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Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle

Name: Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Harsher, icier, whiter: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises offers experiences exploring the Antarctic Circle with a special pioneering spirit. Thick ice fields, blue-and-white glaciers and icebergs – how far south will the ship advance?

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Voyage Overview

Highlight

On a flexible course through the white wonderland
Watch penguins, whales, seals and seabirds in their natural habitat
Spectacular passages – along majestic glaciers and mighty icebergs
Active experiences: numerous Zodiac rides, landings and hikes
Captivating presentations, precaps and recaps by experts

Destinations

Argentina South America Antarctica

Language Services

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Please Note

## Conditions & important notes The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The described natural experiences, animal sightings or landings are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed. GENERAL INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION: The passport needs to be valid for a period of 6 months beyond the duration of the cruise.

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 spirit

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

HANSEATIC spirit is the third and youngest of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' identical PC6 expedition trio. Like sisters HANSEATIC nature (2019) and HANSEATIC inspiration (2019), she carries up to 230 guests on tropical, sub-tropical and polar expeditions with hybrid-electric propulsion, retractable Zodiac platforms, and an ice-strengthened hull rated for year-round Antarctic and Arctic operations.

Passengers230

Tonnage16,100 GT

Built2021

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

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Expedition Antarctica: Antarctic Circle

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International flights

Pre-cruise programme A: Nature experience Iguacu

Pre-cruise programme B: Culture meets nature - Buenos Aires and Ushuaia

Pre-cruise programme C: Extra time in Buenos Aires

Pre-cruise programme D: City Highlights Buenos Aires (in small group)

Travel package to Ushuaia

Charter Flight Buenos Aires - Ushuaia (included)

Ushuaia/Argentina, departure 18.00 hrs

Relaxation at sea

Falkland Islands

Relaxation at sea

Relaxation at sea

South Georgia

South Georgia

South Georgia

Relaxation at sea

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

South Orkney Islands, South Shetland Islands, Antarctic Peninsula, crossing the Antarctic Circle, Marguerite Bay

Sailing through the Drake Passage

Sailing through the Drake Passage

Ushuaia/Argentina, arrival 06.00 hrs

Travel package from Ushuaia

Post-cruise programme A: Extra time in Buenos Aires

Charter Flight Ushuaia - Buenos Aires (included)

International flights

Please Note

Expedition and knowledge

Cabin

Restaurants

For all cases

Spa and fitness

Ship

HANSEATIC spirit

Deck Plans

Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Current Offers

Special offer for solo travellers

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

Insurance Requirements

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