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MS EUROPA 2
FROM Tokyo TO YOKOHAMA
Tokyo - Yokohama
"Konnichiwa" - experience Japan in depth
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10.03.25 to 26.03.25|16 days
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MS EUROPA 2
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EUX2505
The highlights of this cruise
Experience Japan’s magical side in the cherry blossom season: in the “Land of the Rising Sun”, tradition and trends merge – an intoxicating symbiosis that invites you to experience truly special moments on this cruise.
After the EUROPA 2 has welcomed you in Tokyo, you will set course for Himeji, where you will be impressed by the spectacular appearance of Japan’s famous castle*. The ancient imperial city of Kyoto* as well as Nara*, the cradle of Japanese culture, which you reach from Osaka, are just as stunning. Afterwards, experience Hiroshima with its unique history. Via Fukuoka, the EUROPA 2 will then take you on to South Korea. Whether you wish to explore the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site Gyeongju* in Busan, enjoy the magnificent nature on Jeju Island or discover the megalopolis Inchon (Seoul) with the Gyeongbokgung Palace* and the National Museum* – this magical country is bound to inspire you. Back in Japan, you can look forward to a very special highlight after a stop in the vibrant coastal city of Kagoshima and an awe-inspiring view of the mighty Sakurajima volcano: in Shimizu, you can enjoy a fabulous scenic tour* to the holy Mount Fuji before the EUROPA 2 says goodbye to you in Yokohama.
* The pre- and post-cruise programmes and shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change.
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In Fukuoka können Sie den Fukuoka Tower, den Ohori Park, den historischen Tempel Tocho-ji und das lebendige Stadtzentrum von Tenjin besuchen. Die Stadt hat eine reiche Geschichte als Hafenstadt und Handelszentrum. Heute ist sie bekannt für ihre moderne Architektur, köstliche Ramen-Gerichte und lebendige Kultur.
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Kagoshima, a city in the Kagoshima Prefecture on Kyushu, offers a fascinating blend of history, culture and natural beauty. Here you can see the majestic Sakurajima, an active volcano that dominates the city’s skyline. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery, visit the hot springs and try the famous Kagoshima ramen. Kagoshima also has historical importance, since it was once home to the Shimazu clan, a powerful Samurai family. You can visit the historic Chiran Samurai village and the impressive Kagoshima Castle to find out more about the history of the region.
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Subject to change.
Arrival and departure | optionally bookable
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Sun, 09.03.2025
Scheduled flight from Germany to Tokyo -
Mon, 10.03.2025
Transfer to embarkation point
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Wed, 26.03.2025
Transfer to Tokyo for a scheduled flight to Germany
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Extend your trip
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Our popular before and after programs include a wide range of excursions and are usually accompanied by experienced Hapag-Lloyd Cruises tour guides. Recommended for travelers who like to share their experiences with a group of like-minded people. Experience selected highlights of your holiday destination and enjoy the amenities of a group trip - we take care of transfers, excursions and overnight stays.
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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.
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Entertainment on Board
Look forward to the following entertainment program on this cruise
2 in einem Boot
Everyone has a story to tell, and the popular host Inka Schneider invites the most interesting ones to join her for a conversation on stage at the Zodiac aboard EUROPA 2 in her talk "2 in einem Boot." Look forward to engaging discussions and inspiring insights into the lives of extraordinary people!
Host
inka schneider
Inka Schneider is a journalist and host of the popular talk show "DAS" on NDR television. On the red sofa in Hamburg, she has been interviewing prominent guests from entertainment, politics and science for 20 years. The journalist was born in Rüsselsheim. After a year as an au pair girl in Paris, she studied social and business communications at the Berlin University of the Arts. This was followed by a traineeship at WDR in Cologne. Inka Schneider made a name for herself as a presenter and reporter for the ARD Morgenmagazin and as a correspondent in the ARD Washington studio in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. For years she moderated the media magazine ZAPP and in the SWR program "Ich trage einen großen Namen" (I carry a big name) she has been part of the guessing team for 10 years. Inka Schneider was a scholarship holder of the RIAS Berlin Foundation and the German Marshall Fund for Young European Leaders. She lives in Hamburg and Berlin and is married to Sven Kuntze.
actor
Ulrich tukur
Ulrich Tukur, born in 1957 in Viernheim, studied German philology, English philology, and history before attending the State Drama School in Stuttgart. While still a student, he appeared in Michel Verhoeven's film *The White Rose*. Later, the German Schauspielhaus in Hamburg, under the direction of Peter Zadek, became his artistic home. Tukur, who was also the musical head of the legendary dance band *Die Rhythmus Boys*, prefers playing complex, torn characters; he excelled in roles such as Andreas Baader, Hamlet, Jedermann, Bonhoeffer, Rommel, and Stasi officer Anton Grubitz in the Oscar-winning film *The Lives of Others*. Since 2010, he has portrayed Chief Inspector Murot in the *Tatort* series set in Wiesbaden. Ulrich Tukur, who has received numerous awards for his work, lives with his wife Katharina in Berlin and on a vineyard in Campania.
dance
ddc Breakdance
Well-choreographed stage shows require thinking outside the box, focusing on the fusion of urban dance, especially breakdance, with high-class artistry. This blend has earned the DDC numerous awards. To bring their ideas to life, the DDC collaborates with many artists in an inspiring community.
Founded in Schweinfurt in 1999, the DDC is one of the most renowned breakdance groups in the German-speaking world. As two-time world champions, they regularly perform at gala shows and television appearances internationally. In 2013, they founded their own production company. With "Breakin' Mozart," they combine classical music, opera, and breakdance, having performed over 300 shows across Europe.
The DDC has represented Germany at the Wuqiao International Circus Festival in China, the YOUNG STAGE festival in Basel, and the Monte Carlo Festival. Recently, they’ve toured Germany’s largest venues, performed at "Feuerwerk der Turnkunst," and appeared alongside stars like Florian Silbereisen. A highlight was performing for Barack Obama at a charity event in Kenya.
Today, the DDC is a major name in live entertainment, creating and producing full shows. With their DDC Factory, they teach young talent and have been touring annually since 2023 with "Breakin’ Circus."
rock/pop Music
marina and the kats
Marina & The Kats were formed in 2015 in Graz, Austria, in a small venue where they could play until early morning. They debuted with "Small" (2015) and won the Songwriter Award from the ÖKB for the tracks "Small" and "Dirty" in 2016. Their double album "Wild" followed that year, and with about 90 shows annually, the band’s sound became rougher in their later albums, "Swingsalabim" (2019) and "Different" (2021).
Although based in Vienna, they tour extensively across the globe, performing in Israel, Russia, Germany, France, Spain, Austria, Switzerland, Tunisia, and the USA, including notable festivals such as the Jazztage Ingolstadt and Jazzfestival Ascona.
The band’s unique sound comes from their "Shared Drums" concept, with three of the four members playing drums, which gives their music a distinct, powerful edge—something no other band matches.
Classical Music
oscar bohorques
violine
The German violinist Oscar Bohórquez studied at the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia with Prof. Aaron Rosand from 1998 to 2002, and at the University of Music in Vienna with Prof. Günter Pichler of the Alban Berg Quartet from 2002 to 2008.
Since then concert tours have taken him to major venues throughout Germany such as the Hamburg Elbphilharmonie, the Frankfurt Alte Oper, the Leipzig Gewandhaus, and the Berlin Philharmonie.
The 20th September 2009 marked Oscar Bohórquez’s debut with the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
Solo and chamber music activities have also taken him throughout Europe, the US, and Latin America including the Salon de Provence Chamber Music Festival in France, and the Kronberg Chamber Music Festival in Germany.
Alongside his brother, the cellist Claudio Bohórquez, and pianist Gustavo Beytelmann, Oscar has formed the Patagonia Express Trio, who recorded together the ‘Ruta 100 Piazzolla’ Album. Oscar also released the J.S.Bach Solo Sonatas and the 24 Paganini Caprices on all digital platforms.
Oscar Bohórquez plays a rare ‘Guarneri del Gesù’ violin from 1729.
