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Hanseatic Inspiration

Hanseatic Inspiration

activeBuilt 2018
Hapag-Lloyd CruisesExpeditionActive🇲🇹 Malta
3.9CC
1716/2k Berlitz
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
GRT
15 540
Guests
199
Crew
170
Crew:Guest
1:1.2
Length
138m
Space Ratio
78.1
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History
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Hanseatic inspiration is an expedition cruise ship operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the second of three vessels in the company's expedition class. The ship was christened by sailor Laura Dekker at the Hamburg Overseas Bridge and features accommodations for up to 230 passengers across nine decks, including suites, restaurants, a wellness area, and a marina equipped with Zodiac boats for expedition activities.

Vessel Timeline
19 Oct 2017
Keel Laid
VARD shipyards
9 Feb 2019
Launched
VARD shipyards
31 Dec 2018
Hanseatic Inspiration
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Laura Dekker
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Christened
Hamburg, October 11, 2019
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Built By
VARD shipyards
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Class Society
DNV
🧊 Ice Class PC6
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Identity
IMO Number9817145
MMSI215766000
Call Sign9HA5274
Flag State🇲🇹 Malta
Port of RegistryValletta
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Construction
ShipyardVARD shipyards
Keel LaidOctober 19, 2017
Float OutFebruary 9, 2019
DeliveredDecember 31, 2018
Yard Number871
ClassificationDNV
GodmotherLaura Dekker
ChristeningOctober 11, 2019
Christening PortHamburg
Est. price (CIN)$155M
Price per berth$778 894
Price per GT$9974
In 2026 dollars$201M
Per berth (2026$)$1 010 050
Per GT (2026$)$12 934
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Dimensions
138m
Length
22m
Beam
5.7m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)15 540
Net Tonnage (NT)4707
Deadweight (DWT)1800
Length BP129.02 m
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Capacity
199
Guests
170
Crew
120
Cabins
Guests (max)230
Space Ratio78.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.2
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Propulsion
Ice ClassPC6
Engine TypeCaterpillar Diesel-Electric
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
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Onboard
9
Decks
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.9/ 5.0
7 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
5 Stars
1716/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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Sister Ships — Expedition