October 2, 2026
9-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Hamburg
From
$4,719
Price / day
$524
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RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker and Hanseatic Nature both entered service in 2019. Hanseatic Nature is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage at 15,651 GT. The sailings shown cover different itineraries, so the price per day figures are not a like-for-like comparison. Cruise fares vary significantly by itinerary, departure date and cabin availability, so any price difference should be treated as a snapshot rather than a permanent gap.
| Spec | RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker | Hanseatic Nature |
|---|---|---|
| Year Built | 2019 | 2019 |
| Gross Tonnage | 15,000 GT | 15,651 GT |
| Passenger Capacity | — | 230 |
| Space per Passenger | — | 68 GT |
| Length | — | 138.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Cabins | — | — |
RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker and Hanseatic Nature were both built in 2019.
At 15,651 GT, Hanseatic Nature is approximately 4% larger by gross tonnage than RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker at 15,000 GT.
Hanseatic Nature
Dates are estimates based on the published departure date.
RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker
Hanseatic Nature
October 2, 2026
9-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Hamburg
From
$4,719
Price / day
$524
October 11, 2026
15-Night Cruise Cruise
Departing from Hamburg
From
$16,599
Price / day
$1,107
Prices shown are starting fares and may change.
RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker
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$0 / day
Hanseatic Nature
Average
$816 / day
Cruise prices vary by departure date, itinerary, cabin type and availability.
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Hanseatic Nature is larger by gross tonnage. It measures approximately 15,651 GT compared with RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker at 15,000 GT.
RRS Sir David Attenborough icebreaker
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