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Win An Unforgettable Galápagos Adventure With HX Hurtigruten Expeditions
Discover one of the world's most extraordinary natural wonders with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, pioneers in immersive expedition travel since 1896.
In partnership with HX, we're giving you the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime nine-day expedition through the iconic Galápagos Islands. Follow in Charles Darwin's footsteps as you encounter rare wildlife, explore volcanic landscapes, and experience this unique archipelago up close with activities like snorkelling, kayaking, and paddle boarding.
This is more than a holiday—it's an adventure that will change the way you see the world. For your chance to win, enter our competition below.
Win With HX
For your chance to win your own incredible nine-day trip to the Galápagos Islands with HX Hurtigruten Expeditions, simply answer our question correctly and you could be our lucky winner setting sail.
Entries close at 23:59 on Thursday 31 July 2025.
18+. UK only. T&Cs apply.
Q: HX have created an expedition to follow in the footsteps of which geologist?
- Charles Darwin
- Charles Dickens
- Charles Chaplin
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HX Hurtigruten Expeditions Online Competition on Classic FM , May – July 2025– Specific Rules
1. The HX Hurtigruten Expeditions online promotion (‘Promotion’) is organised by Global (as defined in the General Terms and Conditions). The Promotion will run from Friday 2nd May 2025 – Thursday 31st July 2025 on Classic FM Network Global is the Promoter. The ‘Promotion Partner’ mentioned in these Specific Rules is HX Group Ltd (HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions). The ‘Prize Provider’ of the Expedition is HX Group Ltd (HX – Hurtigruten Expeditions) and the ‘Prize Provider’ of the cash is Global.2. IMPORTANT: The Promotion is subject to these Specific Rules and the General Terms and Conditions which are available here (together, the ‘Promotion Terms and Conditions’). Entry into the Promotion constitutes acceptance of these Specific Rules and the General Terms and Conditions.
Details of the Promotion:
3. To enter the Promotion, you must go online to the Promotion entry page which can be accessed at https://www.classicfm.com/win/ or via the Global Player app by clicking on the Win with Classic FM tile, register your details and submit an answer to the multiple-choice question provided.
4. Online entry will open at 11:00 on Friday 2nd May 2025 and close at 23:59 on Thursday 31st July 2025.5. Entries received before or after this time will not be included in the Promotion. Bulk, automated, machine assisted, third party, syndicate or other group entries are prohibited and we will disqualify any entries (and withhold or reclaim any associated prize from you) which, in our reasonable opinion, appear to have used any of these entry methods or, for example (without limitation), entries or votes that have been made from the same IP address, email address, postal address, telephone number, or similar or entries which we, at our sole discretion but acting reasonably, consider to be suspicious or fraudulent.
6. If we know or suspect you are trying to enter or have entered this Promotion by using more than one phone number or if we know or suspect you are using variations of your name, we reserve the right to disqualify any relevant entry and exclude you from this Promotion and also permanently exclude you from entering any of our Promotions.
7. Within 28 days of the closing time of the Promotion, all eligible entries will be entered into a draw. One correct entry will be selected at random and the winning entrant will be contacted by one of our representatives via telephone on the telephone number on which you entered. If such winner does not respond within 28 days from being contacted, they will forfeit their right to the prize and we shall be entitled to select another winner by another random draw. That subsequent winner must respond to the notification email within 28 days of the date on which they are notified, or they will also forfeit the prize.
8. We and HX may publish and publicise your name, image, social media handle and/or profile picture, your nearest geographical location (for example, your nearest city, town or county) and your entry], and we may refer to your and any applicable third party’s (for example a guest/travel companion)association with the Promotion and/or the prize, in any and all media, worldwide, in perpetuity, for publicity and PR purposes solely in connection with the Promotion; subject always to our Privacy Policy and all applicable laws.
9. In relation to winners (and runners up if applicable), you understand that we and HX may: (i) interview you and your guest(s)/travel companion(s) which we may film, photograph and/or record and; (ii) film, photograph and/or record, you and your guest(s)/travel companion(s) in connection with the Promotion, either by telephone or in person, and we may use such films, recordings and/or photographs for publicity and PR purposes in any and all media, worldwide, as often and for as long as we consider appropriate or desirable in connection with the Promotion, unless you object to your and/or your guest’s information being published or made available. We may also publish your and your guest(s)/travel companion(s) name, image, social media handle and/or profile picture.
10. This Promotion is not sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Apple.
Eligibility:
11. The Promotion is only open to residents of the UK aged 18 and over, and who are based in the UK at the time of entry.12. Entry is restricted to one entry per person; duplicate entries will be excluded from the Promotion.
13. Only one name and telephone number may be used by you in relation to this Promotion. The use of multiple names, telephone numbers and/or devices is a breach of our Promotion Terms and Conditions and we reserve the right to disqualify your entry(ies) and you will forfeit your prize should we know or have reason to believe that you attempted to use or did use more than one name, phone number and/or device to enter this Promotion. It is also prohibited for anyone else to enter the Promotion using the same phone number including household members or friends.
14. Before transferring any winnings to you we reserve the right to request Photo ID (such as your passport or driving licence) and confirmation that the telephone number you entered on belongs to you and proof of your home address (such as a phone bill with your name, address and telephone number on). You agree and understand that should you win a cash prize you may be required to provide these to verify your eligibility. If you fail to provide the requested information and we are unable to verify your eligibility, we reserve the right to withhold any prize from you.
Prize:15. One winning entrant will receive
a. 1 x 9-day Galapagos Islands expedition cruise for 2 people, including economy return flights from UK (London Airports) UK (London Airports)
b. £150 cash
Prize Details:16. Flights in economy class between London and Quito.
17. Flights in economy class between Quito and Baltra, and Baltra and Guayquil, including all taxes.
18. Two hotel nights in Quito before the expedition cruise, including breakfast, and dinner on Day 2.
19. Transfer from the hotel to the airport in Quito before the expedition cruise.
20. If flights have note been booked with HX Group Ltd, please ensure you provide full flight details 30 days prior to travel to arrange tansfers (applies to all transfers from the airport to your booked hotel via HX Group Ltd in Quito on the tour start date).
21. Transfers between the airport and the ship in Baltra.
22. Full-day excursion: Historic Quito and Middle of the World, including lunch, before the expedition cruise.
23. Galápagos Islands National Park admission fee.
24. Transit control card for the Galápagos Islands
25. Access to the airport lounge at the Guayaquil (or Quito) airport upon return from the Galápagos Islands for guests flying internationally on the day of disembarkation.
26. A stay in the cabin of your choice.
27. Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner.
28. House wine and beer served with lunch and dinner. From 1st October 2024 departures, wine, beer and spirits (excluding premium alcoholic
drinks) will be available from the bar at any time (subject to Ecuadorean licensing laws).
29. All day coffee, tea and soft drinks.
30. A complimentary water bottle to refill on board and take home.
31. A backpack or another piece of HX kit.
32. Professional photos from your trip taken by our onboard photographer.
33. Complimentary Wi-Fi. Please note, streaming is not supported.
34. Use of hot tubs, fitness room, lounges and more.
35. Gratuities included. Fantastic service is standard at HX – though if you’d like to leave something extra, it’s always appreciated.
36. Range of included activities as below
37. In-depth lectures and discussions hosted by experts on the Expedition Team.
38. Full access to the ship’s Science Corner.
39. Citizen Science Programme allows guests to assist with ongoing scientific research.
40. Professional onboard photographer gives tips and tricks for the best landscape and wildlife photos.
41. Informal gatherings with the crew for daily briefings.
42. Escorted and guided landings with small expedition boats.
43. Loan of all equipment for activities.
44. Expedition photographers on hand to assist you.
45. All planned activities are subject to weather conditions.
46. Your flight from Baltra will be to Guayaquil. If you wish to end your expedition in Quito, please advise your booking agent.
47. Quito’s altitude is at approximately 9,350 feet above sea level and during your stay, you might experience mild altitude sickness.
48. Excursions and activities are subject to change.
49. Please make sure you meet all entry and boarding requirements.
50. Depending on your flight times, an additional overnight might be needed (not included in the package).
51. Prize cannot be converted to cash, is non-refundable and cannot be used to claim refunds if the sailing is cancelled in whole or in part.
52. Prize is for an unspecified cabin with full board and drinks (breakfast, lunch & dinner - House beer and wine, sodas, and mineral water).
53. Prize includes free Wi-Fi (Please note there is very limited Wi-Fi and phone signal in the remote areas we travel to, and streaming is not supported).
54. Prize includes complimentary tea and coffee and a complimentary reusable water bottle.
55. Prize includes economy return flights from the UK (London Airports), and flights, hotel, and transfers to the ship in the destination.
56. Some excursions will be included, but some may incur an additional cost, not covered by HX.
57. Prize excludes UK airport transfers, and the Winner and guest are responsible for getting to and from the London airport at their own expense.
58. Prize is subject to availability and must be booked not less than one month in advance.
59. Once booked dates cannot be changed other than in accordance with the booking terms and conditions of HX (see below).
60. All parts of the prize must be used in conjunction with the same booking. Winner and guest must travel on the same itinerary and share the same cabin.
61. The prize is not transferable to anyone other than the Winner plus their guest.
62. Departures are various dates between October 2025 – September 2026.
63. HX reserves the right to replace the prize with an alternative prize of equal or higher value if circumstances beyond the HX's control makes it necessary to do so.
64. Winner and guest must be 18 years of age or older to travel.
65. Winner and guest are solely responsible for ensuring they are available to travel, have valid travel documentation (e.g. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months after travel, visa/visa waiver may be required) and obtaining adequate travel insurance and appropriate vaccinations at their own expense.
66. The Prize does not include any additional spending money than what is listed in clause 15, tax or personal expenses and any other costs incurred by each of Winner and guest that are incidental to the fulfilment of the prize are their own responsibility.
67. By claiming prize and making booking, each of Winner and guest accept HX’s terms and conditions and the health and safety requirements applicable to the sailing and available at: Terms and Conditions | General | HX Hurtigruten Expeditions UK (travelhx.com) https://www.travelhx.com/en-gb/practical-information/health-and-safety/
68. We will endeavour to transfer the prize money to your bank account within 28 days but are not responsible for any delays. You must provide all necessary details via the method directed within 14 days after the original request to do so otherwise the prize will be forfeited at our discretion.
69. You understand that should you win a prize package that is made up of various elements you are required to redeem all aspects of the prize in order to keep the prize. For example, you will not be able to accept the spending money only. If you are unable to accept the prize awarded in full, we reserve the right to withdraw the entire prize package and select another entrant to play or win as applicable.
70. You must, at your own cost, comply with all necessary checks, and/or tests required for travelling to and from and entering and exiting your travel destination/venue. This includes, but is not limited to, purchasing, organising, undertaking, recording and/or registering any required Covid-19 tests. We will not be responsible for any costs incurred by you in complying with this clause, nor will we purchase, organise, undertake, record and/or register any required Covid-19 tests.
71. You must comply with all applicable rules, regulations and guidance relating to Covid-19, both in the UK and your travel destination/venue. We are not responsible for your failure to comply with such rules, regulations and guidance.
72. You acknowledge and agree that, without limitation to the provisions of Clause 12 of the General Terms & Conditions, our ability to fulfil a prize and/or perform any of our obligations under the Promotion Terms and Conditions could be affected by an actual or threatened epidemic, pandemic, disease or quarantine and/or any corresponding governmental action, guidance and/or ruling (including but not limited to any Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office guidance) (collectively ‘Covid Measures’). If due to any Covid Measures, we are unable to fulfil a prize or perform any of our other obligations under the Promotion Terms and Conditions, then we shall not be in breach of the Promotion Terms and Conditions. In accordance with Clause 75 below, in these circumstances, we reserve the right to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value at our absolute discretion.
73. Any other costs and expenses which are not specifically included in the prize description are excluded and will be the sole responsibility of the winner.
74. The prize is non-transferable and non-refundable
75. We reserve the right to substitute the prize with another prize of equal or greater value at our absolute discretion.
76. For all enquiries in connection with the Promotion please contact our customer support team at https://global.com/contact/.
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77. Your personal data that you provide to us will be collected and processed by us, our licensees (including Communicorp UK Limited) and HX as well as the prize providers, and if applicable, our service providers, network operators and suppliers in order to administer and fulfil the Promotion. Your personal data may also be disclosed to Ofcom and/or the Advertising Standards Authority at their reasonable request for regulatory purposes, for example, in order to prevent, investigate and detect crime, fraud or anti-social behaviour and comply with law enforcement agencies and applicable advertising codes.
78. By entering a Promotion, you acknowledge that any personal data provided by you in connection with the Promotion will be processed as set out above and in accordance with our Privacy Policy which sets out full details of how we process personal data and how you can exercise your rights as a data subject and HX’s Privacy Policy. Please ensure you have read and understood our Privacy Policy and HX’s Privacy Policy before entering any Promotion. If you are required to submit a guest(s)/travel companion(s) personal data to enter a Promotion, you must ensure that your guest(s)/travel companion(s) have given you consent to provide us HX with their personal data.
79. You may be asked if you want to opt-in to marketing from us and our Promotion Partner when you enter a Promotion. If you choose to opt-in, we and our Promotion Partner will use your personal data for marketing purposes (see Global's Privacy Policy and our Promotion Partner’s Privacy Policy for more details). You can withdraw your consent to marketing at any time by unsubscribing.
80. We and the prize providers may transfer and process personal data outside of the EEA and UK for the purposes of administering the Promotion. Where any transfers are made outside of the EEA or UK we and HX will ensure appropriate safeguards to protect your personal data are in place.
81. When you enter a Promotion we will retain your personal data for up to three years for internal purposes and to comply with our regulatory obligations. You may request the erasure of your personal data by emailing privacy@global.com. If your data is erased prior to the conclusion of a Promotion, you will forfeit your right to enter the Promotion and/or claim any prize and we reserve the right to select another entrant to participate in the Promotion or withdraw the prize and select another winner, as applicable.
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