The Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Expedition Class

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Welcome on board the 5-star* expedition ships HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC nature: particularly small, extremely maneuverable and equipped with the highest ice class for passenger ships, both ships set sail for great adventures with no more than 230 guests and venturing away from the usual routes. Guests feel the brand’s sense of passionate pioneering grow as curiosity, yearning and a spirit of optimism combine.

GOOD REASONS TO TRAVEL WITH HAPAG-LLOYD CRUISES

• Small, ultra-modern expedition ships that perfectly combines adventure and comfort
• Spectacular routes to remote regions where other cruise ships have to turn round
• Travelling with respect for nature, wildlife and cultures to find traces instead of leaving them behind
• Take the Zodiacs into adventure where it is pristine and there are no harbors
• Be close to nature on board thanks to a maximum of open deck space
• Travel in a small group of like-minded people (maximum 230 guests) for more freedom and a very personal atmosphere
• Years of expertise from the captains and crews, whose expertise is incorporated into all cruises
• See more, understand more thanks to teams of experts who impart knowledge during lectures, talks and on land
• Dedicated crew with exceptional service and great attention to detail for feel good moments
• Safely to new shores, thanks to the highest ice class for passenger ships (PC 6)

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Special Offer – Save 35% on all Fares***

(With the promotional code INT25_35 when booking.)

Unknown Japan (west and south coasts) From Otaru to Yokohama 9 – 25 June 2025 | 16 days HANSEATIC inspiration More information>>> Highlights of this cruise:

» Japan’s Inland Sea: between vibrant urban life and stunning nature

» Landscapes as if painted by hand: white beaches, lush green forests and high mountains

» Open-air museums to Asian architecture: admire pagodas, temples and tea houses

» Detour to South Korea – full of life and rich in culture

Expedition Spitsbergen, Iceland and Greenland From Longyearbyen to Kangerlussuaq 6-24 July 2025 | 19 days HANSEATIC nature More information >> Highlights of this cruise:

» Three treasures of the far north: Spitsbergen, Iceland and Greenland combined on one Arctic expedition

» Pure pioneering spirit: experience great natural spectacles from a unique perspective in the Zodiacs and active hikes through the vast Arctic tundra

» Follow the call of the wild: wildlife watching in the realm of polar bears and whales

Expedition Greenland, Newfoundland and St Lawerence River From Kangerlussuaq to Toronto 8-26 September 2025 | 18 days More information >> Highlights of this cruise:

» The natural wonder of Disko Bay: admire glittering icebergs from the deck and the Zodiacs

» From Greenland’s icy world to North America’s wilderness: the stories of the Vikings, Inuits and First Nations

» Exciting manoeuvres through seven locks on the St Lawrence River

Win an expedition cruise to Greenland, Newfoundland and St Lawerence River! Take part in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ booking competition until 14 March 2025 and win an 18-day expedition cruise to Greenland, Newfoundland and St Lawrence River in an outside cabin for 2 onboard the 5-star* HANSEATIC inspiration from Kangerlussuaq to Toronto (8 Sep – 26 Sep 2025, 18 days, cruise INS2512) More information >>

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Contact:Lauren McAlpine Co-Director Luxury Travel Marketing lauren@luxurytravelmarketing.com.auMargi Jansma Managing Director Luxury Travel Marketing margi@luxurytravelmarketing.com.au*According to Inside Guides 2025 **Cannot be combined with other discounts or offers

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