MS EUROPA 2

Germany's most famous beach bar. Also on board.

The little sister of the Sansibar on the German island Sylt has seen a lot more of the world. The view from the open-air bar across the ocean and the parties on the dance floor, with DJ music pumping, are simply unforgettable. Plus, it’s also a fantastic location for a late breakfast or a small bite to eat in the afternoon or evening.

Superb panoramic views.

Providing breathtaking panoramic views when the ship is entering or leaving the harbour, the Belvedere is the ideal place to enjoy a little time out. But it’s also an atmospheric lounge with a library, where select coffee and tea specialities are served. Readings and concerts are also held here.

Culinary enjoyment on the sun deck.

In the pool or at the poolside bar – which is the best place for maximum refreshment? This relaxed meeting place on the Pool Deck serves snacks at breakfast and lunch-time, and our famous waffles in the afternoon, plus fresh juices and coffee specialities. It then takes on a laid-back bar atmosphere until late into the evening.

A pleasant atmosphere for a relaxing drink.

The Piano Bar is modelled on the bars found in classic grand hotels: a place to sit back with a first-class drink while you reflect on the highlights of your day and enjoy relaxing music from the Steinway grand piano. All this plus an ocean view that no hotel in the world can match.

Concerts, comedy and cabaret

Whether for musical entertainment, readings, cabaret or comedy, Club 2 – with its bar and lounge area and small stage – will also adapt its ambience to the cruise route, constantly changing its colour and lighting concept. Bring your day to a close enjoying our fine selection of drinks and snacks that match the destination, and be inspired by our varied entertainment programme.

Largest gin selection at sea.

The perfect backdrop for the perfect drink – nothing more, nothing less. The atmosphere is traditional and stylish, with armchairs and high-grade woods. The menu features Cuban specialities from the humidor, as well as the largest gin selection on the seven seas.

• Multifaceted shows.
• Performances with numerous guest stars, soloists, entertainers and acrobats.
• Concerts from classical music to pop.
• Vaudeville highlights.
• State-of-the-art stage technology with LED screen.

State of the art

A stroll through the luminous corridors of the EUROPA 2 is as inspiring as a day in a museum of modern art. Over 890 original paintings and exhibits, as well as photographs and sculptures by artists including Damien Hirst and Gerhard Richter, accompany the ship and its guests around the world. The collection is complemented by changing exhibitions and lectures by artists on various aspects of art history. Enjoy fine art on the open sea.

The perfect setting for art

Set sail and discover the world of art – art2sea welcomes prominent artists, gallerists, art experts and curators from great museums. Cooperations with renowned experts reveal fascinating insights into the international art world. Exclusive exhibition, gallery and museum visits offer you a look behind the scenes.

With an inside area in excess of 600 m² (6,458 ft²) and a 200 m² (2,153 ft²) outdoor area, the OCEAN SPA offers everything you need for personal well-being: from luxurious treatments for your body, skin and soul, to deeply relaxing moments on the spacious OCEAN SPA terrace.

Spa offers

• Sauna area with herbal sauna, Deep Ocean sauna, Finnish sauna, steam bath and ice fountain
• Personal Spa* with a sauna, its own whirlpool, massage tables and various ways to relax
• Tepidarium and relaxation area with loungers
• Whirlpool
• Varied range of massages* with innovative and classic wellness treatments including shiatsu, hot stone, Ayurveda, lymph drainage and Thalasso treatments*
• Beauty treatments* and hairdresser*

Relaxed or dynamic, focused or holistic, traditional or innovative: what style of fitness suits you best? The EUROPA 2 offers a wealth of exercise options: various classes, high-end gym machines and tailor-made fitness programmes with a personal trainer* await you. There is also a 15 m (49 ft) long pool, which many guests consider to be the best place on board.

Fitness offers

• A 210 m²/2,260 ft² fitness studio equipped with state-of-the-art apparatuses
• Comprehensive programme of courses ranging from aqua fitness to pilates and from yoga to jogging on the beach
• Targeted training with a personal trainer*: comprehensive fitness check, a systematic training schedule and a detailed nutrition plan
• Sport hosts show you the right way to use devices, explain exercise techniques and give you new ideas for your workout
• Golf simulators* and fitting station*

Welcome to Golf & Cruise – when the best cruise ship in the world* meets the most interesting greens around the globe. A round of golf and a cruise have much in common. They offer many surprises, make lasting impressions and bring new acquaintances. On our exclusive Golf & Cruise voyages we have reserved the best greens for you. Golfers with a handicap of –36 or better can play on these first-class courses alongside our PGA professionals. While at sea, the golf simulator(s) and modern video analyses invite you to perfect your technique. Our Golf & Cruise voyages are rounded off by friendly get-togethers on board, where you can meet up and talk shop to your heart’s content with the pros and fellow golfers.

Our Golf & Cruise package

(only bookable prior to the cruise, at a surcharge)

• Welcome cocktail
• First-class support from experienced PGA golf professionals on board and on the golf course
• Baggage service, shoe shining and golf club cleaning
• Individual training at the golf simulator and video coaching
• Warm-up on the driving range, including balls (if time permits)
• Green fees and trolleys (e-carts subject to availability)
• Transfer to and from the golf course with an English-speaking tour guide
• One special award for each cruise (for example Nearest to the Pin etc.)
• Halfway snack
• Exclusiv dinner with the PGA golf professionals
• Presentations and personal tips from the PGA golf professionals
• EUROPA 2 golf gift set

The sea can be experienced particularly intensively on the spacious teak pool deck. Impressive focal point is the long pool that invites guests to calmly swim their lengths or exercise with gentle aqua-fitness. Here, at the heart of the EUROPA 2, there is plenty of room for each individual guest to let his thoughts wander and simply do nothing. Comfortable sun lounges are available for every guest to enjoy either the sun or shade – both in pleasant airy as well as sheltered areas.

We will be happy to provide you and your child (aged up to and including 3 years of age) with the EUROPA 2 baby essentials kit. This includes, for example, a selection of baby food and care products.

Basic package:

• Changing bag with baby care products.
• Disposable changing mats for when you are out and about.
• Baby bib.

Facilities in the suite:

• Changing mat and baby monitor.
• Travel cot (can also be used as playpen).
• Baby bath and toilet seat insert.
• Nappy bin.

Baby food and baby care products:

• Selection of branded nappies and wet wipes.
• Selection of baby food in jars and milk formula.

Services:

• Sterilisation of bottles provided by suite service.
• Warming of baby formula/food provided by suite service.

For your exclusive wishes*:

• Evening babysitter service on request and subject to availability (surcharge applies).

Small seafarers and big ones alike should feel right at home on board our ships from the very first moment of the cruise. As soon as they step foot on board, Cap’n Knopf will be waiting to take the little ones by the paw and show them safely around the ship.

On the EUROPA 2, we have created the Knopf Club* to give two- and three-year olds their own space to play. Professionally trained carers take great care of each and every tiny tot, and there is plenty for them to discover here. Games in the ball pit, setting out to explore the world on the sensory wall or listening to great stories in the Steiff cuddle lounge – every day is packed with possibilities. And when little seafarers can hardly keep their eyes open after all this activity, they can take a nap in a cot in the security of the Knopf Club* both during the day and during the evening sleeping supervision, so that they will wake up refreshed and looking forward to new experiences at sea.

• Guaranteed childcare for two to three year olds in the EUROPA 2 Knopf Club
• Age specific offers like ball pit and Steiff cuddle lounge
• Knopf Club opening times: 9.00 to 17.00 hrs and supervision for going to sleep 18.30 to 22.00 hrs
• Participation is limited to twelve infants.

Young seafarers aged from four to ten meet up at the Kids’ Club, where new friendships are formed, where children can paint, play and do handicrafts to their heart’s content – and where many a young traveller makes plans for further discovery. The Kids’ Club is also the starting point for lots of great activities, such as the ship safari and a visit with the captain. And because travel widens our horizons and makes us curious to discover the unknown, young seafarers can also look forward to an educational programme that is both exciting and child-oriented. How about a cookery course, for example, a tour of the bridge, or some great experiments in the research laboratory on the EUROPA 2?

No matter how much they love their family, teenagers want to go their own way, delighting in the freedom to do what they want and follow their own interests. All that is exactly what our young passengers will find in our Teens’ Club (EUROPA 2). In the relaxed atmosphere here, teens can compete with one another on a Wii or PlayStation, show off their skills at table football, or simply chill out with new friends. On board the EUROPA young seafarers aged between four and twelve meet in the playroom. Older children are welcome to take part in this programme.

Organising a fabulous party together with the Teens’ Club team, or learning the latest dance moves in a choreography workshop – it’s up to the teens themselves to decide what else happens on board the ship. The special teens’ excursions* ashore also provide a wide range of choices and activities to suit every taste. The programme includes exciting Zodiac excursions and many other action-packed adventures. At some holiday destinations, for example, teens can combine exploration with sport – such as on a mountain-bike or kayak tour.

In the OCEAN SPA, by contrast, everything revolves around relaxation: fancy a styling course or a soothing massage? The teens’ SPA offers* cater specifically for the needs of our young guests.

Children up to and including 11 years of age travel for free when staying in the suite of one or two fully paying guardians. Children from 12 up to and including 15 years of age pay € 90 (US$ 110/£ 80) a night when staying in a suite of one or two fully paying passengers.

On board the EUROPA 2, gourmets can hone their cooking skills under the guidance of our Tarragon chef. The classroom corresponds to the level of skill which is taught there: the high-quality kitchen on board the EUROPA 2, which is equipped with MIELE appliances, is the place where our chefs will teach you how to conjure up delicious artworks and serve them with creative flair. Devote yourself to the fascinating topic of culinary enjoyment in a relaxed environment on board the EUROPA 2.

This service is not included in the cruise price.

Our guided shore activities* offer you a varied range of visits, discovery trips and active tours as a group, including cycling tours led by the professional EUROPA 2 bike guide:

• Classic excursions* to key sights and to gain initial insights into a region, including excursions for late risers.
• Active tours* from snorkelling and rafting to quad biking.
• Discovery trips* for new perspectives by plane, helicopter or boat.
• Expert excursions* where well-known lecturers shed light on cultural, historical or architectural backgrounds.
• Bike tours* from gentle leisure or active adventure tours to rigorous mountain tours.

Mountain bike excursions accompanied by a professional bike guide."Easy-going", "Active and high-energy", "Active lite": the mountain bike tours in the EUROPA 2's shore excursion programme offer something for everyone. Beginners can enjoy the scenery and take in points of interest during a leisurely ride on a flat route. By contrast, experienced cyclists have the opportunity to take part in a challenging ride over uneven terrain that frequently includes hills and inclines. The Hardtail mountain bikes, designed especially for the EUROPA 2 and featuring SLX/XT technology, are available in various sizes. All tours last four to five hours and have a group size of maximum 14 people. You will be given personal advice from the bike guide, with whom you can book the tour you want after a fitness check (in selected ports/based on local conditions).

You are welcome to bring your own bike clothing with you. On board, we will provide you with a bike helmet and a sports rucksack, as well as a bottle of water and an energy bar.

Insider tips from knowledgeable experts open up some exceptional experiences of architecture, art or history. Doors to gardens, museums and churches that remain closed to others will often be opened – come and take a look behind the scenes.

Renowned experts joining you on board will share their extensive knowledge with you in some interesting lectures. They will also guide shore excursions, pointing out things that normal visitors might not otherwise notice. Experiences in small groups that make a big impression.

These excursions are designed especially for children and work perfectly without parents, such as when we go to see the penguins and turtles in New Zealand, explore Havana by way of a photo safari or enjoy the fine weather swimming and snorkelling off Langkawi. The childcare service will ensure that they take sun cream and drinks, for example, depending on what it is on the programme.

Teens can descend in a submarine to view the brightly coloured underwater world of the Caribbean, or race to Paphos beach on a mountain-bike tour and much more. And if the family is travelling together, we might, for instance, demonstrate our skills on the climbing course just outside Oslo, marvel at the sights of London from the height of a massive Ferris wheel, or set out on a real adventure through the rain forest of Puerto Rico.

Our driving force – a cruise is the most exciting way of experiencing the earth and its beauty. Protecting the environment is of the highest priority for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, in order to preserve this beauty for a long time to come. Exploring new shores also means assuming responsibility. When it comes to environmental friendliness, there is rarely one all-encompassing solution. This goes for our ships, too. We combine a variety of smaller- and larger-scale measures to continuously improve our environmental performance. These range from design modifications that help reduce consumption to technical solutions that decrease air emissions as well as various measures within our daily operations.

On board

SCR catalysts - Special SCR catalysts clean the exhaust gases produced and reduce nitrogen oxide emissions by almost 95 %. Our new expedition ships and the EUROPA 2 are fitted with these devices.

Water management - Freshwater is a precious resource wherever you go, but particularly at sea, which is why we use a special osmosis system to convert seawater into freshwater. Removing the salt from the seawater allows it to be used for these and many other purposes. Biological sewage treatment plants clean the waste water produced on board. Only clear water is pumped back into the ocean; any sewage sludge is appropriately disposed of on shore.

Paint - The underwater paint used on our ships is free from tributyltin compounds (TBT), which can disrupt the hormone balance in various marine organisms.

Energy Management - We are also optimising energy consumption beyond the ships’ engines through smart management and LED lighting, for example.

Cold ironing - With the exception of the EUROPA and BREMEN, our ships are equipped for cold ironing.

Optimised hull - The optimised hull – installed in the EUROPA 2 and the HANSEATIC class while they were still in the shipyard – allows us to use up to 18 % less fuel and reduce emissions.

Optimised rudder - A PROMAS rudder with special propeller improves the efficiency of the drive in our new ships – helping us to consume less fuel and reduce emissions.

The oceans must be protected, not least because they provide us with 70 % of our oxygen – far more than forests, for example. Oxygen is produced by plankton, microbes and above all by algae. Plastic waste is collected separately on board our ships and sent for recycling on land. And yet there is more we can do: we are reducing the unnecessary use of plastic on all cruises, foregoing plastic bags, straws and cocktail stirrers and using alternatives made from wood.

We are using sustainable alternatives to plastic in other areas, too: the kayaks on board our new expedition ships are made from HTP, a particularly high-quality and long-lasting polyethylene. No waste is created when the boat hulls are manufactured – and the manufacturer takes them back free of charge for recycling.

Avoiding top speeds

The less fuel we consume, the fewer emissions enter the air. The ideal ton of fuel is one that goes unused. Luckily, there is a simple formula we have been using for some time: by avoiding top speeds, we save an above-average amount of fuel. Four knots can save no less than 40 %. And guests can relax a little more as they enjoy the wonders along the route.

Efficient route planning

Careful route planning also helps to optimise fuel consumption. Wherever possible, we choose the shortest route between two destinations. Of course, we don’t want our guests to miss out on any highlights: our routes set standards and offer unique experiences and will continue to do so in future.

Foregoing heavy fuel oil

Beautifully untouched, the most remote corners of our world deserve particular protection. When cruising in the Arctic, Antarctic, Kamchatka, Greenland, Alaska and Hawaii, we therefore use low-pollutant marine gas oil and have been consistently foregoing heavy fuel oil in some cruising areas for more than 26 years – despite considerable additional costs and – in some areas - no legal requirements. A responsible attitude to the environment is one of our highest priorities, and so now we are going one step further: from July 2020, our entire fleet will run solely on low-sulphur marine gas oil with a sulphur content of 0.1 % in all cruising areas and for every single nautical mile.

New regulations from January 2020 – in line with IMO

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) does not focus solely on protecting the oceans – it also aims to ensure a significant reduction in air pollution: by 2050 global CO₂ emissions by ships are to be reduced by at least 50 %. Strict limits are already in place in Emission Control Areas (ECAs) – a form of environmental zone – for the sulphur content of fuel and the emission of nitrogen oxides, for example. From 2020, ship emissions both within and outside ECAs may have a maximum sulphur content of 0.5 %. This is significantly lower than the average of 3.5 % in conventional heavy fuel oil. Naturally, we are adjusting the fuel used by our ships in line with this new specification.

Protecting flora and fauna

Our ships use ballast water tanks to help maintain an optimal position in the water at all times - regardless of our fuel levels, the number of guests on board or how many provisions we are carrying. These tanks can be used to take on and get rid of seawater to adjust the weight as necessary. Naturally, the water brought on board will contain smaller organisms such as algae and jellyfish. These would normally travel in the tanks for many nautical miles and then be released in another location the next time the ballast water is exchanged. This runs the risk of introducing them to foreign ecosystems where they could disturb the sensitive balance of flora and fauna. To reliably prevent this from happening, all our ships have a ballast water treatment system, which plays an important role in protecting ecologically sensitive regions. Binding legal standards are expected to be introduced in 2021 - requirements that we are already meeting voluntarily and on principle.

Codes of conduct in protected regions

We plan shore excursions to ensure the protection of local flora and fauna. At the same time, our scientists on board educate guests to adopt a responsible approach to nature. Rules have been established for shore excursions in the polar regions. The German Federal Environment Agency has issued two sets of guidelines for cruises to the Antarctic on particular aspects to be noted; these include avoiding unnecessary noise, maintaining a minimum distance from animals and heeding conservation areas.

CleanUp Svalbard

Whenever we visit Spitsbergen, we get involved in the "Clean Up Svalbard" initiative, joining our guests to collect the rubbish - mainly plastic - that washes up on the coast of Spitsbergen. This allows us to make a direct, personal contribution to preserving the region's unique nature

By taking guests and crew on tours of the engine room, captains and senior officers increase awareness of the environmental protection measures on board. In addition, scientists and experts include recommendations for environmentally conscious behaviour in their presentations, particularly for visits to fragile ecosystems.

Many guests return from their cruise to the Arctic or Antarctic determined to help preserve this unique wilderness – evolving from tourists into environmental ambassadors.

TUI Care Foundation

We want the regions that we and our guests visit to benefit from tourism. To make the greatest possible impact, we bundle all our commitments into the TUI Care Foundation.* This initiates and supports projects that offer new prospects to young people around the world, protect nature and the environment, and promote the sustainable development of holiday destinations. The foundation focuses on the potential of the tourism sector to drive social development, education and prosperity.

For children from the age of 2, there are qualified childcare specialists who organise both special children’s events on board as well as children’s and teens’ excursions. The supervision times for children from 4 years and up are usually from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs and from 18.30 to 22.00 hrs. The supervision times for adolescents from 11 years and up are usually from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs and from 18.30 to 21.00 hrs. During this time, games, sports and creative programmes will be offered. The Kids' Club and Teens' Club provide rooms for supervised playing and are partly accessible outside of the supervision times. Their equipment is appropriate for the age group concerned.

The childcare service in the Knopf Club for children between the ages of 2 and 3 is available for a fee of EUR 65 (USD 80/GBP 60) per day and is available during the following supervision times: from 9.00 to 17.00 hrs and, as part of our sleeping supervision service, from 18.30 to 22.00 hrs. Registration for the Knopf Club is required before commencement of the cruise.

On days at sea, we offer a childcare late-risers service for parents who wish to enjoy a lie-in. In this case, children from 2 years and up are collected from the suite and taken for a group breakfast in one of the restaurants. In addition, on family cruises we also offer special shore activities for children and teens (subject to a charge). We will also be happy to provide an evening babysitter via our chief nanny (subject to availability and for a fee). Please note that the pool is not supervised on board. Guests use the pool at their own risk.

All guests on board our ships can enjoy one hour of free Internet per day*:

Write to your friends and family back home and share your latest pictures. This service will be offered as standard and will be included in the price of all cruises. If you need more than an hour to tell all your stories, you are welcome to remain online for a surcharge.

Fees:

• One hour means the total duration of Internet use (60 minutes), regardless of how often you log in and log out. For example, you can divide this hour into three sessions of 20 minutes.
• Time that is unused on one day cannot be carried over to the next day. Unused credit will expire at the end of a calendar day at 0.00 hrs (ship’s time).
• Additional use of the Internet in excess of the free 60 minutes will be charged at € 0.19 per minute. No special notice will be given.
• On board EUROPA and EUROPA 2 you can book the following data packages in addition:
  - Data package S: 250 MB: € 25
  - Data package L 500 MB: € 39
  - Data package paket XL: 1 GB: € 69
  - Social Media package: € 5 for 24 hours (valid for Facebook, What’s app, Twitter and Instagram).
• Guests staying in Grand Penthouse and Owner Suites on board EUROPA and EUROPA 2 will continue to enjoy free Internet at all times.
• Use of the private email account is free 24 hours a day.
• Each guest can have a maximum of two devices online at the same time.

Technical information:

• The transmission speed may fluctuate depending on the ship’s position.
• Email, Internet and telephone connectivity depends on satellites and cannot always be guaranteed due to the weather and the ship’s position, in particular in extremely northerly and southerly cruising areas. In extreme regions, such as the Arctic and Antarctica, the Internet, email and telephone service may not be available on a daily basis due to satellite positioning.
• Data-intensive services (such as Skype), streaming services (e.g. Netflix, Amazon Prime, YouTube), file-sharing platforms and download libraries (e.g. iTunes) cannot be used for technical reasons. 

A photographer is on board on every cruise to take pictures during the cruise and on shore. Upon request, they will also print your own photos on photographic paper or burn your digital photos on to a CD (for a fee). In addition there is usually a video producer on board who will record your cruise for you on film. Photos and the film can be purchased.

The on-board language on EUROPA, HANSEATIC nature and HANSEATIC spirit is German. On EUROPA 2 and HANSEATIC inspiration the on-board language is German and English.

Note: On HANSEATIC inspiration the on board language is German only approx. until end of November. 

Expectant mothers who are or will be less than 24 weeks pregnant at the time of embarkation must produce a certificate from an appropriate medical specialist (gynaecologist) confirming that they are fit to travel in the territory covered by the cruise itinerary. We are unable to carry expectant mothers in the 24th week of pregnancy at the time of embarkation or who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy during the cruise.

We request that you contact our sales team in advance if you are considering exotic destinations or cruises where you will be at sea for many days in succession (e.g. transatlantic).

You will also find information on cruising and pregnancy in Clause 14 of our General Terms and Conditions of Business.