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the arctic

The white wonderland

The Arctic

destination overview

The wide, white realm of the Arctic

Bizarre ice formations, shimmering blue light and deep fjords - the beauty of the Arctic is breathtaking. As a habitat, the Arctic is simultaneously fascinating and extreme - and home to countless Arctic foxes, whales, seals, polar bears and musk oxen. The incredible diversity of Arctic species will astound you - on land and in the water. Our small, robust Zodiacs and our well-versed lecturers are on hand to bring you right up close to this thrilling region with many unforgettable exploratory excursions. Are you ready for an Arctic adventure? The magical white world of the Arctic Ocean will bring you under its spell and surprise you each day anew with unique discoveries.

It goes without saying that our expedition ships and crew are highly experienced and trained to meet the special demands presented by an Arctic expedition. Our ships have the highest ice class for passenger ships. With their shallow draught and compact dimensions, our ships make their way safely through even the Arctic's thick, creaking sheets of ice, carrying with them the necessary equipment that is essential for expeditions on an expedition to the Arctic. And it should be remembered that our crew members are extremely competent in polar matters and bring years of experience to bear in this region.

Naturally, the inhabitants of the Arctic have adapted to the challenging conditions of the endless ice. Walruses protect themselves against the icy temperatures with a thick layer of blubber, for example. The Inuit, human inhabitants of the Arctic, have also developed special survival strategies and, in addition, a fascinating and extraordinary culture, as demonstrated by their traditional songs, for example. A magnificent expedition to the Arctic awaits you, packed with breathtaking impressions. Look forward to this amazing experience and live your Nordic dream up-close.

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Selected trips

Offers in the SILVER fare

Seward - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition Northwest Passage - the epitome of pioneering spirit

06 Aug 2026 to 04 Sep 2026

  • 29 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2612

Offers in the SILVER fare

early booking discount until 25 Feb 2026

Kangerlussuaq - Halifax

Expedition Greenland, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia - between two worlds of ice and forests

04 Sep 2026 to 19 Sep 2026

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2613

Offers in the SILVER fare

Hamburg - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition Iceland and Greenland - Arctic kaleidoscope in a variety of colours

23 Jun 2026 to 12 Jul 2026

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2613

Offers in the SILVER fare

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition Canadian Arctic and north-west Greenland: where the logbook reads like an adventure novel

05 Aug 2026 to 22 Aug 2026

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2616

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition northern Canadian Arctic and west Greenland - in the wake of Arctic legends

22 Aug 2026 to 09 Sep 2026

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2617

Offers in the SILVER fare

Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavik

Expedition west and east Greenland - best of Greenland

09 Sep 2026 to 24 Sep 2026

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2618

Offers in the SILVER fare

Reykjavik - Longyearbyen

Expedition Iceland and Svalbard - natural spectacles in two untamed northern worlds

16 Jun 2026 to 27 Jun 2026

  • 11 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2613

Longyearbyen - Tromso

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation via Kvitoya - Svalbard's secret side

06 Jul 2026 to 18 Jul 2026

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2615

Offers in the SILVER fare

Tromso - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation via Kvitoya - a remote beauty

18 Jul 2026 to 30 Jul 2026

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2616

Offers in the SILVER fare

Longyearbyen - Hamburg

Expedition Svalbard and Norway (Northern Lights adventure) - Nordic celestial poetry in the northern extension of the Baltic Sea

31 Aug 2026 to 17 Sep 2026

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2619

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Hamburg - Longyearbyen

Expedition Norway and north-west Svalbard: in the magic of the midnight sun

07 Jun 2027 to 22 Jun 2027

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2712

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Reykjavik - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition circumnavigation of Iceland and south-west Greenland: premiere between fire and ice

23 Jun 2027 to 08 Jul 2027

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2711

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition north-west Greenland: untamed heart of the Arctic

08 Jul 2027 to 20 Jul 2027

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2712

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Kangerlussuaq - Toronto

Expedition Greenland, Newfoundland and St Lawrence River: lustrous ice and lush green forests

20 Jul 2027 to 07 Aug 2027

  • 18 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2713

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: our explorers’ classic

22 Jun 2027 to 02 Jul 2027

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2713

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Longyearbyen - Tromso

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: our explorers’ classic

02 Jul 2027 to 12 Jul 2027

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2714

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Tromso - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: our explorers’ classic

12 Jul 2027 to 22 Jul 2027

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2715

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Longyearbyen - Tromso

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: our explorers’ classic

22 Jul 2027 to 01 Aug 2027

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2716

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Tromso - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation and north-east Greenland: meeting of Arctic icons

01 Aug 2027 to 17 Aug 2027

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2717

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Longyearbyen - Hamburg

Expedition Svalbard and Norway (Northern Lights adventure): Arctic, adventure and aurora borealis

17 Aug 2027 to 01 Sep 2027

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2718

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Seward - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition Northwest Passage: Arctic Epic – the epitome of pioneering spirit

10 Aug 2027 to 08 Sep 2027

  • 29 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2713

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2026

Kangerlussuaq - Hamburg

Expedition West and East Greenland: Greenland as a complete work of art

08 Sep 2027 to 27 Sep 2027

  • 19 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2714

incl. early booking discount until 29 Feb 2028

Hamburg - Montreal

Details coming soon

27 Sep 2028 to 17 Oct 2028

  • 20 days
  • MS EUROPA
  • EUR2821

incl. early booking discount until 31 May 2027

Kiel - Hamburg

Diverse Norway with a course set for Svalbard

21 Jun 2028 to 10 Jul 2028

  • 19 days
  • MS EUROPA 2
  • EUX2815

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Milwaukee - Kangerlussuaq

Great Lakes with St Lawrence River and Greenland: premiere – adventures from the Great Lakes to the Arctic

23 Jun 2028 to 17 Jul 2028

  • 24 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2811

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition Northwest Greenland: the ice-covered world of the Inuit

17 Jul 2028 to 29 Jul 2028

  • 12 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2812

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Kangerlussuaq - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition to the Canadian Arctic and Northwest Greenland: Heading north in the footsteps of great explorers

29 Jul 2028 to 15 Aug 2028

  • 17 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2813

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Kangerlussuaq - Toronto

Expedition Greenland, Newfoundland and St Lawrence River: from ice-blue expanses to lush green wilderness

15 Aug 2028 to 31 Aug 2028

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC inspiration
  • INS2814

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Hamburg - Longyearbyen

Expedition Norway and north-west Svalbard: Arctic adventure as far as the ice edge

23 Jun 2028 to 08 Jul 2028

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2814

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Longyearbyen - Tromso

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: polar legend – spectacular all round

08 Jul 2028 to 18 Jul 2028

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2815

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Tromso - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: polar legend – spectacular all round

18 Jul 2028 to 28 Jul 2028

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2816

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation: polar legend – spectacular all round

28 Jul 2028 to 07 Aug 2028

  • 10 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2817

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Longyearbyen - Tromso

Expedition Svalbard circumnavigation and north-east Greenland: Wilderness, vastness, varied transformation – intensive Arctic experiences

07 Aug 2028 to 23 Aug 2028

  • 16 days
  • HANSEATIC nature
  • NAT2818

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Kangerlussuaq - Reykjavik

Expedition West and East Greenland: through fjords, ice and time

28 Aug 2028 to 12 Sep 2028

  • 15 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2813

incl. early booking discount until 31 Oct 2027

Seward - Kangerlussuaq

Expedition Northwest Passage: Arctic Ocean epic – cradle of pioneering spirit

30 Jul 2028 to 28 Aug 2028

  • 29 days
  • HANSEATIC spirit
  • SPI2812