Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced its sailing schedule for 2027-Q4, extending into early 2028, with a lineup of 28 new itineraries fleetwide.
The updated schedule includes routes spanning from West Africa to the Indian Ocean, as well as transatlantic crossings, Central America, and polar expeditions. This schedule marks a continued expansion of the company’s global presence and operational focus.
The company has made all Q4 2027 voyages immediately bookable—without a prebooking phase—for the first time. This decision is aimed at streamlining early reservation processes. An early booking discount applies for all voyages confirmed by January 31, 2027, with clearly defined amounts based on itinerary length.
The expedition vessel HANSEATIC nature will debut a new routing through West Africa and the Indian Ocean. Departing from Hamburg, the ship’s path includes Madeira, Ghana, Mozambique, and the Seychelles. The itinerary highlights include the port of Takoradi—providing cultural and agricultural insights into cocoa production—as well as Nacala in Mozambique, a lesser-visited coastal region marked by rich biodiversity and mangrove ecosystems. Zodiac landings and expert-led field excursions will enable in-depth exploration of these remote areas.
A separate voyage aboard HANSEATIC nature will proceed from Cape Town to Mahe, Seychelles, over 16 days, incorporating ports such as Hermanus, Durban, and Mamoudzou. The ship’s small size and expedition capabilities will facilitate access to less-developed coastal areas and ecologically sensitive zones.
The Antarctic remains a cornerstone of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition portfolio. HANSEATIC Inspiration and HANSEATIC Spirit will both operate extended voyages to the southern polar region. These routes, ranging from 20 to 22 days, include landings in South Georgia, the Falkland Islands, and the Weddell Sea. As with previous Antarctic seasons, the voyages are supported by onboard scientific teams comprising biologists, glaciologists, and historians, and include Zodiac operations for shore-based activities.
MS EUROPA, the company’s luxury vessel, will link West and South Africa with Indian Ocean destinations. A key itinerary will commence in Hamburg, proceed through Tenerife, and reach Cape Town. The routing includes stops in the Cape Winelands and along the Garden Route, offering optional safari and culinary excursions. From Cape Town, the voyage continues to Mauritius via Réunion, Port d’Ehoala, and other regional destinations. Another notable departure is the vessel’s festive season cruise, traveling from Mauritius to Sri Lanka, via Seychelles and the Maldives.
MS EUROPA 2 will begin its season in northern Europe, sailing the Baltic Sea and Norway before transitioning westward across the Atlantic to New York. Following this, it will operate a southern itinerary through the Gulf of Mexico and the southeastern United States, calling at new ports including Galveston and Tampa. A seasonal Caribbean itinerary concludes the year, combining traditional destinations such as Antigua, Aruba, and Cartagena with a Panama Canal transit.
All itineraries are now available through the company’s booking platform. Prices are published under the PLATINUM fare model and include early booking discounts up to EUR 1,800 per person, depending on the cruise and cabin type. The pricing excludes travel packages to and from embarkation/disembarkation ports.