Based in Hamburg, Germany, Hapag-Lloyd cruises features a wide variety of cruises to suit all tastes, backgrounds, and budgets. For cruisers short on time, Hapag-Lloyd features short cruises that may last 5 days to longer cruises that may last several weeks or more. Hop aboard MS Hanseatic for a 5 day cruise from Reykjavik-Cuxhaven or take a 16 day cruise from Lisbon to Miami aboard MS Europa.
Hapag-Lloyd has more than just two ships, however. In addition to MS Hanseatic ad MS Europa, the Hapag-Lloyd fleet consists of MS Columbus, and MS Breman. Each ship has its’ own character and style. MS Europa is a 5 start ship featuring elegant furnishings, individual service, and exclusive programs for the well-to-do traveler. The Hanseatic accommodates 183 guests and it is also a 5 star ship, while MS Bremen offers a relaxed environment and “comfortable 4 star atmosphere.” The Columbus is a small 3 start rated ship offering service on more than 35 routes around the world. According to the official Hapag-Lloyd website, Columbus:
“highly personal service, friendly room furnishings, a variety of ways to occupy your leisure time, good entertainment in the evening, restaurants offering culinary delights, likeable fellow travelers with whom you can share your experiences – and much, much more.”
Hapag-Lloyd cruises offer literally dozens of itineraries to choose from. Just a few HL routes include:
Belem – Iquitos 02 Apr – 22 Apr 2012 MS BREMEN 20 from **8,690 € BRE1206
Fiji – Guam 07 Apr – 27 Apr 2012 MS HANSEATIC 20 from 9,990 € HAN1206
Dubai – Nice 17 Apr – 07 May 2012 MS COLUMBUS 20 from 2,690 € COL1207
Iquitos – Belem 19 Apr – 05 May 2012 MS BREMEN 16 from 7,490 € BRE1207
Belem – Tenerife 02 May – 13 May 2012 MS BREMEN 11 from 3,790 € BRE1208
Nice – Barcelona 07 May – 14 May 2012 MS COLUMBUS 7 from 870 € COL1208
Barcelona – Hamburg 14 May – 27 May 2012 MS COLUMBUS 13 from 1,490 € COL1209
Auckland – Sydney 03 Jan – 25 Jan 2012 MS COLUMBUS 22 from 4,990 € COL1201
Ushuaia – Ushuaia 04 Jan – 26 Jan 2012 MS BREMEN 22 from 9,990 € BRE1201
Ushuaia – Ushuaia 09 Jan – 31 Jan 2012 MS HANSEATIC 22 from 11,990 € HAN1201
Sydney – Bali 22 Jan – 12 Feb 2012 MS COLUMBUS 21 from 4,790 € COL1202
Ushuaia – Ushuaia 22 Jan – 13 Feb 2012 MS BREMEN 22 from 9,990 € BRE1202
**At the time this article was published, the exchange rate was as follows: EUROS- 1 Euro = 1.380 U.S. Dollars
Please note that while the cruises listed above are offered frequently, itineraries and prices may change slightly year to year. Please visit the website for complete details for upcoming Hapag-Lloyd cruises. Also, Hapag-Lloyd offers themed cruises that may change slightly year to year. Themes may include but are not limited to: active, event, expedition, expedition knowledge, family, gourmet, culture, music, and garden.
Visit the official Hapag-Lloyd website for more information and for booking at Hapag-Lloyd website.
Hapag-Lloyd Contact Information:
Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH
Ballindamm 25
D-20095 Hamburg
Telephone +49(0)40 / 3001 4600
Fax +49(0)40 / 3001 4601