What Crew Members Say About Hanseatic-Nature

On the evening of April 10, 2026, at approximately 9 p.m., the Morbihan Civil Security helicopter, known as Dragon 56, was dispatched from its base in Lorient, Morbihan, for an urgent medical evacuation. This operation involved a German passenger onboard the cruise ship 'Hanseatic Nature', which was traveling from Rouen to Montoir-de-Bretagne, located west of Belle-Île-en-Mer. Following a reported illness, the passenger was successfully hoisted into the helicopter and subsequently taken to Scorff Hospital in Lorient for immediate medical attention.

The luxury expedition cruise ship 'Hanseatic Nature' faced an unexpected change in its itinerary due to a bow thruster malfunction discovered during maintenance on March 3, 2026, while traveling south from Tromsø. With approximately 200 passengers on board, the decision was made to avoid navigating the Kiel Canal without a fully operational bow thruster. Consequently, the vessel switched its planned docking location from Chicago Quay in Hamburg's Hafen City to Ostsee Quay in Kiel on March 17. Replacement parts for the bow thruster are set to arrive in a manner that allows for installation during the ship's scheduled stop in Stockholm on March 20/21. As a result of these developments, calls to the ports of Mariehamn and Oulu have been removed from the itinerary. Following the necessary repairs, the Baltic Sea voyage will resume as planned, ultimately concluding in Hamburg on April 1. For further details, visit the full report [here](https://www.kn-online.de/lokales/kiel/ueberraschender-doppelanlauf-aidaprima-und-hanseatic-nature-in-kiel-JUACQI6SOVA7HPZ3H4SAQF7HOE.html).

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises proudly announces the maiden voyage of the Hanseatic Nature, which commenced on May 5th. This remarkable vessel has set off on an exciting journey through the enchanting Scottish islands and breathtaking Norwegian landscapes. Following this inaugural cruise, the Hanseatic Nature is scheduled to begin its routine operations this summer, with its first expedition planned for the Arctic. Prepare to explore the wonders of the polar region with this state-of-the-art cruise ship!

The expedition cruise ship HANSEATIC nature has officially joined the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet, marking a significant milestone for the company. Constructed at the VARD shipyard in Tulcea, Romania, and further developed in Langsten, Norway, the vessel's delivery faced a few delays spanning several weeks. HANSEATIC nature is the first of three sister ships, with the second scheduled for delivery in 2019 and the final vessel set to debut in 2021. This timely addition to the fleet enhances Hapag-Lloyd's reputation for high-quality expedition cruising, promising passengers an unforgettable exploration of the world's most remote destinations. For more details, visit https://www.cruisedeck.de/kurs-auf-hamburg-hanseatic-nature/