You have not yet saved any cruises to your favourite list.
Find your cruise now
HANSEATIC inspiration
FROM HALIFAX TO COLON
Halifax - Colon
New York, the Caribbean and Panama: from the Big Apple to the Garden of Eden
-
25.10.26 to 09.11.26|15 days
-
HANSEATIC inspiration
-
INS2616
The highlights of this cruise
A route could hardly be more diverse: from the pulsating metropolis of New York to the scattered island worlds of the Caribbean and the tropical rainforest of Panama. The temperature rises with each day on board, as does the joyful anticipation of the very next adventure awaiting you.
- Faces and history of the city: explore New York by day and by night
- A trio of discoveries from vibrant cities to unspoilt nature
- Nassau: uncovering traces of colonial history and in the footsteps of former pirates
- Sun and sea, swimming and snorkelling: pure Caribbean feeling on the Turks and Caicos Islands
- Insights into the history of Panama and of jungle life and beyond
At anchor
Further information
-
Welcome to New York! The city on the American East Coast offers endless possibilities. Marvel at the iconic panorama from the Top of the Rock in the Rockefeller Center, stroll through Central Park, explore trendy Brooklyn or discover the vibrant art and cultural scene at the MoMA. An insider tip is a visit to the High Line, an elevated railway line that has been transformed into a green park offering spectacular views and creative installations. Immerse yourself in the cultural flair of Chinatown, enjoy culinary delights in Little Italy or shop in the boutiques of trendy SoHo. Make the most of the long lay time and the central mooring point for a thrilling evening in the city that never sleeps.
Experience more
Selected shore excursions*
- City tour through New York
- Helicopter flight over Manhattan
- Tour of the MoMA with a walk through Central Park
- 9/11 Memorial and One World observation deck
- Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty
- Brooklyn and the Brooklyn Bridge
- Visit to Harlem
- City lights – evening harbour tour
- Musical on Broadway
Tip from our travel concierge*:Make New York your city, too: with your private car and a local tour guide, you can explore Manhattan at your own pace. Let the tour guide show you the best neighbourhoods and decide for yourself where you want to go next and where you want to get off. Experience a private and personalised guided tour of the Metropolitan Museum of Art without queuing. Or how about a Wall Street insider tour with a financial expert? Afterwards, a helicopter flight gives you a bird’s-eye view of this fantastic city. The evening flight is a unique experience, during which you can admire the illuminated skyline.
-
Even the name conjures up dreams of pastel-coloured idylls, pink flamingos and the exclusive feeling of getting away from it all: the Bahamas – an archipelago with more than 700 islands and over 2,400 so-called cays made of coral and sand. This pretty postcard world attracts visitors with its dazzling white beaches, turquoise waters and unique culture – shaped by African, British and Caribbean influences.
Nassau, the capital of the Bahamas, is located on the island of New Providence. Experience the island’s history up close on your discovery trails that take you off the beaten track. The Gothic Christ Church Cathedral from the 19th century is just as impressive with its light-coloured limestone blocks as the Queen’s Staircase between high walls, tropical plants and a waterfall. The 11 ha (27 ac.) Retreat Garden, with the world’s largest palm tree collection of 170 species, offers an oasis in the city to visitors. Your stroll through the city will be particularly colourful in Bay Street, where pastel-coloured buildings line up next to each other. Which dreams of paradise will you fulfil in Nassau?
Your Caribbean island-hopping will also take you to North Eleuthera Island, part of a long double island. The name Eleuthera is derived from the Greek word for “free” – and you can enjoy this feeling of freedom while swimming, diving and snorkelling. On the pink-coloured beach, your gaze wanders over many small islands. Your experts will enrich your impressions with stories about sunken pirate ships, religious refugees who once sought refuge here and the sweetest pineapple in the world grown on Eleuthera.
Follow in the footsteps of Christopher Columbus when you reach the small island of San Salvador. To this day, a white stone cross in Landfall Park marks the landing of the explorer. Like Columbus in 1492, you too will conquer a new world here – with kilometres of secluded beaches, glittering blue inland lakes and rolling hills. Stroll through the small village of Cockburn Town or sunbathe on one of the fine sandy natural beaches. This cruise combines idyllic time out with historical background insights.Experience more
Selected shore excursions*
from Nassau:
- Catamaran trip with snorkelling
- Pearl Island and swimming
- City tour of Nassau
-
The tropical archipelago of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British overseas territory, consists of 40 islands. The capital of the archipelago is Cockburn Town on Grand Turk: immerse yourself with your experts in the history of its foundation in the 17th century and admire the colonial architecture. On Grand Turk, you will again discover that nature is the most talented architect when the beautiful extensive beach invites you to relax and swim. Simply incredible – 400 m (1,300 ft) from the shore, the seabed drops more than 2,000 m (6,562 ft) at the Grand Turk Wall, the “Grand Canyon of the Caribbean” – a fabulous diving area. Let your experts on board give you a scientific explanation of this “underwater highway” for rays, dolphins and turtles. Or close your eyes, listen to the waves and feel the warming Caribbean sun on your skin. Yes, discovering can be as relaxing as this.
Experience more
Selected shore excursions*
- In open vehicles from coast to coast
- Swimming with stingrays on Gibbs Cay Island
- Kayak tour in the shallow and calm waters of the mangroves
-
Fuerte San Lorenzo is an impressive example of how the Spanish crown protected its trade treasures against pirates in Panama – for example, from the British privateer Sir Francis Drake. The fortress is located directly at the mouth of the Rio Chagres and once stood guard at the entrance to the harbour. It is now protected by UNESCO: The magnificent military architecture of the 17th and 18th centuries and parts of the defence system are a World Heritage Site. Go on a journey through time on an individual shore visit – your experts will provide you with new insights into the European buildings in distant worlds and the development of technology associated with them.
* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change without notice.
Arrival and departure | optionally bookable
-
-
Sat, 24.10.2026
Scheduled flight from Germany to Halifax
Overnight stay with breakfast -
Sun, 25.10.2026
Halifax/Nova Scotia/Canada
City tour
-
-
-
Mon, 09.11.2026
Journey to Panama City
Scheduled flight from Panama City to Germany -
Tue, 10.11.2026
Arrival in Germany
-
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.
-
-
Our travel concierge will be happy to put together tailor-made travel arrangements for you according to your wishes. From design hotels to luxurious beach resorts to ticket reservations for theater visits or restaurant recommendations for the most exciting cities. The Travel Concierge is available to you before your trip and of course on board.
-
