HX Expeditions is marking 130 years since pioneering expedition cruising with a “Summer of Celebrations” campaign, bringing together special anniversary offers and a dedicated Travel Advisor incentive. The campaign celebrates HX’s legacy as the original expedition cruise company, founded in 1896, and invites travelers to experience the destinations it has explored for more than a century.
In addition to special offers, guests sailing in 2026 can expect a series of limited-edition onboard experiences, from anniversary cocktails and curated dining to surprise moments and commemorative keepsakes, all designed to mark the milestone year.
Travel Advisor Appreciation Incentive: $130 per Booking
Available for new bookings made May 1 – July 31, 2026
“Travel advisors are at the heart of everything we do, so it felt only right to launch this initiative in recognition of Travel Advisor Appreciation Day,” said Carla Brake. From May 1 to July 31, 2026, Travel Advisors will earn a $130 gift card for every new, fully deposited booking, applicable to individual and named group bookings across HX’s global destination portfolio, with rewards issued per booking.
“We’re incredibly grateful for their partnership and the trust they place in us to deliver life-changing experiences for their clients,” Brake added, in reference to the growth HX recorded in 2025, with a 31% increase overall, including a 57% rise in bookings through travel advisors.
130th Anniversary Offer: Up to 25% Off or Free Suite Upgrade
Available for new bookings made May 1 – August 31, 2026; valid on select departures from 2026-2028
As part of its milestone anniversary year, HX is introducing a special 130th Anniversary Offer featuring either savings of up to 25% or complimentary suite upgrades on select sailings.
Available on new bookings made between May 1 and August 31, 2026, the campaign applies to select departures from 2026 through early 2028 across Alaska, Antarctica, Galápagos, Greenland, Iceland, the Northwest Passage and Arctic Canada, Norway, and Svalbard (discounts vary by destination).
The offer includes a range of standout voyages, including:
● Antarctica (Cabins from $9,561 | Suites from $13,613) – Includes HX’s top-selling 12-day Highlights of Antarctica itinerary. As the #1 operator in Antarctica, more travelers trust HX with their Antarctic journey than any other company.
● Alaska (Cabins from $5,299 | Suites from $8,285) – Showcasing two new itineraries launching this summer: Alaska’s Inside Passage: Fjords of the Great Land and Alaska’s Inside Passage: Where the Mountains Meet the Sea, both designed to go deeper into the region with inaugural calls to Klawock and Valdez.
● Greenland (Cabins from $8,392 | Suites from $11,936) – Featuring summer sailings such as Grand Greenland – Mythical Lands of the North, with highlights including HX’s Culinary Ambassador program and the new Tide to Table experience, connecting guests with local fishing traditions and community life in Ilulissat.
Additional sailings span Svalbard, the Northwest Passage, the Galápagos Islands, and more.
Designed to give travelers added flexibility and value, the anniversary offer reinforces HX’s focus on immersive, small-ship expeditions.
$1,000 Antarctica Air Credit
Available for new bookings made May 11 – June 30, 2026
HX is also offering a limited-time air credit for Antarctica bookings. From May 11 to June 30, 2026, guests can receive up to $1,000 per person in air credit on round-trip Premium Economy and Business Class flights for all Antarctica departures. The offer applies to new bookings and is available on routes from all major gateway cities in the United States and Canada.
Launched on Travel Advisor Appreciation Day, HX’s “Summer of Celebrations” marks 130 years of expedition heritage while reinforcing the company’s continued investment in its travel advisor partners and global expedition portfolio.
Travel advisors can contact HX Reservations at 866-312-6791 or email us.expeditions@travelhx.comto book. Full Terms & Conditions and campaign materials are available on the HX Agent Portal.
