Embark on 91°µÍø Voyages with HX

Save 5-10% on HX cruises and see rare birds!
West Point Island, Falklands. Photo: Yuri Matisse Choufour

Bringing together 91°µÍø, a leading conservation organization powered by birds, and , a leader in sustainable expedition cruising, the partnership offers travel experiences rooted in shared conservation goals. This collaboration launches with ten  selected from HX’s extensive global offerings to enrich the understanding and appreciation of the places birds need today and tomorrow.

91°µÍø members save an extra 10% on 91°µÍø Voyages with HX and an extra 5% on all other cruises. To take advantage of this special offer, bird lovers can or their 91°µÍø membership for $20 or more. Every 91°µÍø membership supports the 91°µÍø’s mission and vital conservation work to protect birds.

91°µÍø partnered with HX’s Science & Education team to curate the inaugural 91°µÍø Voyages from HX’s portfolio of expeditions in more than 30 countries, all of which take place on small, custom-built ships. While all HX adventures emphasize protecting the places they explore, all 91°µÍø Voyages meet the following criteria:

  • Expert Guidance: Each trip hosts a trained ornithologist or a team of local naturalist guides, ensuring that travelers gain unmatched insights into bird species and their behaviors.
  • Diverse Habitats: The routes explore a variety of ecosystems, maximizing bird-watching opportunities of numerous species.
  • Opportunities to Encounter Rare Species: The itineraries offer unique chances to observe rare or endemic bird species.

Looking ahead, HX and 91°µÍø plan to collaborate on joint conservation initiatives aimed at creating thriving environments for bird populations worldwide.

91°µÍø Voyages can only be booked by phone at +1888-645-7424. Learn more here about special offers for 91°µÍø members on .

People in a raft float by penguins atop a glacier.
Neko Harbour, Antarctica. Photo: Yuri Matisse Choufour

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Upcoming 91°µÍø Voyages

Here is more information about the first 91°µÍø Voyages with HX: 

Antarctica

HX has led sustainable tourism in Antarctica since 2002. With its award-winning Science & Education program, HX forges partnerships with the scientific community. For the 2024/2025 season, HX plans to donate over 1,100 cabin nights to scientists and support over 30 third-party research projects.

  • Date: Nov. 14, 2025
  • Spotlight Species: Black-browed Albatross, Dolphin Gull, Falkland Steamer-Duck, Kelp Goose, King Penguin, Southern Rockhopper Penguin, Striated Caracara ("Johnny Rook"), Variable Hawk

 

  • Date: Dec. 5, 2025
  • Spotlight Species: Andean Condor, Austral Pygmy Owl, Black-browed Albatross, Humboldt Penguin, Flying Steamer-Duck, Magellanic Penguin, Magellanic Diving-Petrel, Southern Giant-Petrel

 

  • Date: May 19, 2026
  • Spotlight Species: Andean Condor, Black-browed Albatross, Humboldt Penguin, Flying Steamer-Duck, Magellanic Penguin, Magellanic Diving-Petrel, Southern Giant-Petrel
Galápagos Islands

Leveraging exclusive permits, HX offers optimal wildlife and birdwatching opportunities--with chances to see the iconic Galápagos Big 15--in this UNESCO World Heritage site.

  • Date(s): June 4, 2025 and Sep. 24, 2025
  • Spotlight species: Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull, Waved Albatross

  • Date(s): Aug. 19, 2025 and Nov. 11, 2025
  • Spotlight species: American Flamingo, Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Penguin, Great Frigatebird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull

  • Date(s): May 6, 2026 and Jul. 1, 2026
  • Spotlight species: Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull, Waved Albatross

  • Date(s): Aug. 4, 2026
  • Spotlight species: American Flamingo, Blue-footed Booby, Red-footed Booby, Nazca Booby, Brujo Flycatcher, Finch species (various), Flightless Cormorant, Galápagos Hawk, Galápagos Dove, Galápagos Mockingbird, Galápagos Penguin, Great Frigatebird, Magnificent Frigatebird, Swallow-tailed Gull
Alaska

HX offers the explorer’s Alaska, sailing where others don’t. Expeditions include opportunities to see McKay’s Bunting, one of the world’s rarest birds, breeding only on St. Matthew Island in the Bering Sea.

  • Date(s): Jul. 7, 2025 and Sept. 8, 2025
  • Spotlight species: Black-footed Albatross, Crested Auklet, Laysan Albatross, McKay's Bunting, Red-legged Kittiwake, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Varied Thrush, Whiskered Auklet, Kittlitz's Murrelet, Short-tailed Albatross (rare). Likely in July but less so in September: Aleutian Tern, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Rufous Hummingbird (Inside Passage portion/Glacier Bay).

  • Date: Jul. 23, 2025
  • Spotlight species: Black-footed Albatross, Crested Auklet, Laysan Albatross, McKay's Bunting, Red-legged Kittiwake, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Varied Thrush, Whiskered Auklet, Kittlitz's Murrelet, Short-tailed Albatross (rare). If in Nome for long enough: Aleutian Tern, Eastern Yellow Wagtail, Rufous Hummingbird (Inside Passage portion/Glacier Bay).

  • Date: May 23, 2026
  • Spotlight species: Black-footed Albatross, Laysan Albatross, Rhinoceros Auklet, Tufted Puffin, Varied Thrush, Kittlitz's Murrelet, Ancient Murrelet, Marbled Murrelet, Short-tailed Albatross (rare).