At the centre of it all - not just taking part.
There's a gateway to a new world in every port of call. And you can explore it on guided excursions or as part of a private arrangement put together by our travel concierge or on individual trips of discovery. Be it Zodiac cruising, a helicopter flight or a kayak adventure, a cruise on the EUROPA 2 offers you every opportunity possible.
Enjoy all the freedom in the world on board. And on shore, too.
A wide range of guided shore excursions.
- Classic excursions* to key sights and to gain initial insights into a region, including excursions for late risers.
- Active tours* from snorkelling and rafting to quad biking.
- Discovery trips* for new perspectives by plane, helicopter or boat.
- Expert excursions* where well-known lecturers shed light on cultural, historical or architectural backgrounds.
- Bike tours* from gentle leisure or active adventure tours to rigorous mountain tours.
* This service is not included in the cruise price.
SHORE EXCURSIONS
COUNTLESS EXPERIENCES
Enjoy a wide selection of organised shore excursions*. Get to know the countries on classic scenic journeys or during sporty activities such as hiking or bicycle tours or see the world from a new perspective on flights or boat tours.
Private experiences: your travel concierge.
Travel without boundaries: our travel concierge will organise private travel arrangements for you, based on your personal ideas and requirements, giving you tips that cannot be found in any guide book. Which exclusive experience will it be?
Selected examples of individual cruise arrangements*:
- Bosporus: chartered yacht with skipper and lunch/dinner.
- Dubai: desert safari with barbecue – along with dune skiing or buggy tours.
- Havana: private salsa course or a tour in a classic car.
- Hong Kong: wander through the Night Market with a guide.
- New York: tickets for Broadway or NBA / NFL games.
- Saint Barthelemy: extend your cruise in a luxury hotel with snorkelling or diving.
- Sydney: bridge climbing.
* This service is not included in the cruise price.
TRAVEL CONCIERGE
PRIVATE ARRANGEMENTS
Do you have your own thoughts and ideas as to what you would like to discover during your cruise? Please let us know your wishes – and we’ll make them come true.
Experience more: our pre- and post-cruise programmes.
Attractive ports of departure and destination: a cruise on board the EUROPA 2 begins in cities and regions that are generally conveniently reached and worth a longer stay. Extend your cruise experience with our pre- and post-cruise programmes (subject to a charge).
Guided pre- and post-cruise programmes:
To get you in the mood for your cruise or finish off afterwards with new impressions and the chance to look back over your recent experiences.
Private pre- and post-cruise programmes:
Based on your personal wishes and put together by our travel concierge, who is at your service before your cruise to assist with everything from booking your hotel through to planning your personal round trip.
PRE- & POST-CRUISE PROGRAMMES
EXPERIENCE MORE
We can book the hotel of your choosing, organise your private excursions and plan your personal round trip both before and after your cruise.
Bike tours
Mountain bike excursions accompanied by a professional bike guide."Easy-going", "Active and high-energy", "Active lite": the mountain bike tours in the EUROPA 2's shore excursion programme offer something for everyone. Beginners can enjoy the scenery and take in points of interest during a leisurely ride on a flat route. By contrast, experienced cyclists have the opportunity to take part in a challenging ride over uneven terrain that frequently includes hills and inclines. The Hardtail mountain bikes, designed especially for the EUROPA 2 and featuring SLX/XT technology, are available in various sizes. All tours last four to five hours and have a group size of maximum 14 people. You will be given personal advice from the bike guide, with whom you can book the tour you want after a fitness check (in selected ports/based on local conditions).
