Signature highlights
Contemporary design, all-suite accommodation with private verandas, high space per guest, a maximum capacity of 500 guests and access to smaller ports than many larger cruise ships.
Europa 2
Europa 2 is a 500-guest Hapag-Lloyd Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2013. This page lists 49 upcoming departures across 49 itineraries, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Luxury travelers wanting all-suite accommodation
✓ Couples seeking multiple included restaurants
✓ Families needing connected suite accommodation
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Europa 2 at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 57%
A small ship at 42,830 gross tons — #239 of 566 ships we track. 86 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Luxury travelers wanting all-suite accommodation
- Couples seeking multiple included restaurants
- Families needing connected suite accommodation
- Guests who prefer casual evening dress
- Travelers interested in spa, fitness and enrichment facilities
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking budget accommodation
- Guests wanting a large casino
- Passengers preferring formal traditional cruising
- Travelers needing extensive accessible public-deck access
- Guests looking for many nightlife venues
Live Position ● 39 minutes ago
Heading to: Dakar
11.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Europa 2
MS EUROPA 2 is Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ contemporary casual-luxury ship, designed around spacious all-suite accommodation, generous public areas and highly personalized service. Entering service in May 2013, the 42,830-gross-ton vessel carries up to 500 guests with approximately 370 crew. Its relatively compact size allows access to smaller ports, while the onboard offering combines multiple restaurants, entertainment venues, wellness facilities and family amenities. Every suite includes a veranda, giving the ship a particularly spacious and private feel for a luxury cruise vessel.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France
- Registry / flag
- Malta (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 9HA3283
- IMO number
- 9616230
- MMSI
- 229378000
- Draft
- 6.3 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family cruises, connecting suites and family apartments are available. Children’s and teens’ programming includes the Knopf Club and age-specific activities, subject to the sailing and applicable conditions.
Pools, spa & wellness
The Ocean Spa and fitness area covers more than 1,000 square metres and offers treatment rooms, saunas, relaxation areas, fitness facilities and wellness programming.
Accessibility
Two accessible Penthouse Suites are available on Deck 8, and wheelchair-accessible elevators serve the lounges and some outer decks. Gangways, tender operations, shore access and excursions may present limitations depending on local conditions.
Environmental features
EUROPA 2 was equipped with SCR catalytic technology, shore-power capability and systems designed to reduce emissions. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has also operated the vessel on low-sulphur marine gas oil rather than heavy fuel oil.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 11
JacuzziDeck 10
Veranda Suite Penthouse Suite Grand Penthouse Suite Owner SuiteDeck 9
Yacht Club Restaurant Sakura Pool Bar Pool Belvedere Gallery Culinary School Library Studio Auditorium/3D CinemaDeck 8
SansiBar Knopf Club/Kids’ Club Veranda Suite Ocean Suite Penthouse Suite Family ApartmentDeck 7
Veranda Suite Ocean SuiteDeck 6
Veranda Suite Ocean Suite Grand Ocean SuiteDeck 5
OCEAN SPA Fitness Golf simulator Veranda Suite Ocean Suite Grand Ocean SuiteDeck 4
Weltmeere Serenissima Elements Tarragon Grande Réserve Piano Bar Collins Club 2 Theatre Teens’ ClubCabins & suites
Balcony 80%
Suite 20%
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veranda SuiteIncludes booking categories 1 through 5 where the deck plan identifies the accommodation as a Veranda Suite. Living area is 28 m²; veranda is 7 m². | Balcony | 141 | 301 sq ft | 75 sq ft | — | 5, 6, 7, 8, 10 |
| Ocean SuiteIncludes booking categories 1 through 4 where the deck plan identifies the accommodation as an Ocean Suite. Living area is 28 m²; veranda is 7 m². | Balcony | 59 | 301 sq ft | 75 sq ft | — | 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Grand Ocean SuiteBooking categories 6 and 7. Living area is 42 m²; veranda is 10 m². | Suite | 16 | 452 sq ft | 108 sq ft | — | 5, 6 |
| Penthouse SuiteBooking categories 8, 9 and 13. Category 13 comprises the two accessible suites 811 and 813 on Deck 8. Living area is 42 m²; veranda is 10 m². | Suite | 24 | 452 sq ft | 108 sq ft | — | 8, 10 |
Dining, bars & venues
16 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Weltmeere
Included
The ship’s main restaurant serving international cuisine.
Serenissima
Included
An Italian specialty restaurant.
Elements
Included
An Asian specialty restaurant.
Tarragon
Included
A French-inspired specialty restaurant.
Yacht Club Restaurant
Included
A buffet-style restaurant offering meals with flexible seating.
Sakura
Included
A Japanese restaurant specializing in sushi and related dishes.
Bars & lounges
Grande Réserve
Varies
A wine bar used for wine tastings and private dining occasions.
Piano Bar
Varies
A bar with a piano and evening drinks service.
Collins
Varies
A gin and cigar bar with a selection of spirits and tobacco products.
SansiBar
Varies
An aft bar with indoor and outdoor seating.
Pool Bar
Varies
A bar beside the pool serving drinks.
Belvedere
Varies
A forward lounge with panoramic views, library space and coffee service.
History & sister ships
- 2013Entered service, built by STX France, Saint-Nazaire, France.
- 2014A modernization refreshed the Sansibar, redesigned the Sakura restaurant and reworked the family apartments, among other cosmetic and structural updates.
- 2017A scheduled dry dock redesigned the Belvedere and Ocean Spa, renamed the Herrenzimmer as Collins and the Jazz Club as Club 2, and moved the Teens’ Club to Deck 4.
Where Europa 2 sails, month by month
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| Africa & Middle East | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Asia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Australia & Pacific | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Jun 20, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 26, 2028
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Next: Jul 21, 2027
1 upcoming departure
Ports of Call
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Puerto de la Estaca, San Sebastian de la Gomera, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria +5 more
Next: Mar 22, 2028
1 upcoming departure
All 49 itineraries and their departure dates
- A heavenly holiday under palm trees 21 Dec 2027
- Adventure South Africa 20 Jun 2027
- Africa – a dream destination 26 Oct 2028
- Amidst island idylls and coastal charm 21 Jul 2027
- Ancient treasures and the Aegean lifestyle 7 Aug 2028
- Atlantic islands and the aura of Spain 3 Apr 2028
- Between hygge and the Highlands 10 Oct 2027
- Between island dreams and desert winds 22 Mar 2028
- Britain’s finest 24 Sep 2027
- Caribbean vibes and Advent joy 7 Dec 2027
- Caribbean zest for life and southern charm 21 Nov 2027
- Cities of the north: Oslo and Copenhagen 16 Jun 2028
- Coastlines like works of art 10 Jul 2028
- Deluxe Mediterranean island-hopping 24 Jul 2028
- Diverse Norway with a course set for Svalbard 21 Jun 2028
- Dolce vita for all the senses 9 Sep 2028
- Exotic dream destinations 4 Dec 2026
- Festive days in idyllic island worlds 20 Dec 2026
- Festive holidays in the magic of exotic coasts 18 Dec 2028
- Focus on the Far East: trends, culture and Asian rituals 2 Jun 2027
- Freedom that takes you places along America’s East Coast 8 Nov 2027
- From endless dunes to Atlantic dreams 3 Jul 2027
- From South Africa to idyllic islands 10 Nov 2028
- From the Elbe River to the Big Apple 23 Oct 2027
- From the Sunshine State to Mundo Maya 8 Feb 2028
- Greek style meets the flair of the Adriatic 19 Aug 2028
- Highlights of the Baltic Sea 8 May 2028
- Idyllic settings in the Pacific 18 Mar 2027
- Indulgence along the coasts of Western Europe 16 Apr 2028
- Japanese culture and Chinese cities 15 May 2027
- Late summer in cosmopolitan coastal towns 19 Sep 2028
- Norway’s fjords and North Cape 21 May 2028
- Norway’s natural wonders 28 Aug 2027
- Oriental magic – glittering metropolises 9 Dec 2028
- Pura vida – Costa Rica up close 7 Jan 2028
- Set course for kangaroos, koalas and kiwis 10 Feb 2027
- Seychelles, souks and spectacular skylines 26 Nov 2028
- Small getaway, great experiences 17 May 2028
- Soundscapes of the sea from Tenerife to Cape Town 14 Oct 2028
- Southern Europe’s sunny mosaics 30 Sep 2028
- Sunshine in pastels and poetry 7 Mar 2028
- Teatime, tradition and terrific views 3 Jun 2028
- The beauty of the South Seas 7 Apr 2027
- The Caribbean for connoisseurs 23 Feb 2028
- The diverse west coast of Europe 15 Aug 2027
- The elegance of the Mediterranean 3 Aug 2027
- The great diversity of the Caribbean Sea 20 Jan 2028
- The timeless magic of the Adriatic 31 Aug 2028
- The wonders of Norway 28 Apr 2028
All Upcoming Departures
Europa 2 FAQ
What flag does Europa 2 sail under?
Europa 2 is registered in Malta.
How many passengers does Europa 2 hold?
Europa 2 carries about 500 guests with roughly 370 crew.
How old is Europa 2?
Europa 2 entered service in 2013 and was last refurbished in 2017.
How big is Europa 2?
At 42,830 gross tons and 225 m long, Europa 2 is a small ship — larger than 57% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Europa 2?
There is no set daytime dress code. In the evening, smart casual clothing is expected in the Deck 4 restaurants and Sakura; a jacket or summer suit is requested for men, while ties are not required. Jackets are not required in the Yacht Club Restaurant.
Are the restaurants included in the fare?
The ship’s restaurants, including its specialty restaurants, are included in the cruise fare. Drinks are subject to the applicable onboard inclusions, and some beverage choices may cost extra.
Are gratuities included?
Yes. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises states that onboard gratuities are included in the cruise price.
Is Wi-Fi included on Europa 2?
Internet access is included for one hour per guest per day. Access depends on the ship’s satellite connection.
Does Europa 2 have accessible suites?
Yes. Suites 811 and 813 on Deck 8 are accessible Penthouse Suites with adapted bathrooms and step-free access within the suites. Some public areas and outer decks have access limitations.
What facilities are available for children?
The ship has the Knopf Club/Kids’ Club on Deck 8 and a Teens’ Club on Deck 4. Family Apartments with connecting rooms are available on Deck 8.