Northern Europe & Scandinavia

Expedition Indian summer in Lapland: ruska, Scandinavia's natural fireworks

Name: Expedition Indian summer in Lapland: ruska, Scandinavia's natural fireworks
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Little-known natural spectacle on rarely visited coasts in the northern extension of the Baltic Sea. Indian summer in Swedish and Finnish Lapland. Culture and lifestyle between Hanseatic history, the feeling of hygge and Sami traditions. Zodiacs in action: planned cruises and landings on flexible expedition days.

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Voyage Overview

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Little-known natural spectacle on rarely visited coasts in the northern extension of the Baltic Sea
Indian summer in Swedish and Finnish Lapland
Active explorations: varied hikes, bicycle tours and outdoor experiences
Culture and lifestyle between Hanseatic history, the feeling of hygge and Sami traditions
Zodiacs in action: planned cruises and landings on flexible expedition days

Destinations

Baltic Sea Northern Europe & Scandinavia

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GermanEnglish

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Expedition and knowledge

All landings and rides in the ship’s own Zodiacs (Use of the Zodiacs depends on the destination and on official permits)
Experienced experts from various disciplines accompany every cruise, give presentations and multimedia lectures, provide well-informed answers to questions about the cruising area and take part in the Zodiac landings/rides and hikes from/to ship
Use of the interactive Ocean Academy with individual knowledge formats
Comprehensive information before the cruise – for example about the Arctic, Antarctic, the South Seas and the Amazon, as well as expedition maps

Cabin

In every cabin: champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine (tea on request), 24-hour cabin service
Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin

Restaurants

International gourmet cuisine – full board: breakfast (early-bird and late riser breakfast), bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours)
A complimentary selection of soft drinks

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Harbour and airport fees

Spa and fitness

Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination (Personal training for an additional charge)
OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

Ship

HANSEATIC nature

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

HANSEATIC nature is one of three identical PC6-class expedition ships in Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' modern fleet, designed for tropical, sub-tropical and polar voyages with up to 230 guests. Sister of HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit, she features hybrid-electric drive, a glass-floor balcony bridge wing, two retractable Zodiac platforms and a 12-meter ocean-side balcony.

Passengers230

Tonnage16,100 GT

Built2019

Ice ClassPC6

Decks6

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Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

210+ days before departure: 25% penalty 180–209 days before departure: 30% penalty 120–179 days before departure: 35% penalty 75–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–74 days before departure: 60% penalty 40–59 days before departure: 75% penalty 31–39 days before departure: 85% penalty 0–31 days before departure: 95% penalty Expedition voyages on HANSEATIC nature/inspiration/spirit follow tighter cancellation tiers; refer to the per-voyage essential information PDF. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical evacuation. Name change fee: $330 USD

Insurance Requirements

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all guests — covering trip cancellation, baggage loss, medical, accident, repatriation and emergency evacuation. Expedition voyages: medical evacuation cover should specifically include polar regions; minimum coverage € 200,000 per person is recommended.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

Expedition Indian summer in Lapland: ruska, Scandinavia's natural fireworks

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International flights

Concierge Tip: Hamburg

Hamburg, departure 18.00 hrs Evening cruise on the Elbe

Daytime passage through the Kiel Canal

Relaxation at sea

Cruising through the Stockholm Archipelago Stockholm/Sweden, 11.00 – 19.00 hrs

Gulf of Bothnia (Bothnian Sea and Bothnian Bay): Expedition day in Sweden’s High Coast Harnosand, arrival 22.00 hrs

Harnosand, departure 18.00 hrs

Expedition day in the Kvarken Archipelago

Lulea, arrival 8.00 hrs

Lulea, departure 6.00 hrs Expedition day in the northern Bothnian Bay

Kemi/Finland, 7.00 – 22.00 hrs

Oulu, 7.00 – 14.00 hrs

Vaasa, 8.00 – 14.00 hrs

Expedition day in the Aland Islands