Hanseatic nature

HANSEATIC nature finally sets sail in search of adventure

HANSEATIC nature, the first of three identical ships in the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ new expedition class, is up and running on her inaugural cruise to the Hebrides, Orkney Islands and Shetland Islands. She left Hamburg on Sunday and concludes the nine-day cruise in Bergen on 14 May. HANSEATIC nature, top of page, is a small, manoeuvrable

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Nothing better! Hapag-Lloyd’s two Europas still best cruise ships in the world, says Berlitz

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury ships Europa and Europa 2 are the only cruise ships to receive 5-stars-plus in the new edition of the renowned guide Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships 2019. It is the sixth time Europa 2 has been awarded the highest distinction and the 19th for Europa. “Once again, both luxury ships have impressed,” says Douglas Ward, author

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Antwerp to stage historic christening of Hapag-Lloyd’s HANSEATIC Inspiration

For the first time in its history, the Belgian city of Antwerp will take centre stage for the christening of a cruise ship when Hapag-Lloyd’s second expedition vessel, the HANSEATIC inspiration, makes her entrance of 13 October. Once she has been christened, the ship will set sail the following day for her 15-day maiden voyage

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Latest round-up of what’s happening in the world of cruising SeaView Cruises’ latest round-up of cruise news features items from MSC Cruises, Hapag-Lloyd, Princess Cruises and Holland America Line. Wonder woman! Sophia Loren christens MSC Meraviglia In its traditional manner, MSC Cruises entrusted the christening of its new wonder ship, MSC Meraviglia, to the Hollywood

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Work begins on construction of Hapag-Lloyd’s Hanseatic Nature

The first steel has been cut to mark the official start of the construction of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ first of two new-build expedition ships, the Hanseatic Nature. Hapag-Lloyd’s CEO , gave the official start signal for the construction process at the Vard shipyard in Tulcea, Romania. Roger Vassdal, Senior Vice President for Vard’s operations in Romania,

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