Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' new expedition ships will feature a 20-by-6-foot
video wall that will help passengers research information about their cruise
destinations.
The Study Wall will be installed on the Hanseatic Nature,
Hanseatic Inspiration and Hanseatic Spirit expedition ships, two of which
arrive this year.
More than 250 topics from the fields of oceanography,
ethnography, and geology have been digitized for the study wall, together with
regional information. Articles are divided into five categories such as "Seas
and Oceans" and "Countries and People."
Hapag-Lloyd said the format allows guests to deepen their
knowledge of the expedition cruise "whenever and however they wish."
The touch screen wall is one feature of an Ocean Academy on
Deck 8, where guests can conduct individual studies and research to deepen
their knowledge of the natural features they encounter on shore excursions and
Zodiac rides.
In addition to the study wall, the Ocean Academy has four
Study Seats with swivel touchscreens where guests can explore the content of
the study wall in more detail.
The Ocean Academy also features the Study Poster, which
provides clear visual explanations of selected scientific contexts, as well as
a microscope area, Hapag-Lloyd said.