Based in Germany, Hapag-Lloyd is better known for shipping than for passenger cruises, but these decadent ships mimic the elegance of the golden age of cruising. Aboard the midsize 408-passenger Europa and 516-passenger Europa 2, expect white-glove service, elegant evenings, and gourmet cuisine. The line also has two upscale expedition vessels, the 164-passenger MS Bremen and the 184-passenger MS Hanseatic. While the vast majority of people onboard are German, the itineraries span the globe.