--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: f1f9fca4-0ad7-4854-9828-3d9460539b49 slug: 2289328 voyage_code: NAT2808 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: HANSEATIC Nature departure_date: return_date: nights: 14 embarkation_port: Palmeira disembarkation_port: Funchal starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-20T15:52:14Z --- # Cape Verde, Canary Islands and Madeira: Atlantic archipelagos in a play of contrasts - Sal to Madeira > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · HANSEATIC Nature · Apr 11 – 25, 2028   (14 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | HANSEATIC Nature | | **Duration** | 14 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Palmeira | | **Disembarkation Port** | Funchal | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | NAT2808 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Palmeira **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 2: Cape Verde **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and island country in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres. ### Day 3: Santiago **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. La Chascona is the home-turned-museum of poet Pablo Neruda. ### Day 4: Fogo Island **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Fogo Island is the largest of the offshore islands of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It lies off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, northwest of Musgrave Harbour across Hamilton Sound, just east of the Change Islands. The island is about 25 kilometres long and 14 kilometres wide. The total area is 237.71 km². ### Day 5: Sao Vicente **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM São Vicente is an island of Cape Verde, an archipelago off West Africa. The northern port of Mindelo is a cultural hub, known for traditional music and colonial architecture like the 1900s Palácio do Povo. Inland, Parque Natural Monte Verde has trails up the volcanic peak. Beaches include Mindelo’s Laginha Beach, the shallow lagoon of Baía das Gatas and São Pedro, with strong wind and surf. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 8: Tenerife **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 9: El Hierro, Canary Islands **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM El Hierro, nicknamed Isla del Meridiano, is the second-smallest and farthest-south and -west of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, with a population of 10,968. Its capital is Valverde. ### Day 10: La Gomera **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM ### Day 11: La Palma, Canary Islands **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM La Palma is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa. Its rugged, forested terrain is dotted with volcanoes like Teneguía and Cumbre Vieja. The island's capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is a port town with narrow cobbled streets and houses with wooden balconies. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park has a huge crater-shaped formation and is covered in pine forest and cut by waterfalls. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Porto Santo **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Porto Santo is the only municipality of the island of Porto Santo, in the Portuguese Madeiran archipelago. It was elevated to city status on 6 August 1996. The only parish of the municipality is also named Porto Santo. The population in 2011 was 5,483, in an area of 42.59 km². ### Day 14: Ilha Deserta Grande **Arrives:** 03:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 15: Funchal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. It now houses the Contemporary Art Museum, with a large collection of Portuguese works. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Ocean View | $9,338 | | Balcony | $10,914 | | Suite | $16,468 | ## Cabin Options ### Outside Cabins **Guaranteed Outside Cabin** (Code: 0) Guaranteed Outside Cabin **Outside Cabin** (Code: 01) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 10 Cabin size: 235 ft2 / 22 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): forward on decks 4, 5, 6 Type (categories): (category 1) Oceanview / outside stateroom with porthole window Outside Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: porthole window... **Panoramic Cabin** (Code: 02) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 9 Cabin size: 235 ft2 / 22 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): forward on decks 4 and 5 Type (categories): (category 2) Panorama Stateroom with floor-ceiling window Panorama Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: Note: Room #404 is a wh... **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: S01) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SAP) Guarantee Outside Cabin **Guarantee Outside Cabin** (Code: SKAB) Guarantee Outside Cabin ### Balcony Cabins **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 03) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 20 Cabin size: 225-250 ft2 / 21-23 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 6 (forward), 7 (midship) Type (categories): (categories 3, 5) French Balcony staterooms French Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: French Balcony (floor... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 04) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **French Balcony Cabin** (Code: 05) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 20 Cabin size: 225-250 ft2 / 21-23 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 6 (forward), 7 (midship) Type (categories): (categories 3, 5) French Balcony staterooms French Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: French Balcony (floor... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 06) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 07) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **Balcony Cabin** (Code: 08) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 63 Cabin size: 300 ft2 / 28 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): 5, 6, 7 Type (categories): (categories 4, 6, 7, 8) Balcony staterooms Balcony Cabin amenities and complimentary services include: private (step-out) balcony (furni... **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S02) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S03) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S04) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S05) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S06) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S07) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: S08) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SB) Guarantee Balcony Cabin **Guarantee Balcony Cabin** (Code: SF) Guarantee Balcony Cabin ### Suite Cabins **Junior Suite with Balcony** (Code: 09) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 14 Cabin size: 465 ft2 / 43 m2 Balcony size: 65 ft2 / 6 m2 (included) Location (on decks): aft-midship on decks 6 and 7 Type (categories): (JS) Junior Suite with Balcony Junior Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services: privat... **Grand Suite with Veranda** (Code: 10) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: 4 Cabin size: 765 ft2 / 71 m2 Balcony size: 170 ft2 / 16 m2 (included) Location (on decks): aft on decks 6 and 7 Type (categories): (GS) Grand Suite with Balcony Grand Suite cabins offer the following amenities and complimentary services: private (step-o... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SJS) Guarantee Suite ## Ship Information ### HANSEATIC Nature Each of our expeditions is a work of art. Passionately conceived, masterfully realised. A portrait of the world in which there is always something new to discover. And our small, state-of-the-art expedition ships HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC spirit (max. 230 guests) are the very best studio where such artistic masterpieces are created. Worlds both faraway and nearby. Ice and tropics. Wildlife paradise or cultural treasure. For every explorer, we offer the right journey of discovery. More than 30 years of experience as the market leader in German-speaking countries. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 230 | | Crew | 175 | | Gross Tonnage | 15,650.0 | | Length | 452.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Bars **: A glass of wine in your hand and the magnificent jungle, the captivating wilderness of Nordic fjords or the icy panoramas of the Antarctic directly be... - **Hamptons**: Hamptons Get to know North American cuisine anew on the HANSEATIC nature and enjoy casual maritime East Coast flair in the Hamptons. - **HANSEATIC Restaurant**: The spacious HANSEATIC Restaurant of the new expedition class redefines on-board cuisine. From breakfast to dinner, experience our endless variety of ... - **Lido Restaurant**: Expeditions bring you particularly close to the elements. The same applies to our Lido Restaurant. Have breakfast under an open sky, or enjoy a juicy ... - **That special touch **: Land on a secluded island in a Zodiac and enjoy barbecued fish and chilled drinks with your feet in the sand. Or celebrate with a glass of champagne a... ### Recreational - **for 10-17 year olds Become a discoverer**: The programme has been specially designed for teenagers in order to encourage the curiosity of young explorers. Be it with a spot of navigation on boa... ### Relaxation - **OCEAN SPA**: A place of relaxation with Finnish sauna with an ocean view, steam sauna, ice fountain and relaxation room. From professional partial- and full-body m... - **Pool area/bar**: Thanks to its flexible canopy, the pool area with bar can be enjoyed whatever the weather. Water loungers and a whirlpool offer pure relaxation. ... ### Technology - **Broaden your horizons**: Broaden your horizons See the raw materials of the sea with your own eyes. For example, research ore that is millions of years old under the microsco... - **Earn your sea legs**: Earn your sea legs "Landlubbers" will be made into little "mariners" on board - visit the captain on the bridge and take part in question-and-answer ... - **Experts**: Whales ahead? Chile's glaciers in sight? The passage through the Panama Canal is imminent? You will experience expedition highlights particularly inte... - **Go even deeper**: Your shore excursions and Zodiac rides will be accompanied by countless natural wonders that will leave you speechless, but to see the bigger picture,... - **Ocean Academy**: A large Study wall and an interactive Study poster display the latest fascinating articles and information on various disciplines and cruise experienc... ### Entertainment - **Greenland**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **HanseAtrium **: Draw on our experts’ wealth of knowledge during their daily presentations in the HanseAtrium, the new multifunctional lounge with state-of-the-art tec... - **Svalbard**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. - **The Arctic**: We take you on our expeditions in advance by giving you intensive insights with our travel diaries and moving images. ### Fitness - **Fitness **: Feel like getting active? The fitness room and separate course room – both with an ocean view – can be used from morning to night. Our fitness coach w... ## Ports of Call ### Palmeira ### Cape Verde *Coordinates: 16.0021, -24.0132* Cape Verde or Cabo Verde, officially the Republic of Cabo Verde, is an archipelago and island country in the central Atlantic Ocean, consisting of ten volcanic islands with a combined land area of about 4,033 square kilometres. ### Santiago *Coordinates: -33.5923, -71.6055* Santiago, Chile’s capital and largest city, sits in a valley surrounded by the snow-capped Andes and the Chilean Coast Range. Plaza de Armas, the grand heart of the city’s old colonial core, is home to 2 neoclassical landmarks: the 1808 Palacio de la Real Audiencia, housing the National History Museum, and the 18th-century Metropolitan Cathedral. La Chascona is the home-turned-museum of poet Pablo... ### Fogo Island *Coordinates: 49.6383, -54.1854* Fogo Island is the largest of the offshore islands of Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. It lies off the northeast coast of Newfoundland, northwest of Musgrave Harbour across Hamilton Sound, just east of the Change Islands. The island is about 25 kilometres long and 14 kilometres wide. The total area is 237.71 km². ### Sao Vicente *Coordinates: 16.8793, -24.9906* São Vicente is an island of Cape Verde, an archipelago off West Africa. The northern port of Mindelo is a cultural hub, known for traditional music and colonial architecture like the 1900s Palácio do Povo. Inland, Parque Natural Monte Verde has trails up the volcanic peak. Beaches include Mindelo’s Laginha Beach, the shallow lagoon of Baía das Gatas and São Pedro, with strong wind and surf. ### Tenerife *Coordinates: 28.2937, -16.5219* ### El Hierro, Canary Islands *Coordinates: 27.7867, -17.9019* El Hierro, nicknamed Isla del Meridiano, is the second-smallest and farthest-south and -west of the Canary Islands, in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, with a population of 10,968. Its capital is Valverde. ### La Gomera ### La Palma, Canary Islands *Coordinates: 28.7133, -17.9057* La Palma is one of Spain’s Canary Islands, off northwestern Africa. Its rugged, forested terrain is dotted with volcanoes like Teneguía and Cumbre Vieja. The island's capital, Santa Cruz de la Palma, is a port town with narrow cobbled streets and houses with wooden balconies. The Caldera de Taburiente National Park has a huge crater-shaped formation and is covered in pine forest and cut by waterfa... ### Porto Santo *Coordinates: 33.0744, -16.3489* Porto Santo is the only municipality of the island of Porto Santo, in the Portuguese Madeiran archipelago. It was elevated to city status on 6 August 1996. The only parish of the municipality is also named Porto Santo. The population in 2011 was 5,483, in an area of 42.59 km². ### Ilha Deserta Grande ### Funchal *Coordinates: 32.6448, -16.9097* Funchal is the capital city of Portugal's Madeira archipelago. It's backed by hills, and known for its harbor, gardens and Madeira wine cellars. The centuries-old Funchal Cathedral, which mixes Gothic and Romanesque styles, is notable for its carved wooden ceiling. Fronting the harbor is the São Tiago Fortress, built in the 1600s. 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