Hapag was founded in 1847, Lloyd in 1857. Competitors for 113 years, the 2 companies merged in 1970 to found Hapag-Lloyd AG. Originally a shipping company, they acquired their first ship, Europa, in 1973.
Currently operating a fleet of 6 ships: MS Europa, MS Europa 2, Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration, Hanseatic Spirit and MS Bremen, the company offers a variety of cruises and expeditions. Travelling to hundreds of destinations, the fleet lets you discover new cultures and sceneries while forgetting about daily life. From gourmet cruises to nature expeditions, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises & Expeditions caters for the adventurous couple and families to the knowledge seekers.
Reasons to book
Travel Concierge - Private Arrangements
The world is yours, so make the most of it! Would you like to fulfil a travel dream that cannot be found in any brochure? Your travel concierge team will come up with the perfect individual arrangements to turn your holiday cruise into a dream holiday.
Gourmet DiningOn every cruise on the EUROPA and EUROPA 2, as well as on board our new expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration und HANSEATIC spirit (from 2021), you will be treated to all the standards of culinary art, with a menu on every cruise that is as unique as its destinations.
Come on board and set a course for unique culinary horizons on board our ships.
Family CruisesChildren’s laughter is probably the most beautiful sound that could possibly reverberate across a blue ocean. A cruise with the entire family presents a wonderful opportunity to finally really take time for each other again, have fun and share experiences together. Parents are more relaxed than in their day-to-day lives, and children have sparkling eyes as they discover new and exciting worlds on board and ashore. Nobody is stressed on account of having to change hotels. The suitcases merely need to be unpacked once, too. As soon as the parents, children and their cuddly toys have moved into the family-friendly cabins and suites, an all the more relaxed and multifaceted holiday awaits the big and little passengers.