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Welcome to Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Product Training
Hamburg-based Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – a subsidiary of the       Currently expanding its fleet and developing its role in
TUI Group – is renowned as one of Germany’s foremost          the expedition segment, two, small new-builds are now
providers of both luxury and expedition cruises, currently    under construction, both vessels to be positioned in the
with a fleet of four ships, each with their own individual    5-star expedition segment, one HANSEATIC inspiration
personality.                                                  will serve the English-speaking markets.
With the luxury EUROPA and EUROPA 2 and expedition            Reinforcing the success story of today’s existing
ships HANSEATIC and BREMEN, the cruise line has               HANSEATIC and retaining the well-known brand name,
succeeded in building a reputation for operating ships,       HANSEATIC nature will be operated for the German
which are outstanding in their class and offering the very    market only and launch in April 2019; followed shortly
highest standards of hospitality. In recent years, however,   by the HANSEATIC inspiration coming into service in
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has also been focusing marketing          October 2019. Both ships will be identical in structure,
and sales efforts strongly towards attracting more            each with a capacity of 230 guests (199 on Antarctica
English-speaking guests. The 500-guest, contemporary          cruises). They will be fitted with cutting-edge equipment
EUROPA 2, launched May 2013, was built for the inter-         and environmental technology.
national marketplace, with bilingual officers and crew on
board.

                           Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH, Ballindamm 25, 20095 Hamburg, Germany
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MS EUROPA 2 – Freedom That Takes You Places
In the past, luxury was not casual and casual was not luxury. The EUROPA 2 is different. Enjoy smart casual travel and a discerning
lifestyle in a modern, relaxed atmosphere – with no formal attire, fixed mealtimes or traditional seating plans in the restaurants on
board the best cruise ship in the world*. With a maximum of 500 guests, the EUROPA 2 combines the comfort of an exclusive
resort with the flexibility of a yacht that can also visit small harbours and places off the beaten tracks. Great route diversity
opens up whole new opportunities to discover unforgettable destinations.
                                                                                                                     * Acc. to Berlitz Cruise Guide 2018.

RELAXATION & FITNESS                                 PLENTY OF SPACE                                  ART ON BOARD
The spa and fitness area of the EUROPA 2             Guests on board enjoy the highest level          A stroll through the luminous corridors of
is 1,000 m2 (10,764 ft2) in size and                 of personal space – and an exceptionally         the EUROPA 2 is as inspiring as a day in a
has plenty of space for a modern fitness             luxurious ratio of crew to passengers. The       museum of modern art. Over 890 original
studio, saunas and even professional                 daybeds on deck are a particularly good          paintings and exhibits, as well as photo-
cosmetic treatments and massages.                    place to relax.                                  graphs and sculptures accompany the
More importantly, it has the luxury of                                                                ship and its guests around the world.
plenty of space where you can breathe
deeply and let go.

HAUTE CUISINE                                        SUITES                                           ENTERTAINMENT
With an eye for detail, the EUROPA 2                 Choose between eight different types of          When the curtain rises, an unforgettable
chefs are constantly opening up new                  suites from 35 to 114 m2 (376 to 1,227 ft2),     evening begins. Great acrobatics, laser
culinary horizons. Enjoy modern creations            all of which lead out onto a spacious            shows, comedy, fascinating talks, presen-
or timeless classics with flexible mealtimes         veranda. The modern interior design and          tations or moving music from classic to
and no fixed seating plans in our seven              high-quality designer furniture come as          pop. Be enthralled by the top-class artists
gourmet restaurants – all included in the            standard – as does the bottle of champagne       and entertainers on board the EUROPA 2.
cruise price.                                        that welcomes you to your suite.

 EUROPA 2 – UNIQUE SELLING POINTS:
 • Named the best cruise ship in the world by the renowned                  • 1 ,000 m² (10,764 ft²) spa and fitness area with an ocean view
   Berlitz Cruise Guide 2018                                                 •S
                                                                               even gourmet restaurants – at no extra cost
 • Suites at least 35 m² (376 ft²) in size – all with a veranda
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Technical data
     Built:                                                         2013      Passenger decks:                                                    7
     Gross tonnage (GT):                                         42,830       Passenger capacity:                                           516
     Shipyard:                         STX Europe, St. Nazaire, France        Crew:                                                       > 370
     Length:                                     225.38 m (739.44 ft)         Suites:                                              in total 251
     Beam:                                          26.70 m (87.60 ft)        On-board languages:                       German and English
     Draught:                                        6.30 m (20.67 ft)        Zodiacs (motorised inflatable rubber boats):                    12
     Total power:                                           24,000 kW         Tenders (150 seats):                                            4
     Speed:                                                    21 knots       Hospital:                                                     yes
     Stabilisers:     Blohm + Voss, 2× 14 m2 (2x 151 ft2) wing area

Included in the cruise price
IN THE SUITE                                        RELAXATION & FITNESS                              FAMILIES
• Champagne to welcome you                          • OCEAN SPA and fitness area covering an         •C
                                                                                                        omprehensive programme of games
• Mini bar, refilled on a daily basis                 area of 1,000 m2 (10,764 ft2)                    and sports as well as arts and crafts for
• Nespresso machine                                 •E
                                                      xtensive range of fitness classes from          children from 4 years of age and for teens
• 24-hour suite service                             aquafit to zumba                                • Baby welcome package for parents with
• Butler service in the Penthouse,                 • Four
                                                         saunas and state-of-the-art                 babies and small children up to 3 years
 Grand Penthouse and Owner Suites                     training equipment                               of age
• Free use of Internet for one our per                                                               • Children up to and including 11 years
                                                    ENTERTAINMENT
 guest per day                                                                                         of age travel free in the suite of their
                                                    • Different entertainment programme
• Guest portal on your TV with a range of                                                            parents or other fully paying guardians
                                                      every day
 films and music using your television or
                                                    • Exclusive shows and concerts – from            SEE MORE, EXPERIENCE MORE
 tablet, portable telephones
                                                      classical music to pop                          • Zodiac rides (depending on the route and
• Personal EUROPA 2 e-mail account
                                                    • Readings and comedy shows featuring            weather conditions) and landings or rides
RESTAURANTS                                           renowned artists, actors, authors and            in the ship`s Zodiacs or tenders
• Seven gourmet restaurants at no extra             entertainers                                    • Background knowledge from well-known
 cost and with flexible mealtimes and no            • 3D cinema, DJ and party on the                 lecturers
 fixed seating plans                                  Pool Deck                                       • Detailed country information, document
• Breakfast, lunch, dinner                                                                            pouch, luggage tags and map material
                                                    ART & LITERATURE
• Tea and coffee specialities                                                                        • Available for free hire: bicycles (sub-
                                                    •O
                                                      ver 890 original artworks – including
                                                                                                       ject to official approval) and snorkelling
GRATUITIES                                            pieces by Damien Hirst and Gerhard
                                                                                                       equipment
• Gratuities are not mandatory on board.            Richter
 Acknowledgement of particularly                    •W
                                                      ell-stocked on-board library                   FOR ALL CASES
 good service is at the discretion of                                                                 • Travel cancellation insurance
 each guest

On-board beverage credit
For our international guests, we offer an on-board beverage                    •2
                                                                                 – 6 nights = € 100 per person beverage credit
credit on all EUROPA 2 cruises, depending on the length                        • 7 – 9 nights = € 150 per person beverage credit
of the voyage:                                                                 • 10 + nights = € 200 per person beverage credit
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Additional services*
• Shore activities and expert                • Private personal SPA                          • Babysitter
                                                                                                             service in the evening
  excursions/ bike tours                       • Hairdresser                                    • Beverages
                                                                                                            in the restaurants
• Travel concierge service                  • Individual training with a personal trainer   • Private wine tasting
• EUROPA 2 Culinary School                  • Personal training on the golf simulator
• Beauty & SPA treatments                    • Childcare

Discounts
EARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT                         combine two or more cruises: with cruises          DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN
It pays to make arrangements ahead of          on the EUROPA 2, you have the option of            Children up to and including 11 years of
time. Those who make their minds up            combining as many cruises as you like.             age travel for free, children aged from 12
quickly can save 5 % on the cruise-only                                                           to 15 pay € 80(US$ 100/£ 70) per night
                                               ON-BOARD BOOKING DISCOUNT
price.                                                                                            (when staying in the same suite [with an
                                               Book your next cruise on board while you
                                                                                                  extra bed] as one or two fully-paying
COMBINATION DISCOUNT                           are still on your current cruise and benefit
                                                                                                  adults). The age of the child on the date of
Attractive discounts await those who are       from a 3 % on-board booking discount off
                                                                                                  departure is decisive.
planning a longer time afloat and who          the cruise-only price.

Special travel formats

                                                                                                             SETTING A COURSE FOR
ENTERTAINMENT THAT                             THE PERFECT SETTING FOR ART                                   THE GOLF COURSE
HITS THE RIGHT NOTE                            Set sail and discover the world of art –           Teeing off with an ocean view: travel
Exclusive encounters with outstanding          art2sea welcomes prominent artists,                to the most beautiful places on earth
musicians: the UNPLUGGED cruises fea-          gallerists, art experts and curators from          while enjoying a dream-come-true
ture top-notch star performances, with         great museums. In cooperation with the             golfing holiday. Always on board: our
the concerts in the EUROPA 2’s theatre         magazine WELTKUNST and editor-in-chief             PGA professionals, who will help you
lending the shows an intimate ambience.        Dr Lisa Zeitz, we provide fascinating in-          achieve the perfect swing.
                                               sights into the international art business.

FASCINATING CONVERSATIONS                                                                                    FOR FANTASTIC HOLIDAYS
Sabine Christiansen, a German journalist,      A JOURNEY TO FIND YOUR                             Family cruises are specially tailored to
brings top-level guests on board for exci-     INNER BALANCE                                      the requirements of children and their
ting discussions about the latest topics       Experience innovative training and relaxa-         parents. As you’d expect, they include
and current events. Her guests include         tion in perfect harmony: the IN2BALANCE            a special programme on land and on
Nobel Prize laureates, international politi-   programme is like a soothing balm for              board, and are scheduled to coincide
cians, high-ranking experts and other          body and soul. It combines relaxation              with school holidays.
major public figures. Whether you attend       techniques from the Far East, yoga, burn-
a lecture, panel discussion or round-table     out prevention exercises, t’ai chi, shiatsu,
discussion, a talk2christiansen event is       nutritional advice and interval training to
sure to be a highlight of your cruise.         create a restorative, holistic course. Let
                                               our team of experts help you regain your
                                               balance.

Cruise routes 2019/2020 (general regions)
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION VISIT WWW.HL-CRUISES.COM/SHIPS/MS-EUROPA-2/CRUISES

• January – April 2019: Oceania               •O
                                                 ctober – November 2019:                         • J anuary – March 2020: South America
• April – June 2019: Asia                       Atlantic Islands                                 •M
                                                                                                    arch – April 2020: Mediterranean
• June – August 2019: Mediterranean           •N
                                                 ovember 2019 – January 2020:
• August – October 2019:                        Caribbean
  Western & Northern Europe
                                                                                                                     * Will be charged individually.
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HANSEATIC inspiration – The new expedition class
With the new expedition ship HANSEATIC inspiration, which will be launched in October 2019, we are setting new standards in
expedition cruises. Open up breathtaking worlds of experience to your customers – on the cruise of a lifetime that brings adventure
and comfort together in perfect harmony.

MARINA                                             OCEAN ACADEMY                                     GLASS BALCONIES

                                                         SPA AREA

                                                                     POOL AREA/BAR
                                                                                                                  OBSERVATION DECK
                                                                                                                   AND LOUNGE

                                         FITNESS AREA

MAIN RESTAURANT, SPECIALITY                        HANSE ATRIUM                                      BOW TOUR
RESTAURANT AND BISTRO RESTAURANT

 HANSEATIC INSPIRATION – UNIQUE SELLING POINTS:                            •O
                                                                             nly outside cabins and suites, majority with private balcony/
 • The HANSEATIC inspiration is suited to both polar and tropical           French balcony
   waters                                                                  • Two extendible glass-floored balconies on the Sun Deck
 • Maximum passenger capacity: 230 guests (199 on Antarctic cruises)      •C
                                                                             utting-edge equipment and environmental technology
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MARINA                                      OCEAN ACADEMY                                CABINS/SUITES
• Marina at the stern of the ship           •K
                                              nowledge lab on board: interactive        • Choose between 4 cabin and 2 suite
• Starting point for the 17 on-board         media wall and an interactive poster        types from 21 m² (226 ft²) to 71 m²
 Zodiacs                                      display the latest background informa-      (764 ft²), most of them lead to a private
• Comfortable base for a variety of          tion to the cruise, always available        (French) balcony or veranda
 warmwater sports (kayaking, stand-up       •O
                                              wn studies and research possible          • Unique desing, inspired by nature:
 paddling)                                                                                curved lines, natural colours and
                                                                                          premium materials

HANSE ATRIUM                                GLASS BALCONIES                              BOW TOUR
•M
  ulitfunctional lounge with state-of-     •S
                                              pecial highlight: extendible glass        • Experience natural wonders from
 the-art presentation technology              balconies on the Sun Deck                   up-close
•G
  o even deeper: during expert presen­     •E
                                              xperience the feeling of hovering         • The best views and an indescribable
 tations and thrilling film evenings          above the water surface                     sense of being at the heart of the
•P
  recaps and recaps of the shore           •G
                                              etting up-close to nature                  action
 activities

HANSEATIC inspiration: international all year round!
Presentations and service announcements on all expeditions of this ship are provided in English for our international guests.
Excursions with experts will of course be conducted in two languages.
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Technical data
     Built:                                           October 2019         Highest ice class for passenger ships:                        PC 6
     Category:                                       5-star service*       Passenger decks:7
     Gross tonnage (GT):	                                     15,650       Passenger capacity:      230; 199 for Antarctic cruises and
     Shipyard:                              Vard Group AS, Norway                                           cruises around Spitsbergen
     Length:                                          138 m (452 ft)       Crew:                                                approx. 175
     Beam:	                                             22 m (72 ft)       On-board languages:German/English
     Draught:                                           5.6 m (18 ft)      Zodiacs (robust motorised inflatable rubber boats): 17
     Total power:                                       4x 2,800 kW        Tenders:2
     Speed:                                                 16 knots       Hospital:yes
     Stabilisers: yes

Included in the cruise price
IN THE CABIN/SUITE                                BARS                                          • HanseAtrium with state-of-the-art
• Champagne to welcome you                        •6
                                                    30 m² (6,781 ft²) pool area with bar           presentation technology
• Free mini bar, restocked daily (cabins: with    (can be enjoyed whatever the weather         • Experienced experts from various dis-
 a selection of soft drinks; suites: additional    thanks to its flexible canopy)                   ciplines accompany every cruise, give
 selection of spirits)                            • The Observation Lounge with bar brings         presentations and multimedia lectures,
• Binoculars in the cabin                         the excitement indoors with its 180-             provide well-informed answers to ques-
• Nordic walking poles                             degree panoramic view                            tions about the cruising area and take
• Coffee machine                                  • The HanseAtrium bar is the perfect             part in the Zodiac landings/rides
• 24-hour cabin service                            place for a relaxing evening chat
                                                                                                SEE MORE, EXPERIENCE MORE
• Butler service in the Junior and Grand
                                                  SPA AND FITNESS                               • Expedition equipment for loan on board:
 Suites
                                                  • Light-filled spa complex covering 215 m²       parkas, rubber boots, snorkelling equip-
• Flat screen television with information
                                                   (2,314 ft²), plus 25 m² (269 ft²) of out-        ment
 and entertainment programme, personal
                                                   door space with a view of the open sea       • Port information including maps and
 e-mail account and Internet access via
                                                  • 1 00 m² (1,076 ft²) fitness area with          tips for going ashore, updated daily
 Wi-Fi (e-mails free of charge, Internet
                                                   state-of-the-art fitness equipment for       •E
                                                                                                  xplore nature from a unique perspective
 subject to a charge)
                                                   stamina and strength training and an             in the Zodiacs (subject to routes and
RESTAURANTS                                        incomparable ocean view                          weather conditions)
•O
  ur three spacious restaurants pamper           • Comprehensive programme of courses
 our guests with a wide selection of cuisine                                                     * A classification from the Berlitz Cruise Guide is
                                                  EDUTAINMENT                                      not currently available as this will be given
 and free choice of around 400 seats and
                                                  •C
                                                    utting-edge technology for presenta-          once the ships are completed. We believe that
 flexible opening hours                                                                            the comfort standard is equivalent to that of
                                                   tions, precaps and recaps
•M
  ain restaurant, speciality restaurant,                                                          our MS HANSEATIC expedition cruise ship,
                                                  •E
                                                    xtensive library and interactive              which was awarded the distinction of 5 stars
 Bistro Restaurant (indoor and outdoor)
                                                   Ocean Academy for your own research             by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2018.
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Additional services*
• Range of shore excursions
• Hairdresser
• Spa treatments
• Beverages in the restaurants
• Use of the Internet

Discounts
E ARLY BOOKING DISCOUNT                      ON-BOARD BOOKING DISCOUNT                       explorers“ (INS2014), children aged 12 to
It pays to make arrangements ahead            Book your next cruise on board while you        17 pay € 150 [US$ 180/£ 130] per night – this
of time. Those who make their minds up        are still on your current cruise and benefit    included a special on-board programme
quickly can save 5 % on the cruise-only       from a 3 % on-board booking discount            (www.hl-cruises.com/young-explorers).
price up to the date specified in the         off the cruise-only price.                      The age of the child on the date of depar-
price tables.                                                                                 ture is decisive.
                                              DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN
COMBINATION DISCOUNT                          Children up to and including 11 years of
We will apply the combination discount if   age travel for free, children aged from
you choose to combine selected consecu-       12 to 15 pay € 80 (US$ 100/£ 70) per
tive cruises. Please note that no combina-    night (when staying in the same suite
tion discount is applied to Category 0.       [with an extra bed] as one or two fully-
                                              paying adults). On ”voyages for young

Cruise routes 2019/2020 (general regions)
FOR DETAILED INFORMATION VISIT WWW.HL-CRUISES.COM/SHIPS/EXPEDITIONS/CRUISES

• October – November 2019: Northern          • March – April 2020: Amazon                    • July – September 2020: Arctic
 and Western Europe and Cape Verde            • April – May 2020: Caribbean                   • September 2020: North Sea
• November – December 2019:                  • May – June 2020: East coast of North
 South and Central America                     America
• December 2019 – March 2020:                • June – July 2020: Great Lakes
 Antarctica                                   • July 2020: East coast of North America
• March 2020: Brazil                           and West coast of Greenland

On-board beverage credit
For our international guests, we offer an on-board beverage            • 2 – 6 nights = € 100 per person beverage credit
credit on all HANSEATIC inspiration cruises, depending on the          •7
                                                                         – 9 nights = € 150 per person beverage credit
length of the voyage:                                                  • 10
                                                                          + nights = € 200 per person beverage credit

                                                                                                                  * Will be charged individually.
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TIMEISPRECIOUSYour Hapag-Lloyd Cruises partner portal

For some it’s a villa by the beach, for others it’s a stroll in the park.
But we all know that having time is the true luxury.

Which is why we have developed the unique TIME IS PRECIOUS online
partner portal to offer you time-saving and understandable sales
support: www.time-is-precious.com

In our partner portal you will find all information you need to know
about our fleet, exclusive marketing materials and special news.

To receive regular updates on our products and offers, register at
and sign up for our newsletter.
Important: To receive our monthly e-newsletter, please tick the
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   Be inspired at www.hl-cruises.com and www.facebook.com/hlcruises. Book now: on our website or by phone +49 40 30703070,
Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten GmbH, Ballindamm 25, 20095 Hamburg, Germany, via e-mail service@hl-cruises.com, and at your travel agency.
     Free phone: Belgium 0800 79421 · Netherlands 08000 220459 · United Kingdom 08000 513829 · USA 877 4457447 or 800 3342724
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