A Special Season, Extraordinary Voyages: Celebrate Christmas and the New Year with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is celebrating the 2026/2027 festive season with a collection of luxury and expedition voyages to some of the world's most extraordinary destinations. From Christmas in the Caribbean and Advent in the Indian Ocean to New Year's celebrations in Antarctica and the Arctic, the fleet offers unforgettable ways to experience the holidays.
Whether guests are waking up on Christmas morning in Saint-Barthélemy, ringing in the New Year off Barbados or surrounded by Antarctica's towering icebergs, each itinerary combines exceptional destinations with personalized service, world-class dining and the intimate atmosphere of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' small luxury and expedition ships.
On board the luxury ships EUROPA and EUROPA 2, guests can enjoy flexible dining, festive celebrations, wellness experiences and outstanding cuisine in a relaxed, sophisticated setting. The expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit offer immersive adventures with Zodiac excursions, expert-led exploration and remarkable wildlife encounters in some of the world's most remote regions.
Highlights include:
• EUROPA: Christmas and New Year in the Caribbean, including Saint-Barthélemy and Barbados.
• EUROPA 2: Advent through the Indian Ocean, visiting Mauritius, Madagascar, Zanzibar and the Seychelles.
• HANSEATIC spirit: Expedition cruises from Mauritius to Cape Town or an epic voyage from Cape Town to Antarctica.
• HANSEATIC nature: Winter sailings through the Baltic and Lapland, with the chance to experience the Northern Lights.
• HANSEATIC inspiration: A Christmas and New Year expedition to Antarctica, featuring the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and the Antarctic Peninsula.
With sailings ranging from tropical escapes to polar expeditions, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises offers travelers the opportunity to celebrate the festive season in unforgettable surroundings while enjoying exceptional service, culinary excellence and authentic exploration.