Embark on ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages with HX

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West Point Island, Falklands. Photo: Yuri Matisse Choufour

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ, a leader in bird conservation across the Americas, and (Hurtigruten Expeditions), renowned for its commitment to sustainable expedition cruising, have partnered to offer unparalleled travel experiences aligned with both entities’ conservation goals. This collaboration launches with ten  selected from HX’s extensive global offerings to enrich the understanding and appreciation of the places birds need today and tomorrow.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members save an extra 10% on ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages with HX and an extra 5% on all other cruises. To take advantage of this special offer, bird lovers can or their ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ membership for $20 or more. Every ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ membership supports the ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ’s mission and vital conservation work to protect birds.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ partnered with HX’s Science & Education team to curate the inaugural ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages from HX’s portfolio of expeditions in more than 30 countries, all of which take place on small, custom-built ships. While all HX adventures emphasize protecting the places they explore, all ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages meet the following criteria:

  • Expert Guidance: Each trip hosts a trained ornithologist or a team of local naturalist guides, ensuring that travelers gain unmatched insights into bird species and their behaviors. 
  • Diverse Habitats: The routes explore a variety of ecosystems, maximizing bird-watching opportunities of numerous species. 
  • Opportunities to Encounter Rare Species: The itineraries offer unique chances to observe rare or endemic bird species.

Looking ahead, HX and ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ plan to collaborate on joint conservation initiatives aimed at creating thriving environments for bird populations worldwide.

³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages can only be booked by phone at +1888-645-7424. Learn more here about special offers for ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ members on .

People in a raft float by penguins atop a glacier.
Neko Harbour, Antarctica. Photo: Yuri Matisse Choufour

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Upcoming ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages

Here is more information about the first ³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Voyages with HX: 

Antarctica

HX has led sustainable tourism in Antarctica since 2002. With its award-winning Science & Education program, HX forges partnerships with the scientific community. For the 2024/2025 season, HX plans to donate over 1,100 cabin nights to scientists and support over 30 third-party research projects.

  • Date: Nov. 14, 2025
  • Spotlight Species: Black-browed Albatross, Dolphin Gull, Falkland Steamer-Duck, Kelp Goose, King Penguin, Southern Rockhopper Penguin, Striated Caracara ("Johnny Rook"), Variable Hawk

 

  • Date: Dec. 5, 2025
  • Spotlight Species: Andean Condor, Austral Pygmy Owl, Black-browed Albatross, Humboldt Penguin, Flying Steamer-Duck, Magellanic Penguin, Magellanic Diving-Petrel, Southern Giant-Petrel

 

  • Date: May 19, 2026
  • Spotlight Species: Andean Condor, Black-browed Albatross, Humboldt Penguin, Flying Steamer-Duck, Magellanic Penguin, Magellanic Diving-Petrel, Southern Giant-Petrel
Galápagos Islands

Leveraging exclusive permits, HX offers optimal wildlife and birdwatching opportunities--with chances to see the iconic Galápagos Big 15--in this UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Date(s): June 4, 2025 and Sep. 24, 2025
  • Spotlight species: Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull, Waved Albatross

  • Date(s): Aug. 19, 2025 and Nov. 11, 2025
  • Spotlight species: American Flamingo, Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Penguin, Great Frigatebird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull

  • Date(s): May 6, 2026 and Jul. 1, 2026
  • Spotlight species: Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull, Waved Albatross

  • Date(s): Aug. 4, 2026
  • Spotlight species: American Flamingo, Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Penguin, Great Frigatebird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull
Alaska

HX offers the explorer’s Alaska, sailing where others don’t. Expeditions include opportunities to see McKay’s Bunting, one of the world’s rarest birds, breeding only on St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea.

  • Date(s): Jul. 7, 2025 and Sept. 8, 2025
  • Spotlight species: Black-footed Albatross, Crested Auklet, Laysan Albatross, McKay's Bunting, Red-legged Kittiwake, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Varied Thrush, Whiskered Auklet, Kittlitz's Murrelet, Short-tailed Albatross (rare). Likely in July but less so in September: Aleutian Tern, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Rufous Hummingbird (Inside Passage portion/Glacier Bay).

  • Date: Jul. 23, 2025
  • Spotlight species: Black-footed Albatross, Crested Auklet, Laysan Albatross, McKay's Bunting, Red-legged Kittiwake, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Varied Thrush, Whiskered Auklet, Kittlitz's Murrelet, Short-tailed Albatross (rare). If in Nome for long enough: Aleutian Tern, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Rufous Hummingbird (Inside Passage portion/Glacier Bay).

  • Date: May 23, 2026
  • Spotlight species: Black-footed Albatross, Laysan Albatross, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Varied Thrush, Kittlitz's Murrelet, Ancient Murrelet, Marbled Murrelet, Short-tailed Albatross (rare).