The Port of San Sebastián de La Gomera welcomed the Hanseatic Spirit for its maiden call on October 27, according to a press release.

Operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, the 2021-built expedition ship arrived carrying 131 passengers and 166 crew members onboard.

As per the maritime tradition, a plaque exchange ceremony took place to mark the ship’s maiden call. In attendance were Captain Claas Manuelfisher; the Port Authority representative Salvador Méndez, head of La Palma Port Area; and Patricia Padilla of Hamilton Shipagency.