Northern Europe & Scandinavia

A British midsummer’s dream

Name: A British midsummer’s dream
Brand: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Look forward to the best of the United Kingdom. In England’s sun-drenched south, charming harbour towns invite you to explore them in the open air, while Scotland boasts endless rugged beauty. Ireland also awakens a desire for discoveries with its green expanses and great traditions.

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Route Map

Gallery

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Voyage Overview

Highlight

Visiting green islands: experience the treasures of Great Britain and Ireland on one cruise
Great history meets fascinating mythology: explore Ireland’s west coast in depth
Castles, cottages and modern cities: the diverse highlights of the United Kingdom
Admire the royal splendour of Edinburgh on a visit to Holyrood Palace* and Edinburgh Castle*
Exclusive whisky tasting* in Portree

Destinations

England Northern Europe & Scandinavia Scotland North Sea Ireland

Language Services

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. GENERAL INFORMATION ON IMMIGRATION: The passport needs to be valid for a period of 6 months beyond the duration of the cruise.

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

Decks9

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Onboard Life

Current Offers

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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

A British midsummer’s dream

Route Map

Gallery

Voyage Overview

Destinations

Language Services

Day-by-Day Itinerary

International flights

Pre-cruise programme P: Hamburg Private

Travel to Hamburg

Hamburg/Germany, departure 18.00 hrs

Relaxation at sea

Cowes/Isle of Wight/England/Great Britain, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Dartmouth/England/Great Britain, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Isles of Scilly/England/Great Britain, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Cobh/Ireland, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Bantry/Ireland, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Galway/Ireland, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Killybegs/Ireland, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Greencastle/Ireland, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Portree/Isle of Skye/Scotland/Great Britain, 09.00 – 23.00 hrs

Ullapool/Scotland/Great Britain, 07.00 – 17.00 hrs

Kirkwall/Orkney Islands/Great Britain, 08.00 – 18.00 hrs

Invergordon/Scotland/Great Britain, 07.00 – 17.00 hrs

Newhaven (Edinburgh)/Scotland/Great Britain, 08.00 – 17.00 hrs