Hapag-Lloyd has spotlighted its expeditions in summer 2027, taking guests to Europe’s islands, the High Arctic and the Alaskan wilderness, among other destinations.

“For Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, expedition means truly discovering a place. Our itineraries take us around the world, and no two routes are alike,” said Isolde Susset, managing director of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

“Using Zodiacs, we reach remote bays and uninhabited locations, observe wildlife in its natural habitat, and experience landscapes from perspectives that would be impossible by land. We want to convey connections to our guests, open up new perspectives, and awaken their curiosity about the world, while offering them the comfort and service they appreciate onboard our ships.”

An early booking discount is available for select itineraries next summer until October 31, 2026.

Europe

• “Azores and Channel Islands: From Atlantic Wonderlands to Local Natural Rarities” (May 12-29, 2027)

This 17-day voyage aboard the Hanseatic Nature, which begins in São Miguel in the Azores, combines volcanic landscapes and whale-watching opportunities.

Visiting Porto, Brittany and the five Channel Islands, the ship concludes the journey with a stop at Heligoland before finally arriving in Hamburg.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €10,750 per person.

• “Wild Scotland and Iceland: From the Highlands to Elfland” (June 10-23, 2027)

Departing from Hamburg, the Hanseatic Inspiration sails via the Orkney and Shetland Islands to the Outer Hebrides and on to Reykjavik in Iceland.

The 13-day journey combines history, myths and nature.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €9,550 per person.

Coolcation: Greenland, Svalbard and the North Cape

• “Expedition Northwest Greenland: Untamed Heart of the Arctic” (July 8-20, 2027)

This 12-day journey aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration sailing roundtrip from Kangerlussuaq stops at Qaanaaq and Old Thule and is shaped by Zodiac excursions, hikes and the history of polar expeditions.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €14,070 per person.

• “Expedition Spitsbergen and Norway (Northern Lights Adventure): Arctic, Adventure and Aurora Borealis” (Aug. 17 – Sep. 1, 2027)

This 15-day journey aboard the Hanseatic Nature continues north from Longyearbyen to Hamburg. The high Arctic of Spitsbergen meets the Norwegian fjords. Glaciers and walruses are on the itinerary, as are the North Cape and the Lofoten Islands. Weather permitting, there is also the possibility of experiencing the Northern Lights.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €10,990 per person.

• “West and East Greenland Expedition: Greenland as a Total Work of Art” (Sep. 6-27, 2027)

This 19-day journey from Kangerlussuaq to Hamburg aboard the Hanseatic Spirit connects the west coast with the rarely visited east of Greenland and the fjords of the Northeast Greenland National Park.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €17,040 per person.

North America

• “Alaska (Inside Passage): Wild, Wide Wonderland” (July 12-28, 2027)

This 16-day journey follows the Inside Passage from Seward to Vancouver aboard the Hanseatic Spirit.

Around Kodiak Island and in Katmai National Park guests can spot bears, whales, orcas, and bald eagles, as well as see fjords and glaciers in places like Kake, Petersburg and Ketchikan.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €14,650 per person.

• “Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River: City, Countryside, Lake” (Sep. 10 – Oct. 2, 2027

The 22-day journey from Halifax on Canada’s Atlantic coast to Milwaukee aboard the Hanseatic Inspiration connects Quebec and Montreal with a passage on the St. Lawrence River, the Thousand Islands and the Great Lakes.

A special highlight is the passage through the Welland Canal, offering a glimpse into the features of one of the largest interconnected freshwater systems on Earth.

Bookable in the Platinum fare from €17,430 per person.

All prices are based on double occupancy and include travel package and the early booking discount.