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MS EUROPA

FROM HAMBURG TO HAMBURG

Hamburg - Hamburg

The colourful diversity of the United Kingdom

  • 16.07.25 to 01.08.25|16 days

  • MS EUROPA

  • EUR2515

  • Golf
  • Parks & Gardens
  • Family

Hamburg - Hamburg

16.07.2025 to 01.08.2025|16 days

from € 23.300

16 days Cruise p.p.

What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

Join the EUROPA as it cruises around the island and experience the “must sees” of Scotland, Ireland and the English south coast: charming harbour towns, modern cities, mythical landscapes and the favourite castles of the royal family.

Scotland’s cinematic scenery awaits you in the capital EDINBURGH*, in the royal summer residence Balmoral* near ABERDEEN and in the highlands* around OBAN. Get closer to the wild nature of the Orkney Islands around KIRKWALL. Go in search of a legend at Loch Ness* near ULLAPOOL and then get to know Ireland’s picturesque facets: GALWAY’S galleries or the metre-high rocky cliffs off DINGLE are impressions you can raise your glass to on a visit to the Old Midleton Whiskey Distillery* in KINSALE. The ISLES OF SCILLY owe their uniqueness to the mild climate of the Gulf Stream, just like Cornwall’s* lush meadows around FOWEY in England. In PORTSMOUTH, the choice is yours: would you prefer to gather some impressions of London* or rather explore the mysteries of Stonehenge*? After a last day at sea, your experiences “fit for a king” end in HAMBURG.

  • At anchor

  • Golf

Subject to change.

Extend your trip

  • Explore your cruise destinations on a more personal basis as a couple – ideal for all those who don’t want to be part of a group. The excursions in the programmes are accompanied by a local tour guide who will be happy to attend to your individual wishes. There will also be enough time and space for your own activities. Transfers are exclusively by private car with private drivers. Prices for solo travellers or groups of three or more are available on request.

  • Our travel concierge will be happy to put together tailor-made travel arrangements for you according to your wishes. From design hotels to luxurious beach resorts to ticket reservations for theater visits or restaurant recommendations for the most exciting cities. The Travel Concierge is available to you before your trip and of course on board.

Golf & Cruise

On our exclusive Golf & Cruise voyages, we have reserved the best golf courses for you in advance and put together attractive basic packages.

Basic package: four courses - € 1,990 per person
Additional course 1: € 390 per person
Additional course 2: € 450 per person
Additional course 3: € 350 per person
Golf pro on this cruise: Ralf Pütter - more about our pros

This routing is something for golf gourmets! It offers golfing “the British way”, and that in a four plus three format. The journey starts on the east coast of Scotland, heads north, crosses over to Ireland and then continues around the Irish island. The final test is then in the south of England. Typically British golf courses will be played, each with the corresponding charm of a natural course. And all this in the country that represents the origin of the game.

  • Sat 19.07.2025 Aberdeen, Scotland – Newmachar Golf Club
    The mixture of parkland and links course promises a very pleasant round. However, you should observe a few rules. If you study the course carefully, you will notice that almost every position is protected by corresponding obstacles or sand hazards. Therefore, it may be advisable to take one club less here and there in order to better control the direction of the ball. This way, you can elegantly avoid the numerous bunkers.

    Wed 23.07.2025 Londonderry, Northern Ireland – North West Golf Club – additional course 1
    The 5,761 m (6,334 yd) of the links course lie directly at the edge of the North Atlantic and thus almost always have contact with the ocean and the sandy beach in front of it. The fairways, laid out according to the Scottish model, can look back on a history of over 100 years. They like to be compared with their model in Saint Andrews – the Old Course. As in Saint Andrews, the natural ground inspired the design of the fairways, so you should read them carefully at the beginning of the game to achieve a good score. Note: Only trolleys are available on this course.

    Fri 25.07.2025 Dingle, Ireland – Dingle Links
    In addition to the traditionally classic links, the extremely attentive hospitality of the local golfers will stay in your memory here. The course, which opened in 1924, lies right on Ireland’s west coast. The quaint-looking course layout conveys an original golfing experience. To this day, each of the fairways bears a Gallic name. A kind of golfing “back to the future” experience awaits you here.

    Sat 26.07.2025 Bantry, Ireland – Bantry Bay Golf Club
    The combination of parkland and links course designed in 1975 by Christy O’Connor Junior lies right on Bantry Bay. There are views over the spectacular bay from 14 of the 18 holes, allowing you to look out for sightings of the EUROPA every now and again. Some of the fairways are very hilly, so it is advisable to use a golf cart on this round. The original, traditional layout has some unusual surprises in store. You may find that the tee for one hole needs to be played across the green of the previous hole, for instance.

    Sun 27.07.2025 Kinsale, Ireland – Cork Golf Club – additional course 2
    Spanning altogether 6,192 m (6,771 yd), this course is over 100 years old and was created by Alister MacKenzie, who also worked with Bobby Jones on the famous Masters course in Augusta. Here in Cork, however, things are not quite so elite. The limited space available for the course has created an interestingly compact layout. For this reason, when teeing off you will often find yourself playing over the green you have just completed. A somewhat unusual game at times, but it certainly has its charms.

    Tue 29.07.2025 Fowey, England – Carlyon Bay Golf Club – additional course 3
    This golfing gem is located in the south of Cornwall. Right from the first tee, the overview of the entire course can be seen in all its peculiarity. The wide fairways, which lead the players to their goal almost without any rough, usually end on sweeping greens. The way there, however, is often on rather modulated surfaces, which require a very careful game.

    Wed 30.07.2025 Portsmouth, England – South Winchester Golf Club
    This impressive championship course has an easily comprehensible layout with expansive and highly modulated fairways. Even a ball that is played off course and into the rough should generally be easy to get back into play. However, the numerous sand and water hazards are a slight hindrance on the way to the green.

     

    General Information 

    • In order to guarantee a comfortable flow of play for all golfers, we have determined a basic speed, which is sufficient for a playing time of 4.5 to 5 hours on foot (covering 18 holes with a trolley).
    • Due to tournaments, renovations, etc. at the various golf clubs, our Golf & Cruise programme is subject to change at short notice.
    • Golf & Cruise voyages allow all players with a handicap of 36 or less to play on courses all over the world. 
    • Additional courses can only be booked in conjunction with the basic package.
    • The reservation of e-carts cannot always be guaranteed due to local availability and weather conditions. You may, therefore, have to play and walk just with trolleys - possibly even on hilly courses. Please consider this when planning/booking your Golf & Cruise package. 
    • Halfway refreshments are always ordered via the respective golf club; we have no influence on the quality of the snacks. We kindly ask for your understanding.
    • When booking a Golf & Cruise package and flights through Hapag-Lloyd, we will register your golf equipment directly with the airlines – when possible and required. The current baggage regulations of the relevant airline apply. In your travel documents, which you will receive about four weeks prior to departure, you will find relevant information about this. Excess baggage fees for golf equipment are normally to be paid at check-in.
    • Minimum number of participants for basic packages: 12 persons.
    • Minimum number of participants for additional courses: 10 persons.
    • If the minimum number of participants is not reached, cancellation will occur no later than eight weeks prior to cruise departure.
    • Rental clubs for right-handed and left-handed players are available on board, subject to a surcharge.

Price special

Extended fun

Extend your stay with the previous cruise EUR2514 and save € 600 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare).

Included Services

Experiences ashore
  • Shuttle transfer to selected ports
  • Available to borrow: bicycles (subject to official approval at each destination), snorkelling equipment, warm parkas, umbrellas and parasols (please note that this is a limited contingent and the rental items cannot be reserved in advance)
  • Port information including maps and tips for going ashore
  • Zodiac rides to hidden beaches and bays (subject to routes and weather conditions)
In your suite
  • Champagne and delicacies as a welcome gift
  • Mini bar (soft drinks and beer) and fresh fruit, refilled daily
  • 24-hour suite service; butler service in the Penthouse Suites
  • Flat-screen TV in your suite with entertainment and information system (guest portal) as well as your personal EUROPA email account (only accessible via a mobile device), a selection of up to 100 contemporary and classic films, various genres of music and audio dramas
  • Digital newspaper service: a condensed on-board edition of 'Die Welt' every morning
  • Exclusive service privileges in the SPA Suites and Penthouse Suites
Culture and entertainment
  • Carefully selected, exciting guest artists and renowned stars in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
  • Top-class classical music, rousing shows, fascinating concerts, cabaret artists, readings and plays
  • Activity programmes and lecture series, talks, lectures and workshops with renowned lecturers and experts
  • Onboard chaplain on selected voyages
  • Free internet on board - one hour per guest per day, further information and conditions can be found
    here
Restaurants
  • Five restaurants at no extra cost: the Europa Restaurant, yet there are also three speciality restaurants and a buffet restaurant to choose from
  • Main meal times, snack times, late breakfast, speciality teas and coffees as well as cakes and midnight snacks
For all cases
  • German ship and cruise management as well as a majority German-speaking service crew
  • Harbour and airport fees
  • Cancellation fee insurance (20% excess) in the PLATINUM and GOLD fares
Spa and fitness
  • 15 m (49 ft) long seawater pool, whirlpool, fitness area with ocean views and golf simulator
  • Wide range of fitness classes - including innovative LES MILLS classes - indoors or outdoors
  • SPA area with steam bath, infrared chairs, relaxation room and Tea Lounge