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HANSEATIC and BREMEN Offering New Adventures in 2011- 2012
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ small and beautifully appointed expedition ships, MS HANSEATIC and MS BREMEN, will be offering 14 international (English/German) itineraries in 2011 and early 2012. The HANSEATIC, the world’s only 5-star expedition ship and the BREMEN, a 4-star expedition ship, according to the 2010 Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships, were created to provide intensive exploration in the most elegant surroundings for a maximum of 184 guests on the HANSEATIC and 164 guests on the BREMEN. 2011 and early 2012 itineraries include Antarctica, the Northwest Passage, the Amazon, the Indian Ocean, the Azores, and the South Seas.
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Both ships are well equipped for travel in difficult waters, with both holding the highest ice class ranking for passenger vessels (E4). Also shallow drafts and high manoeuvrability allow the ships to enter waters larger cruise vessels cannot reach. Guests explore the world’s best-kept secrets in zodiacs (small motorized boats) with only 10-12 guests. Onboard experts include a team of experienced scientists, expedition leaders and specialists who guide landings and offer guests the rare opportunity to observe plant and animal life up close. Both ships also have warm parkas and rubber boots for all passengers on-loan.
‘11 –‘12 Expedition Highlights on the HANSEATIC and BREMEN:
THE NORTHWEST PASSAGE
For the first time ever, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises offers guests to discover the fascination of the Arctic and the Northwest Passage on a shorter, 19-day cruise with MS HANSEATIC. Sailing through a smaller portion of the Northwest Passage, guests will follow the traces of Amundsen and Franklin and explore the ice coast of Greenland as well as the untouched island world in the north of Canada. The short itinerary departs
Trip logistics: from Kangerlussuaq/ Greenland to Reykjavik/ Iceland, August 14 - September 2, 2011.
The full and very popular Northwest Passage will also be offered in August 2011 with MS BREMEN.
The famous passage starts in Nome, Alaska amidst impressive testimonies of the Inuit culture before the BREMEN sails through the Canadian Arctic and thus the heart of the Northwest Passage, on a 25-day journey.
Trip logistics: from Nome/ Alaska to Reykjavik/ Iceland, August 13 - September 7, 2011.
MAIDEN CALLS IN 2011-2012
The BREMEN will be in Southeast Asia in May 2011, visiting the following new ports: Gili Islands/Indonesia, Bintulu/Malaysia, Kuching/Malaysia, Kota Kinabalu/Malaysia and Muara/Brunei.
Trip logistics: From Bali to Ho Chi Minh City, May 3-17, 2011,
Even globetrotters who have travelled the world extensively will discover unknown territory on the BREMEN in Alaska and the Chukchi Peninsula in summer 2011. The Chukchi Peninsula is in the far northeast of Russia. It is a region far removed from our civilization, where unforgettable days full of expedition experiences and pioneering spirit await. The BREMEN is one of only a few ships with which you can reach not only the east, but also the north coast of this peninsula. The BREMEN will be in making stops at the following new ports in the Chukchi Peninsula: Lorino, Cape Vankarem and Kolyuchin Island.
Trip logistics: From Seward to Nome, July 28 – August 13, 2011
In the heart of the Atlantic, great adventures await passengers on visits to the Azores Islands. Mighty volcanic mountains that seem to touch the sky, and charming little coastal towns far away from the rest of the world will make up this adventure on the BREMEN in October 2011. The BREMEN will make her first trip to the following Azores Islands: Angra do Heroismo, Faja Grande/Flores, Porto da Casa/Corvo, Velas/Sao Jorge, and Vila do Porto/Santa Maria.
Trip logistics: From Lisbon to Madeira, October 9 – 21, 2011
Guests will experience the heavenly and exotic island world between the Seychelles, Madagascar and Mauritius onboard the HANSEATIC in November/December 2011, making a new stop in Nosy Lakandava/ Madagascar.
Trip logistics: From Mahe to Mauritius, November 22 – December 5, 2011
For more information on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ exciting destinations and itineraries visit www.hl-cruises.com. For bookings, inquiries or to request a brochure, please look for your nearest sales agent in your country at www.hl-cruises.com, link customer service.
Pictures can be downloaded at www.hl-cruises.com/photos.
Press contact:
Tina Buensow, PR Manager, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises - Ballindamm 25 - D-20095 Hamburg – Germany, Tel: +49 (0)40 3001-4609 - Fax: +49 (0)40 3001-4368, EMail: tina.buensow@hlkf.de // press@hlkf.de
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