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Unknown Japan and South Korea: in a realm full of mysteries

From Japan’s “South Sea Islands” along the rarely visited west coast to Hokkaido in the north: experience the fascinating combination of ancient traditions and modern high-tech culture on a route that is only possible with a small ship.

19D / 19N|Jun 8 – Jun 27, 2028|Keelung (Taipei) → Otaru|HANSEATIC spirit · Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
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Voyage Overview

From Japan’s “South Sea Islands” along the rarely visited west coast to Hokkaido in the north: experience the fascinating combination of ancient traditions and modern high-tech culture on a route that is only possible with a small ship.

Highlight
  • Tropical Nansei Islands – Japan’s hidden gem
  • Open-air museums of Asian architecture: pagodas, temples and tea houses
  • Off the beaten track – amongst beaches, forests and mountains
  • Experts open doors to the mysteries of culture and nature
  • Discover South Korea’s fascinating diversity in Busan

Destinations

JapanAsiaKoreaTaiwan

Language Services

GermanEnglish

Day-by-Day Itinerary

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Day-by-day stops

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Please Note

## Conditions & important notes * The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.

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

For all cases

  • 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

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
Tonnage15,650 GT
Built2021
Ice ClassPC6 — the highest ice class for passenger ships
Decks7
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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.

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