Expedition Arctica

BECOME AN EXPLORER

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Unforgettable WITH ALL the SENSES

Be inspired by our varied cruise programme: On board the EUROPA and EUROPA 2, you will set course for the most beautiful places around the globe. Real adventures and extraordinary routes await you on our expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit. Each of our cruises is an invitation to experience the world with all your senses.

Our bilingual cruises (English/German) on the EUROPA 2 and on the HANSEATIC inspiration ensure that English-speaking passengers feel comfortable from the moment they step on board. All of the documentation, e.g. confirmation, travel documents, handbooks, programmes of the day, menus, announcements and lectures as well as the safety drill and Zodiac instruction will be provided in English. We offer at least one shore excursion in English in each port of call. Approximately three months prior to the start of the cruise you will receive information about the shore excursions available in English.

20 % discount on the SILVER fare*

Highlight of month

The Portuguese metropolis of Lisbon, magical Marrakech and the volcanic landscapes of the Canary Islands – look forward to idyllic impressions on a route on board EUROPA 2 through the Atlantic.

Lisbon - Tenerife
02.11. - 13.11.25

When booking online, please enter the promotional code FEB25_20 in the corresponding field in the order overview.

* applies to the cruise-only price, SILVER fare, double occupancy, in the respective advertised categories

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Unforgettable – With all the senses

New cruises 2026/27

Imagine the world lying at your feet as a luminous carpet - woven from the colours of the ocean, the shades of foreign habitats and the mosaic of your own desires. Our voyages are not just a cruise: they are narrative artists of the hidden chapters of this earth, written for dreamers, adventurers and those who seek the unforgettable.

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THE BEST CRUISE FLEET IN THE WORLD*

Come on board our luxury ships EUROPA and EUROPA 2 or go on a voyage of discovery with our three expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit.

the world's BEST MOMENTS

EUROPA

The EUROPA awaits you with first-class service, a luxurious range of rooms and the highest standards of catering and comfort for a small group of up to 400 guests.

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Freedom that takes you places

EUROPA 2

On the EUROPA 2, you will be travelling in a relaxed and individual way, while enjoying high quality and style. Enjoy a symbiosis of perfection and elegance as well as the highest level of casual luxury with a maximum of 500 guests.

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Adventure & Comfort

Expedition class

With the HANSEATIC nature, the HANSEATIC inspiration and the HANSEATIC spirit, you can expect unforgettable adventures where the experience sets the course. Accompanied by the highest levels of comfort and service - for exceptionally intense experiences with never more than 230 guests.

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TRAVELLING THE WORLD'S OCEANS

Discover where our fleet is currently located. Click on the ship symbol to get more information about each of our ships and watch them live on location via webcam. Let us inspire you.

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Ships

MS EUROPA

Smaller than other ships, the EUROPA offers space for a maximum of 400 guests and unrivalled freedom for personal development.

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MS EUROPA 2

Elegance, clarity and integrity combined with size, space and generosity. All the promises of a yacht and the serenity of a small resort: that's the difference the casual luxury of the EUROPA 2 makes.

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HANSEATIC inspiration

How do you combine exciting adventures with the utmost comfort? Our new expedition class has the answers. Enjoy first-class service and unforgettable moments in the world’s most spectacular regions – in the company of a small group of no more than 230 guests (or 199 guests for Antarctic expeditions and circumnavigation of Svalbard).

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HANSEATIC nature

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HANSEATIC spirit

How do you combine exciting adventures with the utmost comfort? Our new expedition class, awarded a 5-star rating by Insight Guides 2024, has the answers. Enjoy first-class service and unforgettable moments in the world’s most spectacular regions – in the company of a small group of no more than 230 guests (or 199 guests for Antarctic expeditions and circumnavigation of Spitsbergen).

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Pacific Ring of Fire

Yokohama - Seward

Pacific Ring of Fire: Hokkaido, Aleutian Islands and Alaska - A true explorer trilogy from Asia to Alaska

21 days
25.06.2025 to 15.07.2025
HANSEATIC inspiration
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OUR CATALOGUES

Be inspired by our new catalogues and discover dream destinations around the globe that promise unforgettable experiences.

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OUR TARIFFS

ALL SERVICES AT A GLANCE

Choose the tariff that perfectly suits your individual needs. The PLATINUM, GOLD and SILVER tariffs each offer different levels of benefits and availability.

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