--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 0439d1ea-377f-469e-ac31-28345cc9877c slug: 2220211 voyage_code: EUR2705 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: MS EUROPA departure_date: return_date: nights: 24 embarkation_port: San Francisco disembarkation_port: Miami starting_price_usd: 14179.0 bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T12:07:29Z --- # The fascination of Central America > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · MS EUROPA · Apr 3 – 27, 2027   (24 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | MS EUROPA | | **Duration** | 24 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | San Francisco | | **Disembarkation Port** | Miami | | **Starting Price** | 14,179 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUR2705 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: San Francisco **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. San Francisco is the 16th most populous city in the United States, and the fourth most populous in California, with 881,549 residents as of 2019. ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Santa Barbara, California **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street. On a nearby hill, Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, houses Franciscan friars and a museum. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Cabo San Lucas **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Zihuatanejo, Mexico **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Zihuatanejo is a resort city on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, northwest of Acapulco. It’s known for its beaches, like the sweeping Playa La Ropa, which is backed by palm trees. Galleries and seafood restaurants line the city’s winding lanes. Offshore, the sea teems with marine life such as dolphins and sea turtles. Long, sandy Playa El Palmar is the main beach in the neighboring town of Ixtapa. ### Day 8: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 9: Puerto Quetzal **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. ### Day 10: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 11: Puntarenas, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Puntarenas is a port town on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Its Casa de la Cultura is a cultural center with a theater and art gallery. On the main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, Parque Marino del Pacífico includes an aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles and crocodiles. The town beach, Playa Puntarenas, is backed by shops and cafes. Southeast of town, Playa Doña Ana is a beach known for strong surf. ### Day 12: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 13: Puntarenas, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Puntarenas is a port town on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Its Casa de la Cultura is a cultural center with a theater and art gallery. On the main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, Parque Marino del Pacífico includes an aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles and crocodiles. The town beach, Playa Puntarenas, is backed by shops and cafes. Southeast of town, Playa Doña Ana is a beach known for strong surf. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Panama Canal **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 16: San Blas **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 365 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal. A part of the comarca Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the Kuna people. ### Day 17: Cartagena, Colombia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Puerto Limon, Costa Rica **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community. ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Belize City **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Belize City is a port city in the Central American country of Belize. It’s divided into north and south sides by Haulover Creek, which opens into the Caribbean Sea. The manually operated 1920s Swing Bridge, a busy crossing point, links the two. On the north side, the Museum of Belize traces the country’s history, with exhibits including Mayan artifacts. The Image Factory gallery shows local contemporary art. ### Day 22: Cozumel **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. ### Day 23: Cozumel **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 11:00 PM Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and sea turtles. ### Day 24: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 25: Miami **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $14,179 | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SU) Guarantee Suite ## Ship Information ### MS EUROPA The EUROPA, the flagship of our fleet, sets international standards: for the eleventh time in succession, it was the only cruise ship in the world to be awarded the coveted ranking of 5-stars plus by Berlitz Cruise Guide 2011. Never before has there been so much space for each guest and so much private sphere in which to simply feel good. The accommodation for the maximum of 408 guests on the EUROPA is comprised solely of suites, each with separate living and sleeping areas. Every one of them has a walk-in wardrobe, and almost all of them have a private veranda. One small detail: every passenger on board is given his/her own e-mail address. All of the guests are served at a single seating and order à la carte in the Europa Restaurant with the large panorama windows. The more intimate speciality restaurants, "Oriental" and "Venezia", serve the very best of Euro-Asian or Italian cuisine. International show stars appear on the stage of the Europa Lounge, our concert hall and ballroom. Various bars and lounges, the library with Internet access and an auditorium for talks and seminars guarantee relaxation in sophisticated surroundings. A golf simulator, the hair stylist and beauty salon, the fitness room, sauna, massages, the wellness area and our swimming pool with Magrodom are all at your service to ensure your well-being. In addition, the exclusive boutique and Wempe, the jeweller's, on the Promenade invite you to take an extended shopping trip. Let yourself be spirited away to fascinating destinations, or pay a visit to the world's most beautiful golf courses. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 408 | | Crew | 285 | | Gross Tonnage | 28,437.0 | | Length | 651.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Ports of Call ### San Francisco *Coordinates: 37.7752, -122.419* San Francisco, officially the City and County of San Francisco, is a cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. San Francisco is the 16th most populous city in the United States, and the fourth most populous in California, with 881,549 residents as of 2019. ### Santa Barbara, California *Coordinates: 34.4234, -119.704* Santa Barbara is a city on the central California coast, with the Santa Ynez Mountains as dramatic backdrop. Downtown, Mediterranean-style white stucco buildings with red-tile roofs reflect the city’s Spanish colonial heritage. Upscale boutiques and restaurants offering local wines and seasonal fare line State Street. On a nearby hill, Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, houses Franciscan fr... ### Cabo San Lucas *Coordinates: 22.8905, -109.917* Cabo San Lucas, a resort city on the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula, is known for its beaches, water-based activities and nightlife. Playa El Médano is Cabo’s main beach, with outdoor restaurants and numerous bars. Past the marina is Land's End promontory, site of Playa del Amor (Lover's Beach) and El Arco, a natural archway in the seacliffs. ### Zihuatanejo, Mexico *Coordinates: 17.6656, -101.598* Zihuatanejo is a resort city on Mexico’s Pacific Coast, northwest of Acapulco. It’s known for its beaches, like the sweeping Playa La Ropa, which is backed by palm trees. Galleries and seafood restaurants line the city’s winding lanes. Offshore, the sea teems with marine life such as dolphins and sea turtles. Long, sandy Playa El Palmar is the main beach in the neighboring town of Ixtapa. ### Puerto Quetzal *Coordinates: 13.9206, -90.7878* Puerto Quetzal is Guatemala's largest Pacific Ocean port. It is important for both cargo traffic and as a stop-off point for cruise liners. ### Puntarenas, Costa Rica Puntarenas is a port town on Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya. Its Casa de la Cultura is a cultural center with a theater and art gallery. On the main boulevard, Paseo de los Turistas, Parque Marino del Pacífico includes an aquarium and rescue center with seahorses, turtles and crocodiles. The town beach, Playa Puntarenas, is backed by shops and cafes. Southeast of town, Playa Doña Ana is a beach k... ### Panama Canal ### San Blas *Coordinates: 9.23886, -78.2248* The San Blas Islands of Panama is an archipelago comprising approximately 365 islands and cays, of which 49 are inhabited. They lie off the north coast of the Isthmus of Panama, east of the Panama Canal. A part of the comarca Guna Yala along the Caribbean coast of Panama is home to the Kuna people. ### Cartagena, Colombia *Coordinates: 10.4175, -75.5334* Cartagena is a port city on Colombia’s Caribbean coast. By the sea is the walled Old Town, founded in the 16th century, with squares, cobblestone streets and colorful colonial buildings. With a tropical climate, the city is also a popular beach destination. Reachable by boat are Isla de Barú, with white-sand beaches and palm trees, and the Islas del Rosario, known for their coral reefs. ### Puerto Limon, Costa Rica *Coordinates: 9.98942, -83.0374* Limón, commonly known as Puerto Limón, is a district, the capital city and main hub of Limón province, as well as of the Limón canton in Costa Rica. It is the seventh largest city in Costa Rica, with a population of over 55,000, and is home of the Afro-Costa Rican community. ### Belize City *Coordinates: 17.5678, -88.4016* Belize City is a port city in the Central American country of Belize. It’s divided into north and south sides by Haulover Creek, which opens into the Caribbean Sea. The manually operated 1920s Swing Bridge, a busy crossing point, links the two. On the north side, the Museum of Belize traces the country’s history, with exhibits including Mayan artifacts. The Image Factory gallery shows local co... ### Cozumel *Coordinates: 20.423, -86.9223* Cozumel, a mostly undeveloped Mexican island in the Caribbean Sea, is a popular cruise ship port of call famed for its scuba diving. At Arrecifes de Cozumel National Park, there's diving spots around a section of the Mesoamerican Reef and the Museo Subacuático de Arte’s submerged sculptures. Chankanaab is an eco park surrounding a lagoon with underwater caverns, home to dolphins, manatees and s... ### Miami *Coordinates: 25.7891, -80.204* Miami, officially the City of Miami, is a metropolis located in southeastern Florida in the United States. It is the third most populous metropolis on the East coast of the United States, and it is the seventh largest in the country. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2220211 - **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/2220211 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2220211.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2220211/ - **Primary Image:** https://images.cruisepirate.ai/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/ms-europa/other/66542.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-05-05 12:07:29 UTC