Expedition families · By Cruise Frog · Sources reviewed October 12, 2026
Children’s eligibility and programs
HX’s FAQs say children under five cannot travel on Antarctica and South Georgia itineraries, and landings for children under twelve depend on the captain’s assessment. Check the exact destination’s current rules, especially for other expedition regions.
Planning the trip together
Explain to children that sailing on an expedition does not guarantee every landing. Choose equipment and clothing they can manage, and build a plan for indoor days when weather changes the itinerary. Ask how the Science Centre and scheduled activities can involve your child. Confirm optional adventure requirements separately; shipboard acceptance is not blanket permission for all activities ashore.
What to check with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
- Confirm destination-specific child acceptance.
- Ask about landing and adventure limits.
- Plan for parent participation and weather changes.
Before paying a family cruise deposit
- Give the line each child’s age on embarkation day and the exact itinerary before paying a deposit.
- Confirm a bed for every guest, cot availability, and any connecting-cabin arrangement in the booked category.
- Check passports, visas and consent documents for children travelling with one parent or another guardian.
- Ask about club registration, independent toilet use, care hours, fees and age or height limits on activities.
Age rules, programs and availability can change. The cruise line’s current terms for your booking and departure govern your trip.