Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is a luxury and expedition cruise line headquartered in Hamburg with roots going back to 1847, making it one of the oldest names in passenger shipping. A subsidiary of TUI Group, the line operates five ships split between a luxury fleet and an expedition fleet. Europa and Europa 2 are consistently rated the world's top cruise ships in the Berlitz Cruise Guide, each holding the maximum five-star-plus rating. The expedition fleet, including the Hanseatic series, specialises in polar and remote destinations. The line caters primarily to a sophisticated German-speaking clientele.