--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 1464386f-14f8-4ec3-9723-5b57c1025231 slug: 2288993 voyage_code: EUR2806 cruise_line: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises ship: MS EUROPA departure_date: return_date: nights: 19 embarkation_port: Yokohama/Japan disembarkation_port: Ho Chi Minh City starting_price_usd: bookable: false last_updated: 2026-10-19T16:54:51Z --- # Japan’s splendour in full bloom - Yokohama to Ho Chi Minh City > Hapag-Lloyd Cruises · MS EUROPA · Mar 20 – Apr 8, 2028   (19 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | | **Ship** | MS EUROPA | | **Duration** | 19 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Yokohama/Japan | | **Disembarkation Port** | Ho Chi Minh City | | **Starting Price** | N/A USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | EUR2806 | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Yokohama/Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower. ### Day 2: Yokohama/Japan **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower. ### Day 3: Shimizu/Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 08:00 PM Sprawling, semi-rural Shimizu Ward is dominated by forested coastal mountains, with hiking trails and ropeway rides to dramatic viewpoints above Suruga Bay. Miho Beach Park is popular for swimming and water sports in summer, and there are baseball and soccer fields nearby, plus an aquarium at the Marine Science Center. Busy fisheries supply sushi bars and seafood markets with local specialties like sakura shrimp. ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Kochi, Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 6: Hososhima **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM ### Day 7: Kagoshima **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Kagoshima, a seaside city on Japan's Kyushu Island, is the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. It's best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. At its base, the Nagisa Lava Trail winds through lava fields filled with boulders. Once set on an isolated island, the volcano became connected to the Osumi Peninsula after an eruption in 1914. ### Day 8: Nagasaki/Japan **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Nagasaki is a Japanese city on the northwest coast of the island of Kyushu. It’s set on a large natural harbor, with buildings on the terraces of surrounding hills. It is synonymous with a key moment during World War II, after suffering an Allied nuclear attack in August 1945. The event is memorialized at the city’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park. ### Day 9: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 10: Naha **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 02:00 PM Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the tropical island group south of mainland Japan. It's known for Shuri Castle, the restored royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which flourished from the 1400s–1800s and invented the martial art karate. Tsuboya district is assocated with traditional ceramics like shiisa (lion-dog figures). Lined with shops, bars and restaurants, Kokusaidori is Naha's main street. ### Day 11: Ishigaki **Arrives:** 08:00 AM · **Departs:** 06:00 PM Ishigaki Island is the commercial hub of the Yaeyama Islands, in Japan’s southwestern Okinawa Prefecture. It's known for beaches and sites for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Within Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park lies the Shiraho Reef's rare blue coral. In the interior is Mt. Omoto and other peaks. On the northern Hirakubo Peninsula is the Fukido River, a mangrove forest habitat. ### Day 12: Keelung **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:00 PM The Port of Keelung, also known as Keelung Harbor, is located in the vicinity of Keelung City, Taiwan. It is operated by Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Taiwan's state-owned port management company. ### Day 13: Kaohsiung **Arrives:** 12:01 PM · **Departs:** 09:00 PM The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbor in Taiwan, handling approximately 10.26 million twenty-foot equivalent units worth of cargo in 2015. The port is located in southern Taiwan, adjacent to Kaohsiung City, and surrounded by the city districts of Gushan, Yancheng, Lingya, Cianjhen, Siaogang, as well as Cijin. ### Day 14: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 15: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 16: Chan May/Vietnam **Arrives:** 07:30 AM · **Departs:** 09:30 AM Chan May Port is located in the south-east corner of Thừa Thiên–Huế Province, Vietnam. It is operated by the Management Board of Chan May-Lang Co Economics Zone. Ownership of the Chan May Port may be assumed by the Vinashin Group in early 2008. ### Day 16: Da Nang, Vietnam **Arrives:** 12:30 PM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port. It's a popular base for visiting the inland Bà Nà hills to the west of the city. Here the hillside Hải Vân Pass has views of Da Nang Bay and the Marble Mountains. These 5 limestone outcrops are topped with pagodas and hide caves containing Buddhist shrines. ### Day 17: Da Nang, Vietnam **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 07:00 PM Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port. It's a popular base for visiting the inland Bà Nà hills to the west of the city. Here the hillside Hải Vân Pass has views of Da Nang Bay and the Marble Mountains. These 5 limestone outcrops are topped with pagodas and hide caves containing Buddhist shrines. ### Day 18: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 19: Ho Chi Minh City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known by its previous name, Saigon, is the largest and most populous city in Vietnam. According to the 2019 census, Ho Chi Minh City has a population of over 8.9 million within the city proper and over 21 million within its metropolitan area. ### Day 20: Ho Chi Minh City **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known by its previous name, Saigon, is the largest and most populous city in Vietnam. According to the 2019 census, Ho Chi Minh City has a population of over 8.9 million within the city proper and over 21 million within its metropolitan area. ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Suite | $12,961 | ## Cabin Options ### Suite Cabins **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SSU) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Suite** (Code: 01) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Suite** (Code: 02) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Suite** (Code: 03) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 04) Max passengers: 4 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport, 9-Bellevue Type (categories): (E04, E05, E06, E07) Veranda Suite Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, step-out balcony (furnished with 2 padded de... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 05) Max passengers: 4 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport, 9-Bellevue Type (categories): (E04, E05, E06, E07) Veranda Suite Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, step-out balcony (furnished with 2 padded de... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 06) Max passengers: 4 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport, 9-Bellevue Type (categories): (E04, E05, E06, E07) Veranda Suite Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, step-out balcony (furnished with 2 padded de... **Veranda Suite** (Code: 07) Max passengers: 4 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport, 9-Bellevue Type (categories): (E04, E05, E06, E07) Veranda Suite Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, step-out balcony (furnished with 2 padded de... **Penthouse Deluxe Suite** (Code: 08) Max passengers: 4 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 485 ft2 / 45 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): 10-Penthouse Type (categories): (K08) Penthouse Deluxe Suite Each Penthouse Deluxe Suite has step-out balcony (furnished with 2 padded loungers, low table, 2 deckchairs), 24-hour butle... **Penthouse Grand Suite** (Code: 09) Max passengers: 4 Staterooms number: 2 Cabin size: 915 ft2 / 85 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): forward on deck 10-Penthouse Type (categories): (K09) Penthouse Grand Suite Each of the fore-located Penthouse Grand Suites has wrap-around, partly covered balcony and offers as bonus... **Spa Suite** (Code: 10) Max passengers: 3 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: included Location (on decks): 7-Sport Type (categories): (K10) Spa Suite SPA Suite passengers receive 24-hour butler service (packing / unpacking, laundry, ironing, onboard reservations), SPA package, cabin balcony... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S01) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S02) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S03) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S04) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S05) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S06) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S07) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S08) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: S10) Max passengers: 2 Staterooms number: Cabin size: 290 ft2 / 27 m2 Balcony size: none Location (on decks): 5-Pazifik, 6-Atlantik, 7-Sport Type (categories): (E01, E02, E03) Single Suite with Window Veranda Suite offers 24-hour room service, curtain divider (between living-sleeping areas), en-su... **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SSV) Veranda Suite Kat. 6-7 **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SV4) Suite **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SV6) Guarantee Veranda Suite **Guarantee Suite** (Code: SVE) Guarantee Veranda Suite ## Ship Information ### MS EUROPA Welcome to a ship that sets the global benchmarks for luxury cruises. It may be smaller than other cruise ships, but the EUROPA is miles ahead of the crowd. Enjoy the unrivalled freedom for personal relaxation on a cruise with no more than 400 guests – with plenty of scope for fresh ideas, indulgence and inspiring perspectives. However you define it, enjoy your own personal luxury throughout your time on the EUROPA. Come aboard and experience an exceptional cruise as you travel to the world’s most beautiful destinations. #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 400 | | Crew | 285 | | Gross Tonnage | 28,437.0 | | Length | 651.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 204 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Food and Drink - **Club Belvedere**: The cosy Club Belvedere attracts guests with its panoramic view and an excellent selection of tea and coffee specialities, small macarons and deliciou... - **EUROPA Restaurant**: In the stylish atmosphere of our main restaurant, every experience is a pleasure. Our chefs de cuisine will delight you with gourmet dishes, which are... - **Gatsby's**: Gatsby's loves the bar culture of the Golden Twenties and first-class mixed drinks. Dancing is allowed and encouraged. - **Havana Bar**: A refined and cosy club atmosphere awaits you in the Havana Bar. Take a seat, choose a first-class cigar from the well-stocked humidor and order a dri... - **Lido Café**: From early to late, the informal Lido Café provides a setting for casual meals and special moments with a sea view, a delicious breakfast from the buf... ### Recreational - **EUROPA Salon**: In our exclusive talk format on board the EUROPA, invited experts discuss topics that make a difference. Renowned and changing hosts invite you to thi... - **Golf & Cruise**: Accompany the EUROPA to the most beautiful golf courses in the world and benefit from the expertise of experienced PGA golf professionals. And even wh... - **Great cruise adventure for little conquerors**: Thanks to our comprehensive range of offers for families, on the EUROPA, you can experience the best time of the year together with your children or g... - **Lectures and experts**: Satisfy your curiosity with experienced lecturers and experts on board. Whether it’s an interesting presentation about the ports you are about to visi... - **Workshops**: On days at sea, the varied on-board programme offers plenty of new experiences. Look forward to workshops on subjects such as photography or painting,... ### Fitness - **EUROPA refresh**: Fitness, health, relaxation: our EUROPA refresh programme offers a combination of all aspects of a sustainable lifestyle to make the perfect programme... - **Fitness Get moving at sea**: Start your day on the EUROPA jogging lane. Do you prefer yoga or cardio? Make the most of a varied programme of classes, our fitness studio and the EM... - **OCEAN SPA **: Close your eyes and allow yourself to be pampered: the OCEAN SPA is devoted to your own personal satisfaction and harmony. With luxurious beauty treat... - **Refresh Body**: Refresh Body gives you new impetus for your body and health: start the day energised and active and lay the foundations for a sustainable, healthy lif... ### Entertainment - **A world of mindfulness**: Welcome to a world of precious moments, where the focus is exclusively on you and your needs. Our wide range of fitness and wellness services on board... - **Chamber music at sea**: Chamber music at the highest level is not only part of your cruise with the EUROPA during the Ocean Sun Festival - classical music in its finest form ... - **Known for great moments**: On every cruise, we welcome stars and all kinds of renowned artists on board. Enjoy some thrilling moments in the private setting of the EUROPA, with ... - **Lucia Lacarra & Matthew Golding **: On board the EUROPA, you will experience classical ballet at the highest level - an exclusive offer that emphasises the ship's artistic standards and ... - **New Gen**: New Gen brings the best of the dance world to the stage of the EUROPA - a place where creativity flourishes and artistic boundaries are redefined. Ren... ### Technology - **Baby Welcome Package**: For the very youngest on board the EUROPA we offer our free baby welcome package. From a changing mat to baby food and high-quality toiletries, it con... - **Professional care**: A babysitter* can look after the little ones on request. So that you can sleep in peace and quiet, we offer a late riser service on sea days: our nan... ### Other - **Coming home at sea**: Enjoy private moments on board in your elegant suite. Equipped with all amenities - and the wonderful feeling of being at home anywhere in the world. ## Ports of Call ### Yokohama/Japan *Coordinates: 35.4437, 139.638* Yokohama, a Japanese city south of Tokyo, was one of the first Japanese ports opened to foreign trade, in 1859. It contains a large Chinatown with hundreds of Chinese restaurants and shops. It’s also known for Sankei-en Garden, a botanical park containing preserved Japanese residences from different eras, and the seaside Minato Mirai district, site of the 296m Landmark Tower. ### Shimizu/Japan Sprawling, semi-rural Shimizu Ward is dominated by forested coastal mountains, with hiking trails and ropeway rides to dramatic viewpoints above Suruga Bay. Miho Beach Park is popular for swimming and water sports in summer, and there are baseball and soccer fields nearby, plus an aquarium at the Marine Science Center. Busy fisheries supply sushi bars and seafood markets with local specialties lik... ### Kochi, Japan *Coordinates: 33.5588, 133.531* ### Hososhima *Coordinates: 34.3852, 132.455* ### Kagoshima *Coordinates: 31.5705, 130.553* Kagoshima, a seaside city on Japan's Kyushu Island, is the capital of Kagoshima Prefecture. It's best known for Sakurajima, an active volcano that faces Kinko Bay. At its base, the Nagisa Lava Trail winds through lava fields filled with boulders. Once set on an isolated island, the volcano became connected to the Osumi Peninsula after an eruption in 1914. ### Nagasaki/Japan *Coordinates: 32.7503, 129.878* Nagasaki is a Japanese city on the northwest coast of the island of Kyushu. It’s set on a large natural harbor, with buildings on the terraces of surrounding hills. It is synonymous with a key moment during World War II, after suffering an Allied nuclear attack in August 1945. The event is memorialized at the city’s Atomic Bomb Museum and Peace Park. ### Naha *Coordinates: 26.2123, 127.679* Naha is the capital of Okinawa Prefecture, the tropical island group south of mainland Japan. It's known for Shuri Castle, the restored royal palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom, which flourished from the 1400s–1800s and invented the martial art karate. Tsuboya district is assocated with traditional ceramics like shiisa (lion-dog figures). Lined with shops, bars and restaurants, Kokusaidori is Naha's mai... ### Ishigaki *Coordinates: 24.4, 124.2* Ishigaki Island is the commercial hub of the Yaeyama Islands, in Japan’s southwestern Okinawa Prefecture. It's known for beaches and sites for snorkeling, diving and surfing. Within Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park lies the Shiraho Reef's rare blue coral. In the interior is Mt. Omoto and other peaks. On the northern Hirakubo Peninsula is the Fukido River, a mangrove forest habitat. ### Keelung *Coordinates: 25.0911, 121.56* The Port of Keelung, also known as Keelung Harbor, is located in the vicinity of Keelung City, Taiwan. It is operated by Taiwan International Ports Corporation, Taiwan's state-owned port management company. ### Kaohsiung *Coordinates: 23.0109, 120.666* The Port of Kaohsiung is the largest harbor in Taiwan, handling approximately 10.26 million twenty-foot equivalent units worth of cargo in 2015. The port is located in southern Taiwan, adjacent to Kaohsiung City, and surrounded by the city districts of Gushan, Yancheng, Lingya, Cianjhen, Siaogang, as well as Cijin. ### Chan May/Vietnam *Coordinates: 16.2984, 107.978* Chan May Port is located in the south-east corner of Thừa Thiên–Huế Province, Vietnam. It is operated by the Management Board of Chan May-Lang Co Economics Zone. Ownership of the Chan May Port may be assumed by the Vinashin Group in early 2008. ### Da Nang, Vietnam *Coordinates: 16.0516, 108.215* Da Nang is a coastal city in central Vietnam known for its sandy beaches and history as a French colonial port. It's a popular base for visiting the inland Bà Nà hills to the west of the city. Here the hillside Hải Vân Pass has views of Da Nang Bay and the Marble Mountains. These 5 limestone outcrops are topped with pagodas and hide caves containing Buddhist shrines. ### Ho Chi Minh City *Coordinates: 10.7081, 106.738* Ho Chi Minh City, commonly known by its previous name, Saigon, is the largest and most populous city in Vietnam. According to the 2019 census, Ho Chi Minh City has a population of over 8.9 million within the city proper and over 21 million within its metropolitan area. ## Booking Information - **Book This Cruise:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2288993 - **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://pirate.travel/cruise/2288993 - **Markdown URL:** https://pirate.travel/cruise/2288993.md - **API Endpoint:** https://pirate.travel/api/cruises/2288993/ - **Primary Image:** ax6uh8qo0a8j.compat.objectstorage.us-chicago-1.oraclecloud.com/v3/static/cruise-lines/hapaglloyd-cruises/ms-europa/ship/66542.webp - **Data Source:** CruisePirate Cruise Database - **Last Updated:** 2026-10-19 16:54:51 UTC