Western Europe&Rsquo;S Most Beautiful Ports
Western Europe&Rsquo;S Most Beautiful Ports
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About Bilbao
Time in Bilbao (Bilbo, in Euskera) may be recorded as BG or AG (Before Guggenheim or After Guggenheim). Never has a single monument of art and architecture so radically changed a city. Frank Gehry's stunning museum, Norman Foster's sleek subway system, the Santiago Calatrava glass footbridge and airport, the leafy César Pelli Abandoibarra park and commercial complex next to the Guggenheim, and the Philippe Starck AlhóndigaBilbao cultural center have contributed to an unprecedented cultural revolution in what was once the industry capital of the Basque Country.Greater Bilbao contains almost 1 million inhabitants, nearly half the total population of the Basque Country. Founded in 1300 by Vizcayan noble Diego López de Haro, Bilbao became an industrial center in the mid-19th century, largely because of the abundance of minerals in the surrounding hills. An affluent industrial class grew up here, as did the working class in suburbs that line the Margen Izquierda (Left Bank) of the Nervión estuary.Bilbao's new attractions get more press, but the city's old treasures still quietly line the banks of the rust-color Nervión River. The Casco Viejo (Old Quarter)—also known as Siete Calles (Seven Streets)—is a charming jumble of shops, bars, and restaurants on the river's Right Bank, near the Puente del Arenal bridge. This elegant proto-Bilbao nucleus was carefully restored after devastating floods in 1983. Throughout the Casco Viejo are ancient mansions emblazoned with family coats of arms, wooden doors, and fine ironwork balconies. The most interesting square is the 64-arch Plaza Nueva, where an outdoor market is pitched every Sunday morning.Walking the banks of the Nervión is a satisfying jaunt. After all, this was how—while out on a morning jog—Guggenheim director Thomas Krens first discovered the perfect spot for his project, nearly opposite the right bank's Deusto University. From the Palacio de Euskalduna upstream to the colossal Mercado de la Ribera, parks and green zones line the river. César Pelli's Abandoibarra project fills in the half mile between the Guggenheim and the Euskalduna bridge with a series of parks, the Deusto University library, the Meliá Bilbao Hotel, and a major shopping center.On the left bank, the wide, late-19th-century boulevards of the Ensanche neighborhood, such as Gran Vía (the main shopping artery) and Alameda de Mazarredo, are the city's more formal face. Bilbao's cultural institutions include, along with the Guggenheim, a major museum of fine arts (the Museo de Bellas Artes) and an opera society (Asociación Bilbaína de Amigos de la Ópera, or ABAO) with 7,000 members from Spain and southern France. In addition, epicureans have long ranked Bilbao's culinary offerings among the best in Spain. Don't miss a chance to ride the trolley line, the Euskotram, for a trip along the river from Atxuri Station to Basurto's San Mamés soccer stadium, reverently dubbed "la Catedral del Fútbol" (the Cathedral of Football).
About Gijón
The Campo Valdés baths, dating back to the 1st century AD, and other reminders of Gijón's time as an ancient Roman port remain visible downtown. Gijón was almost destroyed in a 14th-century struggle over the Castilian throne, but by the 19th century it was a thriving port and industrial city. The modern-day city is part fishing port, part summer resort, and part university town, packed with cafés, restaurants, and sidrerías.
About Gijón
The Campo Valdés baths, dating back to the 1st century AD, and other reminders of Gijón's time as an ancient Roman port remain visible downtown. Gijón was almost destroyed in a 14th-century struggle over the Castilian throne, but by the 19th century it was a thriving port and industrial city. The modern-day city is part fishing port, part summer resort, and part university town, packed with cafés, restaurants, and sidrerías.
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.
About Bordeaux
Bordeaux as a whole, rather than any particular points within it, is what you'll want to visit in order to understand why Victor Hugo described it as Versailles plus Antwerp, and why the painter Francisco de Goya, when exiled from his native Spain, chose it as his last home (he died here in 1828). The capital of southwest France and the region's largest city, Bordeaux remains synonymous with the wine trade: wine shippers have long maintained their headquarters along the banks of the Garonne, while buyers from around the world arrive for the huge biennial Vinexpo show (held in odd-number years).Bordeaux is, admittedly, a less exuberant city than many others in France, but lively and stylish elements are making a dent in its conservative veneer. The cleaned-up riverfront is said by some, after a bottle or two, to exude an elegance reminiscent of St. Petersburg, and that aura of 18th-century élan also permeates the historic downtown sector—“le vieux Bordeaux"—where fine shops invite exploration. To the south of the city center are old docklands undergoing renewal—one train station has now been transformed into a big multiplex movie theater—but the area is still a bit shady. To get a feel for the historic port of Bordeaux, take the 90-minute boat trip that leaves Quai Louis-XVIII every weekday afternoon, or the regular passenger ferry that plies the Garonne between Quai Richelieu and the Pont d'Aquitaine in summer. A nice time to stroll around the city center is the first Sunday of the month, when it's pedestrian-only and vehicles are banned.
About La Pallice
About Lorient
About Saint Peter Port
Cobblestone streets, blooming floral displays, and tiny churches welcome you to this wonderfully pretty harbour. The town of St Peter Port is as pretty as they come, with glowing flower displays painting practically every street corner and window-ledge with colour. As the capital, and main port of Guernsey, St Peter Port puts all of the island’s gorgeous beaches, wonderful history and inspiring stories at your fingertips. Feel the gut punch of the midday gun firing at Castle Cornet, which stands guard over one of the world's prettiest ports. This 800-year-old, Medieval castle offers staggering views of the harbour from its imposing, craggy island location, and you can look out across to the looming shorelines of the other Channel Islands from its weathered battlements. With four well-tended gardens, and five museums offering a rich overview of Guernsey's history, you’ll want to leave a few hours aside to explore the many treasures that lie within the castle’s walls.
About Honfleur
Honfleur, the most picturesque of the Côte Fleurie's seaside towns, is a time-burnished place with a surplus of half-timber houses and cobbled streets that are lined with a stunning selection of stylish boutiques. Much of its Renaissance architecture remains intact—especially around the 17th-century Vieux Bassin harbor, where the water is fronted on one side by two-story stone houses with low, sloping roofs and on the other by tall slate-topped houses with wooden facades. Maritime expeditions (including some of the first voyages to Canada) departed from here; later, Impressionists were inspired to capture it on canvas. But the town as a whole has become increasingly crowded since the Pont de Normandie opened in 1995. Providing a direct link with Upper Normandy, the world's sixth-largest cable-stayed bridge is supported by two concrete pylons taller than the Eiffel Tower and designed to resist winds of 257 kph (160 mph).
About Antwerp
Explore Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Known for its diamond cutting industry, fashion and the many great artists that lived in its vicinity, Antwerp is a city focused on art and culture.
About Antwerp
Explore Antwerp, Belgium's second city. Known for its diamond cutting industry, fashion and the many great artists that lived in its vicinity, Antwerp is a city focused on art and culture.
About Hamburg
Hamburg is Germany’s second-largest city with a history dating back to Charlemagne. A major port, this vibrant city is home to art and culture, extensive shopping facilities, Baroque buildings and waterfront vistas. With its well-known fish market, art galleries and Museums together with several beautiful parks including a botanical garden, this is a city with something for everyone. British visitors who remember the Swinging Sixties may like to visit the streets around Grosse Freiheit, where an unknown pop group called The Beatles gave their first public performances in various local clubs before achieving worldwide fame.
The Owner Suite is much more than our most exclusive suite, it is an exquisite residence on the seas of the world. Enjoy every conceivable amenity in over 114 square meters of personal freedom.
- Living area: 99 m²; veranda 15 m²
- Separate living and sleeping areas
- Separate dining table
- guest toilet
- bathroom with two sinks
- shower with steam sauna
- whirlpool and daybed in the bathroom area
- butler service
- Free minibar
- Exclusive service privileges (details experience)
Enjoy luxurious spaciousness on the sea in the Grand Penthouse Suite – in the daybed with a view of the wide sea or while bathing in the middle of the ocean in your private whirlpool.
- Living area: 78 m²; Veranda: 10 m²
- Separate living and sleeping areas
- Separate dining table
- guest toilet
- bathroom with two sinks
- shower with steam sauna
- whirlpool and daybed in the bathroom
- butler service
- Free minibar
- Exclusive service privileges (detailsexperience)
A private oasis of well-being and a stylish haven of peace – in the Grand Ocean Suite you can leave everyday life far behind thanks to a spa bath with panoramic sea views.
- Living area: 42 m²; Veranda: 10 m²
- bathroom with two sinks
- Separate toilet
- daylight in the bathroom
- shower with steam sauna
- whirlpool tub
- Free minibar
Awonderfully spacious suite with every comfort, uniquely located on the upper decks - is there a nicer place to relax? In the Penthouse Suite, enjoy the endless view of the sea and the amenities of a classic penthouse suite.
- Living area: 42 m²; Veranda: 10 m²
- walk-in closet
- bathroom with two sinks
- whirlpool tub and separate shower
- Separate toilet
- butler service
- Free minibar
- Exclusive service privileges (detailsexperience)
The Penthouse Suite can also be booked with barrier-free facilities (category 13). Here the toilet is in the bathroom.
Everyone feels at home here. Lots of space for you and your personal wishes - that's what makes for a relaxing family holiday. In the family apartment, parents and children live in two separate areas that are connected by a door and the balcony. One of the living areas is specifically designed for our younger cruisers.
- Living area: 2× 20 m²; Veranda: 14m² (divisible to 2× 7 m²)
- connecting door between the rooms and verandas
- Separate toilets
- Free minibars
One of the living areas is specifically designed for our younger cruisers:
- Two single beds, one of which is a Pullman bed (80 x 200 cm)
- bathtub (140 x 80 cm)
- Age-appropriate games including games console
If you want to start the day with a fantastic view, you will have a wonderful time in the Ocean Suite.
- Living area: 28 m²; Veranda: 7 m²
- daylight in the bathroom
- bathroom with two sinks
- whirlpool tub and separate shower
- Separate toilet
- Free minibar
This comfortable suite offers plenty of space for relaxing days on board and a cruise with fantastic views.
- Living area: 28 m²; Veranda: 7 m²
- walk-in closet
- Exclusive living area with chaise longue
- bathtub and separate shower
- Free minibar
MS EUROPA 2
With a maximum of 500 guests, you can expect the highest level of personal space and individual service. And all this with an extremely luxurious ratio of almost one to one. The EUROPA 2 combines comfort with a high level of flexibility by also heading to small ports and remote corners off the beaten track. Welcome on board the best cruise ship in the world!*
Enjoy every moment
Casual and individual, exquisite and stylish, entirely in line with your requirements – this is the aim of the EUROPA 2 philosophy. Experience a symbiosis of perfection, elegance and aesthetics, and enjoy lifestyle at the highest level in a modern, relaxed atmosphere.
Experience a unique ship
Experience the great freedom - in a relaxed and individual way, yet high quality and stylish. Enjoy a symbiosis of perfection and elegance as well as the highest level of casual luxury - culinary highlights, first-class wellness and fitness offers, exceptional on-board entertainment complemented by the highest level of privacy and individual freedom. With casual luxury for a maximum of 500 guests, the EUROPA 2 combines design and lifestyle, the highest standards and individual freedom.
Ship Facts
| Launch Year | 2013 | ||||
| Refit Year | 2017 | ||||
| Language | de+en | ||||
| Gross Tonnage | 42830 | ||||
| Length | 225 | ||||
| Width | 27 | ||||
| Currency | EUR | ||||
| Speed | 21 | ||||
| Capacity | 500 | ||||
| Crew Count | 370 | ||||
| Deck Count | 7 | ||||
| Cabin Count | 251 | ||||
| Large Cabin Count | N/A | ||||
| Wheelchair Cabin Count | 2 | ||||
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Deck 10
- Zodiacs
- Shuffleboard
- Sun Deck
- Bridge
- Veranda Suites
- Penthouse Suites
- Grand Penthouse Suites
- Owner Suites
Deck 9
- Restaurant Yacht Club
- Sushi Restaurant Sakura
- Sun Deck
- Pool
- Conference Room
- Studio
- Gallery
- Culinary School
- Belvedere with library and coffee lounge
Deck 8
- Sansibar
- Tender
- Knopf Club / Kids Club
- Veranda Suites or Ocean Suites
- Family Apartments
- Penthouse Suites (accessible)
Deck 7
- Veranda Suites or Ocean Suites
Deck 6
- Veranda Suites or Ocean Suites
- Owner Suites
Deck 5
- Ocean Spa
- Sauna
- Jacuzzi
- Golf
- Embarkation and disembarkation
- Grand Ocean Suites
- Veranda Suites or Ocean Suites
Deck 4
- Restaurant Weltmeere
- Restaurant Serenissima
- Restaurant Elements
- Restaurant Tarragon
- Grand Reserve
- Tour Office
- Teens' Club
- Boutique / Jeweller
- Reception
- Foyer
- Piano Bar
- Embarkation / disembarkation
- Photo shop
- Club 2
- Collins
- Theatre
Haute cuisine. Extremely casual.
With a keen eye for the finest details, the EUROPA 2's chef will open up new culinary horizons for you. He also offers vegetarian cuisine lovers a fine selection of artfully arranged dishes of the highest quality. Enjoy modern creations or timeless classics with more flexible table times and no fixed seating in our gourmet restaurants.
- Exclusive gourmet restaurants, all at no extra charge, with flexible table times and no fixed seating
- Full board: breakfast, late breakfast, lunch and dinner, patisserie and snacks
- Tea and coffee specialties.
Weltmeere
Restaurant Weltmeere is the biggest restaurant on board. It is located at the stern of the ship and is quite striking thanks to its spacious room concept.
The world a la carte
The flagship restaurant in the heart of the EUROPA 2: Enjoy a daily changing international gourmet cuisine and go on a culinary journey. The Weltmeere bears the very personal signature of our chef and stands for creative culinary highlights - always interpreted in a new and unusual way, of course also vegetarian.
CREATIVE CUISINE WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Our chef de cuisine looks forward to pampering you with the highest possible standard of cuisine. The culinary range spans from international to vegetarian menus, which are all interpreted in new and surprising ways.
- The restaurant on board where our chefs de cuisine demonstrate their very personal flair.
- Magical culinary moments with international and vegetarian menus, always interpreted in new and unusual ways.
Tarragon
The Tarragon stands for great French cuisine and bistro classics, served in a stylish Art Deco atmosphere. Look forward to specialties that are as simple as they are sophisticated - like the beef tartare prepared fresh at the table.
Elements
Whether Indian, Vietnamese or traditional Chinese – at Elements the sun rises in the east, even in culinary terms. Enjoy the variety of Asian cuisine, the aroma of lemongrass, seafood and lime – and the exotic, modern flair of Elements.
Serenissima
Experience exquisite classics of Italian-Mediterranean cuisine: The Serenissima combines everything you love about Italian enjoyment and lifestyle. The house recommendation is the Ditaloni con Aragosta Marinata allo Zafferano.
Yacht Club
At the Yacht Club you can enjoy the finest cuisine from breakfast to dinner and an incomparable panoramic view of the sea. Look forward to fresh salads, antipasti from the buffet and grill specialties, fish, pasta and dishes prepared à la minute directly from the open cooking stations.
Sakura
Our Asian chef has mastered the art of conjuring up small masterpieces from the finest ingredients. The results are traditional and modern interpretations of Japanese cuisine as well as exquisite sushi, from classic to creative. In the relaxed atmosphere of the Sakura, you can enjoy an exclusive menu - with a sea view, of course.
Grand Reserve
The Grande Réserve, which is connected to the Tarragon, is all about exquisite wines, which you can also taste in a small group under the guidance of a sommelier (for an additional charge).
Lights out, spotlight on.
When the curtain opens, an unforgettable evening begins. With great acrobatics, dance, comedy, interesting talks, lectures or moving music from classical to pop. Let yourself be inspired by artists, performers and entertainers of the highest level on board the EUROPA 2. A varied show and a diverse entertainment program await you on every trip.
Enjoyment is a question of style
Six bars with unique charm to celebrate the day or night. Each with its own, distinctive atmosphere, from loungey to glamorous. This way you can give every night the perfect start and every day the perfect end. Discover the largest selection of champagne at sea on board the EUROPA 2 and let our sommeliers inspire you.
- Daily changing entertainment program with lectures, concerts, workshops and a sophisticated evening program, for example with live shows or readings
- Free internet on board - One hour per guest per day.
Zanzibar
The younger sister of the Sansibar on Sylt sees much more of the world: the view from the open-air bar over the sea and the parties on the dance floor to DJ sounds are unforgettable. And for a late breakfast and small dishes in the afternoon and evening, it is also the top location.
Belvedere
With its incomparable panorama, the Belvedere is a cozy place to linger. But above all, it is an atmospheric lounge where readings and concerts also take place.
Piano Bar
The piano bar follows the tradition of bars in classic grand hotels: you can reflect on the day with a first-class drink and pleasantly understated music from the Steinway grand piano. You can also enjoy a sea view that probably no other hotel in the world can offer.
Club 2
With its cosy bar and lounge area and small stage, Club 2 adapts to the theme of the itinerary and is constantly reinventing itself with its colour and lighting concept. Let the day end with exquisite drinks and small snacks, in keeping with the destination, and be inspired by the diverse entertainment programme.
Collins
The perfect setting for the perfect drink, nothing more and nothing less. In a classic, stylish ambience with club chairs and precious woods. With Cuban specialties from the humidor.
Theatre
- Multifaceted shows.
- Performances with numerous guest stars, soloists, entertainers and acrobats.
- Concerts from classical music to pop.
- Vaudeville highlights.
- State-of-the-art stage technology with LED screen.
Art
art2sea
Look forward to an inspiring journey into the world of art - art2sea welcomes important artists, gallery owners, art experts or curators from major museums. In cooperation with renowned experts, fascinating insights into the international art world are created. Exclusive exhibition, gallery and museum visits offer you a look behind the scenes.
Art on the High Seas
A walk through the bright corridors of the EUROPA 2 is as inspiring as a day in a museum of contemporary art. More than 890 original paintings and exhibits, photographs and sculptures - from Damien Hirst to Gerhard Richter - accompany the ship and its guests around the world. This collection is complemented by changing exhibitions and lectures by artists on various art historical topics.
pool bar
In the pool or at the bar next to it – where does the perfect refreshment await? The relaxed meeting point on the pool deck serves snacks for breakfast and lunch, legendary waffles in the afternoon, fresh juices and coffee specialties. It offers a casual atmosphere until the evening.
MS EUROPA Unplugged
Instead of in large concert halls, you can experience your star acoustically and up close - the concerts in the EUROPA 2 theatre thus have an almost private touch. Enjoy exclusive encounters with outstanding musicians.