Cruise
NAT2616
Cruise dates
18.07.2026 - 30.07.2026
- Circumnavigating Svalbard on new routes – on an extraordinary premiere cruise
- Svalbard circumnavigation via Kvitoya instead of through the Hinlopen Strait
- Intensive Arctic experiences – with striking mountains, majestic glaciers and bizarre ice sculptures
- Zodiac landings in the realm of walruses, seals and polar bears
- Hikes with your team of experts through pristine Arctic nature
Young Explorers
e.g. cruise incl. charter flights in a Smart Cabin from
$ 11,649 per person
Please note that your choosen cruise is conducted in German only. All printed matters are available in German. Nevertheless our crew is fluent in English.
Price specials - Special offer for single travellers
The surcharge for single travellers on this cruise (Categories 1 – 8) is only 30 %.
The highlights of this cruise
Voyage for Young Explorers
For 10- to 17-year-olds during the school holidays: young explorers on board.
Young people look at the world through different eyes: our crew and a renowned expert offer an exciting programme especially for 10- to 17-year-olds on this cruise, awakening young people’s curiosity and encouraging inquiring minds – and giving the entire family an experience they will never forget. Every day of holiday will turn into an adventure. You can find further informationhere.
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Like the glaciers high in the north, your pioneering spirit takes on new heights: this season, the new expedition class is attempting to circumnavigate Svalbard “around the outside” via the easternmost island for the first time – flexibly, weather and ice permitting. Be one of the few people to dare this adventure – with the “white island” of Kvitoya as a destination as well. Its ice cap and the rocky east coast may be shrouded in fog, which in no way detracts from the adventure. When the pack ice clears the way to the island, you may be lucky enough to spot polar bears and walruses from a respectful distance. The spirit of expedition is in the air when you are rewarded with a landing. An Arctic dream, just as the Swedish polar explorer Salomon August Andrée must have experienced it here in 1897. Svalbard’s north, a refuge for seals and Arctic foxes, is also difficult to reach. Feel the legend of the archipelago from the deck, in the Zodiacs and on hikes as you explore huge glaciers, deep fjords and the unspoilt wilderness. After a successful circumnavigation, you will be part of the explorer’s history of Svalbard.
---- The ice conditions determine the course here (see map).
The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed. The crew will endeavour to complete the circumnavigation of Svalbard. Circumnavigation is not guaranteed.
Your ship - HANSEATIC nature
The new expedition class
The naming ceremony of the HANSEATIC nature took place in Hamburg on 4 May 2019. Together with its structurally identically sister ships HANSEATIC inspiration (2019) and HANSEATIC spirit (2021), the small and state-of-the-art expedition ship explores remote destinations and visits the world’s most fascinating natural landscapes on challenging routes.
The new expedition class – which offers space for a maximum of 230 guests (or 199 guests on Antarctic cruises and Spitsbergen circumnavigations) – sets standards in terms of variety, comfort and personal space. This is why our ship has more open deck space than any other expedition ship. Find out more!
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Your cabins & suites on HANSEATIC nature
Outside Cabin
- approx. 22 m²/237 ft² cabins on Deck 4, 5 and 6
- Heated wall in the bathroom
- Rain shower
- Free mini bar (soft drinks)
- Coffee machine
- Separable beds
- 24-hour cabin service
Panoramic Cabin
- approx. 21 m²/226 ft² cabins on Deck 5
- Heated wall in bathroom
- Rain shower
- Free mini bar (soft drinks)
- Coffee machine
- Separable beds
- 24-hour cabin service
- There is one cabin with fully accessible layout and equipment (cabin 404)
French Balcony Cabin
- approx. 21/23 m² (226 ft²/248 ft²) cabins on Deck 6 and 7
- Heated wall in the bathroom
- Rain shower
- Free mini bar (soft drinks)
- Coffee machine
- Separable beds
- 24-hour cabin service
Balcony Cabin
- approx. 27 m²/291 ft² cabins incl. balcony (approx. 5 m²/54 ft²) on Deck 5, 6 and 7
- Heated wall in the bathroom
- Rain shower
- Free mini bar (soft drinks)
- Coffee machine
- Separable beds
- 24-hour cabin service
Junior Suite
- approx. 42 m²/452 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7
- including private balcony (approx. 6 m²/65 ft²)
- Separate living and sleeping areas
- Separate dining area
- Sleeping area with panoramic view
- Separable beds
- TV in living and sleeping areas
- Bathroom with two sinks and rain shower
- Steam sauna in shower area
- Heated wall in bathroom
- Separate toilet
- Free mini bar with a selection of spirits
- Coffee machine
- 24-hour cabin service
- Butler service
- Fixed table reservation in the main restaurant, if desired
Grand Suite
- approx. 71 m²/764 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7
- including private veranda (approx. 16 m²/172 ft²) with space heaters
- Separate living and sleeping areas
- Separate dining area
- Sleeping area with panoramic view
- Separable beds
- TV in living and sleeping areas
- Daylight bathroom with two sinks, free-standing bath, rain shower and veranda access
- Steam sauna in shower area
- Heated wall in bathroom
- Separate toilet
- Free mini bar with a selection of spirits
- Coffee machine
- 24-hour cabin service
- Butler service
- Fixed table reservation in the main restaurant, if desired
- Free choice of Zodiac group
Cruise
NAT2616
Cruise dates
18.07.2026 - 30.07.2026
At anchor
Saturday, 18.07.2026
Charter flight from Germany* to Tromso
Tromso/Norway, departure 20.00 hrs
Sunday, 19.07.2026
Relaxation at sea
Monday, 20.07.2026 to
Wednesday, 29.07.2026
Svalbard adventure:
highlights with circumnavigation depending on the conditions
(including Hornsund, Barents Island, cruising through Freeman Sound, Wilhelm Island, Nordaustlandet, Kvitoya, Storoya, Sjuoyane, Beverlysundet, Liefdefjord, 14th July Glacier, Ny-Alesund, Prins Karls Forland)
Thursday, 30.07.2026
Longyearbyen/Svalbard/Norway, arrival 6.00 hrs
Charter flight from Longyearbyen to Germany*
---- The ice conditions determine the course here (see map).
The itinerary depends on official approval, weather and ice conditions. The natural experiences and wildlife sightings described are possibilities on this expedition and are not guaranteed. The crew will endeavour to complete the circumnavigation of Svalbard. Circumnavigation is not guaranteed.
* Approximately three months before departure, you will be informed at which German airport the charter flight will take off and land. Connecting flights and possible hotel accommodation subject to a surcharge.
Cruise
NAT2616
Cruise dates
18.07.2026 - 30.07.2026
HANSEATIC nature - The new expedition class
HANSEATIC nature
How do you combine exciting adventures with the utmost comfort? Our new expedition class has the answers. Enjoy first-class service and unforgettable moments in the world’s most spectacular regions – in the company of a small group of no more than 230 guests (or 199 guests for Antarctic expeditions and circumnavigation of Spitsbergen).
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Cabins & Suites
In the HANSEATIC nature cabins and suites, curved lines, natural colours and premium materials come together in a harmonious room concept that promises – and delivers – pure relaxation.
Restaurants & Bars
Come with us on a culinary voyage of discovery around the globe: on board, three spacious first-class restaurants create a unique and indulgent combination of expedition spirit and international gourmet cuisine. Spend your days and evenings however you wish thanks to flexible mealtimes, a free choice of seating and attentive 24-hour cabin service.
Fitness & Wellness
A breathtaking Zodiac ride, a challenging hike, a day in the Arctic ice – then close your eyes, feel the heat and indulge your senses. Align your inner compass with total well-being – whether in the ocean-view sauna of the OCEAN SPA, with a relaxing massage or with a workout in the Sports Club.
Knowledge on board
Your shore excursions and Zodiac rides will be accompanied by countless natural wonders that will leave you speechless. But to see the bigger picture, you need to understand the background. The HANSEATIC nature & HANSEATIC inspiration takes your expedition to the next level with fascinating presentations, personal studies in the Ocean Academy and the perfect equipment for the research trip of your life.
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Cruise
NAT2616
Cruise dates
18.07.2026 - 30.07.2026
