ocean, expedition cruise line
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
5 ships in the fleet
Why Book With Waterways Cruise?
Four decades of expertise, one dedicated advisor, and every detail handled — from your front door to the gangway and back.
Personal Service — Your Own Cruise Concierge
One dedicated advisor who knows your name and your preferences — not a call center, and never a stranger. Same person, start to finish.
Tailor-Made — 100% Custom-Built
This is not a package. Flights, hotels, transfers and shore days — all planned from scratch around how you actually like to travel.
Expertise — 40+ Years in Travel
Founded by J. Richard, a four-decade veteran of the travel industry, and solely focused on premium river and ocean cruising.
Security — Book With Total Confidence
A proud member of Signature Travel Network — with shipboard credits, exclusive perks, and your vacation investment protected.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is the gold standard of ultra-luxury and expedition maritime travel, catering to discerning international and German-speaking elites. Operating the legendary EUROPA series—frequently rated the best cruise ships in the world—and the advanced Hanseatic expedition fleet, the line delivers unparalleled luxury, space, and bespoke service. Itineraries span from polar ice caps to hidden tropical archipelagos. Onboard, guests experience Michelin-caliber dining, vast wellness spas, and intellectually stimulating enrichment programs. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises represents the pinnacle of sophisticated maritime elegance, absolute comfort, and uncompromising, meticulously detailed global exploration.