The two ships will be built in the Vard shipyard in Norway, which also recently saw an order for expedition ships for Ponant.

They will have the highest ice class for passenger ships (PC6), for service in the polar regions, but also in hot water destinations such as the Amazon.

One ship will be used for German-speaking market. The second one for the German-speaking market in combination with the UK, Belgium, The Netherlands and the USA.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises have a strong reputation on luxury expedition cruises and currently operate the HANSEATIC and the BREMEN.
Some specifications:
• GT 16,100
• Length: 138m
• Width: 22m
• Draught: 5.4m
• Passenger decks: seven
• Cabins and suites: 120
• Maximum passenger capacity: 240 people
• Crew: up to 170 crewmembers
• High proportion balcony cabins
• Restaurants: three
• Interior Design: Ocean Architects