HX Expeditions has unveiled its most expansive and innovative Antarctic kayaking and camping program to date, with a 188% rise in kayaking capacity and a doubling of camping spots to commence in October 2025.

Hurtigruten has named polar pioneer Karin Strand as godmother to the world’s first hybrid powered cruise ship, MS Roald Amundsen. The naming is set to take place 8 November 2019 during MS Roald Amundsen’s maiden voyage to the white continent. She will be the first ship in history to be named in Antarctica.