With the announcement last year that expedition ship Hanseatic is to remain in the fleet until September 2018, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has introduced a new catalogue for the 2018/2019 season which features two international cruises aboard Hanseatic and three on board Bremen. The cruises on the Bremen are intended to serve as a transition until the launch of the new international expedition ship ‘Hanseatic Inspiration’ in October 2019.

The five English-speaking cruises include expeditions to the popular destinations of Antarctica and the Arctic, with Bremen sailing through the North East Passage in the summer of 2018.

Both small ships – the 5-star*, 175-passenger Hanseatic and 4-star*, 155-passenger Bremen – are extremely manoeuvrable, with the highest ice class for passenger ships; sailing spectacular routes, which larger ships just cannot access.

The Antarctic is home traditionally to the expedition ships in the winter months – the best time to traverse the world’s southernmost waters. Guests can enjoy an unforgettable experience here: in select spots, they have the opportunity to camp ashore for the night. The adventure begins with a Zodiac landing, before passengers pitch their tents and spend the night surrounded by a world of ice (weather permitting).