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Otaru - Seward

Hokkaido, Aleutian Islands and Alaska - a real explorer's trilogy from Asia to Alaska

  • 21.06.26 to 09.07.26|19 days

  • HANSEATIC inspiration

  • INS2609

  • Bilingual cruise

Otaru - Seward

21.06.2026 to 09.07.2026|19 days

from € 10.149

19 days Cruise p.p.

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What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

  • Travel beyond your dreams: on an exceptional route along the Pacific Ring of Fire
  • Pure pioneering spirit: filling terra incognita with life
  • Experience the diversity of nature in the habitat of cranes, whales, bears and sea eagles
  • Authentic and inspiring: captivating insights into local life
  • Volcanic power of creation in many guises

Travel information

  • Sun, 21.06.2026

    Otaru (Sapporo)/Japan, departure 22.00 hrs

  • Mon, 22.06.2026 - Thu, 25.06.2026

    Hokkaido/Japan (Rishiri, Okushiri , Hakodate, Kushiro)

  • Fri, 26.06.2026 - Mon, 29.06.2026

    Relaxation at sea (crossing the International Date Line, 29.06 counts twice)

  • Tue, 30.06.2026 - Fri, 03.07.2026

    Aleutian Islands/Alaska/USA (Adak Island, cruising off Chagulak Island, Unalaska Island, Popof Island )

  • In 1906, Roald Amundsen achieved the first complete passage of the Northwest Passage. Now, you too can take on this pioneering endeavour with the HANSEATIC inspiration. The first chapters of your expedition weeks lie along the coast of the Alaskan Peninsula. Cruising by Kak Island, the bird rock ignites your anticipation for upcoming adventures. "Strong wind" is the meaning of Chignik in the Alutiiq language. Gain insights into life in this small fishing village with its roughly 80 inhabitants. The volcanic island chain of the Aleutians stretches in a wide arc into the Pacific. Here, on Popof Island, you will visit the home of bison. Bald eagles, however, reign supreme in the skies. Their distinctive call over Unalaska Island invariably draws your gaze upward.

  • Sun, 05.07.2026

    Cruising in Katmai National Park/Relaxation at sea

  • Mon, 06.07.2026

    Kodiak, from 7.00 to 18.00 hrs

  • Tue, 07.07.2026

    Homer, from 6.00 to 22.00 hrs

  • Wed, 08.07.2026

    Cruising at Aialik Glacier

  • Thu, 09.07.2026

    Seward/Alaska/USA, arrival 6.00 hrs

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 and is subject to official approval in Japan. When the ship is at anchor, the ship’s tender boats will be used in Alaska.

 

2 Depending on the flight plan, it may be necessary to change the post-cruise departure programme.

Arrival and departure | optionally bookable

    • Fri, 19.06.2026

      DEPARTURE PACKAGE OPTION 1 – with overnight stay in Tokyo

       

      19.06.2026 
      Scheduled flight Germany – Tokyo

       

      20.06.2026
      Tokyo
      Transfer to a first-class hotel
      Overnight stay with breakfast

       

      21.06.2026
      Tokyo
      Transfer to scheduled flight to Sapporo
      Transfer to Otaru for embarkation

    • Sat, 20.06.2026

      Overnight stay with breakfast

    • Thu, 09.07.2026

      Seward
      Transfer to Anchorage for scheduled flight to Seattle
      Transfer to a first-class hotel
      Overnight stay with breakfast

    • Fri, 10.07.2026

      Seattle
      Transfer to scheduled flight to Germany

    • Sat, 11.07.2026

      Arrival in Germany

Extend your trip

  • Our popular pre- and post-cruise programmes include a wide range of excursions and are usually guided in German language and accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.

Price special

*35 % discount

35 % reduction on the regular cruise-only price (for double occupancy, applies to the PLATINUM fare for Cat. 1 – 9).

Note: Our website shows the starting prices with the reduction applied already. Limited offer, cannot be combined with other discounts.

Attractive combination discount

Extend your stay with the previous cruise INS2608 and save € 1,200 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare). Extend your stay with the subsequent cruise INS2610 and save € 900 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare.

Included Services

Expedition and knowledge

  • All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
  • Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
  • Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
  • Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps

Cabin

  • In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
  • Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
  • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

Restaurants

  • International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)

For all cases

  • German ship and expedition management as well as a mostly German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares

Spa and fitness

  • Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
  • OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

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