Hapag-Lloyd Cruises wants to introduce the world’s English speaking luxury cruisers to the EUROPA, which has earned its sterling reputation for service and accommodations during its long tradition of luxury cruising. The EUROPA also known for its unique itineraries and worldwide destinations will be offering 7 exciting bilingual cruises in 2009 which feature an array of theme cruises including golf, music and gourmet. The ship visits over 35 countries around the world. New ports of call for the EUROPA in 2009 include: Asau, West Samoa, Nanjing, China, Haiphong ,Vietnam and Sorrento, Italy. The Europa is rated the world’s only 5-star-plus cruise ship by Berlitz Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships from 2000-2008, honored with the coveted Six-Star-Diamond Award 2006 by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences and recently “The Ship of the Year†by the Fielding Guide to Luxury Cruising 2008.
2009 Bilingual Cruises on MS EUROPA:
ISLAND TREASURES IN THE PACIFIC
From Papeete, Tahiti, to Sydney, Australia: January 22-February 12, 2009 20 Days
Itinerary Highlights: Snorkeling in the South Seas Lagoons, flying over Sydney in a helicopter, the black volcanic beaches of West Samoa
Ports of Call Include: Tahiti: Papeete, Moorea; Cook Islands: Aitutaki, Rarotonga; West Samoa: Apia (Upolu), Asau (Savai’i); Tonga: Neiafu (Vava’u), Nuku’alofa; Fiji: Fulanga, Suva; New Caledonia: Ile des Pins; Australia, Sydney
THE MANY FACES OF ASIA BETWEEN YESTERDAY AND TODAY
From Shanghai, China, To Hong Kong China: March 12-25, 2009, 13 Days
Itinerary Highlights: The UNESCO World Heritage Site: The Mong Tombs Of Nanjing, Building 101 (the highest skyscraper in the world), the Confucius Temple in Taipei, the “floating city quarter†Aberdeen, a flight over Kowloon and Hong Kong Island
Ports of Call Include: China: Shanghai, Qingdao, Nanjing, Hong Kong; Korea: Inchon; Japan: Ishigaki; Taiwan: Keelung
ABOUT GODS, SPIRITS AND STRAW HATS
From Hong Kong, China, To Singapore: March 24-April 6, 2009, 13 Days
Itinerary Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historical Old Town of Hoi An and the imperial city Hue, an Elephant Camp, rural Nha Trang, the tunnel of Cu Chi, onboard performances of Madame Butterfly and Miss Saigon Ports of Call: China: Hong Kong; Vietnam: Haiphong, Da Nang, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City; Thailand: Laem Chabang, Ko Samui.
MASTERPIECES WORTHY OF REVERENCE IN THE INDIAN OCEAN
From Singapore, To Dubai, United Arab Emirates: April 4-22, 2009, 18 Days
Itinerary Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the Lion Cliff Sigiriya, the Tooth Temple of Kandy and the Taj Mahal, Yangon and the Shwedagon Pagoda, the 2,000 sacred building of Bagan, off road trip through the Masafi Mountains, a visit to SOS-Kinderdorf in Cochin
Ports of Call: Myanmar: Yangon; Sri Lanka: Colombo; India: Cochin, Mumbai; Arab Emirates: Fujairah, Dubai.
THE GLORY OF HISTORY – THE BALTIC SEA
From Kiel, Germany To Hamburg, Germany: August 26-September 8, 2009, 13 Days
Itinerary Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the historical centre of St. Petersburg, the Old Town of Tallinn, the Hanseatic city of Visby and the Malbork Palace
Ports of Call: Germany: Kiel, Hamburg; Sweden: Stockholm, Visby; Finland: Mariehamn, Helsinki; Russia: St. Petersburg; Estonia: Tallinn; Poland: Gdansk; Denmark: Gudhjem, Copenhagen
SPECIAL NOTE: This is a dedicated golf cruise. There will be golf excursions offered throughout the cruise.
EUROPE’S GRAND HERITAGE
From Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy To Venice Italy: October 13-25, 2009, 12 Days
Itinerary Highlights: UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the archaeological sites in Pompeii and the Aeolian Islands, the city of Valletta, the ruins of Leptis, Magna and Sabratha, the Old Town and palace of Split
Ports of Call: Italy: Civitavecchia (Rome), Sorrent, Lipari (Liparian Islands), Catania (Sicily), Trieste; Malta: Valletta; Libya: Tripoli; Greece: Kerkyra (Corfu); Montenegro: Kotor; Croatia: Hvar, Split
ATLANTIC ROUTES BETWEEN EUROPE AND AFRICA
From Barcelona, Spain To Santa Cruz (Tenerife) Spain: November 4-14, 2009, 10 Days
Itinerary Highlights: UNSECO World Heritage Site: Garajonay National Park, the sherry and white villages of Jerez and Arcos, Casablanca and the Grande Mosquee Hassan II, the volcanic landscape of Timanfaya National Park
Ports of Call: Spain: Barcelona, Valencia, Cadiz, Arrecife (Lanzarote), San Sebastian (La Gomera); Portugal: Portimao, Funchal (Madeira); Morocco: Casablanca
SPECIALNOTE: This is a dedicated golf cruise. There will be golf excursions offered throughout the cruise.
EUROPA is the first “all-suites†cruise ship, with staterooms that are never less than 290 square feet, 80% of them having their own veranda, assuring privacy and relaxation. The EUROPA is one of the few ships in the cruise industry that offers guests the largest space per passenger, as well as the highest staff passenger ratio, with 280 staff members for 400 guests. Each suite features Cruise Net, a complimentary TV information network with private e-mail, movies, music on demand, cruise information and the internet (at an additional charge). The EUROPA experience includes a masterful blend of world-class cuisine with guest chefs on selected cruises, two specialty restaurants of fine Italian and Euro-Asian dishes, an open grill café, special light and healthy menu options, and themed dinners. The ship also has a 65 ft. saltwater pool that can be partially covered by the hydraulic Magrodome – so swimming inside and outside is possible, a newly renovated world-class OCEAN SPA, new SPA suites, a fitness loft with ocean views, and a 38 -course golf simulator with a PGA professional golf coach onboard. Most importantly, on the EUROPA the individual always comes first. If guests want to explore the various ports of call separate from the group, the concierge can arrange tailor-made shore excursions. The EUROPA also offers an array of theme cruises including golf, music and gourmet.
The EUROPA offering bilingual cruises (German/English) ensures English-speaking passengers feel comfortable from the moment they step onboard. Travel Documents and information is provided to guests in English prior to their trip. Documentation in English onboard includes: daily programs, menus, announcements, lectures/video presentations, and safety drill instructions. Selected in-room movies are offered in English as well. Shore excursions are offered in English on a group or individual basis whenever possible in the port of call. Lastly, the entire crew is fluent in English.
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