The Europa is the
Hapgag-Lloyds flagship setting the highest international standards. It is the
only cruise liner to have been awarded the coveted distinction of 5 star
plus five times in a row by the Berlitz Cruise Guide. A modern ship
with all the expected amenities onboard. Top quality service, cuisine and
unique itineraries sets the Europa apart from her competition in this
class of cruising.
NOTE: The Europa is due to Join the Saga Cruise Fleet in
March 2012
Specification
Entered Service
September 1999
Constructed by
Kvaerner-Masa Yards, Helsinki
Length
651.5 ft.
Beam
78.7 ft
Draft
20 ft
Displacement
28.600 tons
Cruising Speed
21 knots
Cruising Range
12,000 + miles
Number Guests
408
Total Crew
275
Flagged
Bahamas
International Safety Class
SOLAS
Hull is rated 1 A1 Super
E4
The highest ice class,
which allows this luxury ship to explore locations such as Antarctica
The ship has a zero-discharge
non-polluting waste disposal system that includes a pollution-filtrated
incinerator and its own biological sewage treatment plant.
South America, Central America,
the South Seas, Asia, the Middle East, Mediterranean, Western Europe,
North America, the Caribbean, the Baltic, Scandinavia, islands in the
Indian Ocean, East and South Africa, transatlantic crossings, the
Caribbean