In December 2026, the 5-star luxury cruise ship MS Europa operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises embarks on a 15-night voyage from New York to Miami, calling at an array of exclusive Caribbean islands along the way. Spacious suites are currently available starting at €3,843 per person (based on double occupancy). For solo travelers, the voyage carries a 100% single supplement.
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Included Services
As part of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ luxury standard, the cruise fare includes the following:
- Full board dining across various onboard gourmet restaurants
- All-day non-alcoholic beverages and specialty coffees
- Complimentary in-suite beverages (mini-bar replenished daily)
- Welcome bottle of champagne upon arrival in your suite
- Comprehensive cultural and evening entertainment program
- 24-hour in-suite room service
- Zodiac excursions and landings (where applicable)
- One hour of complimentary Wi-Fi per person per day
- Bilingual (German & English) guest services
- All port charges, taxes, and onboard crew gratuities
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The Route
The cruise sets sail from New York City late in the evening on December 5, 2026. Following four relaxing days at sea escaping the winter chill, you reach Gustavia on St. Barthélemy (St. Barts), celebrated for its charming harbor, designer boutiques, and pristine beaches.
On December 11, the ship anchors off Portsmouth on Dominica, known as the “Nature Island” of the Caribbean with its untamed rainforests, cascading waterfalls, and thermal springs. The next day brings Marigot Bay on St. Lucia, one of the most picturesque natural anchorages in the West Indies.
Cruising further south into the ABC Islands, you call at Kralendijk, Bonaire, a world-class diving and marine sanctuary, followed by colorful Willemstad, Curaçao, with its vibrant pastel Dutch-colonial architecture. After calling at Ocho Rios, Jamaica (gateway to Dunn’s River Falls) and two final sea days, your 15-night luxury cruise concludes in Miami on December 20, 2026.
| Day | Date | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | New York City, United States | 22:00 | ||
| 2–5 | 4 Days at Sea heading South  |
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| 6 | Gustavia, St. Barthélemy | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 7 | Portsmouth, Dominica | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 8 | Marigot Bay, St. Lucia | 07:00 | 18:00 | |
| 9 | At Sea |
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| 10 | Kralendijk, Bonaire | 08:00 | 22:00 | |
| 11 | Willemstad, Curaçao | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 12 | At Sea |
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| 13 | Ocho Rios, Jamaica | 12:00 | 19:00 | |
| 14–15 | 2 Days at Sea |
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| 16 | Miami, United States | 07:00 |
The Ship
The MS Europa was built in 1999 and underwent an extensive multi-million-euro revitalization in 2024. Measuring 199 meters in length and 24 meters in width with a cruising speed of up to 21 knots, the vessel maintains an intimate, uncrowded luxury atmosphere. With a maximum of just 400 guests attended to by 285 crew members, the ship delivers one of the highest staff-to-guest ratios in the industry. For over two decades, the Berlitz Cruise Guide has consistently ranked the MS Europa as one of the world’s premier 5-star-plus luxury vessels.
Accommodations consist entirely of spacious suites ranging from 27 m² up to 85 m² in the grand penthouse categories. Many suites feature separate living and sleeping quarters as well as walk-in wardrobes with vanity tables. The in-suite minibar is completely complimentary and replenished daily with your preferred beverages.
Fine dining is central to the MS Europa experience, led by internationally acclaimed chefs across multiple complimentary culinary venues. Highlights include the flagship Europa Restaurant, modern culinary artistry at The Globe by Kevin Fehling (a 3-star Michelin chef), sophisticated French seafood at Pearls, and authentic Italian dining at Venezia. For a casual meal, the Lido Café offers indoor and outdoor buffet dining alongside an open grill station.
Wellness and leisure facilities include a heated open-air swimming pool on the lido deck, the comprehensive Ocean Spa offering saunas and treatments, and a panoramic fitness center offering scheduled fitness classes and one-on-one personal training sessions.
Below are a few impressions of the suites and onboard public areas:
Flights & Getting There
Hapag-Lloyd offers an optional flight package from major European hubs (including Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Zurich, and Amsterdam) bundled with ground transfers for a surcharge of approximately €1,900 per person:
Alternatively, booking open-jaw commercial flights independently (flying into New York [JFK/EWR] and returning from Miami [MIA]) is significantly more affordable, typically costing roughly €600 to €700 including checked luggage. You can search and compare multi-city flights using our search tool below: