HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) will launch its inaugural Greenland cruises in 2025, offering roundtrip flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Nuuk. The first departure is scheduled for June 21, 2025 — Greenland's National Day and summer solstice — utilizing United Airlines' direct route.
The expedition cruises will be operated aboard the hybrid-powered MS Fridtjof Nansen, with itineraries developed in collaboration with Greenlandic communities. Four distinct expeditions are planned:
- Icy Giants of Disko Bay (12 days, starting June 21, 2025)
- Mythical Lands of the North (16 days, July 1 & 15, 2025)
- Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin (20 days, July 29, 2025)
- Northwest Passage – Through the Arctic Labyrinth (26 days, August 16, 2025)
"Greenland is on the cusp of transformation," said Laali Berthelsen, local product manager for HX. "With the opening of our new international airport and direct flights, Greenland is more accessible than ever."
Cultural storytelling will be a key component of the voyages. Aleqatsiaq Peary, an Inuk storyteller and descendant of Robert Peary, will join the expeditions. "To see what [Arctic explorers] saw and feel what it was like to journey to the far north aboard their ships," Peary said.
The company emphasizes its commitment to sustainable and community-focused tourism. The HX Foundation is contributing over $186,605 to local projects supporting youth education, mental health and cultural preservation.
Prices for the expeditions range from $13,823 to $35,421, with all-inclusive packages covering excursions, meals, drinks, gratuities and more.
Editor’s Note: This article was generated by AI, based on a press release distributed by HX Expeditions. It was fact-checked and reviewed by a TravelAge West editor.
