Fram

The MS Fram combines a manageable ship size with the concept of a modern expedition. HX describes space for 200 guests and a Science Center where lectures, microscopes, and conversations with the expedition team help bring the regions visited to life. The ship is designed for polar voyages: during the Northern Hemisphere summer, it sails in the Arctic, while in the southern spring and summer it heads for Antarctica. Two restaurants, an outdoor BBQ, and the Explorer Lounge & Bar round out the onboard offering.

Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctica

HX offers a 23-day expedition aboard the MS Fram to Antarctica, the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia. The journey begins in Santiago, from where guests fly to Punta Arenas to board the ship. The route first passes through the Strait of Magellan to the Falkland Islands. The Falkland Islands link the voyage to the region covered by South America cruises. After two days at sea in the South Atlantic, the ship reaches South Georgia, with four days planned for exploration. Next on the itinerary are four days at the Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands, before the Fram returns to Punta Arenas via the Drake Passage and the Beagle Channel. The cruise ends on day 23; the return journey to Santiago is by air.

Expedition ship and amenities

The Science Center provides space for lectures and citizen science activities; the expedition team shares insights into the regions visited. Meals are included at the main restaurant, Aune. Lindstrøm serves Scandinavian-inspired à la carte cuisine, with all meals included there for suite guests. For relaxation, there are two outdoor hot tubs, a sauna on the top deck, and a fitness room on Deck 7.

The planned stops combine wildlife watching with scenic experiences: on the Falkland Islands, activities include hikes and visits to bird and penguin colonies. South Georgia is known for its large populations of seabirds, penguins, and seals; in Antarctica, possible landings are at the peninsula and the South Shetland Islands. The specific selection of shore landings and activities, however, remains subject to local conditions. HX explicitly notes that weather, ice, and the protection of wildlife may require changes to the itinerary. Other cruise destinations for the Fram are in the polar regions. This expedition embarks in Punta Arenas.