HX Expeditions Debuts Industry-First Greenland Cruise Package

HX Expeditions (formerly Hurtigruten Expeditions) has announced the first-ever Greenland cruises with roundtrip flights from Newark Liberty International Airport.

The new HX Expeditions Greenland packages offer unrivalled access to the region, where guests are immersed in the Northern destination’s culture, nature, and wildlife. 

Currently, the cruise line offers four itineraries, ranging from the 12-day Grand Greenland to the 26-day Northwest Passage—all of which include return flights on United Airlines to Nuuk, Greenland’s capital. 

The new journeys continue HX Expedition’s tradition of sustainable travel. The itineraries are the first in the expedition industry to be designed and managed by Greenlanders, and were developed in collaboration with the local communities. Each sailing is aboard the hybrid battery-powered MS Fridtjof Nansen,  which was purpose-built for eco-friendly expedition travel. 

HX’s Greenland voyages all feature cultural ambassador Aleqatsiaq Peary; not only is Peary an Inuk storyteller, musician, and hunter, but he is also the great-great-great-grandson of Robert Peary, the first person to reach the North Pole.

“If you’ve read about Arctic explorers, these itineraries offer a chance to experience it for yourself,” said Aleqatsiaq Peary. “To see what they saw and feel what it was like to journey to the far north aboard their ships.”  

The new Greenland voyages launch on June 21, 2025, Greenland’s National Day, marked by the summer solstice. 

“Greenland is on the cusp of transformation,” said Laali Berthelsen, local product manager for HX Expeditions and Nuuk resident. “With the opening of our new international airport and direct flights, Greenland is more accessible than ever. As interest grows, we have a responsibility to ensure tourism uplifts our communities and respects our environment.”