Press releases

The HANSEATIC spirit of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises successfully completes its first major docking period

“Gatsby Nights at sea” are back: in 2027, the EUROPA will once again set sail on a stylish short cruise along the Cote d’Azur

From deck to green: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises offers personalised golf cruises at sea and ashore

Between sound waves and the sound of the sea: new festival celebrates world music on board the EUROPA

Premiere on the Great Lakes: in 2027, the HANSEATIC inspiration will sail all five Great Lakes and the St Lawrence River for the first time

Zen, Zodiacs and contemporary art: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is setting course for the dream destination of Japan

Northern Lights in sight: expedition cruises to Scandinavia in 2026/27 with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

World premiere on board the EUROPA 2: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises celebrates future collaboration with choreographer Rafael Bonachela

Classical Music meets Meditation: successful format returns to MS EUROPA in 2027

Luxury that begins earlier and lasts longer: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises publishes new pre- and post-cruise programmes for its 2027/2028 season

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises launches its Amazon season 2026: expeditions deep into the rainforest to Iquitos

Deeper access – real insights: how Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is bringing greater depth to expeditions in the Indian Ocean

Expeditions know no season: new expedition focus on warmer destinations complements winter season 2027/28 at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Dance at an Olympic level – exclusively on the EUROPA 2

IN2BALANCE with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: when travelling becomes an inner journey

“The world awaits you – Book early. Travel with excellence.” Hapag-Lloyd Cruises opens the Wave Season for the 2026/27 season

Where chamber music meets the rhythm of the south: three summer cruises dedicated to classical music on board MS EUROPA in 2026

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises optimises pricing structure – two rates for greater transparency and flexible travel planning

Longevity at sea: MS EUROPA turns the Atlantic crossing into a break at sea for a long and healthy life

New vegetarian caviar menus and pop-up fish restaurant celebrate their premiere at sea on the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet

Culinary enjoyment ahead: Kevin Fehling sets sail with the EUROPA on eight cruises in 2026

The countdown is on: early booking benefits available for summer 2026 with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises until 31 Oct 2025

Excitement for dream destinations on seven continents: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises presents its new cruises for 2028

Nature, adventure and rare routes: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises kicks off the season on the Great Lakes with a sold out cruise

“WORLD. WIDE. WONDERFUL.”: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Elevates Global Luxury with the Launch of Its New Campaign and Now a Fully Bilingual Five-Star Fleet