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Europa
17 Night Nature Festive
Season in South America
Buenos Aires to Valparaiso

Ship: Europa
Cruise Line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Departures:  20 December 2012
Duration: 17 Nights
Ports: Buenos Aires, Montevideo, Puerto Madryn, Cape Horn, Ushuaia, Punta Arenas, Castro, Puerto Montt, Ancud, Valparaiso
Airport gateway (Arrival) : Buenos Aires
Airport gateway (Departure) : Santiago

Itinerary

Date Destination Arrive Depart
20/12/2012 Buenos Aires/Argentina, embark Europa   2000
21/12/2012 Montevideo 0700 1400
22/12/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
23/12/2012 Puerto Madryn 0800 2000
24/12/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
25/12/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
26/12/2012 Cape Horn
Ushuaia
0600
2400
1200
 
27/12/2012 Ushuaia   1400
28/12/2012 Punta Arenas 0800 2400
29/12/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
30/12/2012 Cruising past Pio XI Glacier 1300 1700
31/12/2012 Relaxation at Sea    
01/01/2013 Castro 1330 1900
02/01/2013 Puerto Mott 0730 2200
03/01/2013 Ancud 0800 1800
04/01/2013 Relaxation at Sea    
05/01/2013 Valparaiso/Chile, disembark Europa 0600  

* Ports of call may vary based on itinerary and departure dates selected

 

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Ports

Buenos Aires

This sophisticated Argentine jewel is the most European of South American capitals. Boulevards here are broader even than those in Paris. Nightlife beats to the pulse of the tango and bossa nova. Glamorous boutiques invite those looking for that special gift (leather is especially good value), while restaurants sizzle to the sound of succulent steaks.

Country - Argentina
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 25kms
Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS)

Places of Interest
Palermo Viejo District, Teatro Colon, La Boca

Montevideo

Founded by the Spanish in 1720, the heart of Uruguay’s capital is home to some fine colonial architecture with beautiful 19th century houses and squares. Along the Rambla, the waterfront drive that stretches for 12 miles, you’ll discover sun-kissed beaches and sculpture-filled parks. Let yourself be tempted by several casinos, or stylish boutiques where suedes and amethysts are hard to resist.

Country - Uruguay
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Uyuguyan Peso (UYU)

Places of Interest
Estancia La Rabida, Establecimiento Juanico, Plaza Independencia

Puerto Madryn

This remarkable port nestled in the Golfo Nuevo is a wonderland of wildlife. See colonies of penguin, herds of sea lions and magnificent elephant seals. Look for Orcas in the nearby waters. Shop, visit the seaside villages or head inland to the vast plains of Patagonia.

Country - Argentina
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 13kms
Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS)

Places of Interest
Paleontology Museum, Punta Tombo Nature Reserve

Cape Horn

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Chilean Peso  (CLP)

Places of Interest

Ushuaia

Known as the world’s southernmost city and once home to a penal colony, Ushuaia is also our gateway to the magnificent Tierra del Fuego National Park. Named after the Yahgan Indians who lit fires in the region, this unspoilt wilderness of forests, lakes, rivers and glaciers is bristling with wildlife.

Country - Argentina  
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 9kms
Currency - Argentine Peso (ARS)

Places of Interest
Museo Maritimo, Estancia Haberton, Presidio

Punta Arenas



Country - French Polynesia
Distance from port to City - kms
Distance to Airport - kms
Currency - CFP Franc (XPF)

Places of Interest

Puerto Montt

Chalet-style houses with ornate balconies will make you double-take this morning. Founded by German settlers in the mid 19th Century, Chile’s gateway to its spectacular lake district has a distinctly Alpine feel about it. From here, you’ve the chance to take in the best views of the region’s waterfalls, rivers and lakes, as well as Mt. Osorno with its snowcapped peak. Other highlights include the emerald green waters of Lake Todos Los Santos, more commonly known as Lake Esmeralda and described by Theodore Roosevelt as the most beautiful lake he had ever seen.

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP)

Places of Interest
Lake Todos Los Santos, Puerto Varas, Petrohue River

Ancud

Ancud, Chile

Located off of Chile's southern coast, Ancud is a colorful seaside town on the island of Isla Grande. Residents here embrace many folkloric traditions relating to the sea and forest that surround them. Nearby is the Lacuy Peninsula, an untouched islet inhabited only by hundreds of penguins and sea lions.

Valparaiso

Set around a magnificent harbor and against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains, Valparaiso is the capital of the Valparaiso Region, Chile’s principal port, and a delightful city to explore. Stroll its cobbled streets and quiet plazas, or head to Muelle Prat, a lively market. Just an hour inland is Santiago de Chile, founded in 1541 by the Conquistadors, and an impressive city of Spanish Colonial styles and old world, European architecture.

Santiago is the economic and cultural hub of the country, occupying a spectacular basin at the foot of the highest peaks of the Andes. Linger on leafy squares, visit the Palacio de la Moneda, see the pre-Colombian art museum and soak up the colorful street life of lively markets or the more sophisticated districts of Providencia and Las Condes.

Country - Chile
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 95kms
Currency - Chilean Peso (CLP)

Places of Interest
Cerro Polanco Funicular, Vina Del Mar, Concha y Toro Winery

 

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Four ships with their own unique character, hundreds of destinations, on-board and on-land programmes to suit every taste and your mood at the time, attractive travel combination, short trips to get a feel for what we offer and long passages for enthusiasts and connoiseurs. Flexibility and variety are the dominant features of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. But one thing never changes: the fulfilment of personal wishes and your conception of how the cruise should be are always the focal point for us. We want you to shed your everyday cares and discover how wonderful it is to live without having to look at the clock. A whole new kind of freedom awaits you. Cruises are not only very beautiful, but also a very individual form of travel.

How about the Europa, the most beautiful yacht in the world. The EUROPA 2007 was again the only cruise ship worldwide to be awarded more than 5 stars and this is for the seventh time in succession. It promises unique cruises for travellers with high expectations. We offer the perfect combination of individual service and exclusive programmes, excellent cuisine and elegant furnishings.

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Europa

The Europa, the flagship of the Hapag Lloyd fleet, sets international standards: for the eighth 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 2010. 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, "Restaurant Dieter Muller" and "Venezia", serve the very best cuisine. Replacing Europa’s former Euro-Asian eatery ‘Oriental’, the new restaurant will be co-run by Europa’s head chef and its creator, celebrity chef Dieter Muller.

Muller will be onboard Europa serving up his contemporary menu creations (said to be a blend of French, Asian and Mediterranean influences) for a total of 70 days a year. Lauded as Germany’s greatest chef, he has been praised by the Michelin Guide.

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.

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Dining

This ship has 4 restaurants

  • Restaurant Dieter Muller
  • Club Belvedere
  • Lido Cafe 
  • Venezia Restaurant 

Entertainment

  • Europa Lounge
  • Clipper Lounge/Bar 
  • Atrium Piano Bar
  • Havana Bar cigar lounge
  • Cinema/meeting/function Room 

Onboard Activities

  • Main Pool
  • Magrodrome
  • Hairdresser
  • Beauty Salon 
  • Fitness room 
  • Massage Facilities 
  • Shopping Boutique
  • 24 Hour Internet
  • Library

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  28,600 Tonnes
Star Rating
  5 Star Plus 
Size/Style of Ship   Small/Luxury
Entered Service   1999
Registry   The Bahamas
Former Name   N/A
Length   198.6 metres
Beam   24 metres
Draft   6 Metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (21,600kW)/2
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   21
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  408
Crew   264
Nationality of Officers   German
Nationality of Crew   German
Total Cabins   204
Total Inside cabins   0
Total Outside cabins   204
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   168
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   2
Passenger Decks   7
Cabin Electricity
  110/220v
Elevators   4
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   Euro

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