Africa & Indian Ocean

Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings

Name: Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises
Price: 12740 EUR
Availability: InStock

Turquoise waters, fine sand and lush rainforests – the islands in the Indian Ocean more than live up to their reputation as picture-postcard idylls. Immerse yourself in unique natural surroundings over Christmas and New Year and discover wonders both big and small.

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Voyage Overview

Highlight

Festive celebrations in a class of their own: Christmas in the Seychelles and New Year’s Eve in the Maldives
Enjoy the informal atmosphere of the EUROPA with culinary delights
Admire Reunion’s volcanic Piton des Neiges from a bird’s-eye perspective by helicopter*
Relaxing catamaran trips* in the idyllic setting of the Indian Ocean
Hambantota combines Sri Lanka’s cultural heritage with breathtaking safari experiences

Destinations

Seychelles Africa & Indian Ocean France Northern Europe & Scandinavia

Language Services

German

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Before the cruise

Day-by-day stops

After the cruise

Please Note

## Conditions & important notes * The shore activities are not included in the cruise price and are in the planning stage. Subject to change. ** Depending on the flight schedule, a change in the travel package from the cruise departure point may be necessary.

Experiences ashore

Shuttle transfer in selected ports
Available to borrow: bicycles (subject to official approval at each destination), snorkelling equipment, warm parkas, umbrellas and parasols (please note that this is a limited contingent and the rental items cannot be reserved in advance)
Port information including maps and tips for going ashore
Zodiac rides to hidden beaches and bays (subject to routes and weather conditions)

In your suite

Champagne and delicacies as a welcome gift
Mini bar (soft drinks and beer) and fresh fruit, refilled daily
24-hour suite service; butler service in the Penthouse Suites
Flat-screen TV in your suite with entertainment and information system (guest portal) as well as your personal EUROPA email account (only accessible via a mobile device), a selection of up to 100 contemporary and classic films, various genres of music and audio dramas
Digital newspaper service: a condensed on-board edition of 'Die Welt' every morning
Exclusive service privileges in the SPA Suites and Penthouse Suites

Culture and entertainment

Carefully selected, exciting guest artists and renowned stars in an intimate and exclusive atmosphere.
Top-class classical music, rousing shows, fascinating concerts, cabaret artists, readings and plays
Activity programmes and lecture series, talks, lectures and workshops with renowned lecturers and experts
Onboard chaplain on selected voyages
Free internet on board - one hour per guest per day, further information and conditions can be found here

Restaurants

Five restaurants at no extra cost: the Europa Restaurant, yet there are also three speciality restaurants and a buffet restaurant to choose from
Main meal times, snack times, late breakfast, speciality teas and coffees as well as cakes and midnight snacks
A complimentary selection of soft drinks

For all cases

Harbour and airport fees

Spa and fitness

15 m (49 ft) long seawater pool, whirlpool, fitness area with ocean views and golf simulator
Wide range of fitness classes - indoors or outdoors
SPA area with steam bath, infrared chairs, relaxation room and Tea Lounge

Ship

MS EUROPA

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises' five-stars-plus flagship, MS EUROPA carries up to 400 guests across nine decks of suites - every cabin a suite with sea view. Berlitz-rated as one of the world's leading luxury cruise ships every year since launch in 1999, EUROPA pairs spacious onboard living with a deep, world-wide itinerary catalogue and an industry-leading crew-to-guest ratio.

Passengers400

Tonnage28,890 GT

Built1999

Ice ClassICE-1B

Decks9

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Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Live Position

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

210+ days before departure: 25% penalty 180–209 days before departure: 30% penalty 120–179 days before departure: 35% penalty 75–119 days before departure: 50% penalty 60–74 days before departure: 60% penalty 40–59 days before departure: 75% penalty 31–39 days before departure: 85% penalty 0–31 days before departure: 95% penalty Expedition voyages on HANSEATIC nature/inspiration/spirit follow tighter cancellation tiers; refer to the per-voyage essential information PDF. We strongly recommend comprehensive travel insurance covering cancellation, curtailment and medical evacuation. Name change fee: $330 USD

Insurance Requirements

Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended for all guests — covering trip cancellation, baggage loss, medical, accident, repatriation and emergency evacuation. Expedition voyages: medical evacuation cover should specifically include polar regions; minimum coverage € 200,000 per person is recommended.

Your booking is made with Gvoya — the terms shown above are the Gvoya platform terms applied to this voyage. Full details: Booking Terms·Cancellation Policy

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Festive celebrations amidst idyllic surroundings

Route Map

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Voyage Overview

Destinations

Language Services

Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Travel package to Port Louis

Concierge Tip: Mauritius

Concierge Tipp: Stopover Dubai

Port Louis/Mauritius

Le Port/Reunion/France

Relaxation at sea

Victoria/Mahe/Seychelles

Victoria/Mahe/Seychelles

Curieuse/Seychelles

Praslin/Seychelles

Relaxation at sea

Lohifushi (Hudhuranfushi)/North Male Atoll/Maldives

Kuda Finolhu/South Male Atoll/Maldives

Relaxation at sea

Hambantota/Sri Lanka

Colombo/Sri Lanka

Colombo/Sri Lanka

Travel package from Colombo

Concierge Tip: Galle und Kandy

Concierge Tipp: Stopover Dubai

International flights

Please Note

Experiences ashore

In your suite

Culture and entertainment

Restaurants

For all cases

Spa and fitness

Ship

MS EUROPA

Onboard Facilities

Onboard Life

Live Position

Current Offers

Attractive combination discount

Early booking discount

Booking & Cancellation Policies

Cancellation Policy

Insurance Requirements

Cabin Categories

Suite with panorama window

Veranda Suite Cat. 4-5

Veranda Suite Cat. 6-7

SPA Suite

Penthouse Deluxe Suite

Penthouse Grand Suite