Setting sail on June 16, 2027, the 5-star luxury cruise ship MS Europa operated by Hapag-Lloyd Cruises embarks on an extraordinary 16-night voyage round-trip from Hamburg. The itinerary visits some of the most dramatic landscapes in the North Atlantic, including the Scottish Isles, Iceland, and the Norwegian Fjords. Following a price reduction, suites are currently available starting at €5,992 per person based on double occupancy. For solo travelers, the offer does not apply.
Note on local taxes: Iceland levies an environmental tourist tax of €11 per person per night spent in Icelandic waters (€33 total across the itinerary), bringing the all-inclusive total to €6,025 per person.
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Included Services
As part of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ comprehensive 5-star luxury standard, the cruise fare covers the following amenities:
- 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 chilled champagne upon arrival in your suite
- Comprehensive cultural lectures, guest speakers, and evening entertainment program
- 24-hour in-suite room service
- Zodiac excursions and small-boat landings (where applicable)
- One hour of complimentary Wi-Fi per person per day
- Bilingual (German & English) guest services and tour management
- All port charges, taxes, and onboard crew gratuities
The Route
The cruise sets sail from Hamburg on the evening of June 16, 2027. Following a relaxing sea day across the North Sea, the vessel arrives in Leith, the port gateway to Edinburgh. Scotland’s historic capital is easily explored on foot, from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile through the medieval Old Town.
On June 19, the ship calls at Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, home to St. Magnus Cathedral and famous Neolithic sites such as the Ring of Brodgar and Skara Brae. After crossing the Norwegian Sea, you reach the volcanic Westman Islands off the southern coast of Iceland, docking on Heimaey, where the dramatic 1973 volcanic eruption reshaped the island.
On June 22, you arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland’s capital, allowing ample time for tours of the Golden Circle (Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and Geysir geothermal field). The ship then sails north to Akureyri, positioned on the longest fjord in Iceland and serving as an ideal base for excursions to Lake Mývatn and the thunderous Goðafoss waterfall.
Following two sea days crossing eastward to Norway, you call at Ålesund, renowned worldwide for its fairy-tale Art Nouveau architecture. Next is Loen deep inside the Nordfjord, where the Loen Skylift whisks passengers to the summit of Mount Hoven for sweeping views of Jostedalsbreen National Park. Before returning to Germany, the ship calls at picturesque Rosendal and Sandnes (near Stavanger and the Lysefjord). The cruise concludes back in Hamburg on July 2, 2027.
| Day | Date | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
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| 1 | Hamburg, Germany | 18:00 | ||
| 2 | At Sea  |
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| 3 | Leith (Edinburgh), United Kingdom | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 4 | Kirkwall, Orkney Islands (UK) | 08:30 | 15:00 | |
| 5 | At Sea |
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| 6 | Heimaey, Westman Islands (Iceland) | 08:00 | 14:00 | |
| 7 | Reykjavík, Iceland | 08:00 | 19:00 | |
| 9 | Akureyri, Iceland | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 10–11 | 2 Days at Sea crossing to Norway |
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| 12 | Ålesund, Norway | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
| 13 | Loen (Nordfjord), Norway | 08:00 | 17:00 | |
| 14 | Rosendal, Norway | 12:00 | 18:00 | |
| 15 | Sandnes (Stavanger), Norway | 08:00 | 18:00 | |
| 16 | At Sea |
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| 17 | Hamburg, Germany | 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:
