ms Europa 2 deck 9 plan (Lido-Pool-Sundeck1-Dining2)

Yacht Club Restaurant (aft) is the ship’s main buffet-style dining venue with both indoor seating and an outdoor deck area for alfresco meals. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, with flexible mealtimes and no fixed seating. Yacht Club's food is varied: ample cold and hot dishes, freshly prepared salads and starters, smoked and marinated fish as a staple at all meals, and a grill and pasta station on open deck for freshly cooked dishes. Guests frequently praise the freshness of salads and produce, and the overall quality matches the high-end standard of the ship’s other restaurants. The indoor space is relaxed and informal, clothes are casual, and the outdoor deck under heat lamps (if needed) provides a pleasant open-air setting for meals. Dining at Yacht Club is included in the cruise fare, and reservations are not required.

Sushi Restaurant Sakura is a Japanese specialty restaurant, part of the aft dining complex near the buffet/“Yacht Club” area. It provides an opportunity for guests to enjoy high-quality, freshly prepared sushi, sashimi, nigiri and maki rolls, as well as various fish and seafood specialties made by the ship’s sushi chefs. Among top offerings are tuna, salmon, eel, and inventive rolls (for example a roll with prawn, salmon, leeks and a spicy mayonnaise) and dishes like tuna teriyaki with spicy sour cream. For guests with dietary preferences, the restaurant also includes vegetarian or vegan-friendly alternatives (e.g. pumpkin tempura). Sakura's interior design features a warm violet-toned colour scheme, wooden lighting elements and room dividers with integrated LED candles. Dinner at Sakura is included in the cruise fare, but drinks are separately billed.

Sun Deck with a Pool and Pool Bar is the main pool deck with a resort-style swimming pool and a retractable roof (magrodome) to make the pool usable even in inclement weather. Surrounding the pool are plenty of sun loungers and deckchairs arranged on wooden decking, offering comfortable space for swimming, sunbathing or relaxing with a view of the sea. The Pool Bar serves a full range of drinks — from cocktails to non-alcoholic, tropical-style beverages. The bar seating includes wooden stools, tables, and service can be carried out to loungers. Connected to this pool area is a Sundeck that extends the relaxation zones beyond the pool itself. Because of the retractable roof over the swimming pool, the sundeck functions as a flexible leisure zone: whether the weather is sunny or rainy, guests can swim or lounge in comfort. 

Conference Room is a small venue designed for business or private meetings, accommodating up to 12 people. It is equipped with modern presentation technology — including a large 65-inch multitouch display, a conference phone, WiFi and printer — making it suitable for small group discussions, business briefings or private planning sessions at sea.

Cruise Sales Lounge serves as the ship’s area for sales, information and possibly pre- or post-booking consultations. The waiting/lounge area for the Cruise Sales Lounge houses a museum-like display, giving passengers the chance to browse informational materials or visual displays about future cruises.

Gallery is a flexible public space with no fixed seating, but with capacity to accommodate around 40 people if needed. It may be used for small exhibitions, informal gatherings, or overflow seating depending on the event.

Culinary School is a fully equipped cooking studio open to passengers who wish to try their hand at preparing gourmet dishes themselves rather than simply dining out. Its kitchen is outfitted with high-end appliances from the brand Miele, giving guests the chance to learn and cook in a setting comparable to a top-class restaurant kitchen, under the guidance of the ship’s professional chefs. The cooking classes are offered in small groups (up to 8 people). During a class, participants prepare a full multi-course meal — often reflecting the regional cuisine related to the cruise itinerary’s destination — and then enjoy the result together, typically with wine pairing included. Beyond the standard classes, the Culinary School also hosts special workshops during food-themed cruises (aka “Connoisseurs of Cuisine” cruises), where acknowledged experts or guest chefs come aboard and share advanced techniques and specialty cuisine knowledge with interested guests. The topics of these workshops vary widely — from fine meat preparation (e.g. a “Perfect Meat Academy”) to regional specialties, fish, sushi, desserts or local ingredients and cooking traditions tied to the itinerary route. Cooking classes cost extra, with the fee including apron, recipes and wines. Classes are usually scheduled in the morning and can be booked in place of a shore excursion.

Studio (Auditorium / 3D Cinema) is a multifunctional entertainment and event venue used for film screenings (including 3D cinema), lectures and talks, informal workshops, and other group events. On some cruises, yoga classes and similar wellness or group-activity sessions may also take place here. Rather than being a large theatre, the Studio is more modest in size, making it a good place for quieter entertainment/educational/documentary-type cinema showings. 

Belvedere with Library and Coffee Lounge is a forward-facing panoramic venue through large windows. After the major refurbishment in 2017, the Belvedere lounge is now a combined coffee bar/patisserie/library with comfortable seating. Inside, guests can enjoy specialty teas or coffee along with pastries or light snacks, particularly popular in the afternoon for a relaxed break. The presence of a dedicated library area (with seating, books and reading materials) makes it a go-to spot for reading, quiet conversation or simply enjoying the sea views. In the evening, Belvedere may also host live music or classical music concerts, transforming from daytime coffee lounge into an elegant social lounge.