English Website: HL-Cruises.com

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is the leading operator for premium and luxury cruises in German-speaking countries. Its ships Europa (5 star plus), Hanseatic (5 star), Bremen (4 star) and Columbus (3 star plus) operate in various market segments, providing cruises all over the world. The fleet also includes the oceangoing sailing ships Sea Cloud and Sea Cloud II  as well as various river cruise vessels. The flagship of the fleet is the "Europa", which entered service in September 1999. The "Europa" is a leader in the cruise market in terms of interior design, space per passenger and service. The prestigious "Berlitz Cruise Guide 2006" chose her as the world’s finest cruise ship for the sixth time in succession.