Extend your stay with the previous cruise SPI2410 and save € 900 per person. (Applies to Categories 1 – 10)
Scheduled flight from Germany to Seattle
Overnight stay with breakfast
Scheduled flight to Anchorage
Journey to Seward/Alaska/USA
Seward/Alaska/USA, departure 20.00 hrs
Relaxation at sea
Kodiak/Alaska/USA, arrival 7.00 hrs
Write your own story of adventure on one of the world’s most exciting shipping passages. Alaska will satisfy your longing for vast wilderness with its forests, glaciers, whales and bears. Your dreams of exploration will first take shape on Kodiak. Your ship will spend a day and a half here to give you plenty of time for explorations and shore activities. Take to the skies and go bear spotting by seaplane*. Experience the contrasts between bays, mountains, lakes and spruce forests on a seaplane flight over Kodiak Island*. Or follow in the footsteps of 19th-century trappers when you explore Fort Abercrombie State Park*.
Kodiak, departure 14.00 hrs
Prince William Sound
Cruising on the Tsaa Fjord (Icy Bay) and at the Hubbard Glacier
Alaska’s Inside Passage:
Cruising on the Tsaa Fjord will reveal some of the most beautiful sides of picture-book Alaska: high alpine peaks, green forests, glaciers and ice. Your small expedition ship will be in its element as it nears the active Hubbard Glacier and will make its way through the ice floes towards the edge of the glacier if the conditions are right.
Chichagof Island
Cruising in Tracy Arm and Endicott Arm
Guided by the feeling of great freedom, your Inside Passage adventure begins. Now is the best time to discover the pristine soul of Alaska – with deep fjords and scattered islands. Alongside the wildlife, marvel at the huge rock faces in Tracy Arm with an impressive glacier panorama. The same goes for Endicott Arm where, with luck, you will see whales and sea lions.
Kupreanof Island
Petersburg, arrival 23.30 hrs
Explore the historic home of the Tlingit people with your experts on Kupreanof Island, watched by the world’s tallest totem pole carved from a single piece of wood.
Petersburg, departure 16.00 hrs
Cruising through the Wrangell Narrows
Wrangell, arrival 22.00 hrs
Picturesque Petersburg is known as “Little Norway”. Painted flower garlands adorn its houses. This idyllic atmosphere will be enriched by a flight over the LeConte Glacier*, where you might also see mountain goats and black bears. The captain and crew will demonstrate their nautical skills on the challenging cruise through the Wrangell Narrows.
Wrangell, departure 20.00 hrs
Ketchikan, from 7.00 to 18.00 hrs
Then be enchanted by Native American culture in Ketchikan and take another opportunity to go bear watching*. Take a flight over the Misty Fjords* and marvel at deep inlets and green shores overlooked by mighty mountains and roaring waterfalls. A region that will touch your soul – as will a jeep and canoe trip on Revillagigedo Island*.
Cruising through British Columbia’s Inside Passage/Canada
The HANSEATIC spirit will then spend two days cruising through British Columbia’s Inside Passage with its many islands, wooded mountains and small Native American settlements along the banks. Experience magnificent panoramas from the spirit Walk, perhaps enhanced by orcas and bald eagles. A wonderful way to end your personal story of adventure.
Vancouver/Canada, arrival 7.00 hrs
Scheduled flight from Vancouver to Germany
Arrival in Germany
* The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.
The itinerary depends on official approval and the weather conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this cruise and are not guaranteed. The use of on-board Zodiacs is currently not permitted in Alaska. When the ship is at anchor, the ship’s tender or local boats will be used.
The following programmes can be booked.
Please note that our pre- and post-cruise programmes are conducted in German and are charged additionally to the travel package. The prices and conditions for these programmes can be found on the German travel details page and are charged additionally to the travel package. For individual programmes kindly consult your travel agent.
The following programmes are offered in German:
Our popular pre- and post-cruise programmes include a broad spectrum of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for guests who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded travellers. Explore specially selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the convenience of group travel – we will take care of the transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
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.
Extend your stay with the previous cruise SPI2410 and save € 900 per person. (Applies to Categories 1 – 10)