Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is regarded as the leading cruise brand in the German-speaking world in the luxury and expedition segments. The company's fleet currently consists of five ships. The company's ships are characterized as small, individual, and outstanding in their class. The EUROPA and EUROPA 2, known as the world's best luxury ships and the only ones awarded the highest 5-star plus rating by the Berlitz Cruise Guide, form the EUROPA class of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. The company prides itself on offering a travel experience at the highest level with outstanding service culture, diverse culinary experiences, and exceptional routing around the world. In the expedition segment, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is on a growth trajectory with three modern ships. The HANSEATIC nature and HANSEATIC inspiration, the first two of the new three-ship expedition class, were put into service in 2019. In 2021, the HANSEATIC spirit completed the fleet. The new expedition class is equipped with modern environmental technology such as SCR catalysts and is capable of using shore power. Its highest ice class and low draft allow for routes to both polar regions such as the Arctic and Antarctica, as well as warm-water destinations like the Amazon. Overall, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has positioned itself as a prominent player in the luxury and expedition cruise market, offering unique and exceptional experiences for travelers seeking high-quality service, diverse itineraries, and environmental consciousness.