HX FoundationAt HX we believe exploring the world opens our minds and inspires us in so many ways. But we also think the privilege of exploring comes with responsibility.Travelling with HX Sustainability 1 mins readRead more
Changing climate in AntarcticaChanging climate in Antarctica With the beginning of the industrial revolution in the early 18th century humans began pouring CO2 into the atmosphere – first from burning coal, and later from oil and gas. Since then this period of anthropogenic climate change has led to a global warming of about 1˚C.Spectacular Scenery Antarctica Environmental commitment 6 mins readRead more
The Sound Cruising ProjectBeneath the stillness of Svalbard’s fjords lies a living soundscape. Discover the project that’s capturing the echoes of expedition cruising beneath the surface.Svalbard Science Read more
Onboard Science CenterThe hub of onboard learning is our Science Center, an edutainment venue where guests and crew meet to create a deeper understanding of the areas we explore.Science Travelling with HX 1 mins readRead more
What causes the Northern Lights?The lights in the sky have occurred since the dawn of our planet. Dinosaurs walked under them, just as we do today. They are a constant of our world – always there, even when it’s too bright for us to see them. But what are they and how are they created?Norway Svalbard Greenland Science Read more
ORCAORCA is one of the UK’s leading whale and dolphin conservation charities, dedicated to the long-term protection of these beautiful animals and their habitats in the UK and European waters. Science Sustainability Read more
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