HX debuts Greenland voyages with return flights from New York

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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions has for the first time introduced itineraries from New York to Greenland, including roundtrip flights from Newark Liberty International Airport. The itinerary could be paired by Australian travellers already in the United States. Departing on 21 June 2025 the itineraries feature dedicated flight allocations on United Airlines’ direct route to Nuuk. Crafted with Greenlandic communities, they provide authentic access to Greenland’s west coast aboard the hybrid-powered MS Fridtjof Nansen. “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.”

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With dedicated flight allocations, HX offer an exclusive, hassle-free journey, with all-inclusive itineraries featuring daily excursions, onboard Science Centre activities, meals, gratuities and drinks. Travellers enjoy a night in Greenland’s capital, exploring landmarks, local cuisine, and fjord adventures before heading to remote regions. Joining all voyages is Aleqatsiaq Peary, an Inuk storyteller, musician, and hunter from Qaanaaq. As the great-great-great-grandson of Robert Peary, the first person to reach the North Pole, Aleqatsiaq embodies the connection between Greenland’s past and present. Onboard, Peary will share his knowledge of Greenlandic traditions, connecting guests with remote communities and deepening their understanding of Northwest Greenland.

New Itineraries from Newark

• 21 June 2025: Icy Giants of Disko Bay: This 12-day expedition, the shortest option for travelers, offers a chance to witness Disko Bay’s towering icebergs, visit UNESCO-listed Ilulissat, and explore Inuit settlements under the midnight sun.
• 1 & 15 July 2025 — Mythical Lands of the North: This 16-day expedition explores northwest Greenland, including legendary Thule and the High Arctic, with opportunities to see narwhals, walruses, and polar bears.
• 29 July 2025 — Farthest North to Thule and Kane Basin: A 20-day journey venturing farther north than HX Expeditions has ever gone in Greenland, connecting with isolated northern communities.
• 16 August 2025 — Northwest Passage – Through the Arctic Labyrinth: Beginning in Nuuk, Greenland and ending in Nome, Alaska, this 26-day expedition crosses the famed Northwest Passage, offering one of the world’s most exclusive travel experiences.

“For Greenlanders, these expeditions are more than tourism—they are bridges. They let us share our stories, celebrate our heritage, and create new opportunities for Greenlanders,” Berthelsen added HX Expeditions’ dedicated flight allocations on United Airlines’ direct route to Nuuk ensure seamless travel, with all-inclusive packages covering excursions, meals, drinks and more.

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