This Expedition Cruise Line Just Made Its Sailings All-inclusive — What's Included

20.03.2024 - 15:57 / travelandleisure.com

Expedition cruise line HX is making it even easier to see the world by changing its voyages into all-inclusive journeys.

Starting with trips to both Antarctica and the Galápagos Islands in October, the cruise line, formerly known as Hurtigruten Expeditions, will include everything from daily excursions and activities to gratuities, drinks (like wine, beer, and cocktails), and more, the company shared with Travel + Leisure. Then in November, HX will extend the all-inclusive offering to all of its sailings around the world. 

“We want our guests to fully embrace being curious travelers when they’re with us. By making things as easy as possible, they can focus on exploring remote parts of the world and learning from our expert team,” Alex Delamere-White, HX’s chief commercial officer, said in a statement shared with T+L. “We believe adventure should be all-inclusive, which is why our daily expeditions, talks and access to the science centre come at no extra cost, alongside delicious food and drink.”

In addition to the other perks, guests also won’t have to pay extra for Wi-Fi, professional photos,  and access to the ship’s sauna, hot tubs, and fitness room.

After it is rolled out, the all-inclusive offering will be standard on all HX cruises.

Delamere-White said the change was made due to “direct response to guest and partner feedback.”

In general, HX voyages are led by expedition teams and have access to onboard scientists for a unique perspective on the destinations they visit. The company sails to destinations across the world from Alaska and Antarctica to Greenland, the British Isles, Norway, and beyond. 

In addition to its expedition itineraries, Hurtigruten is known for the Norwegian Coastal Express route, which the company has been sailing since 1893. Last year, the cruise line relaunched service on its Svalbard Express route, connecting Bergen, Norway, with the high Arctic archipelago of Svalbard on the refurbished Trollfjord ship.