HX Expeditions

Daily Itinerary

1. Day 1

   Seattle

   United States

   

   Seattle, the Pacific Northwest's rain-kissed metropolis, commands one of America's most spectacular urban settings — a skyline of glass towers reflected in Elliott Bay with the white cone of Mount Rainier presiding over the horizon on clear days. Pike Place Market, one of the oldest and most vibrant public markets in the country, overflows with Dungeness crab, wild salmon, and blooms of tulips from the Skagit Valley. The neighbourhood of Capitol Hill pulses with independent bookshops and craft breweries; the Space Needle delivers sweeping views of the Cascades and the Olympic Peninsula. Summer, from June through September, offers Seattle's most generous sunshine.

2. Day 2

   Nome, Alaska

   United States

   

   Nome, Alaska, United States, offers an authentic North American experience where stunning natural landscapes meet communities of genuine character. Visitors should explore the surrounding wilderness and sample the honest, locally sourced cuisine that defines the region. The ideal visiting period is June through August, when the midnight sun bathes the landscape in golden light for nearly twenty-four hours. Cruise lines including HX Expeditions feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

3. Day 3

   Bering Strait

   

4. Day 4

   Bering Strait

   

5. Day 5

   At sea

   

6. Day 6

   At sea

   

7. Day 7

   At sea

   

8. Day 8

   At sea

   

9. Day 9

   At sea

   

10. Day 10

    At sea

    

11. Day 11

    At sea

    

12. Day 12

    At sea

    

13. Day 13

    At sea

    

14. Day 14

    At sea

    

15. Day 15

    Bellot Strait

    Canada

    

    Bellot Strait is a narrow, tide-swept channel at the northern tip of mainland North America, serving as one of the most critical and challenging passages on the Northwest Passage route. The transit offers dramatic Arctic navigation between ice-flanked shores, with opportunities to spot polar bears and beluga whales along the rocky coastline. Navigable only in August and September, with successful passage never guaranteed due to unpredictable ice conditions that have challenged explorers since the nineteenth century.

16. Day 16

    Fort Ross

    Canada

    

    Fort Ross is a remote former fur-trading outpost on British Columbia's northern coast, accessible only by water and surrounded by pristine temperate rainforest and rich marine ecosystems. Must-do experiences include watching grizzly bears fish for salmon, spotting orcas in the channels, and tasting freshly caught spot prawns. Visit between June and August for optimal weather and peak wildlife encounters.

17. Day 17

    Beechey Island

    Canada

    

    Beechey Island, Canada, offers an authentic North American experience where stunning natural landscapes meet communities of genuine character. Visitors should explore the surrounding wilderness and sample the honest, locally sourced cuisine that defines the region. The ideal visiting period is June through August, when the midnight sun bathes the landscape in golden light for nearly twenty-four hours. Cruise lines including Aurora Expeditions feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

18. Day 18

    Beechey Island

    Canada

    

    Beechey Island, Canada, offers an authentic North American experience where stunning natural landscapes meet communities of genuine character. Visitors should explore the surrounding wilderness and sample the honest, locally sourced cuisine that defines the region. The ideal visiting period is June through August, when the midnight sun bathes the landscape in golden light for nearly twenty-four hours. Cruise lines including Aurora Expeditions feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

19. Day 19

    At sea

    

20. Day 20

    At sea

    

21. Day 21

    Vis

    Croatia

    

    Vis is Croatia's most remote and unspoiled inhabited island, a former military base that emerged from isolation with ancient Greek ruins, unique Vugava wine, and Mediterranean fishing-village life intact. Must-dos include visiting the Blue Cave on Bisevo, tasting komiza pogaca bread and fresh-grilled fish under a peka, and swimming at the cliff-enclosed Stiniva beach. June and September offer warm seas and manageable crowds.

22. Day 22

    Southwest Greenland

    Greenland

    

    Southwest Greenland combines Norse Viking ruins from the tenth century, living Inuit communities, vast ice fjords with calving glaciers, and surprisingly green pastoral valleys warmed by ocean currents. Must-dos include exploring Erik the Red's farm ruins at Brattahlid, boat excursions among icebergs in the Qooroq Ice Fjord, and visiting Qaqortoq's outdoor sculpture trail. July and August offer the warmest temperatures and longest days for this expedition-rich region.

23. Day 23

    Southwest Greenland

    Greenland

    

    Southwest Greenland combines Norse Viking ruins from the tenth century, living Inuit communities, vast ice fjords with calving glaciers, and surprisingly green pastoral valleys warmed by ocean currents. Must-dos include exploring Erik the Red's farm ruins at Brattahlid, boat excursions among icebergs in the Qooroq Ice Fjord, and visiting Qaqortoq's outdoor sculpture trail. July and August offer the warmest temperatures and longest days for this expedition-rich region.

24. Day 24

    Southwest Greenland

    Greenland

    

    Southwest Greenland combines Norse Viking ruins from the tenth century, living Inuit communities, vast ice fjords with calving glaciers, and surprisingly green pastoral valleys warmed by ocean currents. Must-dos include exploring Erik the Red's farm ruins at Brattahlid, boat excursions among icebergs in the Qooroq Ice Fjord, and visiting Qaqortoq's outdoor sculpture trail. July and August offer the warmest temperatures and longest days for this expedition-rich region.

25. Day 25

    Nuuk Godthaab

    Greenland

    

    Nuuk, Greenland's diminutive capital, is a city of vivid contrasts — colourful colonial houses against Arctic granite, Inuit heritage alongside contemporary Nordic culture, and world-class museums steps from untamed fjords. Visitors should not miss the Greenland National Museum's Qilakitsoq mummies and a Zodiac excursion into the surrounding iceberg-studded fjord system. The prime cruising season runs from June through September, when extended daylight illuminates the landscape in an ethereal sub-Arctic glow and waters remain navigable for expedition vessels.

26. Day 25

    Reykjavik

    Iceland

    

    Reykjavik, the world's northernmost capital, distils the entire improbable beauty of Iceland into one compact, creatively charged city. The soaring basalt columns of Hallgrímskirkja dominate a skyline of primary-coloured rooftops, while the Harpa Concert Hall shimmers beside the harbour like a captured aurora. Day trips from the city unlock the Golden Circle's geysers and Geysir hot spring, the black sand beaches of Vík, and the ethereal glacier lagoon at Jökulsárlón. Geothermal pools — from the legendary Blue Lagoon to intimate neighbourhood hot pots — offer warmth year-round. June and July bring the bewitching midnight sun.

Cabin Categories

Arctic Superior

Balcony

194 sq ftMax 4XTJ

High deck cabins with balcony. Spacious cabins, different sizes, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, kettle, tea and coffee. With limited view.

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedRoom Service AvailableTVCoffee Machine+4

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Arctic Superior

Outside

193 sq ftMax 4XT

High deck cabins with balcony, spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed or flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Arctic Superior

Outside

204 sq ftMax 2XY

Accessible cabin with balcony, high deck, broad balcony, double bed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee MachineHair Dryer+4

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Arctic Superior

Balcony

161–204 sq ftMax 2XTD

High deck cabins with balcony, spacious cabins, different sizes, double bed, some with sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Arctic Superior

Outside

258–280 sq ftMax 2TY

Large accessible cabins without balcony, middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

Double or Twin ConfigurationShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair DryerRoom Service Available+3

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Arctic Superior

Outside

290 sq ftMax 3TT

Large cabins without balcony, middle decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee

Double or Twin ConfigurationSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+4

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Polar Outside

outside

RS

Cabins on middle decks, double bed, TV

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Polar Outside

Outside

204–247 sq ftMax 2RR

Larger cabins on middle decks, most 20m², flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV

DoubleTwinShowerToiletries ProvidedTVHair Dryer+4

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

215–323 sq ftMax 2MC

Aft corner suite with private balcony and jacuzzi, various sizes, large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, some w/sofa, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVCoffee Machine+5

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Expedition Corner Suite

Suite

236 sq ftMax 2MF

Corner cabin with large windows, flexible sleeping arrangements, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker, without balcony

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition Large Suite

Suite

378 sq ftMax 4MD

Large corner suite with private balcony, flexible sleeping arrangements, sofabed, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle espresso maker, adapted for guests with wheelchair ]

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarMini Bar (Additional Cost)TV+6

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Expedition Suite

Suite

236–301 sq ftMax 4ME

Suites with private balcony, different sizes, top-high decks, flexible sleeping arrangements, some with sofabed, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, kettle, tea and coffee, bathrobe, espresso maker

DoubleShowerWhirlpool BathToiletries ProvidedTVHair Dryer+4

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

474 sq ftMax 4MB

Extra large corner suite without balcony, aft corner suite with sofabed, flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe, kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker

DoubleShowerToiletries ProvidedFree Mini BarTVCoffee Machine+4

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Expedition XL Suite

Suite

495–517 sq ftMax 4MA

Extra large corner suite with private balcony, most spacious cabins w/flexible sleeping arrangements, large windows, sofa bed, TV, mini-bar, amenity kit, bathrobe kettle, tea and coffee, espresso maker

DoubleSofa BedShowerToiletries ProvidedTVCoffee Machine+5

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