Overview
The Europa was one of the first commercial ships in the world to use twin azimuth thrusters with electric motors to drive the propellers, greatly reducing vibration for a more luxurious experience. Cruises are marketed primarily to well-heeled Germans and cosmopolitan North Americans. Most cruises are German-speaking but if 15 or more full-fare English-speaking guests book passage then the cruise will be bilingual.
Europa Ship Profile & Stats
- Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
- Ship Type: Cruise Ship
- Line Class: Luxury
- Registry: Bahamas
- Year Built: 1999
- Year Last Refurbished: 2017
- Capacity: 400 passengers
- Decks: 7
- Gross Tonnage: 28,890
- Length: 625 ft
- Beam: 78 ft
- Average Speed: 21 knots
- Outside Cabins: 204
- Nationality of Officers: Austrian, German, Swiss
- Nationality of Crew: European, German, International
- Number of Crew: 285
Europa On-Board Recreation
- Outdoor Pools: 1
- Spa: Yes
- Casino: No
Europa Dining Choices
- Europa Restaurant
- Venezia Restaurant Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diete Mueller Cuisine: Modern Classic
Europa Entertainment
- Europa Lounge: High class entertainment (Capacity: 400)
- Gatsby's: 1920s style bar, juke box, dance floor
- Sansibar: Sundowner, cocktails, snacks
- Havana Bar: Cuban style, smoker's bar
- Club Belvedere: Coffee time, piano, concerts
- Auditorium: Films and lectures (Capacity: 46)
