Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Fire on German Ship in Shipyard

While undergoing a routine drydock in Bremerhaven, Germany, Hapag Lloyd cruises MS Hanseatic suffered an engine room fire. The fire was severe enough that more reparis will be needed. As a result, Hapag Lloyd will have to cancel her two…

TUI continues to Book a Loss and Other Small Line News

According to a financial review of TUI AG, the German arm of TUI group will make some changes to its Hapag-Lloyd Kreuzfahrten. The German live has seen a reduction of passengers with the average ship sailing at 70% occupied. Its…

Europa 2 Sets Sail

Here are some photos off of Shipspotting that show what Hapag-Lloyd’s newest ship looks like. I really love the raked stern. Very much like the Crystal (ex-Silja Opera, Leeward). The only weird design feature I noticed was the bridge seems…

Hapag-Lloyd Officially Receives Europa 2

After 20 months under construction, the management of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has satisfied itself on the outstanding condition of the EUROPA 2. After signing the acquisition papers, Dr Flägel said: “Today is a special day for us. By the addition to…

First Render of Hapag-Lloyd’s Europa 2

Earlier this week, Hapag announced that they will charter the Insignia of Oceania for 2 years starting in 2012. This coincides with an ambitious plan to grow the fleet. The German based line ordered a new ship, Europa 2 from…