Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises stands for small, sophisticated cruise luxury from Hamburg – from classic five-star-plus to premium expedition with ice class PC6.
As of: August 2026.
Profile facts
The key facts about Hapag-Lloyd Cruises at a glance.
- Segment
- Luxury & expedition
- Onboard language
- German (partly DE/EN)
- Fleet
- 5 ships
- Base
- Hamburg
- Style
- Exclusive, calm, service-intensive
- Ideal for
- Luxury, expedition, small ships
Small guest numbers
Instead of megaship bustle: high space ratio, personal atmosphere and service density on ships with only a few hundred guests.
EUROPA & EUROPA 2
Classic luxury (EUROPA) and modern casual luxury (EUROPA 2) – the two flagships for demanding ocean itineraries.
HANSEATIC expedition
The expedition trio with ice class PC6 for Arctic, Antarctic and remote destinations – Zodiacs, expedition team, polar-capable.
Fleet & live position
All current ships – with links to the ship page and VesselFinder map.
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Auf der Karte: MS EUROPA 2
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Fleet table
Technical specs at a glance – passenger counts and decks are approximate.
| Ship | IMO | Class | Passengers | Crew | Decks | In service |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS EUROPA 2 | 9616230 | Casual Luxury | 500 | 370 | 9 | 2013 |
| MS EUROPA | 9183855 | Klassischer Luxus | 400 | 275 | 9 | 1999 |
| HANSEATIC spirit | 9857640 | Expedition · PC6 | 230 | 175 | 7 | 2021 |
| HANSEATIC inspiration | 9817145 | Expedition · PC6 | 230 | 175 | 7 | 2019 |
| HANSEATIC nature | 9817133 | Expedition · PC6 | 230 | 175 | 7 | 2019 |
Hapag-Lloyd topics
Inclusions, cabins, expedition, world cruise and dining – in depth for EUROPA and HANSEATIC.
Typical destinations
The programme changes by season – these regions are especially typical for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
Worldwide & world cruises
EUROPA and EUROPA 2 combine classic culture ports with longer, often exclusive itineraries worldwide.
Polar expedition
HANSEATIC ships for Arctic and Antarctic – focused on nature, Zodiac landings and a small expedition format.
Europe & special itineraries
Seasonal Europe and special sailings – from fjords to Mediterranean, depending on ship and schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Is Hapag-Lloyd German-speaking?
Yes, with a strong German onboard life. On EUROPA 2 and expedition departures English can be more present as a second language – the brand remains clearly DE-focused.
Luxury or expedition – what’s the difference?
EUROPA and EUROPA 2 stand for classic or casual ocean luxury. The HANSEATIC trio is built for expedition: Zodiacs, remote itineraries, polar regions.
Who is Hapag-Lloyd for?
For guests who want small ships, high service and either classic luxury or real expedition – not club-ship action or family megaships.
Hapag-Lloyd or international ultra-luxury brands?
International brands such as Regent or Silversea are often even more inclusive and English-speaking. Hapag-Lloyd scores with German language and the HANSEATIC expedition focus.
Editorial overview of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Fleet, inclusions and destinations can change by season and cruise-line updates.