Seattle knows the sea. It shapes the rhythm of this city — the ferries gliding across Elliott Bay, the salt-tinged air, the quiet pull of the horizon that never really leaves you. That same sense of curiosity, of stepping beyond what’s familiar, is what defines HX Expeditions.

For more than 125 years, HX Expeditions has led travelers to the farthest reaches of our planet — places where nature is still in command, where every journey feels both humbling and extraordinary. Born from a Nordic exploration legacy and refined for the modern traveler, HX invites you to sail not just to see the world, but to understand it.

This isn’t cruising as you know it. There are no fixed schedules or crowded decks. Instead, days unfold with the rhythm of discovery. One morning you might board a small zodiac to trace the edge of an Antarctic ice shelf; by afternoon, you’re listening to a marine biologist explain how glaciers breathe life into the sea. It’s travel shaped by curiosity — guided by experts who have spent their lives studying the world’s wildest places.

On board, comfort and curiosity travel side by side. HX ships are purpose-built for exploration; modern, sustainable, and designed to bring the outside world closer.

Expansive observation spaces and open decks keep nature within sight, while your cabin offers a calm retreat after a day in the elements. Thoughtfully prepared meals and shared moments with fellow travelers remind you that even in the planet’s wildest places, connection is never far away.

For Seattle travelers, there’s a natural kinship here. Both HX and this city share a spirit of exploration — of venturing out but also looking deeper. You understand that real perspective isn’t found in the expected; it’s earned in the unknown. It’s easy to see why travelers from Seattle feel a natural connection to this kind of journey. Thoughtful, purposeful, and shaped by the same spirit that defines life between mountain and sea.

Each HX voyage is also an act of connection — to nature, to knowledge, and to the responsibility we hold as travelers. Our routes through Antarctica, Svalbard, the Galápagos, Alaska, and more reveal both wonder and urgency: the realization that these places are changing, and that seeing them with understanding matters more than ever.

With 2026 marking HX’s 130th anniversary, we continue to build on a legacy that began long before sustainable travel was a buzzword. Hybrid-powered vessels, environmental partnerships, and a deep respect for scientific research ensure that every expedition leaves more insight than impact.

Because the truth is, the world doesn’t need more tourists. It needs thoughtful explorers — people who come back changed and carry that change into the rest of their lives.

When you return to Seattle – to the familiar rhythm of the water and the city’s shifting light – you’ll see it differently. The horizon won’t just be a view. It will be a reminder: the world is vast, alive, and waiting for those ready to go deeper.

HX Expeditions. 130 years of exploration — and still changing the way we see the world.