board. Join our Expedition Team on hikes, community visits and small boat trips before heading back to the ship and hearing fascinating talks in the lecture hall, as well as your briefing on the next day’s schedule.
Expedition gear and water bottle – yours to take home
All guests receive a polar expedition jacket, a backpack, or another piece of HX exploration kit for the area you're exploring. And as the first cruise brand to ban single-use plastics, all guests receive a complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home.
Professional photos of your trip from our onboard photographer
Every expedition has an onboard photographer who’ll capture stunning images from each day of your voyage. After you’ve returned home, we’ll send you a beautiful digital album along with a summary video to bring back your favourite memories and make those highlights easy to share.
Wi-Fi at no extra cost
We offer Starlink Wi-Fi on all our ships (if only the Norwegian explorers who founded HX in 1896 could see us now). But be aware that we often sail in remote areas with limited connection and streaming isn’t supported.
Full access to our Science Centre
Often described by guests as “the heart of an HX ship”, our interactive science programme is like nothing you'll find elsewhere. Join our onboard scientists, hear from experts, collect samples and get involved in our citizen science projects. Spot something new with fellow birders or spend time studying what we find under the microscope.
What's not included?
Guests can still choose to further elevate their HX experience if they wish:
Some specialist excursions and experiences with limited capacity
Fine dining in our Lindstrøm restaurant
Personal spa treatments
Premium drinks (top shelf spirits, vintage wines, champagne, etc.)
For those who want to set sail in style for a little bit extra, our Expedition Suites offer a complimentary bottle of champagne, unlimited access to our Lindstrøm fine dining restaurant, laundry and turn-down service and more.
All-Inclusive Terms & Conditions
General Exclusions
• All-inclusive applies to sailings departing from 20 October 2024 onwards and only to Tour Code components (including the specified voyage which includes on-board elements subject to certain terms and conditions, hotel accommodation, local ground transfers and local domestic flights.
• Some inclusions, amenities, access to facilities and priority is subject to cabin category, Ambassador Loyalty status or booking channel.
• Excludes: optional excursions, pre and post programms, additional hotel accommodation, additional ground transfers, international arrival and departure flights, arrival and departure packages, luggage handling, personal expenditure, retail spending, donations to Hurtigruten Foundation and other charitable and good causes, insurance, visas, travel documentation, vaccinations, medical assessments, medical treatment and assistance on-board and ashore, medical and other disembarkation and/or repatriation prior to the end of ticketed cruise itinerary and all other costs for guests’ own account per HX Booking Terms & Conditions.
Specific Exclusions
i. Some excursions and activities may be (a) optional and incur additional charges; (b) have limited capacity; (c) be subject to operational conditions and restrictions; and/or (d) require a liability waiver to be signed for participation.
ii. Alcohol service during meals is subject to alcohol licensing regulations and HX operating policies. Fine dining in our à la carte Lindstrøm restaurant is only inclusive for Suites guests.
iii. All-inclusive drinks are subject to alcohol licensing regulations and HX operating policies. Excludes Premium Drinks. Suites guests enjoy inclusive Premium Drinks and initial stocking of mini-bar (thereafter additional charges apply).
Tea, coffee, and soft drinks are inclusive all-day in public areas although charges apply for cabin guests using the mini-bar
iv. Sauna, hot tubs and other amenities vary per ship, additional charges may apply in the Wellness Centre for personal spa treatments.
v. Additional inclusions for Suites guests: complimentary bottle of champagne, unlimited access to our Lindstrøm fine dining restaurant, laundry and turn-down services.
vi. Always subject to other terms as per our Booking Terms & Conditions.
