Travels to the most beautiful places in the world remote, untouched corners It is not new to the world that we are a planet. HX Expeditions (HX), a company that offers adventure cruises, has been doing things differently ever since 1896 when they charted the first route into the Arctic. Now, they’re pushing the envelope again by offering Arctic excursions that were developed alongside locals—in this case, the Inuit community of Nunavut, a sparsely populated territory in Arctic Canada that can only be accessed by plane or boat.
The first community-led excursion of this size in the region marks a global first for the cruise industry.
HX collaborated with Inuit Elders as well as local residents and staff who are community-born to develop the excursions. The HX website will launch the new offerings this summer. 25-day Northwest Passage sailings—a route that has been transited fewer than 450 times by ship in recorded history.
“This type of collaboration is what Arctic tourism needs.” It is encouraging to see that it begins in a manner that prioritizes Inuit voices. If this model is developed with care from the community’s perspective, it will enhance the experience of both locals as well as visitors. In an exclusive release to, Mariah, an HX Product Planning and Inuk, who was raised and born in Nunavut’s Pond Inlet Community, expressed her excitement at the future of the project and its positive impact on the communities and people traveling through them. Travel + Leisure.
HX also shared that “100% of excursion revenues go directly to Nunavut businesses and individuals” to ensure the experiences are community-owned and to promote economic growth.
What can travellers expect from these excursions, then? These excursions range from guided hikes with Inuit The tour includes everything from traditional Arctic Char fishing to storytelling with locals about life in the North. The groups are usually 10 to 12 people and give travelers a rare chance to experience the North. engage with the daily life The people of these remote islands have their own traditions.
In the press release, Alex McNeil said, “These intimate trips are an opportunity for travelers to create meaningful connections with local residents, and experience the beauty Inuit hospitality in a way they have never experienced before.” He shared that the partnership is just the beginning for HX, adding that “we believe the future of exploration lies in collaboration—with the people who have called these regions home for generations.”
HX Northwest Passage sailings from Greenland to Alaska can now include the new Canadian Arctic excursions. MS Fridtjof Nansen Eastbound from Alaska to Greenland on the MS Roald Amundsen. The excursions take place in Erkloo’s hometown of Pond Inlet, along with Gjøa Haven and Cambridge Bay.
Prices range from $50 CAD to $425 USD. Visit if you want to see a complete list of all the excursions, including details and prices. travelhx.com.
