Quick answer
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is a luxury ocean cruise line based in Hamburg, Germany, part of TUI Cruises. German ultra-luxury and expedition line; Europa 2 is bilingual (German and English) with a relaxed luxury style. Best for: luxury, expedition, culture & history. Fares start from roughly US$1,500 per person per night (indicative).
- Cruise type
- Luxury & ultra-luxury cruises
- Headquarters
- Hamburg, Germany
- Owned by
- TUI Cruises
- Price level
- Ultra-luxury · from ≈ US$1,500 pp/night
- Fleet (selected)
- 5 ships listed
- Typical length
- 7–30 nights
- Ship size
- 100–1,000 guests
- Onboard currency
- EUR
- Sails to
- World cruises, transatlantic & repositioning, Antarctica, Arctic, Svalbard & Greenland, Mediterranean, Northern Europe & the Baltic
- Best for
- Luxury, Expedition, Culture & history
- Official website
- hl-cruises.com
Why choose Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
- Europa 2 regularly ranked among the best small ships
- Expedition ships with bilingual teams
- Long world voyages
Ships
- Europa
- Europa 2
- Hanseatic nature
- Hanseatic inspiration
- Hanseatic spirit
Selected ships; fleets change as ships join and leave. Ask us for deck plans and cabin details.
Sailings & fares
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Where Hapag-Lloyd Cruises sails
World cruises, transatlantic & repositioning
Season: Jan, Apr, May, Oct, Nov. Best: Apr, May, Oct, Nov.
Antarctica
Season: Jan, Feb, Mar, Nov, Dec. Best: Jan, Dec.
Arctic, Svalbard & Greenland
Season: Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Best: Jul, Aug.
Mediterranean
Season: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov. Best: May, Jun, Sep, Oct.
Northern Europe & the Baltic
Season: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep. Best: Jun, Jul, Aug.
What is included
Usually included
Suite, all dining, most drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi. Regent includes unlimited shore excursions; several lines include business-class air on some fares.
Dress code
Elegant casual; formal-optional evenings on some lines.
Food & dietary needs
Vegetarian meals are available on every sailing. Jain, vegan, halal and allergy requests are sent to the line in writing when you book — see our food guide.
Visas for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises itineraries
Depending on the itinerary you may need: Schengen visa (Europe), Türkiye, UK visa, US visa (B1/B2). When you book, our Visa Desk checks every port for your passport and gives you apply-by dates.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises good for families?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is better suited to luxury, expedition, culture & history than to young families. Honeymooners, HNI and luxury travellers, milestone celebrations and anyone who values space and service.
What is included in a Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fare?
Suite, all dining, most drinks, gratuities and Wi-Fi. Regent includes unlimited shore excursions; several lines include business-class air on some fares.
Where does Hapag-Lloyd Cruises sail?
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises sails to World cruises, transatlantic & repositioning, Antarctica, Arctic, Svalbard & Greenland, Mediterranean, Northern Europe & the Baltic.
How much does a Hapag-Lloyd Cruises cruise cost?
As a guide, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fares start from about US$1,500 per person per night, so a 7-night trip starts around US$10,500 per person before taxes and extras. Exact fares depend on ship, date and cabin.
Can I book Hapag-Lloyd Cruises through Xciting Cruising?
Yes. Xciting Cruising sells Hapag-Lloyd Cruises sailings worldwide, with prices in your currency (including INR), a free 48-hour hold, low deposits, and visa, insurance, shore excursions and forex handled in the same booking.
What is the dress code on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises?
Elegant casual; formal-optional evenings on some lines.