Sailing the Fram StraitEvery year, our ships sail in the wake of great explorers across the icy waters of the Fram Strait.Wildlife & Nature Greenland Greenland Gyrfalcon Greenland sea 3 mins readRead more
FAQ: Northern LightsCheck out our guide with the most popular questions about the incredible aurora borealis.Norway Wildlife & Nature Northern Lights Aurora Borealis Read 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?Aurora Borealis Norway Svalbard Greenland 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. Wildlife & Nature Environmental commitment Svalbard Arctic flora 1 mins readRead more
Travel Guide – Things to do in IcelandIf your list for wanted vacation experiences involves volcanoes and lava fields, hot springs, geysers, glaciers and waterfalls, there is really just one place on earth you can go. Welcome to Iceland.Iceland Volcanoes Arctic Circle Arctic Archipelago 6 mins readRead more
Elephant Island: Five Facts You Need to KnowElephant Island, Antarctica, is named after the elephant seals that make their home there (as well as for its elephant-like shape). The island is located 150 miles off the tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, in the outer reaches of the South Shetland Islands. Covered in ice and towering above the surrounding Southern Ocean, it’s truly a sight to behold. Here are five notable facts.Antarctica Wildlife & Nature Seals Remote beauty Read more
Antarctica LandingsExplore this wild and wonderful frozen continent and see penguins, whales and seals in their natural habitat. Antarctica Landings with expedition boats Exploring Explorers programme 3 mins readRead more