ms Europa
ms Europa current position
ms Europa current location is at South America East Coast (coordinates 15.65436 N / -42.09290 W) cruising at speed of 14.7 kn (27 km/h | 17 mph) en route to Bridgetown. The AIS position was reported 24 minutes ago.
All Itineraries Current PositionCurrent itinerary of ms Europa
ms Europa current cruise is 20 days, one-way from Lisbon to Miami, themed as "Art". The itinerary starts on 24 Nov, 2024 and ends on 14 Dec, 2024.
Date / Time | Port |
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24 Nov 19:00 | Departing from Lisbon, Portugal hotels |
27 Nov 09:00 - 23:59 | Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary Islands |
28 Nov 08:00 - 17:00 | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Canary Islands |
01 Dec 08:00 - 18:30 | Praia, Santiago Island Cape Verde |
02 Dec 07:30 - 17:00 | Mindelo, Sao Vicente Island Cape Verde |
08 Dec 08:00 - 18:00 | Bridgetown, Barbados |
09 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 | Roseau, Dominica |
10 Dec 08:00 - 21:00 | Gustavia St Barths, Saint-Barthelemy Island France |
11 Dec 07:00 - 13:00 | Jost Van Dyke Island BVI, Belle Vue, UK Virgin Islands |
14 Dec 08:30 | Arriving in Miami, Florida hotels |
Specifications of ms Europa
Year of build | 1999 / Age: 25 |
Flag state | Malta |
Builder | Kvaerner Masa-Yards (Helsinki, STX Finland) |
Building cost | EUR 133 million (USD 157 million) |
Engines (power) | MAN B&W (13.3 MW / 17836 hp) |
Speed | 21 kn / 39 km/h / 24 mph |
Length (LOA) | 198 m / 650 ft |
Beam (width) | 24 m / 79 ft |
Gross Tonnage | 28890 gt |
Passengers | 408 |
Crew | 285 |
Passengers-to-space ratio | 64 |
Decks | 11 |
Cabins | 204 |
Decks with cabins | 5 |
Last Refurbishment | 2024 |
Christened by | Gabriele Frenzel |
Owner | TUI AG (via TUI Cruises GmbH) |
Operator | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises |
ms Europa Itineraries
Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | Price from |
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2024 Nov 24 | 20 days, one-way from Lisbon to Miami | Lisbon | |
2024 Dec 14 | 20 days, one-way from Miami to Lisbon | Miami | |
2025 Jan 03 | 9 days, one-way from Lisbon to Santa Cruz de Tenerife | Lisbon | |
2025 Jan 12 | 13 days, one-way from Santa Cruz de Tenerife to Cape Town | Santa Cruz de Tenerife | |
2025 Jan 25 | 16 days, one-way from Cape Town to Port Louis | Cape Town | |
2025 Feb 10 | 16 days, round-trip Port Louis - Port Louis Island paradise in the Indian Ocean | Port Louis | |
2025 Feb 26 | 16 days, one-way from Port Louis to Cape Town | Port Louis | |
2025 Mar 14 | 21 days, one-way from Cape Town to Funchal | Cape Town | |
2025 Apr 04 | 13 days, one-way from Funchal to Monte Carlo | Funchal | |
2025 Apr 17 | 9 days, one-way from Monte Carlo to Naples | Monte Carlo | |
2025 Apr 26 | 10 days, one-way from Naples to Piraeus-Athens | Naples | |
2025 May 06 | 11 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Palma de Mallorca | Piraeus-Athens | |
2025 May 17 | 9 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Porto-Leixoes | Palma de Mallorca | |
2025 May 26 | 14 days, one-way from Porto-Leixoes to Hamburg | Porto-Leixoes | |
2025 Jun 09 | 12 days, one-way from Hamburg to Kiel | Hamburg | |
2025 Jun 21 | 14 days, one-way from Kiel to Travemunde-Lubeck | Kiel | |
2025 Jul 05 | 11 days, one-way from Travemunde-Lubeck to Hamburg | Travemunde-Lubeck | |
2025 Jul 16 | 16 days, round-trip Hamburg - Hamburg The colourful diversity of the United Kingdom | Hamburg | |
2025 Aug 03 | 14 days, one-way from Hamburg to Travemunde-Lubeck | Hamburg | |
2025 Aug 17 | 12 days, one-way from Travemunde-Lubeck to Hamburg | Travemunde-Lubeck | |
2025 Aug 29 | 14 days, round-trip Hamburg - Hamburg The best of Great Britain | Hamburg | |
2025 Sep 12 | 21 days, one-way from Hamburg to Montreal | Hamburg | |
2025 Oct 03 | 21 days, one-way from Montreal to Hamburg | Montreal | |
2025 Oct 26 | 14 days, one-way from London-Tilbury to Palma de Mallorca | London-Tilbury | |
2025 Nov 09 | 11 days, one-way from Palma de Mallorca to Limassol | Palma de Mallorca | |
2025 Nov 20 | 16 days, one-way from Limassol to Dubai | Limassol | |
2025 Dec 06 | 14 days, one-way from Dubai to Port Louis | Dubai | |
2025 Dec 20 | 14 days, round-trip Port Louis - Port Louis Christmas amongst the palms | Port Louis | |
2026 Jan 03 | 19 days, round-trip Port Louis - Port Louis Expedition route in Madagascar with the EUROPA | Port Louis | |
2026 Jan 22 | 16 days, one-way from Port Louis to Cape Town | Port Louis | |
2026 Feb 07 | 24 days, one-way from Cape Town to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Cape Town | |
2026 Mar 03 | 10 days, round-trip Gran Canaria - Gran Canaria Welcome to the islands of everlasting spring | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2026 Mar 13 | 14 days, one-way from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria to Villefranche-sur-Mer | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | |
2026 Mar 27 | 13 days, one-way from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Dubrovnik | Villefranche-sur-Mer | |
2026 Apr 09 | 12 days, one-way from Dubrovnik to Piraeus-Athens | Dubrovnik | |
2026 Apr 21 | 12 days, round-trip Piraeus Athens - Piraeus Athens Heavenly Greece and intriguing Istanbul | Piraeus-Athens | |
2026 May 03 | 11 days, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Monte Carlo | Piraeus-Athens | |
2026 May 14 | 4 days, one-way from Monte Carlo to Villefranche-sur-Mer | Monte Carlo | |
2026 May 18 | 10 days, one-way from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Malaga | Villefranche-sur-Mer | |
2026 May 28 | 15 days, one-way from Malaga to Hamburg | Malaga | |
2026 Jun 12 | 14 days, one-way from Hamburg to Travemunde-Lubeck | Hamburg | |
2026 Jun 26 | 12 days, one-way from Travemunde-Lubeck to Kiel | Travemunde-Lubeck | |
2026 Jul 08 | 15 days, one-way from Kiel to Hamburg | Kiel | |
2026 Jul 23 | 13 days, round-trip Hamburg - Hamburg Fascination fjord landscapes | Hamburg | |
2026 Aug 07 | 14 days, one-way from Isle of Wight to Hamburg | Isle of Wight | |
2026 Aug 25 | 12 days, one-way from Kiel to Hamburg | Kiel | |
2026 Sep 06 | 16 days, one-way from Hamburg to Palma de Mallorca | Hamburg |
ms Europa Review
Review of ms Europa
The 1999-built MS Europa 1 cruise ship is owned by TUI Group (since July 2020) and operated by the German travel company Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. In the company's history, this is the 4th ship named "Europa".
The vessel (IMO number 9183855) is currently Malta-flagged (MMSI 215767000) and registered in Valletta. Previously, the ship was Bahamas-flagged (MMSI 308007000) and registered in Nassau.
History - construction and ownership
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises (Kreuzfahrten) is a Hamburg-based passenger shipping company and premium travel brand owned by TUI AG (shipowner) and managed by its subsidiary TUI Cruises. Between 2017-2020, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises was fully owned by Hapag-Lloyd AG (German-Chilean shipping company, one of the world's oldest), currently ranked the world's 5th largest container shipping line in terms of fleet capacity.
The shipowner TUI AG (Hanover Germany-based) is a British-German multinational currently ranked the world's largest leisure and travel company. It was founded in 1923 and until 2002 was named "Preussag AG". TUI Group's companies specialize in hospitality and tourism services worldwide, with a portfolio including passenger airlines, cruise shipping, package vacations, hotels and resorts, travel agencies, retail shops.
The 408-passenger cruise ms Europa was awarded "best cruise ship in the world" by Berlitz and Ward-Ranking for twelve subsequent years. MS Europa is extremely quiet and no vibration is felt onboard. The propellers and the electric motors are hung in pods beneath hull which improves efficiency by pulling, and not pushing the Europa cruise ship through water. The 650 feet long vessel has a shallow draft and can dock in spots where large ships cannot. MS Europa cruise ship was designed as a streamlined luxury vessel. Her design is compared to other luxury ships' design, such as Silversea Silver Shadow. MS Europa is one of the first featuring ABB Azipod propulsion system, which reduces vibrations towards the stern of the ship.
Service level is a major factor for MS Europa high rankings. The ship claims highest ratio staff-to-passenger in the industry - 280 multi-lingual, young staff serves 400 guests. The primary onboard language is German, English is second. Most of the guests are German. The British, American and Australian passengers are few.
Decks and Cabins
MS Europa staterooms (204 total, in 10 grades) include 152 cabins with step-out balconies. The largest accommodations are the Penthouse Grand Suites (915 ft2 / 85 m2 with the terrace), the smallest are sized 290 ft2 / 27 m2 (balcony included).
All cabins are in suite categories and have separate sleeping and living areas, walk-in closets, mini-bars fully stocked with bottled water, soft drinks, beers (all complimentary and replenished regularly), fresh fruits and champagne, smart HDTVs (infotainment system, Internet, on-demand movies and music). All cabin bathrooms are marble-tiled, with full-size bathtubs, glass-fronted showers, cabinets for personal items, top-brand toiletries, slippers, thick cotton robes.
The boat has 11 decks, of which 8 are passenger-accessible and 5 with cabins.
Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks
All guests are served single seating in the large panoramic Europa Restaurant and can order à la carte, served by both chef de rang and a waiter. No additional charge is needed for the specialty restaurants: Restaurant Dieter Muller (serving modern dishes), Italian Venezia and Euro-Asian Oriental. Lido Café is suitable for casual dining. There are no long lines. Service is attentive and beverages are brought to the tables. The buffet stations provide a variety of salads, cheeses, cooked foods, and desserts. Pasta and grill specials are presented at lunch and dinner. Club Belvedere features afternoon tea from premium leaves’ extensive selection, served in individual pots with cakes and sandwiches. Also there, classical music recitals take place.
Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport
When launched in 1999, MS Europa had a Casino (gaming lounge), but because it was rarely used, a year later was taken out. Now this space is used for cocktail parties and meetings. Europa Lounge is the place for entertainment and lectures. The boat also features other bars and lounges (Pool Bar, Piano Bar, Havana Bar, Sansibar, Clipper Lounge, Auditorium, Atrium), as well as a library with Internet access. The swimming pool (20x75-m / 66x246 ft) is rarely crowded and partly covered with a glass dome. A hot tub is situated nearby.
MS Europa 1 passengers can also enjoy a fitness room, golf simulator, tennis court, shuffleboard, and driving range, as well as a deck for the guests who like nude sunbathing. The ship features a kids’ playroom (Kids' Club) and Teens' Club, though it is a real adult ship. MS Europa Ocean Spa is not big, but it’s well-equipped and offers full services menu, makeup and hairstylist, solarium and sauna. Other amenities include an Art Workshop, Photo Gallery & Shop, Boutique, Promenade Deck.
Itineraries
MS Europa itinerary program is based on Asia and Europe cruise deals to popular destinations like Southeast Asia (with departures from Singapore and Hong Kong), Middle East (from Dubai), Baltic Sea and Mediterranean (from Germany, Kiel, and Hamburg), with Suez Canal repositioning transits. The Europa cruise ship offers all-inclusive deals and is often ranked as the most expensive passenger ship in the world.
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ms Europa Wiki
MS Europa cruise ship was one of the first passenger vessels with an ABB Azipod propulsion system, which reduces vibration towards the stern. The vessel's namesake and fleetmate is the new MS Europa 2 (2013).
The vessel (STX FINLAND HELSINKI yard/hull number A159177) is the 6th in Hapag-Lloyd’s history to carry the name. The powerplant is based on ABB TURBOCHARGERS (7100 MP) and MAN B&W marine diesel engines (model 8L40/54) with combined output 13,3 MW.
The current registered shipowner and management company is TUI CRUISES GMBH.
MS Europa was delivered to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on September 9, 1999, and christened in Hamburg Hafen on September 15th, by godmother Gabriele Frenzel (wife of Michael Frenzel/Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ CEO at the time). The Maiden Voyage/inaugural cruise (Hamburg to Malaga) started on September 17th.
Hapag-Lloyd ships primarily serve German-speaking passengers but they are also popular among international travelers mainly because of the Berlitz travel guides on cruising. Berlitz cruise guidebooks rank MS Europa as the "best luxury cruise liner in the world". She is the only one with a five-plus star rating for more than a decade.
HL's Europa offers sophisticated theme cruises. The list of themed itineraries features culture (arts, literature, music cruises, "Ocean Sun Classical Music Festival" /an annual event at sea), science, family cruises, food and wine cruises. Golf Cruises are another set of themed voyages, on which Europa's guests can benefit from the company of top PGA golf instructors from Germany.
MS Europa drydock refurbishments review
The ship's 2017 drydock refurbishment (September 27-October 13, conducted by Blohm+Voss in Hamburg Germany) resulted in the following changes:
- The entire wellness area (spa and gym aft on Deck 7) was redesigned and renovated. The Gym's fitness equipment was upgraded, as well the Spa's amenities.
- The 36 suites without balconies were upgraded with new bathrooms.
- One of the ship's propulsion units (Azipod motor computer) was replaced.
During drydock 2022 (2-week project by Blohm+Voss, supervised by Trimline) were completely renovated 56 passenger staterooms, including flooring/new carpets, fixed furniture, soft furnishings, light fixtures and fittings.
The previous drydocking was in May 2020, for scheduled maintenance and classification works.
During its drydocking in May 2007, the ship received new SPA Suites. The wellness area in the Ocean Spa was completely redesigned.
The vessel's last drydock was in 2024 (September 13-October 4) conducted at Lloyd Werft Bremerhaven Bremerhaven (Germany). The 3-week project involved 90+ subcontractors, 120 shipyard workers and 265 crew, and included general maintenance works, safety/classification inspections, machinery overhaul, hull cleaning/repainting. Interior works included minor renovations to public areas and facilities (4000 m2/43060 ft2 of new carpets), stateroom updates (130+ suites were redecorated/new color scheme, new armchairs, sofas, carpeting), new lounge furniture, new swimming pool. The Messhall was enlarged and refitted. The old furniture from the ship (sofas, armchairs, chairs) was donated to charities.