South Africa Cruise with MS Europa 2

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises represents luxury on small ships. On board of all ships as well as on the offered shore excursions and expeditions you expect individual experiences, first-class service and sophisticated programs. The cruise line offers many special features, especially the expeditions, that are strongly in demand, but also sporty theme trips such as golf trips or musical events. The M/S Bremen and the M/S Hanseatic offer a particularly personal atmosphere for less than 200 passengers. The MS Europa and the MS Europa 2, the only cruise ships in the world classified with 5+ stars by the legendary Berlitz Cruise Guide, offer even more luxurious areas for only 500 passengers.

Since July 2020 all ships of the fleet have been only fueled by the low-sulfured marine gas oil (MGO) instead of heavy oil. This causes 80 % less emissions and 30 % less fine dust and particualte emissions.

• Inaugural cruise: 2013
• Renovation: Oktober 2019
• Home port: Valletta
• Length: 225,38 metres
• Width: 26.70m
• Gross tonn: 42,830 GT
• Velocity: 21 knots
• Passenger decks: 7
• Passengers: 510
• Crew: approx. 370
• Languages onboard: German & English
• Onboard currency: €
• Hospital with dialysis: available

Europa 2 has a certified shore power connection, which can be used to supply the ship with electricity from shore while it is in port (if available) and the ship's engines can therefore be switched off.

All suites aboard the MS Europa 2 have their own veranda and at least 28 square meters of living space. From the bathroom of the Ocean Suites you can look directly at the sea. The spa suites are decorated in warm colors, the bathroom has a rain shower with its own steam sauna - and a panoramic view of the sea. In the Grand Penthouse or the Owner Suites you can enjoy luxurious spaciousness at sea and relax in your private Jacuzzi in the bathroom. In your own realm aboard the M/S Europa 2 you can feel completely at home at the sea.

The MS Europa 2 is the more modern counterpart to M/S Europe. Service and offer on board are consistently on a high level,but the atmosphere is a little bit more relaxed and casual. For families, unique to the fleet of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, there is already a childcare service for children over the age of two. For the little ones, a separate area, the Knopf Club, was created (fee-based). Also for older children and teens on board is best taken care of and the variety of offers does not give boredom a chance. All family trips offer age-appropriate shore excursions for children, teens and the whole family.

The gastronomic concept offers flexible table times, free table choice (with many two-tables) and a great culinary variety. There are eight restaurants, including the main restaurant Weltmeere, three specialty restaurants serving Mediterranean, French and Asian cuisine and a sushi bar. The French restaurant Tarragon has been awarded with the German Cruise Award 2016 as the best restaurant at sea. All restaurants are included in the tour price (excluding drinks). In addition to the eight restaurants, six bars on board complete the variety. Additionally to the pool bar and the piano bar, you will also find a jazz club and an offshoot of the legendary Sylt Sansibar.

On board the MS Europa 2 varied shows, concerts and readings are offered. You will find a 3D cinema and always great open-air events by the pool. The Ocean Spa offers on 620 square meters all the amenities of a modern spa. In addition, four different saunas, a whirlpool, a Kneipp pool and an ice fountain are at your disposal. There is a low-temperature herbal sauna, a bio sauna with temperatures of 50-60 ° C, a Finnish sauna with up to 90 ° C and a steam bath. Interesting and varied shore excursions invite you to explore the various destinations and make a wonderful extension of your cruise with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

Due to the shorter routes the MS Europa 2 is the cruise ship for professionally active travelers and families who can enjoy their precious vacation time all around. If you want to travel longer, you can combine several routes - ask for a combi bonus! The German-language service is already known by the Hapag-Lloyd flagship M/S Europe and also standard on the M/S Europa 2. The M/S Europa 2 offers you an individual, relaxed holiday experience at the highest level.