
Date
2026-09-17
Duration
15 nights
Departure Port
Hamburg
Germany
Arrival Port
Hamburg
Germany
Rating
Expedition
Theme
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Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Ice
2019
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15,650 GT
230
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175
452 m
22 m
16 knots
No

Hamburg — once the 'Gateway to the World' and still Germany's greatest port — combines Hanseatic grandeur with an unmatched contemporary creative energy. The Speicherstadt, a vast nineteenth-century brick warehouse district now housing design studios, museums, and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall perched dramatically above the Elbe, exemplifies the city's gift for transforming history into living culture. The Reeperbahn's legendary nightlife, the Alster lake's elegant promenades, and an exceptional restaurant scene anchored by the finest fresh fish from the daily harbour market complete an irresistible portrait. Hamburg rewards visits year-round, though May through September offers the longest, most luminous days.

Stockholm's port is a stunning gateway to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, uniquely positioned on fourteen islands. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional Swedish dishes like **köttbullar** and exploring nearby attractions such as Visby and Malmö. The best season to visit is during the summer months when the city is vibrant with life and outdoor activities.
The Gulf of Bothnia between Sweden and Finland is the Baltic Sea's northernmost arm, flanked by two UNESCO World Heritage coastlines — Sweden's High Coast and Finland's Kvarken Archipelago — where dramatic post-glacial land uplift creates new islands within a human lifetime. Must-dos include observing the UNESCO geological landscapes, experiencing Midsummer celebrations under the midnight sun, and tasting Baltic herring from traditional fishing villages. June through August provides near-continuous daylight and the warmest cruising conditions.
Härnösand on Sweden's UNESCO-listed High Coast sits where the world's most dramatic post-glacial land uplift has created fjord-like scenery of steep forested cliffs and ancient raised shorelines along the Gulf of Bothnia. Must-dos include hiking Skuleskogen National Park, visiting the Murberget open-air museum, and bravely sampling surströmming fermented herring. June through August delivers midnight sun and snow-free hiking, with the surströmming premiere in late August a uniquely Swedish experience.

Luleå is a Swedish city at the top of the Gulf of Bothnia, home to the UNESCO-listed Gammelstad Church Town—Scandinavia's largest medieval church village with 424 preserved wooden cottages. Must-dos include Gammelstad, midnight sun in the 1,300-island archipelago, and tasting Arctic char and cloudberry cream. June and July offer midnight sun; winter brings northern lights and frozen-sea adventures.

Kemi in Finland offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through August, when the midnight sun bathes the landscape in golden light for nearly twenty-four hours. Cruise lines including Hapag-Lloyd Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.

Oulu, Finland is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.
Vaasa is a bilingual coastal city on Finland's western shore, gateway to the Kvarken Archipelago — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where new islands continuously emerge from the sea due to post-glacial land uplift. Must-dos include exploring the rising archipelago by boat or kayak, tasting smoked Baltic herring and local cloudberry preserves, and strolling the Empire-style city centre. Visit June through August for midnight sun and the best conditions for archipelago exploration.

Mariehamn, capital of Finland's autonomous Åland Islands, preserves the last great era of commercial sailing in the museum ship Pommern and a maritime museum chronicling the legendary grain races. Swedish-speaking and self-governing, this Baltic archipelago of six thousand islands offers unique Åland pancakes, smoked fish, and medieval churches along quiet cycling roads. Viking brings travelers to a diminutive capital where Nordic simplicity and seafaring heritage create a Baltic culture found nowhere else.

Hamburg — once the 'Gateway to the World' and still Germany's greatest port — combines Hanseatic grandeur with an unmatched contemporary creative energy. The Speicherstadt, a vast nineteenth-century brick warehouse district now housing design studios, museums, and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall perched dramatically above the Elbe, exemplifies the city's gift for transforming history into living culture. The Reeperbahn's legendary nightlife, the Alster lake's elegant promenades, and an exceptional restaurant scene anchored by the finest fresh fish from the daily harbour market complete an irresistible portrait. Hamburg rewards visits year-round, though May through September offers the longest, most luminous days.
Day 1

Hamburg — once the 'Gateway to the World' and still Germany's greatest port — combines Hanseatic grandeur with an unmatched contemporary creative energy. The Speicherstadt, a vast nineteenth-century brick warehouse district now housing design studios, museums, and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall perched dramatically above the Elbe, exemplifies the city's gift for transforming history into living culture. The Reeperbahn's legendary nightlife, the Alster lake's elegant promenades, and an exceptional restaurant scene anchored by the finest fresh fish from the daily harbour market complete an irresistible portrait. Hamburg rewards visits year-round, though May through September offers the longest, most luminous days.
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Stockholm's port is a stunning gateway to one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, uniquely positioned on fourteen islands. Must-do experiences include savoring traditional Swedish dishes like **köttbullar** and exploring nearby attractions such as Visby and Malmö. The best season to visit is during the summer months when the city is vibrant with life and outdoor activities.
Day 5
The Gulf of Bothnia between Sweden and Finland is the Baltic Sea's northernmost arm, flanked by two UNESCO World Heritage coastlines — Sweden's High Coast and Finland's Kvarken Archipelago — where dramatic post-glacial land uplift creates new islands within a human lifetime. Must-dos include observing the UNESCO geological landscapes, experiencing Midsummer celebrations under the midnight sun, and tasting Baltic herring from traditional fishing villages. June through August provides near-continuous daylight and the warmest cruising conditions.
Day 6
Härnösand on Sweden's UNESCO-listed High Coast sits where the world's most dramatic post-glacial land uplift has created fjord-like scenery of steep forested cliffs and ancient raised shorelines along the Gulf of Bothnia. Must-dos include hiking Skuleskogen National Park, visiting the Murberget open-air museum, and bravely sampling surströmming fermented herring. June through August delivers midnight sun and snow-free hiking, with the surströmming premiere in late August a uniquely Swedish experience.
Day 7
Day 8

Luleå is a Swedish city at the top of the Gulf of Bothnia, home to the UNESCO-listed Gammelstad Church Town—Scandinavia's largest medieval church village with 424 preserved wooden cottages. Must-dos include Gammelstad, midnight sun in the 1,300-island archipelago, and tasting Arctic char and cloudberry cream. June and July offer midnight sun; winter brings northern lights and frozen-sea adventures.
Day 10

Kemi in Finland offers dramatic Nordic landscapes where fjords, glaciers, and pristine wilderness create scenes of remarkable natural grandeur. The essential experience is immersion in the outdoor environment—hiking, wildlife watching, and savoring the region's exceptional seafood in settings of extraordinary beauty. Best visited June through August, when the midnight sun bathes the landscape in golden light for nearly twenty-four hours. Cruise lines including Hapag-Lloyd Cruises feature this port on their most compelling itineraries. Whether you have a few hours or a full day, the port rewards exploration at every pace and in every direction.
Day 11

Oulu, Finland is a distinctive port city where deep cultural heritage meets authentic local atmosphere, featured on itineraries by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Must-do experiences include exploring the historic quarter to absorb centuries of architectural heritage, and sampling the distinctive northern cuisine that transforms local ingredients into refined dining experiences. The optimal time to visit is June through August, when summer months bring the warmest temperatures and longest days.
Day 12
Vaasa is a bilingual coastal city on Finland's western shore, gateway to the Kvarken Archipelago — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where new islands continuously emerge from the sea due to post-glacial land uplift. Must-dos include exploring the rising archipelago by boat or kayak, tasting smoked Baltic herring and local cloudberry preserves, and strolling the Empire-style city centre. Visit June through August for midnight sun and the best conditions for archipelago exploration.
Day 13

Mariehamn, capital of Finland's autonomous Åland Islands, preserves the last great era of commercial sailing in the museum ship Pommern and a maritime museum chronicling the legendary grain races. Swedish-speaking and self-governing, this Baltic archipelago of six thousand islands offers unique Åland pancakes, smoked fish, and medieval churches along quiet cycling roads. Viking brings travelers to a diminutive capital where Nordic simplicity and seafaring heritage create a Baltic culture found nowhere else.
Day 14
Day 15
Day 16

Hamburg — once the 'Gateway to the World' and still Germany's greatest port — combines Hanseatic grandeur with an unmatched contemporary creative energy. The Speicherstadt, a vast nineteenth-century brick warehouse district now housing design studios, museums, and the Elbphilharmonie concert hall perched dramatically above the Elbe, exemplifies the city's gift for transforming history into living culture. The Reeperbahn's legendary nightlife, the Alster lake's elegant promenades, and an exceptional restaurant scene anchored by the finest fresh fish from the daily harbour market complete an irresistible portrait. Hamburg rewards visits year-round, though May through September offers the longest, most luminous days.



Max passengers: 2
Staterooms number: 4
Cabin size: 765 ft2 / 71 m2
Balcony size: 170 ft2 / 16 m2 (included)
Location (on decks): aft on decks 6 and 7
Type (categories): (GS) Grand Suite with Balcony
Grand Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services:
private (step-out) balcony with space heaters, 2 heated sunloungers, 2 deck chairs, 1 small table
separate living / lounge area (L-shaped sofa, low table, veranda access), dining area (2-seat table / glass-topped) and sleeping area (2 twin beds) - all are with floor-ceiling window views
2x flat TVs (in the living and sleeping areas)
daylight bathroom (panoramic window, double-sink vanity, WC, free-standing bath / hottub, rain shower, heated wall for towels and wet parkas, veranda access)
separate toilet (WC, washbasin)
steam sauna (in the shower area)
binoculars (for in-cabin use only)
Nordic walking poles (for shore excursions / tours)
complimentary mini-bar (fully-stocked), coffee machine
dedicated butler service
exclusive service privileges
Interconnecting suites (Suite mit Verbindungstur): Each of the aft-located Grand Suites can be combined with an adjacent Balcony Cabin (deck 6 category 6, deck 7 category 7).

Guarantee Suite



Max passengers: 2
Staterooms number: 14
Cabin size: 465 ft2 / 43 m2
Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included)
Location (on decks): aft-midship on decks 6 and 7
Type (categories): (JS) Junior Suite with Balcony
Junior Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services:
private (step-out) balcony with space heaters, 2 heated sunloungers, 1 small table
separate living / lounge area (L-shaped sofa, low table, veranda access), dining area (3-seat table / glass-topped) and sleeping area (2 twin beds) - all are with floor-ceiling window views
2x flat TVs (in the living and in the sleeping areas)
bathroom (double-sink vanity, WC, rain shower, heated wall for towels and wet parkas)
separate toilet (WC, washbasin)
steam sauna (in the shower area)
binoculars (for in-cabin use only)
Nordic walking poles (for shore excursions / tours)
complimentary mini-bar (fully-stocked), coffee machine
dedicated butler service



Max passengers: 2
Staterooms number: 63
Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2
Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included)
Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7
Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms
Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:
private (step-out) balcony (furnished with 2 deck chairs, 1 small table, space heaters)
living area (double sofa, low table, writing desk with chair, veranda access)
sleeping area (2 twin beds / convertible to double, bedside cabinets with reading lamps)
flat TV, full-length mirror, spacious wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)
bathroom (single-sink vanity, rain shower, WC, heated wall for towels and wet parkas)
binoculars (for in-cabin use only)
Nordic walking poles (for shore excursions / tours)
complimentary mini-bar (fully-stocked), coffee machine
Bookings with single occupancy and same sex occupancy ("shared cabin") are also offered.
There are two pairs of connecting Balcony Cabins (category 6) located forward-midship.



Max passengers: 2
Staterooms number: 20
Cabin size: 225-250 ft2 / 21-23 m2
Balcony size: none
Location (on decks): 6 (forward), 7 (midship)
Type (categories): (categories 3, 5) French Balcony staterooms
French Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:
French Balcony (floor-ceiling window / opening)
living area (double sofa, low table, writing desk with chair)
sleeping area (2 twin beds / convertible to double, bedside cabinets with reading lamps)
flat TV, full-length mirror, spacious wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)
en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity, rain shower, WC, heated wall for towels and wet parkas)
complimentary mini-bar (fully-stocked), coffee machine
binoculars (for in-cabin use only)
Nordic walking poles (for shore excursions / tours)



Guarantee Balcony Cabin



Guarantee Outside Cabin



Max passengers: 2
Staterooms number: 10
Cabin size: 235 ft2 / 22 m2
Balcony size: none
Location (on decks): forward on decks 4, 5, 6
Type (categories): (category 1) Oceanview / outside stateroom with porthole window
Outside Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:
porthole window (non-opening)
living area (double sofa, low table, writing desk with chair)
sleeping area (2 twin beds / convertible to double, bedside cabinets with reading lamps)
flat TV, full-length mirror, spacious wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)
en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity, rain shower, WC, heated wall for towels and wet parkas)
complimentary mini-bar (fully-stocked), coffee machine
binoculars (for in-cabin use only)
Nordic walking poles (for shore excursions / tours)



Max passengers: 2
Staterooms number: 9
Cabin size: 235 ft2 / 22 m2
Balcony size: none
Location (on decks): forward on decks 4 and 5
Type (categories): (category 2) Panorama Stateroom with floor-ceiling window
Panorama Cabin amenities and complimentary services include:
Note: Room #404 is a wheelchair-accessible cabin (for disabled passengers) and larger in size.
floor-ceiling window (non-opening)
living area (double sofa, low table, writing desk with chair)
sleeping area (2 twin beds / convertible to double, bedside cabinets with reading lamps)
flat TV, full-length mirror, spacious wardrobe (electronic safe in the closet)
en-suite bathroom (single-sink vanity, rain shower, WC, heated wall for towels and wet parkas)
complimentary mini-bar (fully-stocked), coffee machine
binoculars (for in-cabin use only)
Nordic walking poles (for shore excursions / tours)
Our cruise specialists can help you find the perfect cabin and the best available pricing.
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