--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 4d4b9278-b56f-408e-aba6-a94f1f0c9ed7 slug: 2289058 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: MS EUROPA 2 departure_date: return_date: nights: 63 embarkation_port: Lisbon disembarkation_port: Victoria, Seychelles starting_price_usd: None bookable: false last_updated: 2026-05-05T02:25:03Z --- # Lisbon to Victoria, Seychelles > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · MS EUROPA 2 · Oct 18 – Dec 20   (63 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | MS EUROPA 2 | | **Duration** | 63 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Lisbon | | **Disembarkation Port** | Victoria, Seychelles | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Lisbon **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a city open to the sea and carefully planned with 18th-century elegance. Its founder is said to be the legendary Ulysses, but the theory of an original Phoenician settlement is probably more realistic. Known in Portugal as Lisboa, the city was inhabited by the Romans, Visigoths and, beginning in the 8th century, the Moors. Much of the 16th century was a period of great prosperity and overseas expansion for Portugal. Tragedy struck on All Saints' Day in 1755 wit... ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Tangier, Morocco **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-style former consulate. ### Day 4: Casablanca **Arrives:** 01:00 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca. ### Day 5: Casablanca **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca. ### Day 6: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 7: Agadir **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Agadir is a major city in Morocco. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River ### Day 8: Arrecife **Arrives:** 12:00 PM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Arrecife is a port city on the east coast of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. In the old quarter, the 17th-century San Ginés Church has a bell tower and a Mudéjar-style ceiling. The Agustín De La Hoz mansion now houses a cultural center. Playa del Reducto beach has golden sand and calm waters. The International Museum of Contemporary Art displays abstract works in San José Castle, an 18th-century fortress. ### Day 9: San Sebastian **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional specialties. ### Day 10: Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 11:30 PM Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital city of the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture, cobbled streets and busy port. A former convent hosts the Museum of the Island of La Palma, with an art collection and exhibits on natural history and ethnography. The Naval Museum is in a replica of Christopher Columbus's 15th-century Santa Maria sailing ship. ### Day 11: Santa Cruz de Tenerife **Arrives:** 08:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España. ### Day 12: Santa Cruz de Tenerife **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Plaza de España. ### Day 13: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: Dakar, Senegal **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret. The Musée Théodore Monod displays cultural artifacts including clothing, drums, carvings and tools. The city’s vibrant nightlife is inspired by the local mbalax music. ### Day 16: Banjul **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Banjul is the capital city of the Gambia, a small West African country bordered by Senegal. The city sits on an island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its colonial buildings include the National Museum, dedicated to Gambian culture and history. Vendors at the lively Albert Market sell colorful textiles and local produce. The city's main entrance is marked by the immense, columned Arch 22 gateway. ### Day 17: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 20: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 21: Sao Tome, Republic of Sao Tome **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM São Tomé is the capital and largest city of the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its name is Portuguese for "Saint Thomas". Founded in the 15th century, is one of Africa's oldest colonial cities. ### Day 22: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 23: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 24: Luanda, Angola **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Luanda, the capital of Angola, is a port city on the west coast of Southern Africa. A seafront promenade known as the Marginal runs alongside Luanda Bay. Nearby is the well-preserved 16th-century Fortress of São Miguel, which now contains the Museum of the Armed Forces. The fort has views of the harbor and the Ilha do Cabo, a long, thin peninsula in the bay that’s home to beaches, bars and restaurants. ### Day 25: Lobito, Angola **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Lobito is a municipality in Angola. Located in the Benguela Province, on the Atlantic Coast north of Catumbela Estuary. Lobito municipality had a population of 393,079 in 2014. ### Day 26: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 27: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 28: Walvis Bay/Namibia **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert. ### Day 29: Walvis Bay/Namibia **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start of the Namib Desert. ### Day 30: Luderitz, Namibia **Arrives:** 10:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Lüderitz is a coastal town in southwestern Namibia. It’s known for its German colonial buildings, including the art nouveau Goerke Haus, built into the rock face on Diamond Hill. Nearby, Felsenkirche is a hilltop church with panoramic bay views stretching around to Robert Harbor. The Lüderitz Museum has displays about the town’s diamond-mining past as well as local and natural history. ### Day 31: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 32: Cape Town **Arrives:** 05:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Day 33: Cape Town **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Day 34: Mossel bay **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Mossel Bay is a harbour town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It’s known for the wide Santos Beach and the 19th-century Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which offers bay views. The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex includes the Maritime Museum, the Shell Museum and botanical gardens. The Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree in the complex, has been used as a mail collection point since the 1500s. ### Day 35: Gqeberha **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM ### Day 36: Gqeberha **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM ### Day 37: East London **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM East London is a popularly and informally defined part of London, capital of the United Kingdom. By most definitions, it is east of the ancient City of London and north of the River Thames. ### Day 38: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 39: Durban **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species ### Day 40: Durban **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species ### Day 41: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 42: Maputo **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Maputo, capital of East Africa’s Mozambique, is an Indian Ocean port with preserved Portuguese colonial architecture. Many turn-of-the-century buildings are in the downtown jacaranda-lined Baixa neighborhood. The bronze-domed CFM Maputo Railway Station, for example, was completed in 1916. The Baixa also has an expansive Municipal Market. The neoclassical City Hall is in the nearby Praça da Independência square. ### Day 43: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 44: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 45: Port d’Ehoala **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The Port d'Ehola is a port in southern Madagascar at approx. 10 km from the city of Tôlanaro. It was built for the exportations of Ilmenite from the nearby mine of QIT Madagascar Minerals and opened on July 8, 2009. ### Day 46: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 47: Le Port, Reunion **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM Le Port is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located at the extreme northwest corner of the island of Réunion. It has a population of 34,218. It is the main harbor city of the island. ### Day 48: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 04:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. ### Day 49: Port Louis, Mauritius **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along with its culture. ### Day 50: Le Port, Reunion **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Le Port is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located at the extreme northwest corner of the island of Réunion. It has a population of 34,218. It is the main harbor city of the island. ### Day 51: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 52: Toamasina **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Toamasina, also called Tamatave, is a port city on the east coast of Madagascar. Its old town district features Creole houses built on stilts. Place Bien Aimé, a large park shaded by banyan trees, is home to a decaying colonial mansion. Wide, palm-lined Independence Avenue leads to a seaside boulevard. Archaeological exhibits and traditional tools are on show at the University of Toamasina Regional Museum. ### Day 53: Nosy Nato, Madagascar **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 01:00 PM ### Day 54: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 55: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 56: Zanzibar, Tanzania **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. The Old Fort now houses a cultural center and a stone amphitheater. Underground aqueducts fed hot water to the late-19th-century Hamamni Persian Baths. ### Day 57: Zanzibar, Tanzania **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. The Old Fort now houses a cultural center and a stone amphitheater. Underground aqueducts fed hot water to the late-19th-century Hamamni Persian Baths. ### Day 58: Mombasa **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city, with a population of about 1,208,333 people according to the 2019 census. ### Day 59: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 60: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 61: Praslin **Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Praslin is an island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for palm-fringed beaches, like Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio, both bordered by large granite boulders. The main beach, Anse Volbert-Côte D’Or, faces the offshore islet Chauve Souris. Praslin’s rugged, jungle-covered interior is home to Praslin National Park, which encompasses Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve. ### Day 62: Praslin **Arrives:** 06:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Praslin is an island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for palm-fringed beaches, like Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio, both bordered by large granite boulders. The main beach, Anse Volbert-Côte D’Or, faces the offshore islet Chauve Souris. Praslin’s rugged, jungle-covered interior is home to Praslin National Park, which encompasses Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve. ### Day 62: La Digue **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM La Digue is an island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. It’s known for its beaches, like Anse Source d’Argent, dotted with granite boulders, on the west coast. To the south, isolated Anse Bonnet Carré Beach, with calm, shallow water, is accessible only on foot, as is Anse Cocos Beach, in a protected bay on the east coast. La Digue’s diverse wildlife can be seen in the Veuve Nature Reserve. ### Day 63: Victoria, Seychelles **Arrives:** 09:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Victoria, on Mahé Island, is the capital city of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens showcases endemic palms and orchids, as well as giant tortoises and fruit bats. The colorful Sir Selwyn Clarke Market sells spices, fruit, art and souvenirs. Near the Cathedral of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is the imposing La Domus, built in 1934 to house Catholic missionaries. ### Day 64: Victoria, Seychelles **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Victoria, on Mahé Island, is the capital city of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens showcases endemic palms and orchids, as well as giant tortoises and fruit bats. The colorful Sir Selwyn Clarke Market sells spices, fruit, art and souvenirs. Near the Cathedral of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is the imposing La Domus, built in 1934 to house Catholic missionaries. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Pricing | Contact for latest fares | ## 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 ### Lisbon *Coordinates: 38.7223, -9.13934* The capital of Portugal, Lisbon is a city open to the sea and carefully planned with 18th-century elegance. Its founder is said to be the legendary Ulysses, but the theory of an original Phoenician settlement is probably more realistic. Known in Portugal as Lisboa, the city was inhabited by the Romans, Visigoths and, beginning in the 8th century, the Moors. Much of the 16th century was a period of... ### Tangier, Morocco Tangier, a Moroccan port on the Strait of Gibraltar, has been a strategic gateway between Africa and Europe since Phoenician times. Its whitewashed hillside medina is home to the Dar el Makhzen, a palace of the sultans that's now a museum of Moroccan artifacts. The American Legation Museum, also in the medina, documents early diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Morocco in an 1821 Moorish-sty... ### Casablanca *Coordinates: 33.5889, -7.6089* Casablanca is a port city and commercial hub in western Morocco, fronting the Atlantic Ocean. The city's French colonial legacy is seen in its downtown Mauresque architecture, a blend of Moorish style and European art deco. Standing partly over the water, the enormous Hassan II Mosque, completed in 1993, has a 210m minaret topped with lasers directed toward Mecca. ### Agadir *Coordinates: 30.4, -9.6* Agadir is a major city in Morocco. It is located on the shore of the Atlantic Ocean near the foot of the Atlas Mountains, just north of the point where the Souss River ### Arrecife *Coordinates: 28.9652, -13.555* Arrecife is a port city on the east coast of Lanzarote, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. In the old quarter, the 17th-century San Ginés Church has a bell tower and a Mudéjar-style ceiling. The Agustín De La Hoz mansion now houses a cultural center. Playa del Reducto beach has golden sand and calm waters. The International Museum of Contemporary Art displays abstract works in San José Castle, a... ### San Sebastian *Coordinates: 28.0922, -17.1119* San Sebastián is a resort town on the Bay of Biscay in Spain’s mountainous Basque Country. It’s known for Playa de la Concha and Playa de Ondarreta, beaches framed by a picturesque bayfront promenade, and world-renowned restaurants helmed by innovative chefs. In its cobblestoned old town (Parte Vieja), upscale shops neighbor vibrant pintxo bars pairing local wines with bite-size regional spec... ### Santa Cruz de la Palma, La Palma *Coordinates: 28.684, -17.7646* Santa Cruz de La Palma is the capital city of the island of La Palma, in Spain’s Canary Islands. It’s known for its centuries-old architecture, cobbled streets and busy port. A former convent hosts the Museum of the Island of La Palma, with an art collection and exhibits on natural history and ethnography. The Naval Museum is in a replica of Christopher Columbus's 15th-century Santa Maria sail... ### Santa Cruz de Tenerife *Coordinates: 28.4636, -16.2518* Santa Cruz de Tenerife is a port city on the island of Tenerife, in Spain’s Canary Islands. Well-preserved buildings in its old town include the colonial Church of the Immaculate Conception. The 1700s Palacio de Carta has baroque and neoclassical features. In the Old Civil Hospital, the Museum of Nature and Man has interactive displays on the islands. The city’s squares include the central Pla... ### Dakar, Senegal *Coordinates: 14.6953, -17.4439* Dakar is the capital of Senegal, in West Africa. It’s an Atlantic port on the Cap-Vert peninsula. Its traditional Médina quarter is home to the Grande Mosquée, marked by a towering minaret. The Musée Théodore Monod displays cultural artifacts including clothing, drums, carvings and tools. The city’s vibrant nightlife is inspired by the local mbalax music. ### Banjul *Coordinates: 13.455, -16.5887* Banjul is the capital city of the Gambia, a small West African country bordered by Senegal. The city sits on an island where the Gambia River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its colonial buildings include the National Museum, dedicated to Gambian culture and history. Vendors at the lively Albert Market sell colorful textiles and local produce. The city's main entrance is marked by the immense, columned ... ### Sao Tome, Republic of Sao Tome *Coordinates: 0.336767, 6.7278* São Tomé is the capital and largest city of the Central African island country of São Tomé and Príncipe. Its name is Portuguese for "Saint Thomas". Founded in the 15th century, is one of Africa's oldest colonial cities. ### Luanda, Angola *Coordinates: -8.83833, 13.2344* Luanda, the capital of Angola, is a port city on the west coast of Southern Africa. A seafront promenade known as the Marginal runs alongside Luanda Bay. Nearby is the well-preserved 16th-century Fortress of São Miguel, which now contains the Museum of the Armed Forces. The fort has views of the harbor and the Ilha do Cabo, a long, thin peninsula in the bay that’s home to beaches, bars and rest... ### Lobito, Angola *Coordinates: -12.3667, 13.5333* Lobito is a municipality in Angola. Located in the Benguela Province, on the Atlantic Coast north of Catumbela Estuary. Lobito municipality had a population of 393,079 in 2014. ### Walvis Bay/Namibia *Coordinates: -22.9551, 14.5203* Walvis Bay is a port town on the coast of Namibia. Sheltered by the Pelican Point sand spit, its tidal lagoon is home to abundant birdlife including flamingos, pelicans and Damara terns. The harbor is busy with fishing boats and ships. Dolphins, whales and Cape fur seals inhabit the Atlantic waters around the Pelican Point Lighthouse. East of the bay, coastal sand dunes like Dune 7 mark the start ... ### Luderitz, Namibia *Coordinates: -26.6458, 15.1539* Lüderitz is a coastal town in southwestern Namibia. It’s known for its German colonial buildings, including the art nouveau Goerke Haus, built into the rock face on Diamond Hill. Nearby, Felsenkirche is a hilltop church with panoramic bay views stretching around to Robert Harbor. The Lüderitz Museum has displays about the town’s diamond-mining past as well as local and natural history. ### Cape Town *Coordinates: -33.916, 18.4222* Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum. ### Mossel bay *Coordinates: -34.1833, 22.1333* Mossel Bay is a harbour town on the Garden Route in South Africa’s Western Cape Province. It’s known for the wide Santos Beach and the 19th-century Cape St. Blaize Lighthouse, which offers bay views. The Bartolomeu Dias Museum Complex includes the Maritime Museum, the Shell Museum and botanical gardens. The Post Office Tree, a milkwood tree in the complex, has been used as a mail collection po... ### Gqeberha ### East London *Coordinates: -33.0072, 27.9136* East London is a popularly and informally defined part of London, capital of the United Kingdom. By most definitions, it is east of the ancient City of London and north of the River Thames. ### Durban *Coordinates: -29.853, 31.0164* Durban, a coastal city in eastern South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province, is known for its African, Indian and colonial influences. Refurbished for soccer’s 2010 World Cup, the seafront promenade runs from uShaka Marine World, a huge theme park with an aquarium, to the futuristic Moses Mabhida Stadium. The Durban Botanical Gardens showcases African plant species ### Maputo *Coordinates: -25.9692, 32.5732* Maputo, capital of East Africa’s Mozambique, is an Indian Ocean port with preserved Portuguese colonial architecture. Many turn-of-the-century buildings are in the downtown jacaranda-lined Baixa neighborhood. The bronze-domed CFM Maputo Railway Station, for example, was completed in 1916. The Baixa also has an expansive Municipal Market. The neoclassical City Hall is in the nearby Praça da Inde... ### Port d’Ehoala *Coordinates: -25.07, 46.95* The Port d'Ehola is a port in southern Madagascar at approx. 10 km from the city of Tôlanaro. It was built for the exportations of Ilmenite from the nearby mine of QIT Madagascar Minerals and opened on July 8, 2009. ### Le Port, Reunion *Coordinates: -21.1151, 55.5364* Le Port is a commune in the French overseas department of Réunion. It is located at the extreme northwest corner of the island of Réunion. It has a population of 34,218. It is the main harbor city of the island. ### Port Louis, Mauritius *Coordinates: -20.1654, 57.4896* Port Louis is the capital city of Mauritius, in the Indian Ocean. It's known for its French colonial architecture and the 19th-century Champ de Mars horse-racing track. The Caudan Waterfront is a lively dining and shopping precinct. Nearby, vendors sell local produce and handicrafts at the huge Central Market. The Blue Penny Museum focuses on the island’s colonial and maritime history, along wit... ### Toamasina *Coordinates: -18.1443, 49.3958* Toamasina, also called Tamatave, is a port city on the east coast of Madagascar. Its old town district features Creole houses built on stilts. Place Bien Aimé, a large park shaded by banyan trees, is home to a decaying colonial mansion. Wide, palm-lined Independence Avenue leads to a seaside boulevard. Archaeological exhibits and traditional tools are on show at the University of Toamasina Region... ### Nosy Nato, Madagascar ### Zanzibar, Tanzania *Coordinates: -6.13573, 39.3621* Unguja, also known as Zanzibar Island, is the main island in the Tanzanian archipelago of Zanzibar. Stone Town, part of Zanzibar City, is an old trade center, with mosques and winding lanes. The 1883 House of Wonders is a former sultan’s palace with a clock tower. The Old Fort now houses a cultural center and a stone amphitheater. Underground aqueducts fed hot water to the late-19th-century Hama... ### Mombasa *Coordinates: -4.05305, 39.6729* Mombasa is a coastal city in southeast Kenya along the Indian Ocean. The city is known as the white and blue city in Kenya. It is the country's oldest and second-largest city, with a population of about 1,208,333 people according to the 2019 census. ### Praslin *Coordinates: -4.33259, 55.7467* Praslin is an island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean. It’s known for palm-fringed beaches, like Anse Georgette and Anse Lazio, both bordered by large granite boulders. The main beach, Anse Volbert-Côte D’Or, faces the offshore islet Chauve Souris. Praslin’s rugged, jungle-covered interior is home to Praslin National Park, which encompasses Vallée de Mai Nature Reserve. ### La Digue La Digue is an island in the Seychelles, in the Indian Ocean off East Africa. It’s known for its beaches, like Anse Source d’Argent, dotted with granite boulders, on the west coast. To the south, isolated Anse Bonnet Carré Beach, with calm, shallow water, is accessible only on foot, as is Anse Cocos Beach, in a protected bay on the east coast. La Digue’s diverse wildlife can be seen in the ... ### Victoria, Seychelles *Coordinates: -4.61951, 55.4584* Victoria, on Mahé Island, is the capital city of the Seychelles archipelago in the Indian Ocean. Seychelles National Botanical Gardens showcases endemic palms and orchids, as well as giant tortoises and fruit bats. The colorful Sir Selwyn Clarke Market sells spices, fruit, art and souvenirs. Near the Cathedral of Our Lady of Immaculate Conception is the imposing La Domus, built in 1934 to house C... ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2289058 - **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/2289058 - **Markdown URL:** https://cruisepirate.ai/cruise/2289058.md - **API Endpoint:** https://cruisepirate.ai/api/cruises/2289058/ - **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 02:25:03 UTC