King of the Ice | The Svalbard Polar Bear.The Arctic Circle is the only place in the world where you can see this magnificent creature in its natural habitat. Svalbard Environmental commitment Nature 3 mins readRead more
Birds of GalápagosHave you heard? The Galápagos Islands are overflowing with unique bird species. Many of the birds found across the archipelago cannot be found anywhere else in the world. When you explore, look out for these unique species. Depending on the season in which you are travelling, you will have the opportunity to see a variety of wildlife.Environmental commitment Galápagos Islands Nature 3 mins readRead more
Citizen Science ProjectsWe are proud to support many vital Citizen Science projects on board our ships as we venture to off-the-beaten-track locations. Environmental commitment Expedition Antarctica Svalbard Read more
5 interesting facts about the Climate of GreenlandGreenland’s northernmost point is just 708 km away from the North Pole and forms part of the Arctic Circle. While the noun Arctic refers to that geographical area, ‘arctic’ is also widely recognised as an adjective to describe something as ‘extremely cold’. With that in mind, Greenland’s climate can definitely be described as arctic.Greenland Sustainability Facts & FAQs Read more
10 things to know about your environmental commitment in SvalbardHX Expeditions is a participant in the Norwegian Polar Institute’s project to register marine mammals in the Arctic. Gathering this data improves insight of habitat use and seasonal migration patterns and is also used in The Environmental Monitoring of Svalbard. Svalbard Sustainability 1 mins readRead more
HX & AECO: Visiting the Arctic ResponsiblySince its inception, HX has been a proud member of AECO, helping shape more sustainable, responsible tourism in the Arctic. Svalbard Travelling with HX Sustainability Read more