ocean cruise Vessel
HANSEATIC inspiration
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
PC6 — the highest ice class for passenger ships
Ice Class
17
Zodiacs
230
Passengers
175
Crew
15,650GT
Tonnage
138.7m
Length
22.0 mm
Beam
5.7 mm
Draft
15.0 knots knots
Speed
2019
Built
7
Decks
Malta
Flag
Diesel-electric (hybrid-capable)
Propulsion
220V (Schuko) + USB-A/C
Voltage
About HANSEATIC inspiration
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HANSEATIC inspiration is the second of three identical PC6-class expedition ships in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' modern fleet - bilingual onboard programming targets the international market alongside her two sisters HANSEATIC nature and HANSEATIC spirit. Hybrid-electric drive, ice-strengthened hull, and the largest expedition team-to-guest ratio in her class.
Deck Plans
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Good to Know
Dress Code
Daytime dress is country-club casual; informal evenings call for a sport coat or dress, while gala evenings request black-tie / cocktail attire. Shorts are not appropriate for the main restaurants in the evening.
Smoking Policy
Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor areas only; suites and most public areas are non-smoking. E-cigarettes follow the same rules. The cigar lounge on board EUROPA / EUROPA 2 has dedicated ventilation.
Electrical Outlets
Suites have 220V AC European-standard sockets (Schuko / CEE 7/4) plus US 110V outlets in EUROPA / EUROPA 2. HANSEATIC ships add USB-A and USB-C outlets at every desk.
Currency
All onboard purchases are settled in Euro (EUR). Credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex) accepted; cash advance available at reception in EUR up to 500 per day.
Gratuities
Tipping is at your discretion. A guideline of 10 EUR per guest per day is suggested and shared among the crew at the end of the voyage.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi is included on all Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ships, with one device session per guest per day; additional devices and unlimited streaming packages can be purchased at reception.
Health Declaration
All guests complete an online health declaration up to 7 days before embarkation. Mandatory polar-region documentation applies to HANSEATIC voyages above 60 degrees latitude.
Children Onboard
Children are welcome on EUROPA 2 from age 3 (with KNOPF Kids Club) and on HANSEATIC ships from age 8 months on European routes / age 2 worldwide. EUROPA accepts children only on selected family voyages.
Onboard Facilities
Life on Board
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Upcoming Voyages on HANSEATIC inspiration
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Great Lakes and St Lawrence River - lakes and rivers awash with the American dream
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