--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: a1fa6354-d2e2-4ed5-9d2e-ef615f5297a5 slug: 2143535 voyage_code: NAT2610 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Nature departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Ponta Delgada/Sao Miguel disembarkation_port: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal starting_price_usd: 7359.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T04:04:17Z --- # Sao Miguel (Azoren) to Leixoes (Porto) > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Nature · May 13 – 26   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Nature | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ponta Delgada/Sao Miguel | | **Disembarkation Port** | Leixoes (Porto), Portugal | | **Starting Price** | 7,359 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | NAT2610 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ponta Delgada/Sao Miguel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The striking, 3-arched city gates and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian are near the harbor. The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope houses a revered image of Christ. The Carlos Machado Museum offers diverse artifacts of Azorean culture. The city is a gateway to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, to the northwest. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Central Azores **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 4: Flores **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 5: Corvo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 6: Sao Jorge,Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM São Jorge is an island in the central group of the Azores archipelago and part of the autonomous region of Portugal. Separated from its nearest neighbors by the 15-kilometre Pico-São Jorge Channel, the central group is often referred colloquially as part of the Triangulo group or just "The Triangle". ### Day 7: Faial **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Faial Island, also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group of the Azores. ### Day 8: Pico **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Pico- is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of 1 trillionth; that is, 10⁻¹². Derived from the Spanish word pico, "peak," "beak," "bit," pico- is one of the original twelve prefixes defined in 1960 when the International System of Units was established. ### Day 9: Terceira **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Terceira is a volcanic island in the Azores archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands of the archipelago, with a population of 56,000 inhabitants in an area of approximately 396.75 square kilometres. ### Day 10: Santa Maria **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Santa Maria is a city in California's Central Coast region. It's known for Santa Maria Valley wineries and Santa Maria-style barbecue, a local specialty. Preisker Park draws birds such as Lawrence’s goldfinches. The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum chronicles the town's past through photographs and artifacts. West of the city, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes stretch down the Pacific Coast. ### Day 11: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Viana do Castelo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 04:00 PM Viana do Castelo is a municipality and seat of the district of Viana do Castelo in the Norte Region of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 88,725, in an area of 319.02 km². ### Day 13: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal **Arrives:** 08:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ### Day 14: Leixoes (Porto), Portugal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $7,359 | | Balcony | $8,019 | | Suite | $14,113 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Guaranteed Outside Cabin** (Code: 0) Guaranteed Outside Cabin ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Nature #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 15,650.0 | | Length | 452.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Ponta Delgada/Sao Miguel *Coordinates: 37.7804, 25.497* Ponta Delgada, on São Miguel Island, is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal. The striking, 3-arched city gates and the Gothic-style Church of St. Sebastian are near the harbor. The Convent and Chapel of Our Lady of Hope houses a revered image of Christ. The Carlos Machado Museum offers diverse artifacts of Azorean culture. The city is a gateway to the crater lakes of Sete Cidades, t... ### Central Azores ### Flores ### Corvo *Coordinates: 39.6729, -31.1145* ### Sao Jorge,Portugal São Jorge is an island in the central group of the Azores archipelago and part of the autonomous region of Portugal. Separated from its nearest neighbors by the 15-kilometre Pico-São Jorge Channel, the central group is often referred colloquially as part of the Triangulo group or just "The Triangle". ### Faial *Coordinates: 42.7977, -8.83824* Faial Island, also known in English as Fayal, is a Portuguese island of the Central Group of the Azores. ### Pico *Coordinates: 38.458, -28.3228* Pico- is a unit prefix in the metric system denoting a factor of 1 trillionth; that is, 10⁻¹². Derived from the Spanish word pico, "peak," "beak," "bit," pico- is one of the original twelve prefixes defined in 1960 when the International System of Units was established. ### Terceira Terceira is a volcanic island in the Azores archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands of the archipelago, with a population of 56,000 inhabitants in an area of approximately 396.75 square kilometres. ### Santa Maria *Coordinates: 36.9485, -25.1463* Santa Maria is a city in California's Central Coast region. It's known for Santa Maria Valley wineries and Santa Maria-style barbecue, a local specialty. Preisker Park draws birds such as Lawrence’s goldfinches. The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum chronicles the town's past through photographs and artifacts. West of the city, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes stretch down the Pacific Coast. ### Viana do Castelo *Coordinates: 41.6918, -8.83441* Viana do Castelo is a municipality and seat of the district of Viana do Castelo in the Norte Region of Portugal. The population in 2011 was 88,725, in an area of 319.02 km². ### Leixoes (Porto), Portugal *Coordinates: 41.1833, -8.7* The Port of Leixões is one of Portugal's major seaports, located 4 km north of the mouth of the Douro River, in Matosinhos municipality, near the city of Porto. Leixões Sport Club, commonly known simply as Leixões, is Matosinhos' sports club. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143535 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143535 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143535.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2143535/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/hanseatic-nature/other/47985.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 04:04:17 UTC