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HANSEATIC inspiration

FROM YOKOHAMA TO SEWARD

Yokohama - Seward

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

  • 25.06.25 to 15.07.25|21 days

  • HANSEATIC inspiration

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  • International Trip

Yokohama - Seward

25.06.2025 to 15.07.2025|21 days

from € 11.577

21 days Cruise p.p.

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What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

  • Three foreign worlds combined: mysterious Hokkaido, the remote Aleutian islands and wild Alaska 
  • Landscapes far from the familiar: discover unspoilt nature that very few have seen 
  • Wildlife sightings in the natural habitat of cranes, whales, bears and sea eagles 
  • Cultural encounters: fascinating insights into local life and traditions 
  • The Ring of Fire – a wonder of nature: volcanic power of creation in many guises

  • At anchor

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  • The main island of Honshu welcomes you to Japan. With its magnificent flora and fauna, Sanriku Fukko National Park will show you unique natural wonders near Miyako. Your motto for the day: discover Japan in an active way – on a coastal hike1 along rugged cliffs, in the Ryusendo limestone cave1 or by boat along the impressive coast of the Kitayamazaki Cliffs1.
     

  • Still a blank page unfilled by tourism, the northern island of Japan has a number of unfamiliar facets. Famous for abalones and sea urchins, the rugged, small rocky island of Okushiri lies off Hokkaido. Explore the island’s nature with your experts. From Hakodate, your attention turns to the birds and vegetation of Onuma Quasi-National Park1. Kushiro is your starting point for explorations in the Akan Mashu National Park1, known for high volcanoes, clear lakes, great forests and Mount Iou – where you will experience bubbling sulphur fumaroles. You can explore the Kushiro-shitsugen wetland1 by kayak1 or on an easy hike1 along wooden plank paths.

  • After relaxing days at sea pampered with plenty of service and comfort on board, you will sense joy and excitement in the air. Slowly, the contours of a coastline approaches on the horizon as the HANSEATIC inspiration reaches the Aleutian Islands, an extremely remote island arc in the Pacific. It is lonely, vast and unspoilt on the southern edge of the Bering Sea, and nature is still very pristine in these realms. Look forward to gaining many exciting insights on your shore visits and when the HANSEATIC inspiration cruises nimbly through these waters. Go ashore with your experts to trace the history of Adak Island, a former military base that is now practically a ghost town. Things get somewhat livelier as you cruise off Chagulak Island in the company of thousands of petrels. There is a good chance of spotting sea otters, orcas and humpback whales on your flexible route through the tangled maze of the islands. Dutch Harbor on Unalaska Island tells the history of Russian America, as Alaska was called until the middle of the 19th century. A hike on Popof Island takes you to the home of bison.
  • Alaska will satisfy your longing for great adventures in the vast wilderness. On this unforgettable cruise, dreams of discovery come true in an impressive form. When you arrive on the Alaska Peninsula, you will first meet the locals and gain insights into the life of the residents in the small fishing town of Chignik. Will you spot Steller sea lions and horned lions while cruising off the bird-inhabited Kak Island?
  • With luck, there may even be bear sightings from deck as the HANSEATIC inspiration cruises through Katmai National Park and sets course for secluded bays.

  • The main town on Kodiak Island was the second largest settlement in Russian America until 1867. Today, the Russian Orthodox Church and the Kodiak History Museum are reminders of this time. Discover the charming small Alaskan town on your own. A transfer will take you to Fort Abercrombie State Park1 – wander through the moss-covered coastal forest past Arctic flower meadows. With luck, you’ll even spot whales off the coast.

  • Plenty of time for exciting excursions: the HANSEATIC inspiration will be staying in Homer for two days, the starting point for spectacular bear-watching tours in the great outdoors. A seaplane will take you on a panoramic flight to Brooks Falls1, where you may be lucky enough to see brown bears fishing for salmon. Or you can fly to Lake Clark National Park1 – where, on a hike with a ranger, you may be able to witness brown bears in their natural habitat. Departing from Homer, you can also discover the unspoilt nature of Alaska on an active hike1 to the glacial lake or on a boat trip1.

  • While cruising at Aialik Glacier, the deck of the HANSEATIC inspiration will once again become your observation platform before the natural spectacles slowly draw to a close and this cruise from Asia to North America comes to an end in Seward.

1 The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change

The itinerary depends on official approval and the weather conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this cruise and are not guaranteed. The use of on-board Zodiacs is currently not permitted in Alaska and is subject to official approval in Japan. When the ship is at anchor, the ship’s tender boats will be used in Alaska.

Arrival and departure options

    • Tue, 24.06.2025

      Scheduled flight from Germany to Tokyo

      Optionally bookable

    • Tue, 15.07.2025

      Journey to Anchorage
      Scheduled flight to Seattle
      Overnight stay with breakfast

      Optionally bookable

    • Wed, 16.07.2025

      Scheduled flight from Seattle to Germany

      Optionally bookable

    • Thu, 17.07.2025

      Arrival in Germany

      Optionally bookable

Extend your trip

  • Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.

Price special

Limited offer: Travel for the best price with the SILVER fare

For this cruise, offers in the SILVER fare are available. You will find these under "Prices & Booking" after selecting the respective cabin/suite.

Price reduction

35 % reduction on the regular cruise-only price (for double occupancy, applies to the PLATINUM fare for Cat. 1 – 9) Note: Our website shows the starting prices with the reduction applied already. Limited offer, cannot be combined with other discounts.

Special offer for single travellers

There is no surcharge for single travellers on this cruise (cruise only, Categories 1 – 8, applies to the PLATINUM fare).

Included Services

Expedition and information
  • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
  • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
  • Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
  • Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps
Cabin
  • In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
  • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
  • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin
Restaurants
  • International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
All around carefree
  • German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the fares PLATINUM and GOLD
Spa and fitness
  • Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
  • OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)