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MS EUROPA 2

FROM HAMBURG TO BILBAO

Hamburg - Bilbao

Along Europe's western coast

  • 07.07.25 to 19.07.25|12 days

  • MS EUROPA 2

  • EUX2513

  • Golf
  • Bilingual cruise
  • Family

Hamburg - Bilbao

07.07.2025 to 19.07.2025|12 days

from € 16.150

12 days Cruise p.p.

What to expect

The highlights of this cruise

Five countries lie on this varied route along the sun-drenched Atlantic coast. Let yourself be pampered on board the EUROPA 2 and look forward to fantastic impressions.

“Moin” is the motto in Hamburg. With this casual greeting, the crew of the EUROPA 2 welcomes you warmly. After a day at sea, Antwerp awaits you, the home of the famous painter Peter Paul Rubens. Discover the brilliant artist on a guided tour of the museum*. In Honfleur, France, you can look forward to an exclusive tour in a “Duck”, or Citroen 2CV**, through Normandy and to the elegant seaside resort of Deauville*. It will be “very British” by the time you reach the Channel Islands. Soak up the flair in St Helier on Jersey and take an extraordinary tour in a vintage bus* in Saint Peter Port on Guernsey The charm of romantic fishing villages, thatched cottages and wild nature make Cornwall unique. On a drive from the Isle of Portland, discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Stonehenge*. Quite different but equally enchanting and more than idyllic is the natural beauty of the Isles of Scilly, St Mary’s and Tresco. After a day at sea, the south-western coast of France is in sight: head up the Gironde River to Bordeaux amidst beautiful scenery. Sample fine wines at Chateau de La Dauphine*, relax on a boat trip* in the bay of Arcachon and enjoy freshly caught oysters*. In Bilbao, a visit to the Guggenheim Museum,* an architectural jewel, is a wonderful way to end your cruise. In the largest city of the Basque country, the EUROPA 2 will bid you farewell.

  • At anchor

  • Golf

  • Antwerp is one of the oldest and biggest cities in Flanders and the centre of the world's diamond industry and diamond trade. The tradition of diamond-cutting has been nurtured and developed here for more than five centuries. Brussels, Belgium's capital city, de facto capital of the European Union, and headquarters of NATO, boasts a large number of historic buildings that are well worth a visit, while the collections in the museums have a worldwide reputation. At the heart of the city of Ghent is Europe's mightiest moated castle. From here, on a stretch no more than 500 m long, numerous magnificent structures soar skywards, uniting to present an impressive picture of medieval city architecture.
  • The Isle of Portland peninsula is a large limestone rock in the English Channel. It has a rich maritime history and is a favorite destination for water sports enthusiasts, walkers, and nature lovers. Portland is also known for its Georgian architecture and its closeness to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Jurassic Coast.

Subject to change.

Arrival and departure | optionally bookable

    • Sat, 19.07.2025

      Transfer to scheduled flight to Germany

Extend your trip

  • 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.

  • 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.

Basispaket: three courses - € 1,750 per person
Golf pro on this cruise: Daniel Lamprecht - More about our Pros

On course for the English Channel. Between Europe and Great Britain, four extraordinary golf courses are on the Golf & Cruise programme. The MS EUROPA 2 will first sail along the western coast of central Europe, then make a detour to the southern coast of Great Britain and from there return to the European mainland. And at each destination, you will come upon the finest opportunities to play golf – and sporting experiences that you will be happy to take home with you.

  • Wed 09.07.2025 Antwerp, Belgium – Rinkven Golf Club 
    Located not far from the city centre, this course offers 36 holes divided into a north and a south course. The relatively slim design of the entire course leads through mature trees, which limit the playing areas accordingly. Both courses have numerous water hazards that repeatedly seek contact with the fairways. However, if you manage not to get distracted, you will greatly enjoy your round of golf in this landscape.

    Fri 11.07.2025 Honfleur, France – Golf Barriere Deauville
    The course in the hills of Mont Canisy is very close to the mooring point of the EUROPA 2. This course dates back to 1929 and is one of the first created by Tom Simpson. There are three well-designed nine-hole courses, divided into red, white and blue, which provide every opportunity for players of different levels. The nicely planted fairways always weave past mature trees and expansive heathland. This type of layout demands a continuous straight line in terms of play.

    Thu 17.07.2025 Bordeaux, France – Golf du Medoc
    This multi-award-winning golf course lies in what is possibly the world’s most famous wine-growing region. The Chateaux Course has been a special feature of this 36-hole course since 1989. The typical parkland course blends harmoniously into the surrounding natural environment with its fairways, whilst always maintaining a link to the nearby wine-growing areas. At the wine tasting that follows your game, you can look forward to a lovely glass of red from the region.

     

    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

Attractive combination discount

Extend your stay with the previous cruise EUX2512 or with the subsequent cruise EUX2514 and save € 1,000 per person (applies to PLATINUM fare).

Included Services

In your suite
  • Mini bar, refilled on a daily basis
  • Nespresso machine
  • 24-hour suite service
  • Butler service in the Penthouse, Grand Penthouse and Owner Suites
  • Personal EUROPA 2 email account
Entertainment
  • Different entertainment programme every day
  • Free use of the Internet on board - Free of charge for one hour per guest per day. For further information and conditions click
    here
Restaurants
  • Exclusive gourmet restaurants at no extra cost, with flexible mealtimes and no fixed seating plans
  • High-quality vegetarian cuisine
  • Breakfast, lunch, dinner
  • Tea and coffee specialities
Families
  • Comprehensive programme of games and sports as well as arts and crafts for children from 4 years of age and for teens
  • Baby welcome package for parents with babies and small children up to 3 years of age
  • Children up to and including 11 years of age travel free in the suite of their parents or other fully paying guardians
Relaxation & Fitness
  • OCEAN SPA and fitness area covering an area of 1,000 m² (10,764 ft²)
  • Extensive range of sport classes indoors or outdoors
  • Four saunas and state-of-the-art training apparatus
See more, experience more
  • Available for free hire: bicycles (subject to official approval) and snorkelling equipment
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