Each voyage aboard Hanseatic Inspiration is accompanied by experienced experts, who give presentations and multimedia lectures as well as providing answers to passenger’s questions.

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The ship boasts extensive open deck space, including two extendible glass balconies on the Sun Deck. Meanwhile the Observation Deck has various observation levels and mounted binoculars. Inside, the Observation Lounge provides a 180-degree view through its floor to ceiling windows.

The Ocean Academy is a state-of-the-art knowledge studio with a large touch-screen (study wall) which enhances your experience with digital content from scientists and journalists. During the day you can listen to expert presentations in the HanseAtrium, the multifunctional lounge with LED walls opening up new visual horizons. In the evening, it is transformed into an atmospheric bar.

Full board dining can be enjoyed onboard, including early-bird breakfast, breakfast, bouillon, afternoon coffee / tea time, lunch and dinner. There are three restaurants to choose from in the evening with flexible opening hours. In the speciality restaurant Nikkei, Japanese creations and Peru‘s modern, fashionable cuisine are served. Breakfast can be enjoyed under the open sky in the Lido restaurant, whist steaks are served on the outdoor barbecue.

Spa and fitness facilities onboard comprise of a fitness area with ocean view, course programme, additional sports activities available on shore, depending on the destination (Personal Training for an additional charge). The Ocean Spa consists of a Finnish sauna with ocean view, steam sauna, indoor and outdoor relaxation area as well as spa treatments and hairdresser (both at a surcharge).

Cabins & Suites

• In every cabin: welcome champagne, mini bar restocked daily with non-alcoholic beverages (additional selection in Grand Suites and Junior Suites), coffee machine, 24-hour cabin service
• Equipment for loan: one pair of binoculars and two sets of Nordic Walking poles in the cabin itself, furthermore warm parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equipment
• Flat-screen TV with information and entertainment programme, personal email account and Internet access via Wi-Fi (free of charge for one hour per guest and day, satellite-dependent especially in polar areas)
• Information about harbours and destinations (where available) in the cabin