South Africa Cruise with Hanseatic nature

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises stands for luxury on small ships. On board all ships, you can expect individual experiences, first-class service, and sophisticated programs on the ship and ashore. In addition to the Europa and Europa 2, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has three expedition ships: Hanseatic inspiration, Hanseatic nature, and Hanseatic spirit. The shipping company offers many special features, especially the expeditions, which you should book early, but also themed trips such as golf trips or musical events. Since July 2020, the ships in the fleet have been using only low-sulfur marine gas oil and no longer heavy fuel oil. This reduces emissions by 80% and results in up to 30% less particulate matter and soot particles.

• Start of the construction: 2017
• Inaugural cruise: May 2019
• Passengers: 230, Antarctica and Svalbard max. 199
• Ice class: PC6
• Length: 138.7 m
• Width: 22 m
• Draft: 5.7 m
• Languages spoken on board: German, English

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 nature 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 nature you will find only oceanview staterooms and suites, of which almost all will have a balcony or French balcony. The size of the comfortably and stylishly furnished staterooms and suites varies from 21 to 71 sqm. All staterooms and suites have a special design concept, called “Inspired by nature” that is characterised by curved lines, natural colours and high-valued materials. In the bathroom, a heated wall ensures that wet towels or parkas dry quickly after the expeditions. A free minibar (staterooms with free soft drinks, suites all drinks included) and a coffee machine can be found in each stateroom. There are Nordic walking poles for active guests and binoculars for observations of the unique nature and wildlife, even from your comfortable stateroom. 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 nature 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 can enjoy a maximum of personal freedom on board which means free choice between the restaurants and the seats. 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. Onboard language on the Hanseatic nature 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:

• Hamptons: North American cuisine with a casual East Coast maritime flair
• Le Petit Poisson (temporarily available): Seafood restaurant, only open on four evenings during voyages of 14 days or more at Hamptons

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 nature 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 at 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 approx. 235 sqm OceanSpa area guests can spoil themselves after exciting excursions. A Finnish sauna, a steam sauna, a relaxation area, a hairdresser, beauty treatments and massages are offered in the spa area. For sports enthusiasts, there is an approx. 100 sqm 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 then you are in the right place on board the new Hanseatic nature. Wonderful expeditions in combination with a high-class cruise experience await you!