Where worlds of wonder await you
Our expedition ships are a visible symbol of what characterizes us as Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: a fleet of small ships, with shallow draught and small dimensions. Designed for expeditions from the Arctic Ocean to the South Seas, from crossing the world’s oceans to navigating rivers. In places where large cruise ships would have to stop and turn around, we continue our course – adventurously and safely. This makes the journey a destination and every route into an exhilarating experience. And small ships also mean fewer guests: a maximum of 230 – and on Antarctic expeditions and when circumnavigating Svalbard, a maximum of only 199 passengers.
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Expertise
Why explore the world with us? Because we truly know how to do expeditions. Our decades of experience in particular allow us to plan, prepare and perform these highly complex journeys. What is planned for the long term nevertheless enables flexible responses to local conditions. The captain and crew check the route every day, not only in polar regions, and react to the weather and ice as best they can. And yet: no ship technology shows where polar bears wander, or schools of whales curiously appear - this is where our instinct for the right moment and true passion for discovery come into play.
Experts
Your adventure will be enriched by an expedition team of up to 16 members, who will share their expertise and give presentations. Biology, history, regional and cultural studies, geology, glaciology and more – true experts who have researched the topics, published about them and travelled extensively in the region.
Experiences set the course
Experience the world like never before on our spectacular routes far from the familiar: from the Arctic to the Antarctic, from the South Seas to Northern and Western Europe.
Our expedition ships - A mixture of adventures and comfort
The identical HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit* are small, ultra-modern expedition ships that perfectly combine adventure and comfort. With a maximum of 230 guests and a crew of over 175 they offer a very personal atmosphere and exclusive service.
*Please note that cruises with the HANSEATIC spirit and HANSEATIC nature are conducted in German only, unless they are marked as international/bilingual cruises.