At anchor - If the ship anchors in open water the ferrying ashore will be done with tenders or Zodiacs.
Zodiac - Wherever our small and manoeuvrable ships cannot go further, you can safely continue your adventure in a Zodiac (robust motorised inflatable rubber boats; depending on weather conditions).
Individual travel arrangements to cruise departure point
Kiel/Germany, departure 17.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Lerwick/Mainland/Shetland Islands/Great Britain , 8.30 – 17.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Reykjavik/Iceland, arrival 12.30 hrs
Reykjavik/Iceland, departure 17.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Spitsbergen*/Norway
Tromsoe/Norway, 8.30 – 14.00 hrs
Leknes/Lofoten Islands/Norway, 8.00 – 14.30 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Bergen/Norway, 8.30 – 18.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Hamburg/Germany, arrival 7.30 hrs
Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point
* Landings dependent on weather and ice, e.g. at Ny-Alesund, Moellerhafen (Cross Bay), Monaco Glacier, Moffen, Magdalenefjord, Barentsburg, Pyramiden, Longyearbyen, Bear Island. Marked on the route map with a dotted line.
The following programmes can be booked.
Please note that our pre- and post-cruise programmes are conducted in German.
For individual programmes kindly consult your travel agent.
The following programmes are offered in German:
Our travel concierge would be happy to put together travel arrangements tailored to your very own preferences. Whether you’re interested in boutique hotels, luxurious beach resorts, theatre-ticket reservations or restaurant recommendations in the most exciting cities, you can find exclusive tips here and by visiting www.hl-cruises.com/travel-concierge. Our travel concierge will be at your service before the cruise and when on board, of course.