THIS lucky group of travel agents enjoyed the white-gloved ministrations of the high-class crew aboard Hapag-Lloyd’s MS Europa 2 earlier this week, when she was docked at Sydney’s White Bay Cruise terminal. A celebratory luncheon at Restaurant Tarragon, one of the many on-board eateries, featured a range of delicacies including...
THIS lucky group of travel agents enjoyed the white-gloved ministrations of the high-class crew aboard Hapag-Lloyd’s MS Europa 2 earlier this week, when she was docked at Sydney’s White Bay Cruise terminal.
A celebratory luncheon at Restaurant Tarragon, one of the many on-board eateries, featured a range of delicacies including a delicious lobster main course, naturally complemented by specially selected wines.
The delightful degustation followed a tour of the ship conducted by Gerd Wilmer of Landmark Travel, who represents Hapag-Lloyd Cruises in the Australian market.
The 500-passenger vessel is consistently rated as the “best ship in the world” by the respected Berlitz Cruise Guide, and a walk-through confirmed the next-level appointments of Europa 2, down to the finest detail including tasteful decor, furnishings and artworks throughout the ship.
As well as gorgeously appointed staterooms and suites, Europa 2 features seven restaurants with a wide variety of cuisine, alongside five different bars.
A large spa and fitness centre is complemented by an on-board golf simulator – with a pro on hand to assist guests refine their game – while the whole family is looked after with extensive kids and teenage facilities.
Wilmer also highlighted the burgeoning Hapag-Lloyd expedition cruise fleet, which will see the addition of its new purpose-built HANSEATIC inspiration vessel which is set to debut late in 2019.
The new 230-passenger ship will offer a range of Antarctic, South American, Western European, Baltic and Arctic itineraries, and will offer similar levels of comfort and luxury to the five-star MS Europa and MS Europa 2.
HANSEATIC inspiration has been designed to the highest of sustainability standards, with even its Zodiac expedition craft fitted with electric motors to minimise the impact of excursions on the fragile icy environment.
He highlighted a price comparison of the Hapag-Lloyd voyages to Antarctica, noting that the daily rates were surprisingly cheaper than the brochured offerings of many competitors.
Lots of pics from CW’s tour of Europa 2 earlier this week at facebook.com/cruiseweekly.
