Vard, the Norway headquartered unit of Fincantieri group and one of the major global designers and builders of specialised vessels, delivered Hanseartic Spirit, the third ship and final unit in a series of luxury expedition cruise vessels for Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten, which is part of the TUI Cruises group

The ship has a gross tonnage of about 15,800 and it is 138 metres long and it follows Hanseatic Nature and Hanseatic Inspiration that both entered service in 2019.

The vessel, like the others of the series, mixes quality with environmental care alongside energy efficient hull design and technology, has accommodation for 230 passengers, Fincantieri said in a statement.