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Citizen science forms a key part of our voyages, with guests contributing to global citizen science initiatives while travelling through remote and biodiverse regions. Each expedition features activities from our Science & Education programme, encouraging a deeper understanding of the places we explore. One of the projects highlighted is the Phytoplankton Monitoring Network, a NOAA-led initiative in North America that relies on volunteers to monitor phytoplankton communities and support the early detection of harmful algal blooms (HABs). In 2024, a sample collected aboard an HX vessel revealed elevated levels of a phytoplankton species of concern, later confirmed by NOAA and communicated to coastal communities. Citizen science continues to play an important role in expanding knowledge of marine ecosystems and supporting long‑term environmental research. Since 1896, HX has led mindful expeditions to some of the world’s most extraordinary places. 130 years on, we continue that legacy, taking curious adventurers to iconic destinations such as Greenland, Antarctica, and the Galápagos Islands aboard our modern expedition ships. Join us and change the way you see the world. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HXExpeditions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxexpeditions/ Website: https://www.travelhx.com/en/

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Erkunde eine der legendärsten Seerouten der Welt: die Nordwestpassage. Entdecke, wie wir durch eisige Kanäle navigieren, in denen Geschichte, Tierwelt und Kultur aufeinandertreffen. Beobachte arktische Wildtiere, besuche Inuit-Gemeinschaften und folge mit erfahrenen Guides den Spuren früher Entdecker. Perfekt für Reisende, die eine tiefere Verbindung zur unberührten Schönheit der Arktis suchen. Seit 1896 führt HX achtsame Expeditionen zu den außergewöhnlichsten Orten der Welt durch. Heute setzen wir dieses Vermächtnis fort und bringen neugierige Entdecker zu ikonischen Destinationen wie der Antarktis, den Galapagos Inseln und Grönland – an Bord moderner Expeditionsschiffe. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HXExpeditionsDE/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxexpeditions/ Website: https://www.travelhx.com/de-de/

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What is it like to spend a day in Iceland on an expedition cruise with HX? For many, it’s the raw beauty and ever-changing landscapes that feel unlike anywhere else on Earth. Nothing can quite prepare you for the moment you arrive in this land of fire and ice, but we can try to give you a sense of what awaits. From watching whales surface in deep fjords, to stepping ashore beside towering waterfalls, volcanic shores, and dramatic glaciers, every moment brings discovery. Encounter seabirds on rugged cliffs, soak in the stillness of remote coves, and feel the thrill of exploring Iceland’s wild and elemental nature with HX. Since 1896, HX has led mindful expeditions to the world’s most extraordinary places. Today, we continue that legacy, taking curious adventurers to iconic destinations like Antarctica, Galápagos, Greenland and aboard our modern expedition ships. Join us and change the way you see the world. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HXExpeditions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxexpeditions/ Website: https://www.travelhx.com/en/

South Georgia feels like stepping inside a wildlife documentary. In the South Atlantic Ocean, it’s free from sea ice and a rich breeding site for millions of penguins, seabirds, and seals. Nowhere else on Earth will you find king penguins, fur seals, or elephant seals in such vast numbers. On HX Expeditions to Antarctica, we often spend a few days in South Georgia before south to the White Continent. Our itinerary, as always, depends on the weather and wildlife, but you may hike to the iconic St Andrews Bay – home to the world’s largest king penguin colony – visit Grytviken’s historic whaling station, or reach the resting place of explorer Sir Ernest Shackleton, who landed on South Georgia during his 1916 rescue mission. Find HX Expeditions to South Georgia here: https://www.travelhx.com/en/campaigns/travel-guide-to-south-georgia/ Since 1896, HX has led mindful expeditions to the world’s most extraordinary places. Today, we continue that legacy, taking curious adventurers to iconic destinations like Antarctica, Galápagos, Greenland and aboard our modern expedition ships. Join us and change the way you see the world. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HXExpeditions Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hxexpeditions/ Website: https://www.travelhx.com/en/