--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: de5ec0dc-4afa-489c-b74a-47d1e096dd1f slug: 2143496 voyage_code: EUX2610 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: MS EUROPA 2 departure_date: return_date: nights: 13 embarkation_port: Hambantota/Sri Lanka disembarkation_port: Hambantota/Sri Lanka starting_price_usd: 16533.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T01:40:32Z --- # Highlands, teatime and royal traditions > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · MS EUROPA 2 · May 29 – Jun 11   (13 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | MS EUROPA 2 | | **Duration** | 13 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Hambantota/Sri Lanka | | **Disembarkation Port** | Hambantota/Sri Lanka | | **Starting Price** | 16,533 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUX2610 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Hambantota/Sri Lanka **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Hambantota is the main town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This underdeveloped area was hit hard by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and is undergoing a number of major development projects including the construction of a new sea port and international airport finished in 2013. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Portsmouth, UK **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a dockyard museum. ### Day 4: Falmouth **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM FalmouthHarbour is reputed to be the third largest natural harbor in the world.Originally known as Smithwick, Falmouth consisted of an alehouse and a Blacksmith's shop until Sir Walter Raleigh had the idea to convert this sleepy port into one of the principal seaports of the world. The town's fortification, PendennisCastle, now stands as the first line of welcome. You can take a pleasure boat excursion up the Falestuary, as well as around the harbor, and experience the beauty of the town from th... ### Day 5: Isles of Scilly/England **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England. The islands are covered in heathland, and fringed by sandy beaches such as Great Bay on St. Martin’s. On Tresco, one of the 5 inhabited islands, Tresco Abbey Garden is home to subtropical plants and also the Valhalla Museum, displaying shipwrecked figureheads. The tower of 17th-century Cromwell’s Castle stands at the north of Tresco. ### Day 6: Dublin **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Dublin has been the focal point of numerous predatory attentions over the centuries. The Bronze Age Celts settled on the banks of the Liffey, living peacefully until 9th century. Vikings greedily descended on the wealth of the Irish monasteries and destined Dublin to become an important trading post in their new world order. The year 1172 saw Henry II declare Dublin capital of his Irish kingdom after an indecisive victory, inaugurating centuries of British colonialism and Irish rebellion. Throug... ### Day 7: Liverpool, England **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on the Pier Head. ### Day 8: Belfast **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air concerts. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Portree, Isle of Skye **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Portree is the largest town on, and capital of, the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the location for the only secondary school on the island, Portree High School. Public transport services are limited to buses. Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. ### Day 11: Invergordon **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM The Highlands in the northern part of Scotland are known for their magnificent scenery, boasting a landscape of dramatic mountains and forested hills. This region also is of historic importance and full of legends including the fabled Loch Ness monster. For centuries, Scotland was England's principal enemy. Then in 1603, James VI of Scotland became James I of England, thus establishing the first political union between the two countries. Despite these ties, Scottish nationalism persisted.T... ### Day 12: Newhaven **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: Hambantota/Sri Lanka **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Hambantota is the main town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This underdeveloped area was hit hard by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and is undergoing a number of major development projects including the construction of a new sea port and international airport finished in 2013. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $16,533 | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Ocean Suite** (Code: 03O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar **Grand Ocean Suite** (Code: 06) Private oasis of wellbeing and stylish relaxation zone – in the Spa Suite, everyday life is nothing but a distant memory. Indulge your body and soul at the highest level – with warm shades and a spa bathroom with panoramic views of the sea. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom with two wash... **Owner's Suite** (Code: 11) The Owner’s Suite is far more than our most exclusive suite; it is a select domicile on the oceans of the world. Enjoy every imaginable convenience on more than 114 square metres of personal freedom. Living area: 99 m²; veranda: 15 m². Separate living and sleeping areas. Separate dining table. Gues... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 03V) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar **Veranda Suite** (Code: 01V) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar **Penthouse Suite** (Code: 09) A fantastically spacious suite with every conceivable comfort, uniquely located on the upper decks – is there a more beautiful place to relax? In the Grand Suite, you can enjoy the endless views of the sea and the conveniences of a classical Grand Suite. Living area: 42 m²; veranda: 10 m². Bathroom... **Ocean Suite** (Code: 02O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar **Ocean Suite** (Code: 04O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar **Grand Penthouse Suite** (Code: 10) In the Grand Penthouse Suite you can enjoy lavishness at sea and experience an exclusive break of superior quality – on a daybed with view of the endless sea or while taking a bath in the middle of the ocean in your private whirlpool. Living area: 78 m²; veranda: 10 m² Separate living and sleeping ... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 05) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Walk-in wardrobe Exclusive living area with a chaise longue Bathtub and separate shower Free mini bar **Ocean Suite** (Code: 01O) Living area: 28 m² (301 ft²) Veranda: 7 m² (75 ft²) Natural light in the bathroom Bathroom with two sinks Whirlpool tub and separate shower Separate toilet Free mini bar ## Ship Information ### MS EUROPA 2 All the promises of a yacht and the serenity of a small resort: on board the EUROPA 2, you can enjoy the highest level of casual luxury with a maximum of 500 guests.The ship has been awarded the coveted distinction of 5-stars-plus by the Berlitz Cruise Guide 2019. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 516 | | Crew | 370 | | Gross Tonnage | 40,000.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### Hambantota/Sri Lanka *Coordinates: 6.13174, 81.1086* Hambantota is the main town in Hambantota District, Southern Province, Sri Lanka. This underdeveloped area was hit hard by the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and is undergoing a number of major development projects including the construction of a new sea port and international airport finished in 2013. ### Portsmouth, UK *Coordinates: 50.8106, -1.091* Portsmouth is a port city and naval base on England’s south coast, mostly spread across Portsea Island. It’s known for its maritime heritage and Portsmouth Historic Dockyard. The dockyard is home to the interactive National Museum of the Royal Navy, the wooden warship HMS Victory, where Nelson died in the Battle of Trafalgar, and HMS Warrior 1860. The Tudor ship Mary Rose is also conserved in a do... ### Falmouth *Coordinates: 50.1526, -5.06627* FalmouthHarbour is reputed to be the third largest natural harbor in the world.Originally known as Smithwick, Falmouth consisted of an alehouse and a Blacksmith's shop until Sir Walter Raleigh had the idea to convert this sleepy port into one of the principal seaports of the world. The town's fortification, PendennisCastle, now stands as the first line of welcome. You can take a pleasure boat excu... ### Isles of Scilly/England *Coordinates: 49.925, -6.29867* The Isles of Scilly are an archipelago off the Cornish coast, in southwest England. The islands are covered in heathland, and fringed by sandy beaches such as Great Bay on St. Martin’s. On Tresco, one of the 5 inhabited islands, Tresco Abbey Garden is home to subtropical plants and also the Valhalla Museum, displaying shipwrecked figureheads. The tower of 17th-century Cromwell’s Castle stands at t... ### Dublin *Coordinates: 53.3441, -6.26749* Dublin has been the focal point of numerous predatory attentions over the centuries. The Bronze Age Celts settled on the banks of the Liffey, living peacefully until 9th century. Vikings greedily descended on the wealth of the Irish monasteries and destined Dublin to become an important trading post in their new world order. The year 1172 saw Henry II declare Dublin capital of his Irish kingdom af... ### Liverpool, England *Coordinates: 53.4084, -2.99157* Liverpool is a maritime city in northwest England, where the River Mersey meets the Irish Sea. A key trade and migration port from the 18th to the early 20th centuries, it's also, famously, the hometown of The Beatles. Ferries cruise the waterfront, where the iconic mercantile buildings known as the "Three Graces" – Royal Liver Building, Cunard Building and Port of Liverpool Building – stand on th... ### Belfast *Coordinates: 54.5973, -5.93011* Belfast is Northern Ireland’s capital. It was the birthplace of the RMS Titanic, which famously struck an iceberg and sunk in 1912. This legacy is recalled in the renovated dockyards' Titanic Quarter, which includes the Titanic Belfast, an aluminium-clad museum reminiscent of a ship’s hull, as well as shipbuilder Harland & Wolff’s Drawing Offices and the Titanic Slipways, which now host open-air c... ### Portree, Isle of Skye *Coordinates: 57.5359, -6.22627* Portree is the largest town on, and capital of, the Isle of Skye in the Inner Hebrides of Scotland. It is the location for the only secondary school on the island, Portree High School. Public transport services are limited to buses. Portree has a harbour, fringed by cliffs, with a pier designed by Thomas Telford. ### Invergordon *Coordinates: 57.6891, -4.16939* The Highlands in the northern part of Scotland are known for their magnificent scenery, boasting a landscape of dramatic mountains and forested hills. This region also is of historic importance and full of legends including the fabled Loch Ness monster. For centuries, Scotland was England's principal enemy. Then in 1603, James VI of Scotland became James I of England, thus establishing the first... ### Newhaven *Coordinates: 50.7967, 0.0556015* ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143496 - **Compare Prices:** CruisePirate compares prices across multiple booking channels - **Price Alerts:** Set up alerts for price drops on this sailing - **Support:** Contact our AI-powered cruise assistant for personalized recommendations ### Why Book with CruisePirate? - Real-time price comparison across booking channels - AI-powered cruise recommendations - Transparent pricing with no hidden fees - Expert cruise search and filtering --- ## Technical Metadata - **Canonical URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143496 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2143496.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2143496/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/ms-europa-2/other/36584.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 01:40:32 UTC