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Episode 18 // 20 February 2019

HANSEATIC inspiration – OCEAN ACADEMY

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is introducing a new, user-friendly concept for digital learning never seen before on an expedition ship – the study wall, which will be found on board the new expedition ships.


Episode 17 // 19 October 2017

HANSEATIC inspiration – Keel laying

On October 18, 2017 the keel laying for the HANSEATIC inspiration was held. It set in motion the next stage of construction for the second of the two new expedition ships for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

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Episode 16 // 09 October 2017

HANSEATIC inspiration – Steel cutting

The steel cutting ceremony on 5 October 2017 marked the start of the construction of HANSEATIC inspiration, the second, new-build expedition ship from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

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Episode 15 // 27 September 2017

EUROPA 2 – Refresh 2017

Successful restyle for EUROPA 2 during shipyard stay in Hamburg: Second scheduled dry-dock since its launch in 2013 completed.

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Episode 14 // 21 June 2017

HANSEATIC nature – Keel laying

On June 20th, 2017 the next construction stage of HANSEATIC nature, the first of two expedition new-builds, has begun with the keel laying.

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Episode 13 // 10 May 2017

HANSEATIC nature – Steel cutting

The first steel cut on May 9, 2017 marked the official beginning of the construction of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises first of two expedition newbuilts. The start signal for the construction process of HANSEATIC nature has fallen at the VARD shipyard in Tulcea, Romania.

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Episode 12 // 3 December 2015

EUROPA 2 – A Day at Sea

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA 2 hosts many appealing activities on board. In the latest EXPERIENCE.tv episode, British cruise expert Jonathan Beaumont takes the viewer through a day spent at sea – and takes part in a wide range of experiences, which the five-stars-plus* luxury cruise ship offers.

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Episode 4 // 2 April 2015

EUROPA 2 – Accommodation on board

This EXPERIENCE.tv episode (3:44 mins) focuses on “Accommodation on board” and showcases how appealing the choice of on-board accommodation is for the guests.

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Episode 11// 5 November 2015

EUROPA 2 – Behind The Scenes

In this episode of EXPERIENCE.tv, Jonathan Beaumont discovers some of the places a guest just does not get to see. He also joins the executive chef and hotel manager in Barcelona, when they source local, fresh produce. The film allows a rare view ‘behind the scenes’. 

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Episode 10 // 1 October 2015

EUROPA 2 - Cruising with the Kids

In this episode of EXPERIENCE.tv, Jonathan Beaumont explores EUROPA 2 with some of the youngest guests on board: He takes the viewers through all different aspects of family services on board – including the eight family apartments and a banana boat excursion.

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Episode 9 // 3 September 2015

EUROPA 2 – Spa and Fitness on Board

In this episode of EXPERIENCE.tv, Jonathan Beaumont examines the spa and sports facilities on board the EUROPA 2. The British cruise expert tries out the different gym offers with the personal trainer and checks out the vast spa area and offer.

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Episode 8 // 6 August 2015

EUROPA 2 – The Wine and Spirits Selection on Board

In this EXPERIENCE.tv episode, Jonathan explains about the wine and spirits offered on board the EUROPA 2. He experiences a wine tasting, meets the sommelier to learn about the vast wine offer on board, and takes part in his first gin tasting.

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Episode 7 // 2 July 2015

Golf & Cruise On Board the EUROPA 2: A Perfect Combination

In this EXPERIENCE.tv episode, Jonathan dives into the world of golf and cruise. He experiences his first golf lesson with the PGA Golf Pro Roland Milich. He later joins guests playing on Sandy Lane in Barbados.

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Episode 6 // 4 June 2015

EUROPA 2 – Shore Excursion Offerings

In this EXPERIENCE.tv episode “Shore Excursion Offerings” Jonathan takes part in a beach buggy excursion, interviews EUROPA 2’s shore excursions manager, and experiences for himself a guided mountain bike excursion.

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SPECIAL // 24 April 2015

EUROPA 2 – The Refresh

The EXPERIENCE.tv SPECIAL “EUROPA 2 – The Refresh” (03:38 min.) showcases what happened on board during the luxury vessel’s docking period.

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Episode 3 // 5 March 2015

EUROPA 2 - Fine dining afloat

Guests on board the EUROPA 2 experience top-class culinary variety.  This EXPERIENCE.tv episode showcases how appealing the dining venues afloat are for the guests.

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Episode 2 // 12 February 2015

EUROPA 2 – The international experience

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Episode 1 // 8 January 2015

EUROPA 2 - Introduction

Episode 1 of EXPERIENCE.tv describes the contemporary style of the EUROPA 2 and also features an interview with Julian Pfitzner, Director Product Management EUROPA 2. In the second part, Jonathan Beaumont presents the EUROPA 2 and why this ultra-luxury vessel stands out amongst its peers.

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