HX Expeditions
With 130 years of experience under their belt, with purpose-built ships, HX Expeditions has been pioneering expeditions since 1896.
Now offering a seamless all-inclusive offering, with daily guided excursions, all meals and house drinks, gratuities, Wi‑Fi, professional photos, and lecture & science programmes. There are no hidden extras, just pure exploration. The fleet boasts stylish suits, a dedicated science centre and a plethora of interactive expeditions, including a fleet of zodiac boats.
Why we love it:
- Seamless all-inclusive offering with flexible and immersive shore excursions
- Dedicated Science Centre equipped with labs and interactive tools. Every voyage features a handpicked Expedition Team with scientists, naturalists, historians, and local culture experts, who lead you on excursions, talks, kayaking, community visits, and more
- Over 250 remote destinations across 30+ countries on six continents, including the Arctic & Antarctic, Greenland, Alaska, Galápagos, West Africa, and more
- All-inclusive package includes meals, drinks (alcoholic & non-alcoholic), daily expert-led excursions, science lectures, Wi‑Fi, gratuities, and more
Destinations
HX offers carefully crafted itineraries to the world’s most remote corners, including Antarctica & the Arctic (Svalbard, Greenland, Iceland), the Galápagos Islands, West Africa and Cape Verde, the Northwest Passage, South America’s fjords and Patagonia.
Accommodation
HX’s small expedition ships combine stylish Scandinavian comfort with advanced polar capabilities, showcasing the world’s first hybrid-powered expedition ships. Each ship offers spacious cabins and suite categories, many with balconies and lounge area.
Services
Your voyage will be guided by experienced Expedition Teams including marine biologists, glaciologists, photographers, and historians, offering daily lectures and wildlife briefings, onboard Science Centre activities and Citizen Science projects.
Facilities
After a long day of exploration, take some time to relax and enjoy the wellness areas with hot tubs, saunas, and gyms. With many dining venues that feature locally inspired cuisine, with an all-inclusive expedition offering that includes full board dining, house beer, wine, and soft drinks with meals, daily excursions and activities and free Wi-Fi on most ships.
Activities
Discover a vast array of immersive adventures, whether kayaking past glaciers in Antarctica, hiking on volcanic landscapes in Iceland, or birdwatching in the Galápagos, HX offers many opportunities in small groups, ensuring you experience nature up close. Including small-group landings and Zodiac excursions for close wildlife encounters.
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Why Book a Cruise with Scott Dunn?
Unique to You
- We listen to you, and tailor your cruise to your travel style, pairing you with the right ship and the right destinations.
- We can make your itinerary as relaxing, active or cultural as you like. There is no one size fits all when it comes to cruising with Scott Dunn – it’s all about you.
Seamless Service
- We take care of all the logistics, including your cruise, flights, transfers, and luxury hotels, ensuring a smooth journey from start to finish.
- You are always in safe hands with us and our trusted worldwide partners. As with any Scott Dunn trip, we are just a phone call away 24/7.
Carefully Curated Collection
- Whether before, after or during your luxury cruise, we curate the best experiences on land to compliment your journey by sea, accompanied by our expert local guides.
- We only partner with small-ship luxury cruise lines with high staff to guest ratios – designed to never feel crowded.
Luxury in Every Sense
- Our cruises are carefully chosen for their five-star offering: fine dining, luxe facilities, attentive staff, and personal in-cabin butler service.
- We have personally experienced these ships and will only suggest those that meet the level of service and luxury that our guests expect.