Europa 2

Add one more travel segment that Forbes Travel Guide (“FTG”) is now affording its star rating: river cruises.

Contemporary dance will be taken to breathtaking new heights aboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ ships EUROPA and EUROPA 2, with a series of world-class performances to take place at sea in 2026.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is inviting guests to embark on voyages that span the Indian Ocean, Arctic North and Antarctica. The sailings will operate aboard the line’s luxury ships, EUROPA and the EUROPA 2, and the expedition vessels, HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration and the HANSEATIC spirit.

Acclaimed Australian circus troupe Circa Contemporary Circus this week is “dazzling” guests aboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ Europa 2. The performances—which blend acrobatics, dance and avant-garde design—are taking place in the ship’s theatre, with one show specifically adapted to the venue.

Many cruise ships sail the Mediterranean and the choice of voyages is huge. So why should your customers travel to this region on MS EUROPA 2? 

Welcome on board the 5-star* expedition ships HANSEATIC inspiration and HANSEATIC nature: particularly small, extremely maneuverable and equipped with the highest ice class for passenger ships, both ships set sail for great adventures with no more than 230 guests and venturing away from the usual routes. Guests feel the brand’s sense of passionate pioneering grow as curiosity, yearning and a spirit of optimism combine.

On a cruise with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, your clients experience every moment with particular intensity. Thanks to first-rate facilities, high-class service, unique destinations and an incomparable range of wellness, gastronomy and entertainment offers, every second on board becomes a lasting memory. No matter whether they discover a new kind of luxury on the EUROPA 2 or explore the wonders of the world on one of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ expedition ships, their senses will be delighted.

Secure your clients a 20% discount on their next cruise with Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – the best fleet in the world, according to Insight Guides 2025. From dream destination Hawaii, hidden South Seas gems like Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands to Pacific paradises such as Micronesia, the Marshall Islands and Palau – or winter adventures to the Northern Lights along Norway’s inside passage or in the icy northern extension of the Baltic Sea.

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has released a preview of its new routes for autumn 2026 to autumn 2027 season, encompassing 120 new trips.

Taste Mediterranean cuisine on the sunny Balearic Islands or marvel at imposing nature in Greenland. Discover the beauty of Japan or relax on Hawaii’s famous sandy beaches. Navigate Alaska’s Inside Passage or experience the vibrant rhythm of the South Seas. Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ breathtaking summer cruises will fullfil your clients every wish.

Ready for the extraordinary? Admire the magical aurora borealis in the Scandinavian night sky, marvel at active volcanoes in Hawaii or snorkel with majestic sea turtles in the South Pacific. Experience different cultures in Asia, listen to mystical sounds on paradisiacal islands or explore glittering ice worlds in Antarctica. As unique as our planet is, so are your travel experiences with the world’s best fleet according to Insight Guides 2024. Secure limited travel offers for your clients now!

A casual lifestyle for a maximum of 500 guests – with this concept, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and the EUROPA 2 ushered in a new era of luxury cruises. Luxury ever since has meant a veritable explosion of culinary highlights, a top-class range of wellness and fitness offers, exceptional on-board entertainment and fascinating shore activities, all complemented by plenty of personal space and individual freedom.