Hapag-Lloyd Cruises releases 28 new luxury and expedition itineraries

TORONTO — Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a fresh lineup of 28 new cruises across its luxury and expedition fleet, now open for booking for travel beginning in October 2027 through early 2028.

In a first for the cruise line, voyages in the fourth quarter of 2027 are immediately available to book without a pre-booking phase. Travellers can take advantage of early bird savings by booking before Jan. 31, 2027.

The new collection includes a mix of far-reaching expedition voyages and refined luxury sailings, with itineraries spanning Antarctica, West Africa, the Indian Ocean, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and the southern United States. Full details are available at www.hl-cruises.com/new-cruises.

Expedition Cruise Highlights

The expedition-class vessels, HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit, will offer adventurous travellers opportunities to explore remote coastlines, encounter wildlife and join expert-led excursions in lesser-travelled parts of the globe.

HANSEATIC nature introduces long-requested warm-water expedition routes between West Africa and the Indian Ocean, including stops in Ghana and Mozambique. These cruises include snorkelling, nature exploration, and culturally immersive shore experiences. Itineraries include the 16-day ‘Cape Town to Seychelles,’ priced from €9,690 (includes €700 early booking discount).
HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit are heading deep into Antarctica, with immersive itineraries that take travellers to South Georgia and the Weddell Sea. These voyages feature close wildlife encounters, glacial landscapes, and onboard expert lectures. Sample itineraries for the HANSEATIC inspiration include the 20-day ‘Ushuaia to Ushuaia,’ priced from €17,990 (includes €1,800 early booking discount).

Luxury Cruise Highlights

Hapag-Lloyd’s luxury ships MS EUROPA and MS EUROPA 2 will sail elegant routes in the Indian Ocean, Southern Africa, Northern Europe, the Caribbean and the U.S.

MS EUROPA will operate between Europe, South Africa and the Indian Ocean, including itineraries that integrate wellness themes and safari stopovers. Sample itineraries include the 17-day ‘Mauritius to Sri Lanka,’ priced from €11,890 (includes €800 early booking discount).
MS EUROPA 2 will transition from Northern Europe to the Caribbean and southeastern United States, with new port calls in Galveston and Tampa and an overnight in Miami, appealing to Canadian travellers seeking refined yet accessible North American cruise experiences. Itineraries include the 16-day ‘Nassau to Miami,’ priced from €8,990 (includes €900 early booking discount).

All itineraries are now available to view and book at www.hl-cruises.com/new-cruises.