Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Small Ships – Extraordinary Routes
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is the leading luxury and expedition cruise brand in the German-speaking market, boasting a fleet of five ships that prioritize sustainability by running exclusively on low-pollutant marine gas oil since 2020. Recognized globally for excellence, all five of its luxury and expedition ships received the highest five-star ratings from Insight Guides, earning the title of 'Best Fleet Worldwide.' The brand has expanded its expedition segment with three cutting-edge ships-HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit-featuring advanced environmental technology and the highest ice class, allowing voyages to both polar and warm-water destinations.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises opens its fleet to the world: From January 2026, all of its award-winning luxury and expedition ships, beyond the already bilingual-operated EUROPA 2 and HANSEATIC inspiration, will be available in both German and English. This development ensures international guests enjoy access to the signature luxury experiences – with bilingual service and seamless communication onboard, without compromising on intimacy, elegance, or authenticity.
MS EUROPA: 5-star ship, 400-passenger ocean liner
MS EUROPA 2: 5-star ship, 500-passenger ocean liner
HANSEATIC nature : 5-star ship, 230-passenger expedition ship**
HANSEATIC inspiration : 5-star ship, 230-passenger expedition ship**
HANSEATIC spirit : 5-star ship, 230-passenger expedition ship**
** 199 maximum passengers on Antarctica and Svalbard trips
