HAPAG-LLOYD CRUISES —  

Based in Hamburg, Germany, and with over 100 years experience, Hapag-Lloyd operates four small cruise ships: the luxurious Europa and Europa 2, and two smaller luxury expeditions ships (150-175 guests), featuring renowned onboard expedition guides and Zodiac rafts for exploration and landings.  These small ship cruises have German-speaking crews, and some are conducted only in German (for their mostly German clientele), while many cruises are bi-lingual with English speaking guides.   Shore excursions include Classic excursions to key sights; Active tours with hiking, snorkeling, kayak adventures, sailing trips, and Segway tours; Discovery trips for new perspectives by plane, helicopter or boat; and Expert excursions where well-known experts shed light on cultural, historical and architectural sights.  Musical cruises feature brilliant vocalists, virtuoso instrumentalists, and divine musical ensembles as part of their MS Europa Concert Series. They also offer wellness cruises, and for active travelers, guided mountain bike excursions on Europa 2 which are designed for all fitness levels.  Family cruises feature a variety of programs for young children as well as teens, and numerous activities for all ages both onboard and ashore.