HX, the experts in expedition travel, has launched a competition giving 100 travel agents worldwide the opportunity to join the FAM trip of a lifetime to the awe-inspiring Galápagos Islands.

From Giant Tortoises to Marine Iguanas, the Galápagos Islands are home to some of the most spectacular and rarest wildlife species on the planet, as well as an abundance of flora, fauna, and volcanic outcrops. Sailing onboard small expedition ship, the MS Santa Cruz II, agents will not only experience the beautiful archipelago but will follow in the footsteps of Darwin with lectures and an onboard science programme delivered by the Expedition team to educate on the ecology and history of the islands.

To win one of the spots, agents need to make a booking for any HX Expedition voyage during Wave season. Once the booking is completed, HX will enter the agent into a prize draw to be in with the chance of winning one of the 100 places up for grabs. Winners will be announced during the Wave period.

The competition coincides with the launch of a dedicated B2B helpdesk to support agents during Wave season. The support line will prioritise requests and questions from agents to help them make bookings in the peak travel holiday booking period.

Nathaniel Sherborne, Vice President of Sales, and Marketing at HX Hurtigruten Expeditions said: “Our competition is not only an opportunity to reward and recognise agents’ efforts towards driving bookings for HX voyages, but it’s also an opportunity to immerse themselves and understand our offering in what is proving to being one of our most popular destinations with guests. The competition is just one of many new initiatives planned for this year globally and in the UK as part of our ongoing support and commitment to our trade partners. Good luck to all the travel agents!”

During Wave Season, HX is covering the cost of flights, transfers and hotels across selected departures to its roster of bucket-list destinations. The promotion applies to HX international arrival and departure packages booked before March 31, 2024. The offer applies to all scheduled voyages to Alaska, Antarctica, Greenland, Iceland, the Northwest Passage, Svalbard and selected Galápagos voyages between March 29, 2024, and March 30, 2025.

Furthermore, until January 31, 2024, HX’s 1893 Ambassador members can enjoy exclusive discounts of up to 10%. Their Level 1 members can receive a 5% discount for offline bookings and Level 2 members enjoying a 10% discount for both online and offline bookings (available for new bookings made before January 31, 2024 on departures until March 30, 2025). Existing members automatically benefit from offers when providing membership details at booking. Joining the 1893 Ambassador program is free, and travellers instantly become Level 1 members upon signup. Visit their website to become a member and explore details on the loyalty Wave offer, including Terms & Conditions.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

• Free flights apply to HX international arrival and departure packages only and package must be booked at time of booking to qualify.
• Air components built into the voyage/tour package are excluded and will be priced within the tour as normal.
• Flights available from London Gatwick and London Heathrow only and are subject to availability at time of booking.
• Discount applies to first and second guest only and excludes additional guests sharing the same cabin.
• Applicable on new bookings only and does not combine with other offers but is combinable with Ambassador 1893 discount.
• Offer must be booked by 31 March 2024.
• From prices are capacity controlled, subject to availability and change.
• Single supplements may apply.