Tourexpi
Guests
sailing with the HANSEATIC inspiration can look forward to an expedition
characterised by a sense of discovery and pioneering spirit. From 28 Jan to 2
Mar 2025, the small expedition ship will embark on the emperor’s route among
Antarctic cruises – the semi-circumnavigation of the Antarctic.
When
the small expedition ship of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises leaves the port of Ushuaia in
Argentina, it will set out on a very special expedition adventure. In addition
to impressive wildlife sightings, guests can look forward to a wondrous world
of glaciers, lonely expanses and bizarre ice formations. The HANSEATIC
inspiration will be self-sufficient at sea for 32 days – from the tip of Tierra
del Fuego to New Zealand. The semi-circumnavigation of the Antarctic promises
impressive natural phenomena, including tabular icebergs and the Ross Ice Shelf
as well as the chance to observe emperor penguins. The ship will travel along
the world’s most remote and icy coasts for more than four weeks without
stopping at ports. The planned destinations include isolated places such as
Stonington Island south of the Arctic Circle, a paradise for ornithologists,
and Peter I Island, which is located between the Antarctic Peninsula and the
Ross Sea. This expedition combines adventure, history and natural wonders and
is considered one of the most fascinating cruises – one of the last great
adventures.
Extraordinary
expedition with a pioneering spirit
For
the almost 200 guests on this expedition, the journey will become the
destination, especially in the face of the conditions created by ice and the
weather. A wide variety of animal sightings – including elephant seals, leopard
seals, fur seals, Antarctic minke whales, blue whales and humpback whales,
numerous bird species and several penguin species – will make the expedition
even more memorable. With a little luck, guests may also witness the proud
emperor penguin, the species of penguin that lives the furthest south of its
kind. Travelling in the wake of historic explorers, the adventure seekers on
this expedition will follow in the footsteps of the first polar researchers,
Robert Falcon Scott and Roald Amundsen, by visiting the old base camps. After
32 days, the expedition will end in Christchurch, New Zealand, and guests will
return home enriched with a wealth of unforgettable impressions and new
insights.
Expertise
on board and ashore
On
this expedition, the focus is on imparting knowledge about the fascinating
polar region. German-speaking scientists and lecturers in various fields
accompany the cruise and provide in-depth insights. In the ship’s
multifunctional HanseAtrium, every landing is prepared, accompanied ashore and
followed up again afterwards. In addition, guests can independently research
and deepen their knowledge in the multimedia Ocean Academy.
With
over 30 years of expedition tradition, a state-of-the-art expedition fleet and
experienced crews, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is considered the leading provider of
expedition cruises in the German-speaking market. The route and timing of the
expedition are based on many years of experience in this particular cruising
area – both on board and ashore. Captain Ulf Wolter will be monitoring the ice
and weather conditions in the region for weeks in advance to get a sense of how
they will develop and how the ice will drift. The ice determines the route and
thus also the southernmost point that the ship will reach.
With
respect for nature
The
new expedition class of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – consisting of HANSEATIC spirit,
HANSEATIC nature and HANSEATIC inspiration – features the highest ice class for
passenger ships (PC6). Thanks to the many spacious outdoor areas, two
retractable glass balconies and the deck track along the ship bow, guests can
experience a sense of connection with nature at very close range. A total of 17
on-board Zodiacs enables landings in remote areas independently of ports.
Guests
experience the beauty of this sensitive region as respectful visitors and
observers. Acting responsibly towards nature and the environment is a top
priority on all cruises. Every Antarctic expedition is subject to a
comprehensive approval process by the German Federal Environment Agency. As one
of the first members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour
Operators (IAATO), Hapag-Lloyd Cruises actively promotes a respectful attitude
to and protection of the Antarctic environment. Thus, the expedition class
features the latest environmental technology and does not use heavy fuel oil,
using low-sulphur marine gas oil 0,1 per cent instead.
Sample
cruises
Expedition
semi-circumnavigation Antarctica – the emperor’s route among Antarctic cruises: From
Ushuaia/Argentina, including sailing through the Drake Passage, South Shetland
Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, cruising through
Bellingshausen Sea, Amundsen Sea and Ross Sea, cruising off the Balleny Islands
and the subantarctic islands of New Zealand to Lyttelton (Christchurch)/New
Zealand.
For
last-minue travellers (INS2502): From 28 Jan to 2 Mar 2025 (32 days),
cruise only incl. charter flight from Buenos Aires to Ushuaia, bookable in the
GOLD fare from € 28,960 per person, double occupancy. For more information,
visit www.hl-cruises.com/INS2502
For
travellers planning ahead (SPI2702): With the HANSEATIC spirit from 1 Feb
to 5 Mar 2027 (31 days), can be prebooked at www.hl-cruises.com/preview/expeditions
Reservations: International
guests, as well as travel agencies, can make use of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’
free-of-charge phone numbers when requesting or booking a cruise. United
Kingdom: 08000 513 829, United States & Canada: 877 445
7447, Belgium: 0800 79 421, Netherlands: 08000 220 459; all
other countries, please call +49 40 30703070 (English-speaking hotline) – or
send an email to service@hl-cruises.com or visit
www.hl-cruises.com/contact/international-partners for local agents.
Image
Credit: © Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
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