Hapag Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises spans two very different products under one German brand: ultra-luxury ocean ships and rugged polar-capable expedition ships. Both share a reputation for high service standards and a largely German-speaking passenger base.

💡Tips for Hapag Lloyd Cruises

• •The expedition ships (Hanseatic-class) are built for polar sailing — a genuinely different trip than the line's luxury ocean ships.
• •Announcements and much of the onboard program are in German first.
• •Confirm which "side" of the brand you're booking — the luxury ocean ships and the polar expedition ships have very different onboard experiences.
• •Expedition sailings require more flexibility (weather-dependent landings) than a standard itinerary.

🚢Popular Ships

Europa 2

An ultra-luxury ocean ship with a notably high space-per-guest ratio.

Hanseatic Inspiration

A polar-capable expedition ship built for Arctic and Antarctic sailing.

📍Popular Ports on Hapag Lloyd Cruises