Hurtigruten Expeditions unveils 80+ itineraries ahead of 2025-26 season

Hurtigruten Expeditions (HX) has unveiled its 2025-2026 season, doubling down on growth destinations with the introduction of new ports, landings, and itineraries, as well as increased local integration and community engagement programming.

The season will showcase over 80 itineraries across five continents in key expedition regions, including Alaska, Antarctica, Greenland and the Northwest Passage.

HX will further establish its footprint in warm waters following its inaugural season in West Africa (launching November 2023) and the successful introduction of three new Galapagos Islands itineraries in 2023.

“With 130 years of heritage in expedition cruising, we have more experience to draw on than any other operator,” CCO, HX, Alex Delamere-White, said. 

“Our continued investment in the regions and experiences we know best has created a firm foundation.

“This heritage, combined with our product teams’ dedication to fostering connections with the people and places we visit, will lead to our strongest season yet.”

Highlight itineraries include:

Antarctica – most expansive line-up in two decades paired with investment in science programming:

Hurtigruten Antarctica. (Supplied)

Drawing on over two decades of experience programming Antarctic expeditions, HX will reinforce its leadership in the region with 50 departures to the Seventh Continent. This marks the largest-ever offering in the destination, facilitated by the addition of a fourth ship, MS Maud, in the 2023 – 2024 season. This upcoming Antarctic season, HX’s Science & Education program will donate over 1,100 cabins, support more than 20 projects and facilitate 16,000+ data submissions. Looking ahead to 2025, HX plans to welcome new research partners onboard, growing its support and investment in science and education.

Alaska – Celebrating Five Seasons:

Hurtigruten Alaska. (Supplied)

MS Roald Amundsen, the world’s first battery hybrid-powered ship, will continue to serve guests for HXs fifth season in this key destination. The industry-leading vessel allows guests to reach remote ports inaccessible to larger ships and experience Alaska’s wildlife and landscapes in a uniquely intimate way.

West Africa – Continued Focus on Warm Waters:

West Africa Cape Verde Hurtigruten. (Supplied)

HX is poised to make a return to West Africa, where it will be the only cruise line to exclusively sail the archipelagos of both Cape Verde and the Bissagos Islands. The waters surrounding the Bissagos Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, call upon the unique skillsets of HXs world-class navigators. Product design support from members of HX’s Black Travel Advisory Board will drive development of new programs focused on engaging and supporting local communities.