MS Roald Amundsen


HX says 2025-26 programme is line’s ‘strongest range yet’


Andrew McQuarrie


HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has unveiled more than 80 itineraries, including its largest- ever Antarctica series, for 2025-26 as part of its “strongest season yet”. New itineraries are


available in Svalbard, Iceland, the Northwest Passage and Greenland, while capacity to the Antarctic has been increased. HX’s most extensive Greenland


season, featuring fourth vessel Spitsbergen, will offer sailings from Nuuk, with passengers arriving via the city’s new airport, which is set to open in 2024. The facility


will reduce transit time, according to HX, allowing for “immediate immersion in Greenland’s wildlife and scenery”, while itineraries along the west coast will offer greater community engagement. Four new Arctic Canada sailings


have been announced for 2025, all starting or ending in Nuuk, encompassing two Northwest Passage crossings. More cultural ambassadors


will be added to the itineraries, alongside “enrichment programmes”, to help guests connect with Arctic Canada’s Indigenous communities. The Antarctica programme


Independence of the Seas to return to Southam


Royal Caribbean’s Independence of the Seas will homeport in Southampton in summer 2025 after a six-year absence. The ship, which will replace


Anthem of the Seas in offering ex-UK cruises, will operate a series of round-trip itineraries across Europe.


30 16 NOVEMBER 2023 A seven-night Spain &


Portugal sailing, calling at Vigo, Lisbon and La Coruña, costs from £662, while a three-night Bruges Getaway cruise leads in at £527. A nine-night Spanish Flair


itinerary, calling at Bilbao, Seville, Lisbon, Vigo and La Coruna, costs from £899.


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