--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 246c9fa6-ac29-4e4f-95e5-f82bc9b72b01 slug: 2220338 voyage_code: NAT2709 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Nature departure_date: return_date: nights: 10 embarkation_port: Funchal disembarkation_port: Sao Miguel starting_price_usd: 6039.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T05:05:45Z --- # Expedition Azores: charming and unspoilt – an island paradise in the Atlantic > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Nature · May 3 – 13, 2027   (10 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Nature | | **Duration** | 10 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Funchal | | **Disembarkation Port** | Sao Miguel | | **Starting Price** | 6,039 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | NAT2709 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Funchal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: 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 4: 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 5: 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 6: Corvo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 7: Corvo **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 8: Graciosa **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Graciosa Island is referred to as the White Island, the northernmost of the Central Group of islands in the Azores. The ovular Portuguese island has an area of 60.65 square kilometres, a length of 10 kilometres and a width of 7 kilometres. ### Day 9: 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 10: Sao Miguel **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM São Miguel is the biggest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago. It’s known for its volcanic scenery, flora and rich marine life, including whales. Ponta Delgada, the capital, is home to the 18th-century City Gates, Gothic St. Sebastian Church and 16th-century Fort of São Brás. The twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one green and one blue, lie to the northwest. To the east, Furnas has fumaroles and hot springs. ### Day 11: Sao Miguel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM São Miguel is the biggest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago. It’s known for its volcanic scenery, flora and rich marine life, including whales. Ponta Delgada, the capital, is home to the 18th-century City Gates, Gothic St. Sebastian Church and 16th-century Fort of São Brás. The twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one green and one blue, lie to the northwest. To the east, Furnas has fumaroles and hot springs. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $6,039 | | Balcony | $7,194 | | Suite | $14,839 | ## 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 ### Funchal *Coordinates: 32.6448, -16.9097* Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection... ### 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. ### 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. ### Corvo *Coordinates: 39.6729, -31.1145* ### Graciosa *Coordinates: 39.0524, 28.0068* Graciosa Island is referred to as the White Island, the northernmost of the Central Group of islands in the Azores. The ovular Portuguese island has an area of 60.65 square kilometres, a length of 10 kilometres and a width of 7 kilometres. ### 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". ### Sao Miguel *Coordinates: 37.7804, 25.497* São Miguel is the biggest island in the Portuguese Azores archipelago. It’s known for its volcanic scenery, flora and rich marine life, including whales. Ponta Delgada, the capital, is home to the 18th-century City Gates, Gothic St. Sebastian Church and 16th-century Fort of São Brás. The twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one green and one blue, lie to the northwest. To the east, Furnas has f... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2220338 - **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/2220338 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2220338.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2220338/ - **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 05:05:45 UTC