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Hanseatic Inspiration Expedition Cruise Ship

First launched in 2019, the Hanseatic Inspiration brought a new outlook to the Great Lakes from renowned cruise and shipping brand, Hapag-Lloyd. These Hapag-Lloyd cruises’ uniqueness stems from a German heritage. Cruises are bilingual, with each activity carried out in English and German. Though most popular with those hailing from Germany, the cruises welcome guests from all over the world.
Aboard their North American cruise ships, travelers have the opportunity to visit the Great Lakes, St. Lawrence Seaway, New England, and much more. Even for experienced Great Lakes cruise travelers, Hapag-Lloyd’s sailings are something new, with adventures that takes place around every corner, from the folks you meet on board to the European-perspectived excursions.

Fine Cuisine

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.

International gourmet cuisine – full board: early-bird breakfast, breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours).
 

Fine Cuisine

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. International gourmet cuisine – full board: early-bird breakfast, breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee/tea time, lunch and dinner (three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours).
The Bistro
Main Dining Room
Japanese Restaurant

Expedition Experiences

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 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.

Glass Balconies Experiences

The glass balcony beneath your feet allows you to hover above the water and reveals the endless expanse and beauty of the ocean. Watch whales and large porpoises as they follow the ship, thrilling you as they leap and swim. Being so close to creation is an indescribable feeling.

Observation Deck & Lounge

​Further natural spectacles under an open sky will also leave you speechless: stroll the spacious decks and feel the stars almost within reach – the terraced Observation Deck with a panoramic view is but one place to fulfil your dream. You can also quench your thirst for adventure in the comfortable surroundings of the Observation Lounge. The large full-glass windows provide a 180-degree view of the moon and sea while you reflect on your unforgettable travel days over a glass of wine.

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 at the Spa..

​Extensive sports programme: fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities on shore depending on the destination

​OCEAN SPA with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area (spa treatments and hairdresser at a surcharge)

For reservations and more Information please call our Travel Specialist Toll Free at 1-888-756-9008
Email: info@GreatLakesCruises.com

Inclusions

  • Meals including regional specialties  
  • Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour specialty coffees, teas & bottled water

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The Bistro

Hanseatic Inspiration Deck Plan

2025 Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Great Lakes

St. Lawrence River and Nova Scotia – Canadian Way of Life | 15 Day Cruise

Departing From:

Boston, MA to Toronto, ON

Ports of Call:  

Boston, MA · Bar Harbor, MA · Saint John, NB · Halifax, NS · Baddeck, NS · Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC · Gaspe, QC · Saguenay, QC · Tadoussac, QC · Quebec City, QC · Montreal, QC · Toronto, ON

Rate starts at 

$10,612 – ​$14,546 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

Itinerary

Day 1 | Boston, MA
Day 2 | Relaxation at Sea · Cruising in Penobscot Bay
Day 3 | Bar Harbor, MA
Day 4 | Saint John, NB
Day 5 | Relaxation at Sea
Day 6 | Halifax, NS
Day 7 | Baddeck, NS
Day 8 | Iles-de-la-Madeleine, QC
Day 9 | Gaspe, QC
Day 10 | Relaxation at Sea
Day 11 | Cruising on Saguenay Fjord · Saguenay, QC
​Day 12 | Tadoussac, QC
Day 13 | Quebec City, QC
Day 14 | Montreal, QC
Day 15 | Relaxation at Sea
Day 16 | Toronto, ON

2023 Sailing Dates

May 4 – May 19

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes – The American Dream Amidst the Lakes | 10 Day CruiseHanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Detroit (Windsor), MI to Milwaukee, WI

Ports of Call:  

Detroit (Windsor), MI · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Tobermory, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Milwaukee, WI

​*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$7,730 – ​$17,194 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Detroit (Windsor), MI
Day 2 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River
Day 3 | Parry Sound, ON · Lake Huron
Day 4 | Killarney, ON
Day 5 | Tobermory, ON
Day 6 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Saint Marys River
Day 7 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 8 | Relaxation on Lake Michigan
Day 9 | Sturgeon Bay, WI
Day 10 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 11 | Milwaukee, WI

2023 Sailing Dates

Jun 12 – Jun 22

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes – Lakes Awash with the American Dream | 11 Day CruiseHanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI

Ports of Call:  

Toronto, ON · Detroit (Windsor), MI · Tobermory, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Milwaukee, WI

​*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$9,060 – ​$11,550 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario
Day 2 | Toronto, ON
Day 3 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River
Day 4 | Tobermory, ON · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 6 | Killarney, ON · Lake Huron
Day 7 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · St. Mary’s River
Day 8 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 9 | Sturgeon Bay, WI · Lake Michigan
Day 10 | ​Relaxation at Sea
Day 11 | Milwaukee, WI
​Day 12 | Milwaukee, WI

2023 Sailing Dates

Sep 27 – Oct 8

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes – The Sea in the Wilderness | 11 Day CruiseHanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI

Ports of Call:  

Toronto, ON · Detroit (Windsor), MI · Tobermory, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Sturgeon Bay, WI · Milwaukee, WI

​*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$8,500 – ​$10,744 USD
​Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario
Day 2 | Toronto, ON
Day 3 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River
Day 4 | Tobermory, ON · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 6 | Killarney, ON · Lake Huron
Day 7 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · St. Mary’s River
Day 8 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 9 | Relaxation at Sea
Day 10 | Sturgeon Bay, WI · Lake Michigan
Day 11 | Milwaukee, WI
​Day 12 | Milwaukee, WI

2023 Sailing Dates

May 19 – May 30

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes – North America’s Scenic Shores | 13 Day CruiseHanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Toronto, ON to Milwaukee, WI

Ports of Call:  

Toronto, ON · Windsor, ON · Tobermory, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Duluth, MN · Mackinac Island, MI · Fayette, MI · Milwaukee, WI

​*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$11,001 – ​$12,787 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario
Day 2 | Toronto, ON
Day 3 | Windsor, ON · Detroit River
Day 4 | Tobermory, ON · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 6 | Killarney, ON
Day 7 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · St. Mary’s River
Day 8 | Lake Superior
Day 9 | Duluth, MN
Day 10 | Lake Superior
Day 11 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
​Day 12 | Fayette, MI · Lake Michigan
Day 13 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 14 | Milwaukee, WI

2024 sailing dates

Sep 16 – Sep 29

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes – Contrasts with Vast Lake Backdrops | 13 Day CruiseHanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Milwaukee, WI to Detroit (Windsor), MI

Ports of Call:  

Milwaukee, WI · Fayette, MI ·Mackinac Island, MI · Duluth, MN · Thunder Bay, ON · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Killarney, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Tobermory, ON · Detroit, MI

 

​*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$9,800 – ​$13,688 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Milwaukee, WI · Lake Michigan
Day 2 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 3 | Fayette, MI
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Cruising Lake Superior
Day 6 | Duluth, MN
Day 7 | Thunder Bay, ON
Day 8 | Cruising Lake Superior’s northern shore
Day 9 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Saint Marys River
Day 10 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI
Day 11 | Killarney, ON · Lake Huron
​Day 12 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 13 | Tobermory, ON
Day 14 | Detroit (Windsor), MI · Detroit River

2023 Sailing Dates

May 30 – Jun 12

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes – Masterpieces of Nature | 13 Day CruiseHanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Milwaukee, WI to Toronto, ON

Ports of Call:  

Milwaukee, WI · Fayette, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Duluth, MN · Thunder Bay, ON · Killarney, ON · Parry Sound, ON · Tobermory, ON · Windsor, ON · Toronto, ON

​*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$9,956​ – ​$16,749 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Milwaukee, WI · Lake Michigan
Day 2 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 3 | Fayette, MI
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Cruising on Lake Superior
Day 6 | Duluth, MN
Day 7 | Thunder Bay, ON
Day 8 | Cruising Lake Superior’s northern shore
Day 9 | Cruising on Lake Superior
Day 10 | Killarney, ON
Day 11 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 12 | Tobermory, ON
Day 13 | Windsor, ON · ​Detroit River
Day 14 | Cruising on Lake Erie
Day 15 | ​Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario

2023 Sailing Dates

Jun 22 – Jul 6 Fully Booked: Contact our team to join the waitlist!

2024 sailing dates

Sep 29 – Oct 12

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Great Lakes and St Lawrence River – A Confluence of Wilderness and History | 18 Day Cruise Hanseatic Inspiration

Departing From:

Milwaukee, WI to Halifax, NS

Ports of Call:  

Milwaukee, WI · Fayette, MI · Mackinac Island, MI · Sault Ste. Marie, MI · Parry Sound, ON · Killarney, ON · Killarney, ON · Windsor, ON · Toronto, ON · Quebec City, QC · Saguenay, QC · Tadoussac, QC · Gaspe, QC · Iles de la Madeleine, QC · Prince Edward Island · Halifax, NS

*PRE OR POST CRUISE EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE

Rate starts at 

$15,460 – ​$17,000 USD
Per Person, based on double occupancy *

itinerary

Day 1 | Milwaukee, WI · Lake Michigan
Day 2 | Milwaukee, WI
Day 3 | Fayette, MI
Day 4 | Mackinac Island, MI · Lake Huron
Day 5 | Sault Ste. Marie, MI · St. Mary’s River
Day 6 | Parry Sound, ON
Day 7 | Killarney, ON · Lake Huron
Day 8 | Windsor, ON · Detroit River
Day 9 | Relaxation at sea
Day 10 | Toronto, ON · Lake Ontario
Day 11 | St. Lawrence Seaway Locks · St. Lawrence River
Day 12 | Quebec City, QC · St. Lawrence River
Day 13 | Saguenay, QC · Tadoussac, QC
Day 14 | Tadoussac, QC
Day 15 | ​Gaspe, QC
Day 16 | Iles de la Madeleine, QC
Day 17 | Prince Edward Island
Day 18 | Relaxation at sea
Day 19 | Halifax, NS

2023 Sailing Dates

Oct 8 – Oct 26

2025 Sailing Dates
  • April 17
2026 Sailing Dates
  • TO BE ADVISED
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Balcony Staterooms and Suites

​In the HANSEATIC inspiration staterooms and suites, curved lines, natural colours and premium materials come together in a harmonious room concept that promises – and delivers – pure relaxation.

Handicap cabins available upon request. All staterooms are accessible by elevator.  In order to participate in a Hapag-Lloyd Cruise, Travel Protection is recommended but not required.

Features Include
  • An ocean view with even more: exclusively outside cabins and suites, almost all with balconies or French balconies
  • Spaciously designed – enjoy a relaxing stay in rooms from 21 m² (226 ft²) up to 71 m² (764 ft²) in size
  • Separable beds
  • In every stateroom champagne to welcome you, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection of spirits in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine,
  • Rain shower and heated wall in bathroom (e.g. for towels and wet parkas)
  • Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme.​
  • Personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (emails free of charge, Internet subject to a charge)
  • Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in your stateroom
Please note: The HANSEATIC inspiration is an international ship, with all cruises conducted in both English and German.
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