--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 52491cbc-09f1-4e2d-adf5-a3ecbaf27993 slug: 2255614 voyage_code: SPI2800 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Spirit departure_date: return_date: nights: 20 embarkation_port: Ushuaia disembarkation_port: Ushuaia starting_price_usd: 22758.5 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-07-07T17:51:25Z --- # Ushuaia - Ushuaia Expedition Antarctica: Weddell Sea (intensive) > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Spirit · Dec 14 – Jan 3   (20 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Spirit | | **Duration** | 20 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ushuaia | | **Starting Price** | 22,758 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | SPI2800 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Falkland Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. The town's Falkland Islands Museum has themed galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War and other subjects. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 6: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 7: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 8: South Georgia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island including Skara Brae, a preserved village with a reconstructed house, and Maeshowe, a chambered burial tomb incorporating 12th-century Viking carvings. ### Day 11: Orkney Islands **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island including Skara Brae, a preserved village with a reconstructed house, and Maeshowe, a chambered burial tomb incorporating 12th-century Viking carvings. ### Day 12: Shetland Islands, Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland, is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands and Norway. It is the northernmost part of Scotland and of the wider United Kingdom. ### Day 13: Shetland Islands, Scotland **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland, is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands and Norway. It is the northernmost part of Scotland and of the wider United Kingdom. ### Day 14: Weddell Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Weddell Sea **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 17: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 18: Antarctic Peninsula **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Day 19: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 20: Drake Passage **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 21: Ushuaia **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $22,758 | | Balcony | $24,886 | | Suite | $35,351 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SKAB) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) 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 **Guaranteed Outside Cabin** (Code: 0) Guaranteed Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: S01) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SAP) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Panoramic Cabin** (Code: 02) 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) ### Balcony Cabins **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 03) 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 **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S07) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S05) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 07) 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 **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S02) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S04) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 06) 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 **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SF) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S08) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 08) 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 **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SB) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S03) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 04) 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 **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S06) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 05) 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 ### Suite Cabins **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SJS) Guarantee Suite **Grand Suite with Veranda** (Code: 10) Approx. 71 m²/764 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7 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... **Junior Suite with Balcony** (Code: 09) Approx. 42 m²/452 ft² Suites on Deck 6 and 7 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 Heat... ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Spirit Each of our expeditions is a work of art. Passionately conceived, masterfully realised. A portrait of the world in which there is always something new to discover. And our small, state-of-the-art expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit (max. 230 guests) are the very best studio where such artistic masterpieces are created. Worlds both faraway and nearby. Ice and tropics. Wildlife paradise or cultural treasure. For every explorer, we offer the right journey of discovery. More than 30 years of experience as the market leader in German-speaking countries. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 230 | | Crew | 175 | | Gross Tonnage | 15,650.0 | | Length | 452.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 120 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Fitness - **Fitness **: Feel like getting active? The fitness room and separate course room – both with an ocean view – can be used from morning to night. Our fitness coach w... ### Technology - **Earn your sea legs**: Earn your sea legs "Landlubbers" will be made into little "mariners" on board - visit the captain on the bridge and take part in question-and-answer ... - **Experts**: Whales ahead? Chile's glaciers in sight? The passage through the Panama Canal is imminent? You will experience expedition highlights particularly inte... - **Travel diaries**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **Ocean Academy**: A large Study wall and an interactive Study poster display the latest fascinating articles and information on various disciplines and cruise experienc... - **Broaden your horizons**: Broaden your horizons See the raw materials of the sea with your own eyes. For example, research ore that is millions of years old under the microsco... ### Entertainment - **The Arctic**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **Svalbard**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **HanseAtrium **: Draw on our experts’ wealth of knowledge during their daily presentations in the HanseAtrium, the new multifunctional lounge with state-of-the-art tec... - **Greenland**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. ### Food and Drink - **Bars **: A glass of wine in your hand and the magnificent jungle, the captivating wilderness of Nordic fjords or the icy panoramas of the Antarctic directly be... - **That special touch **: Land on a secluded island in a Zodiac and enjoy barbecued fish and chilled drinks with your feet in the sand. Or celebrate with a glass of champagne a... - **L'esprit**: L'esprit The l'esprit on the HANSEATIC spirit celebrates the spirit of French cuisine. A tribute to culinary expertise and Mediterranean lightness. - **Lido Restaurant**: Expeditions bring you particularly close to the elements. The same applies to our Lido Restaurant. Have breakfast under an open sky, or enjoy a juicy ... - **HANSEATIC Restaurant**: The spacious HANSEATIC Restaurant of the new expedition class redefines on-board cuisine. From breakfast to dinner, experience our endless variety of ... ### Recreational - **for 10-17 year olds Become a discoverer**: The programme has been specially designed for teenagers in order to encourage the curiosity of young explorers. Be it with a spot of navigation on boa... - **Pool area/bar**: Thanks to its flexible canopy, the pool area with bar can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Water loungers and a whirlpool offer pure relaxation. ### Relaxation - **Go even deeper**: Your shore excursions and Zodiac rides will be accompanied by countless natural wonders that will leave you speechless, but to see the bigger picture,... - **OCEAN SPA**: A place of relaxation with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, ice fountain and relaxation room. From professional partial- and full-body m... ## Ports of Call ### Ushuaia *Coordinates: -54.7833, -68.2833* Ushuaia is a resort town in Argentina. It's located on the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, the southernmost tip of South America, nicknamed the “End of the World.” The windswept town, perched on a steep hill, is surrounded by the Martial Mountains and the Beagle Channel. It's the gateway to Antarctica cruises and tours to nearby Isla Yécapasela, known as “Penguin Island” for its penguin colonies. ### Falkland Islands *Coordinates: -51.7963, -59.5236* The Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas) are a remote South Atlantic archipelago. With rugged terrain and cliff-lined coasts, its hundreds of islands and islets are home to sheep farms and abundant birdlife. The capital, Stanley, sits on East Falkland, the largest island. The town's Falkland Islands Museum has themed galleries devoted to maritime exploration, natural history, the 1982 Falklands War a... ### South Georgia *Coordinates: -54.4138, -36.5827* South Georgia is an island in the southern Atlantic Ocean that is part of the British Overseas Territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. The main settlement is Grytviken. South Georgia is 167.4 kilometres long and 1.4 to 37 km wide. ### Orkney Islands *Coordinates: 58.9366, -2.74388* Orkney is an archipelago off the northeastern coast of Scotland. The islands encompass Neolithic sites, tall sandstone cliffs and seal colonies. The 'Heart of Neolithic Orkney' is a group of 5,000-year-old sites on Mainland, the largest island including Skara Brae, a preserved village with a reconstructed house, and Maeshowe, a chambered burial tomb incorporating 12th-century Viking carvings. ### Shetland Islands, Scotland *Coordinates: 60.3442, -1.25643* Shetland, also called the Shetland Islands and formerly Zetland, is a subarctic archipelago in the Northern Isles of Scotland, situated in the Northern Atlantic, between Great Britain, the Faroe Islands and Norway. It is the northernmost part of Scotland and of the wider United Kingdom. ### Weddell Sea ### Antarctic Peninsula *Coordinates: -82.8628, 135.0* The Antarctic Peninsula, known as O'Higgins Land in Chile and Tierra de San Martin in Argentina, and originally as the Palmer Peninsula in the US and Graham Land in the United Kingdom, is the northernmost part of the mainland of Antarctica. ### Drake Passage ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255614 - **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/2255614 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2255614.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2255614/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/hanseatic-spirit/ship/81345.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-07-07 17:51:25 UTC