ms Europa 2 deck plans

MS Europa 2 (built in 2013 and last refurbished in May 2020) is the second Hapag-Lloyd Cruises vessel to bear the “Europa” name, following MS Europa (1999). The ship was constructed by STX France at the Saint-Nazaire shipyard. With a sleek design reminiscent of a boutique hotel, she offers a top-luxury, all-inclusive cruising experience on unique and exotic itineraries.

The MS Europa 2 deck plan includes 251 staterooms accommodating 516 passengers, served by 370 crew members. The vessel has 11 decks (8 accessible to passengers, 5 with cabins), 8 restaurants (including 3 specialty venues—all without surcharges and offering open seating), 6 lounges and bars, a culinary school, a large wellness complex (Ocean Spa & Fitness), 1 swimming pool with a retractable roof, 3 outdoor whirlpools, and 4 elevators.

MS Europa 2 is among the most luxurious and expensive cruise ships in the world. Unlike other Hapag-Lloyd vessels, she offers a relaxed, modern, and family-friendly atmosphere, with no formal dress code. Guests enjoy bilingual superior service (the crew speaks both German and English), family-oriented activities, and sophisticated enrichment programs. The interior design features high ceilings, a spacious atrium lobby, intimate public areas (offering one of the industry’s highest space ratios), subtle color schemes, original artwork, and extensive use of steel and limestone.

MS Europa 2 deck plan changes – 2017 refurbishment review

The ship’s 2017 drydock refurbishment (September 13–27), carried out by Blohm+Voss in Hamburg, Germany, included the following updates:

• The Herrenzimmer (wine and gin bar on Deck 4) was redesigned and renamed Collins Bar.
• The Jazz Club (Deck 4) was redesigned and renamed “Club 2.”
• The Belvedere Lounge (forward on Deck 9) was completely renovated. The observation lounge was merged with the Library (starboard side) and Coffee Bar (port side) into a new combined bar lounge.

MS Europa 2 deck plan changes – 2015 refurbishment review

The ship’s 2015 drydock refurbishment (April 11–24), also completed by Blohm+Voss in Hamburg, involved over 600 specialists from 80 international companies.

• In addition to renovation work, technical maintenance and cosmetic repairs were carried out, resulting in around 700 upgrades and improvements.
• The ship’s 8 family suites were renovated.
• The Sakura Sushi Restaurant and Sansibar were redesigned.
• More than 15,000 ft² (4,500 m²) of new carpeting was installed.
• Approximately 2,000 liters of paint were applied throughout the ship.
• Sansibar, the ship’s most popular bar lounge, was completely renewed with new room dividers (made from wine crates), updated seating, wood paneling, and a distinctive chandelier composed of 1,000 wine bottles.
• The Sakura Sushi Restaurant (Deck 9) was redesigned with wooden light fixtures, new room dividers, and built-in LED candles.
• The 8 family staterooms were modernized, featuring new kids’ bathrooms, baby changing tables, bunk beds, play areas equipped with games, a painting table, and a gaming console.