Africa Cruise with Hanseatic spirit

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises represents luxury on small ships. On board all ships you can expect individual experiences, first-class service and sophisticated programs on board and ashore. The cruise line offers many special features, especially the expedition cruises which you should book early, but also theme cruises such as golf trips or musical events. The ships Bremen and Hanseatic with less than 200 passengers offer an particularly personal atmosphere. In contrast the ships Europa and Europa 2 offer more luxurious areas for a maximum of 400 respectively 516 passengers. With the new expedition class, the two ships Hanseatic nature and Hanseatic inspiration joined the fleet in 2019. From 2021 on, you can start cruising with the Hanseatic spirit.

Since July 2020 all ships of the fleet have been only fueled by the low-sulfured marine gas oil (MGO) instead of heavy oil. This causes 80 % less emissions and 30 % less fine dust and particualte emissions.

• Inaugural cruise: August 2021
• Ice class: PC6
• Zodiacs: 17
• Passengers: 230, Artic expedition max. 199
• Length: 138 m
• Width: 22 m
• Draft: 5,6 m
• Language onboard: German

Since 2020, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has been using a particularly low-sulphur fuel (marine gas oil 0.1 percent) for its expedition fleet. In addition, other certified fuels are regularly tested, including biofuels (which are obtained from residual and waste materials, for example), which massively reduce CO2 emissions and also contain hardly any sulphur oxides.

Hanseatic spirit also has a certified shore power connection, which can be used to supply the ship with electricity from shore while it is in port (if available) and the ship's engines can therefore be switched off.

On board the Hanseatic spirit you will find only outside cabins and suites, of which almost all will have a balcony or French balcony. The size of the comfortably and stylishly furnished cabins and suites varies from 21 to 71 square meters. All cabins and suites have a special design concept, called “Inspired by nature” that is characterized by curved lines, natural colours and high-valued materials. In the bathroom, a heated wall ensures that even wet towels or parkas dry quickly after the expeditions. A free minibar (cabins with free soft drinks, suites all drinks included) and a coffee machine can be found on each cabin. There are Nordic walking poles for active guests and binoculars for observations of the unique nature and wildlife, even from your comfortable cabin. The grand suites have a bathtub, as well as a rain shower and a steam sauna, which can also be found in the junior suites.

The new Hanseatic spirit offers excellent expedition feeling with 5-star comfort. The atmosphere on board is nevertheless relaxed and due to the small number of guests very private. All guests should enjoy a maximum of personal freedom on board which means, for example, free choice between the restaurants and the seats, fixed seats will be abolished in the future. The clothing during the day is sporty-elegant and adapted to the weather. Two extendable glass balconies on the sundeck provide the incomparable feeling of floating above the ocean. The age of the guests is mixed, but mostly middle and upper age. Board language on the Hanseatic spirit is German, so that all guests can easily follow the explanations given by the experts on board.

In keeping with a 5-star expedition ship, there is also plenty on offer in terms of cuisine.

The following restaurants are included in the price:

• HANSEATIC Restaurant (main restaurant): Breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner à la carte with flexible table times and free choice of seating; daily changing menus with local specialities to match your destination, accompanied by a selection of wines
• Lido Restaurant: Diverse culinary offerings; show kitchen, ice cream station and outdoor terrace with outdoor grill available

The following speciality restaurants are subject to a surcharge:

• L'esprit: Enjoy French cuisine framed by culinary expertise and Mediterranean lightness.
• Le Petit Poisson (temporarily available): Seafood restaurant, only open on four evenings during voyages of 14 days or more at L'esprit

You will find well-stocked bars on board in the Observation Lounge and in the HanseAtrium. Round off an eventful day in the evening with a glass of wine or your favorite drink while enjoying the passing scenery.

The focus of an expedition cruise is on the discovery of the world and the intense experience of nature. Therefore, the focus of the entertainment on the Hanseatic spirit is on the imparting of knowledge, which is deepened by expert lectures in the HanseAtrium and can once again be extended by self-study in the OceanAcademy. The deck circulation on the bow allows nature observations from close proximity. The HanseAtrium, a divisible multifunctional lounge, transforms into one of the two bars in the evening. In the 235 square meter spa area, guests can spoil themselves after exciting excursions. A Finnish sauna, a steam sauna, a relaxation area, a hairdresser, beauty treatments and massages will be offered in the spa ares. For sports enthusiasts, there is an approx. 100 square meter training area with a view of the impressive natural panorama of the respective destination and a pool area with countercurrent system, which is weather independent thanks to a flexible tent roof.

If you want to undertake interesting and impressive expeditions in a small group and with the emphasis on qualified experts and an exclusive 5-star ship with all amenities, then you are in the right place on board the new Hanseatic spirit. Expeditions in combination with a high-class cruise experience awaits you!