Discover freedom that takes you places ashore as well

Discover fantastic natural paradises, futuristic buildings and impressive cultural monuments or simply find some time for yourself. The personal recommendations of our travel concierge and guided shore activities offer you a myriad of different opportunities.

Guided shore excurcions 

Our guided shore activities* offer you a varied range of visits, discovery trips and active tours as a group, including cycling tours led by the professional EUROPA 2
bike guide:

  • Classic excursions* to key sights and to gain initial insights into a region, including excursions for late risers.
  • Active tours* from snorkelling and rafting to quad biking.
  • Discovery trips* for new perspectives by plane, helicopter or boat.
  • Expert excursions* where well-known lecturers shed light on cultural, historical or architectural backgrounds.
  • Bike tours* from gentle leisure or active adventure tours to rigorous mountain tours.

Pre- and post-cruise programmes

Start your cruise in an exceptional way or enjoy your trip for a while longer. Our popular pre- and post-cruise programmes* include a broad spectrum of excursions. 

Guided pre- and post-cruise programmes**
  • Recommended for guests who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded travellers
  • Accompanied by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides 
Private pre- and post-cruise programmes
  • Ideal for all those who don’t want to be part of a group 
  • Excursions accompanied by local tour guides considering your individual requests

Private experiences - your travel concierge 

Individual travel arrangements* to suit your personal requirements and tips that cannot be found in any guidebook - our travel concierge makes it happen: 

  • Bosporus: chartered yacht with skipper and lunch/dinner.
  • Dubai: desert safari with barbecue – along with dune skiing or buggy tours.
  • Havana: private salsa course or a tour in a classic car.
  • Hong Kong: wander through the Night Market with a guide.
  • New York: tickets for Broadway or NBA / NFL games.
  • Saint Barthelemy: extend your cruise in a luxury hotel with snorkelling or diving.
  • Sydney: bridge climbing.

Bike tours

Discover our exciting destinations actively from a completely new perspective. Our bike guide will show you the most beautiful and interesting places in the world - often off the beaten track. You can choose from a wide range of tours* with different levels of difficulty. Would you like to start actively on a mountain bike or do you prefer an assisted e-bike? Our bike guide on board will be happy to advise you on which tour with which bike will give you the best riding experience. We recommend that you bring your own bike clothing. A cycle helmet and a sports rucksack are provided on board, as well as water and energy bars. SPD clipless pedals can also be fitted on request.

* This service is not included in the cruise price.
** Only available in German.