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The four-day Baltic Sea, “Soul Kitchen” cruise on the EUROPA 2, departs from Hamburg on June 29 this year and will sail to Kiel. (more…)

The 2017/2018 season will see the Europa embark on fascinating and varied routes around the globe. In addition to a number of premiere ports, guests can also expect the new cruise format IN2BALANCE, which focuses on the relaxation techniques of the Far East.

Using the platform of Seatrade Cruise Global in Fort Lauderdale this week, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has revealed that its efforts in the international markets to promote its luxury ship EUROPA 2 and its expedition ship, the HANSEATIC, have proved successful. (more…)

In partnership with Weltkunst art and lifestyle magazine, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA 2 is offering a cruise highlight for art lovers in September 2016 – featuring the art2sea theme. (more…)

Premiering on board the Europa 2 in May 2016: Guests will take the helm and set the course of the cruise by voting democratically. The only fixed ports on the itinerary are the ports of departure and arrival. (more…)

Seafaring for pleasure – 150 years ago that would have been absurd. People only crossed oceans when they absolutely had to. But, German ship owner Albert Ballin changed that by inventing sea cruise holidays in 1891. (dw.com)

All printing done by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, such as brochures, folders, letters and even envelopes, will be carbon neutral. Carbon neutrality means that all greenhouse gas emissions are calculated and offset with carbon credits. (more…)

Dolce vita and savoir-vivre: While the Europa 2 calls at glamorous Mediterranean ports in June 2016, guests on board will enjoy special creations by the Duesseldorf designer Steffen Schraut. (more…)

The year 2016 is a special one for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises: cruising, an ever-popular form of travel, is celebrating its 125th anniversary. (more…)

For guests on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition ships Hanseatic and Bremen, the unforgettable experience of taking the Zodiacs into pristine, remote regions will now be even more exhilarating, as well as environmentally-friendly.

For three weeks, work was carried out non-stop on board the Hanseatic. This docking period saw mostly extensive technical improvements. (more…)

The marketing campaign showcases six different Europa 2 cruises throughout summer 2016, offering guests inspirational experiences at a total of 25 destinations in the Eastern and Western Mediterranean.

Attaining 1,860 points out of a possible 2,000, the Europa 2 achieved the highest score among all ships and has been awarded 5-stars-plus for the third consecutive time. The Europa, which has achieved this award for the 16th year consecutively, received 1,852 points.

“The Europa 2 appeals to sophisticated customers with busy lives, who are looking for individual relaxation in their spare time. The Ocean Spa enables guests to experience holistic well-being and offers an exceptional amount of space for their body, mind and soul,“ says Julian Pfitzner, Director Product Management Europa 2. (more…)

Many superlatives come to mind when describing the wine and spirits collection on board Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ five-star-plus* luxury cruise ship, the Europa 2. (more…)

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ five-star-plus* luxury cruise ship, the Europa 2 offers opportunities for the growing number of amateur golfers to practice their game on designated Golf & Cruise Voyages. (more…)

From June 2015, the Europa 2 will set sail for the Mediterranean season with new, exciting, mind-broadening, and active shore excursions.

In the 2016/2017 cruise season, guests on board the Europa 2 can expect a range of exciting events, attractive cruise formats and premiere destinations. (more…)

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ efforts to attract more business from the English-speaking markets for its newest fleet member Europa 2 has resulted in achieving a 230% increase in guest numbers in 2014 compared with 2013.

The TUI Group purchases the cruise ship Europa 2, taking a strategically and commercially important investment decision for the Group and its Hamburg-based subsidiary Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. (cruisebusiness.com)