The ship excursions and experiences were very good. I especially appreciated the lecture series and the emphasis on science. I learned so much about Antarctica. The ornithology lectures were great, as were discussions of aquatic life, etiquette for visitors, and the history of Antarctica. I also appreciated being an upgrade (paid) to a suite, which included dining in the Lindstrom Restaurant. ...

If you are one who doesn't need a strong itinerary, then Expedition Cruising on HX is for you. We arrived in BA at the Hotel where we met the friendly local HX staff who checked us and advised us of the particulars for the next days flights to Ushuaia and ship Embarkation. This cruise is a mix of science, lectures, landings and activities for the explorer in you. The ship has excellent facilities ...

Really fabulous cruise. HX Expeditions are a great company. Their expedition team are all so knowledgeable and welcoming. The talks and presentations they give during the course of the voyage add so much to your understanding of the wildlife, places, history and environment of the area. The staff on the ship are so friendly and helpful too. I have some mobility issues, and there were others ...

HX had a reputation to live up to after my initial experience with Hurtigruten in Norway, and they cleared that high bar very nicely on this expedition. After a quick registration at the hotel earlier in the day prior to boarding, I had time to explore Buenos Aires on foot from the well located Hilton. They had me on the first flight out to Ushuaia at 4:40am, which meant a lost night of ...

After lots of research on the more popular cruise lines with US passangers we decided on Hurtigruten (now HX) as the value for money seemed to be best and we were not disappointed. We decided to book our own airfare and arrive a day earlier in Buenos Aires adding another night at the same hotel they booked us at. The early morning travel was brutal but couldn't really be helped (130am hotel ...

Fabulous expedition, from the first two days pre-cruise in Quito to the final day when we left the ship our trip was exceptional. The boat was very well fitted and full of useful things (like two washing machines & tumble dryers)! Food was generous and very well cooked - buffet breakfast, buffet lunch and pre chosen dinner with at least four choices. Staff were superb - from cabin & bar staff ...

It has been m’y best trip ever. Everything has been just perfect. The Fram is the perfect ship for such a voyage. What made this trip so exceptional was not only that we had very good weather and could admire fantastic wildlife but as well an outstanding expedition team. They always tried to make an experience of every landing and wanted to please every passenger. Very keen on their field of ...

Thank you to HX and crew on MS Fram. This cruise to Falklands, sth georgia and antarctica would be our best trip ever. It had everything that made it successful, ultimate landscape, great lectures, best staff members, everything included, excellent cabins,, option B,C, D for excursions and the weather gods were kind to us but last and not least WoW animals whales, penguins, seals, dolphins ...

An absolutely magnificent experience on a luxurious ship with a gracious and friendly crew and a brilliant expedition team. You have ruined me for any cruises going forward. Everything was so well organised and ran like a military operation, even if it eventually became Plan B, C or D on the day - we would never be able to tell. We saw plenty of wildlife both on land and from the ship - don't tell ...

The trip was great and exceeded my expectations by far. We had perfect weather in Patagonia, and the fjords and particularly the Torres del Paine as well as several glaciers were major highlights of the trip. Continuing south, we were able to land at Cape Horn which is rarely possible. In Antarctica, we visited three islands and the mainland peninsula and saw lots of different penguins, seals and ...