Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Established: 1846
Vessels: ms Europa, ms Hanseatic
Star rating: Europa 5+ star, Hanseatic 5 star
Tonnage: Europa 28,890, Hanseatic 8,378
Passengers: Europa 408, Hanseatic 184

What's included in the price:

• Accommodation
• All meals (no surcharges)
• Soft drinks in minibar
• Sending and receiving text emails
• Entertainment
• Cancellation penalty insurance
• Insolvency insurance
• Port taxes
• Gratuities
• Government fees
• Room service

What's new?

In 2009, Europa received for the 9th time the 5-star-plus rating from the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships. In September, all suites on Europa will be refurbished. Hanseatic was last refurbished in 2007.

Europa, the flagship of the Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet, is considered to be the world's finest yacht. A maximum of 408 passengers travel in exclusive comfort with the ship offering guests the largest space per passenger in the industry. Staterooms are never less than 27 square meters with the large majority featuring a private verandah. Europa also offers one of the highest staff passenger ratios; with 280 staff members the service is second to none. Europa is known for her unique, worldwide itineraries and destinations. She visits more than 35 countries around the world. The cruises feature an array of themes including golf, music and gourmet. ms Hanseatic is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' small and beautifully appointed expedition ship and the world's only 5-star expedition ship. It aims to provide intensive exploration in the most elegant surroundings for a maximum of 184 passengers. Hanseatic is known worldwide for her unsurpassed abilities to navigate in difficult waters such as the Arctic and Antarctic due to her highest ice class for passenger vessels (E4). Hanseatic cruises the world year-round, landing in unusual and remote destinations. A shallow draft and high manoeuvrability allow the ship to enter waters larger cruise vessels cannot reach.

Onboard Experience
	Entertainment Top-class entertainment awaits you on Europa with high-carat music and entertainment. Occasionally there are performances at unusual locations ashore. There is the Europa Lounge " for performing artists and the Sansibar " a cosy bar at the aft overlooking the ocean.
	Dining Expect high-quality food on either ship. Europa has 4 restaurants: The Europa Restaurant, the two speciality restaurants, Venezia and Oriental, and the Lido Cafe with a more informal atmosphere. Being a smaller ship, Hanseatic offers two dining options. The quality of the food is truly worth her 5-star rating. There are no surcharges for alternative dining or special events.
	Facilities Both ships carry bicycles for passenger use in ports and zodiacs for landings at remote sites. Business centres and in cabin access to internet and email. Europa offers a full Spa Centre, Ocean Spa, with a sauna and large treatment menu, fitness loft with sea view, a practice area for golfers, 15m long pool. Hanseatic has a dedicated cinema/lecture room, rubber boot room, gym with sauna, saltwater pool.
Accomodation
	Accommodation On Europa all cabins are outside cabins that are never less than 27sqm and the majority feature a private verandah. Outer cabins on Hanseatic measure 22sqm and suites measure a comfortable 44sqm. Each cabin features a complimentary TV information network with private email, movies on demand and satellite radio and cruise information.