HX Expeditions Celebrates Its Most Successful Antarctica Season by Offering Travel Agents a Spot on a FAM Trip
HX Expeditions today announced that its October 2025 to March 2026 Antarctica season was the most successful in the company’s history.
The record-breaking season reinforces HX Expeditions as the largest operator in Antarctica and a global leader in responsible expedition travel.
The company is now giving travel partners a unique opportunity to experience Antarctica first-hand and gain in-depth knowledge of the product themselves on a FAM trip later this year.
Exclusive Antarctica FAM Opportunity
One lucky travel agent will have the chance to win a place on a twelve-day Antarctica FAM trip later this year, with return flights from London Heathrow included. This is a unique opportunity to experience the product themselves aboard one of HX Expeditions’ fully hybrid ships, following the brand’s popular 12-day Highlights of Antarctica itinerary. Agents will take part in all expedition activities, from zodiac excursions and guided landings to onboard science programs and wildlife observation, while enjoying the full suite of amenities and onboard experiences that make HX Expeditions’ voyages distinctive.
To be eligible, agents simply need to book any suite on any Antarctica sailing departing between 1st October 2026 and 31st March 2027. Bookings deposited between 24th March and 30th April 2026 will be entered for a chance to win.
Record-Breaking Season Highlights
During the 2025 to 2026 season, HX Expeditions:
● Completed x34 sailings, welcoming thousands of guests on transformative journeys to the White Continent
● Achieved exceptional guest satisfaction with x272 TripAdvisor reviews, including x252 5-star ratings and a 93% percent 5-star score
● Recorded its highest ever suite bookings with a global increase of 5% and some regions experiencing up to 80% growth
● Enhanced pre- and post-expedition guest journey, introducing new experiences designed to improve comfort, connectivity, and destination immersion
● Enabled more guests than ever before to kayak and camp in Antarctica, with a 188% increase in kayaking capacity and doubled camping spots (up to 60 guests per night). This provided more opportunities than any other operator while fully adhering to IAATO guidelines
Science-First Season
HX Expeditions continues to integrate scientific engagement into every voyage, with guests contributing to meaningful research:
● 1,801 Guest Scientist cruise nights donated to global research reinforcing HX’s commitment to science‑led exploration
● 27,869 Green Stay nights, which see guests raise ‘green stay’ funding (via HX Expeditions) each time they don’t have their room serviced – reflecting the company’s industry‑leading sustainability initiatives
● 1111 Happywhale submissions, offering guests unforgettable wildlife experiences
● 2,250 eBird checklists submitted, supporting global citizen‑science efforts
● Guests helped raise €124,882 for the HX Expeditions Foundation supporting conservation, plastic pollution mitigation, and community projects in destinations including Antarctica
● 2307 guests took the UTAS Antarctica learning study as part of their trip. The award-winning programme is now available in English, German and soon to be launched in Mandarin.
Enhanced Pre- and Post-Expedition Guest Journey
HX Expeditions has refined every aspect of the guest experience for itineraries from Buenos Aires to Antarctica:
● Before their expedition, guests benefit from later departures from Buenos Aires, to-go breakfasts, upgraded JetSMART A321 charter flights, local treats, and enhanced service touches
● After their expedition, later return flights allow extra time to explore Ushuaia, with curated self-guided maps highlighting local businesses and takeaway lunches featuring regional products
● Suite guests enjoy rooftop welcome drinks in Buenos Aires, exclusive access to Arakur Ushuaia Resort and Spa with private check-in, dining, and wellness facilities, and VIP lounge access at Ushuaia Airport
Commitment to Sustainability and Responsible Travel
HX Expeditions also operates under the world’s strictest environmental and visitor management regulations to ensure its scale never compromises the protection of Antarctica’s fragile ecosystems. Every voyage complies with IAATO guidelines, including limited shore landings, wildlife distancing protocols, strict biosecurity measures, small group operations, and capped daily visitor numbers.
HX Expedition’s continued growth in Antarctica is driven by its long-standing philosophy that access must be paired with responsibility. The company’s science programme, environmental commitments, and strict adherence to regulatory frameworks ensure that every guest interaction contributes positively to understanding and safeguarding the world’s last great wilderness.
HX Expeditions CEO, Gebhard Rainer, said, “This has been an extraordinary season with record guest numbers, unprecedented scientific engagement, and responsible travel practices. HX Expeditions remains committed to ensuring Antarctica is preserved for future generations while showing that high-quality expedition travel and rigorous environmental stewardship go hand in hand.”
(HX Expeditions Celebrates Its Most Successful Antarctica Season by Offering Travel Agents a Spot on a FAM Trip)
