Now bookable: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises announces 28 new cruises for its full fleet starting autumn 2027 - Get updated on what's happening in tourism!

Among the highlights is a much-anticipated warm-water route between West Africa and the Indian Ocean aboard one of the expedition ships. EUROPA 2 will sail through the Gulf of Mexico, calling at Galveston, Tampa and Costa Maya for the first time.

All luxury and expedition cruises are now bookable online at www.hl-cruises.com, via travel agencies, or through the customer service centre. Early bookings made by 31 January 2027 benefit from attractive fixed-amount discounts based on cruise length. For the first time, all cruises in the fourth quarter of 2027 are available for immediate booking, with options converting automatically into bookings after seven days.

HANSEATIC nature: Expedition between West Africa and the Indian Ocean

Six new routes aboard the HANSEATIC nature begin in Hamburg and travel via Madeira to the coast of West Africa, including a stop in Takoradi, Ghana. Guests can learn about cocoa farming from local producers. The ship continues south to Nacala, Mozambique, where mangrove forests and pristine nature await. The Indian Ocean segment includes the Seychelles, Madagascar, and ideal snorkelling waters. Zodiacs allow access to remote coastal areas, always guided by expert lecturers.

Cruise highlight: South Africa and the Indian Ocean – from epic wilderness to idyllic islands

Route: Cape Town – Hermanus – Mossel Bay – Gqeberha – Durban – Richards Bay – Nacala – Mamoudzou – Praslin – Cousin – Victoria – Mahe

Date: 22 Nov – 8 Dec 2027 (16 days)

Price: From €9,690 p.p. in PLATINUM fare (incl. €700 early booking discount), double occupancy, excl. travel package

Info: www.hl-cruises.com/NAT2724

HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit: Vastness and silence at the far end of the earth

These two expedition ships will offer in-depth voyages to South Georgia, the Falkland Islands and the Antarctic Peninsula. Guests can look forward to four expedition cruises of 20–22 days, including Zodiac landings in surreal ice landscapes and encounters with penguins, seals and whales. Onboard experts—biologists, historians, glaciologists—provide context through lectures.

Cruise highlight: Expedition Antarctica – Weddell Sea (intensive)

Route: Ushuaia – Falkland Islands – South Georgia – South Orkney Islands – South Shetland Islands – Weddell Sea – Antarctic Peninsula – Ushuaia

Date: 18 Dec – 7 Jan 2028 (20 days)

Price: From €17,990 p.p. in PLATINUM fare (incl. €1,800 early booking discount), double occupancy, excl. travel package

Info: www.hl-cruises.com/INS2800

MS EUROPA: Between wellness, wilderness and white beaches

In autumn 2027, MS EUROPA begins with six new itineraries from Hamburg to Mallorca and Tenerife, before heading to the Cape region. On board, the EUROPA Refresh programme focuses on holistic wellness: fitness, health, and relaxation. Safari excursions and wine tours await in South Africa, followed by the popular Cape Town–Mauritius route. Stops include Gqeberha, Durban, Richards Bay, Port d’Ehoala (Madagascar), Reunion and Mauritius. The festive cruise in December heads from Mauritius to Sri Lanka via the Seychelles and Maldives.

Cruise highlight: Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings

Route: Port Louis – La Réunion – Seychelles (Victoria, La Digue, Curieuse, Praslin) – Maldives (Hudhuranfushi, Finolhu) – Hambantota – Colombo

Date: 18 Dec 2027 – 4 Jan 2028 (17 days)

Price: From €11,890 p.p. in PLATINUM fare (incl. €800 early booking discount), double occupancy, excl. travel package

Info: www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2800

MS EUROPA 2: From northern Europe to Caribbean sunshine

EUROPA 2 begins in October 2027 with cruises around the Baltic Sea, Norwegian fjords, and northern Scotland. From Hamburg, the ship will then cross the Atlantic to New York. Later, a new itinerary from Nassau to Miami includes first-time calls in Galveston, Tampa, and Mexican ports like Cozumel, Costa Maya and Progreso. The cruise ends with an overnight stay in Miami. For Christmas, EUROPA 2 heads to the Caribbean and South America, including Aruba, Bonaire, Cartagena, and a Panama Canal passage.

Cruise highlight: Between Caribbean zest for life and southern charm

Route: Nassau – Cozumel – Progreso – Galveston – New Orleans – Tampa – Miami

Date: 21 Nov – 7 Dec 2027 (16 days)

Price: From €8,990 p.p. in PLATINUM fare (incl. €900 early booking discount), double occupancy, excl. travel package

Info: www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2723

For full itineraries and more information on all 28 new cruises:

www.hl-cruises.com/new-cruises

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