{"id":5936,"date":"2025-07-16T12:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=5936"},"modified":"2025-07-16T12:20:27","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T12:20:27","slug":"hx-has-launched-its-expanded-kayaking-and-camping-program-for-2025-26-antarctica-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/hurtigruten-expeditions\/hx-has-launched-its-expanded-kayaking-and-camping-program-for-2025-26-antarctica-season","title":{"rendered":"HX has launched its Expanded Kayaking and Camping Program for 2025-26 Antarctica Season"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In their recent press release, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/hurtigruten-expeditions\">HX Expeditions<\/a> has said it is rolling out its largest-ever kayaking and camping program in Antarctica, starting in October 2025. The initiative boosts kayaking capacity by 188 percent and doubles camping spots, accommodating up to 60 guests per night, all while adhering to strict International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO) guidelines, of which HX is a founding member.<\/p>\n<p>Karin Strand, VP of expeditions development at HX, said: \u201cWe\u2019re not just adding more spots, we\u2019re reimagining how guests experience Antarctica. With expanded kayaking and camping capacity, plus greater flexibility and access, we\u2019re opening the polar regions to more adventurers than ever before. It\u2019s about making these once-in-a-lifetime moments available to everyone on board, while delivering them in small, intimate and responsible groups.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>New features for the 2025-26 Antarctica season include:<\/p>\n<p>Expanded solo traveler access: No partner required for kayaking or camping.<\/p>\n<p>Discovery Kayaks: Solo, inflatable, self-guided kayaks with no language requirement for intimate, self-paced exploration.<\/p>\n<p>Bivvy Bag camping: A lightweight, low-impact overnight experience under the Antarctic stars.<\/p>\n<p>Diverse activities: Options now include two kayaking types, two camping styles, snowshoeing, polar plunges, and extended hikes.<\/p>\n<p>HX offers two kayaking experiences:<\/p>\n<p>Discovery Kayaks (Inflatable): Lightweight, modern inflatable kayaks for a close-to-water experience in calm conditions. Guests paddle independently in a monitored area with safety boats, ideal for solo travelers with no English requirement.<\/p>\n<p>Sea Explorer Kayaks (Hard Shell): Guided hard-shell kayaks for longer-range, technical paddling in dynamic conditions, led by two expedition guides for stability and control.<\/p>\n<p>All kayaking and camping bookings will be managed onboard by the expedition team, offering flexibility based on weather and guest preferences. A first-come, first-served system will apply for most sailings, with a pre-booking system in development for future seasons. All activities are weather-dependent.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In their recent press release, HX Expeditions has said it is rolling out its largest-ever kayaking and camping program in Antarctica, starting in October 2025. 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