Name Europa Yard number 495 Length 199 m Beam 24 m | Completed 1999 Draft 6 m Builder Meyer Turku | |
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The MS Europa is a cruise ship owned and operated by the German company Hapag-Lloyd. It is the 4th ship to be named Europa in the company's history. For twelve years in row, the MS Europa was awarded the title "best cruise ship in the world" by Ward-Ranking and Berlitz. The previous Europa is currently sailing as the Saga Sapphire for Saga Cruises.
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Exterior
The Europa was designed as a sleek, streamlined luxury cruise ship. Her design is comparable to other luxury ships such as Silversea Cruises Silver Shadow. Europa was one of the first ships designed with ABB Azipod propulsion system, implemented to reduce vibration towards the stern of the ship.
Interior Design and Facilities
Being designed as a luxury ship, all of her cabins are described as suites. There are 204 suites. Out of the 204 suites, 168 have their own private veranda. The largest suites are 915sq. ft, and the smallest are 291sq. ft.
Decks and facilities are based on Hapag-Lloyd deck plans, which includes both crew and passenger decks.
- Unknown - Crew and engineering facilities
- Unknown - Crew cabins and storage facilities
- A Deck - Hospital, tender platforms, crew and officer cabins
- Europa Deck Atrium, casino, and restaurant
- Pazifik Deck - Passenger Accommodation and photo shop
- Atlantik Deck - Passenger Accommodation
- Sport Deck - Gym and spa facilities
- Lido Deck - Pool, cinema, café
- Bellevue Deck - Sun deck, pool
- Penthouse Deck - Penthouse suites
- Peli Deck (#11) - Designated nude sunbathing deck
