Time for wellness: EUROPA WELL-BEING and IN 2 BALANCE

The small luxury ships of Hapag-Lloyd Cruises – the EUROPA and EUROPA 2 – are synonymous with tailored service, exceptional itineraries and cruise experiences of the very highest standard. On selected cruises, the EUROPA WELL-BEING and IN 2 BALANCE special formats complement the on-board programme with talks, workshops, courses and coaching sessions led by renowned experts. An early booking discount is currently available for cruises from May to September 2027, valid on bookings made by 31 Oct 2026.

With EUROPA WELL-BEING on the EUROPA and IN 2 BALANCE on the EUROPA 2, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises is transforming selected special-format cruises into curated retreats for body, mind and new perspectives. Leading figures from the fields of medicine, science, nutrition and mindfulness combine special itineraries with talks, workshops, courses and coaching sessions.

“Our guests are looking for destinations and cruises that create space for new experiences and personal interests. By transforming EUROPA REFRESH into EUROPA WELL-BEING, we are further refining this approach. EUROPA WELL-BEING and IN 2 BALANCE explore topics centred on health, regeneration and the mindful use of one’s own resources. In collaboration with experts, we are developing concepts that provide fresh inspiration, deliberately interweaving destinations and content to bring knowledge to life within the relevant context,” says Lisa Wilken, Head of Luxury Cruises at Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.

EUROPA WELL-BEING: holistic inspiration for a mindful lifestyle

Under the EUROPA WELL-BEING umbrella, several cruises with the EUROPA are being given a bespoke profile. Experts from various fields explore the question of which factors shape health, quality of life and well-being over the long term. The format combines knowledge with experience and opens up different approaches to a mindful lifestyle. Each cruise has its own curated profile.

How do we want to move: today and tomorrow?

The Atlantic crossing from Miami to Funchal at the end of April 2027 will show just how diverse the thematic world of EUROPA WELL-BEING can be. Under the motto of “Move with Purpose”, topics such as strength, mobility, posture and body awareness come together to form a modern retreat. The focus is on the question of how we can move powerfully, flexibly and, at the same time, mindfully within our own bodies.

Victoria Henze is in charge of the programme content. As a sports scientist, professional dancer and movement coach, she combines the precision of dance with barre, Pilates and functional movement. Her approach views movement as the foundation for physical well-being, self-awareness and long-term health. Together with two further experts, who enrich the programme with additional perspectives, the result is a cruise that gives equal space to activation and regeneration, whilst opening up new approaches to a mindful relationship with one’s own body.

Move with Purpose

Experts: Victoria Henze, supported by further experts (TBA)
From Miami to Madeira, from 27 Apr to 7 May 2027 (10 days). Bookable in the SILVER fare from € 4,230 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points.
For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.com/EUR2706

Further EUROPA WELL-BEING cruises:

• The Longevity Crossing
  Experts: Andreas Lebert, journalist and editor-in-chief of ZEIT WISSEN; Dr Sybille Anderl, astrophysicist and philosopher; Dr Eva Wlodarek, psychologist and bestselling author; and Ulrike Homuth, health and lifestyle coach. Together, the experts explore the question of what contributes to a healthy, long and fulfilling life from scientific, psychological and practical perspectives. From Lisbon to New York, from 25 Nov to 6 Dec 2026 (11 days). Bookable in the SILVER fare from € 5,360 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points.
  For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUR2627

• Move. Nourish. Recover.
  Experts: Dr Torsten Pfitzer, osteopath; Mira Koppert, nutritionist; and Dennis Wellm, athletic trainer.
  Their areas of expertise range from exercise, recovery and pain prevention to nutrition, gut health and long-term performance. From Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso, from 25 Jan to 18 Feb 2027 (24 days). Bookable in the SILVER fare from € 15,550 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points.
  For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUR2702

IN 2 BALANCE: personalised paths to greater well-being

The IN 2 BALANCE programme on the EUROPA 2 focuses on hands-on experiences. Complementing the extensive range of sports and wellness activities on board, these special-format cruises offer the chance to discover and try out different methods. Courses, training sessions, workshops and retreat elements are tailored to individual priorities, which are aligned with the itinerary and the participating experts.

Four experts in the flow between Asia and the Indian Ocean

A prime example of this is “The Portal” cruise from Hong Kong to Mauritius in June 2027. The itinerary combines the dynamism of Asian metropolises with the vastness of the Indian Ocean. Following calls at Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and Malaysia, there is a longer passage at sea, which creates the perfect environment for slowing down and enjoying the on-board programme.

In keeping with the route, aspects such as yoga, tai chi, qigong, traditional tea culture and sound-based activities draw on the cultural influences of the regions visited. As a yoga and retreat expert, Aleks Kop combines movement, body awareness and meditation to create a holistic cruise experience and is responsible for putting together the programme. Together with Yasemin Vollmond, a specialist in gong work and sound journeys, she creates yoga sessions accompanied by gongs, sound ceremonies and a gong concert developed exclusively for the cruise in the theatre.

Nanjing Deng, who was born in China, complements the programme with qigong, tea ceremonies, traditional Chinese health practices and Far Eastern rituals. Yiwen Wang teaches tai chi as well as movement and self-massage exercises using acupressure and massage balls, which can be easily incorporated into everyday life. The cruise thus combines movement, regeneration and cultural experiences into a programme that is closely linked to the regions visited and their traditions.

The Portal

From Hong Kong to Port Louis (Mauritius), from 1 Jun to 21 Jun 2027 (20 days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 9,470 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points and early booking discount, valid until 31 Oct 2026. For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUX2759

Further IN 2 BALANCE cruises in 2027:

• Physical Well-Being around the Clock
  Experts: Dr Yael Adler, dermatologist and president of the German Society of Preventive and Anti-Ageing Medicine (GSAAM); Dr Elio Adler; Philipp Boy, Olympic gymnast; and Arian Ebrahimchel, osteopath.
  Together, the experts will examine health, performance and recovery from medical, sporting and therapeutic perspectives. From Auckland to Lautoka (Viti Levu/Fiji), from 16 Mar to 9 Apr 2027 (24 days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 18,770 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points and early booking discount, valid until 31 Oct 2026.
  For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUX2705

• Healthy Longevity in Motion
  Experts: Nina Ruge, science journalist, bestselling author and one of the best-known voices in the German-speaking world on the topics of healthy longevity and healthy ageing; Shida Pourhosseini; and Dr Torsten Pfitzer. The cruise combines the latest findings from longevity research, exercise and prevention with practical tips for greater vitality and quality of life that can be incorporated into the everyday.
  From Lautoka (Viti Levu/Fiji) to Hong Kong, from 5 Apr to 30 Apr 2027 (25 days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 19,850 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points. Early booking discount, valid until 31 Oct 2026.
  For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUX2706

• The Boutique Retreat at Sea
  Experts: Sarah Jegelka as well as other experts from the Berlin-based studio ŌHIA. Movement, breath work, meditation, hypnosis and sound create a retreat framework that focuses on slowing down and conscious self-care. From Cape Town to Tenerife, from 2 Jul to 21 Jul 2027 (19 days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 10,720 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points and early booking discount, valid until 31 Oct 2026.
  For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUX2761

• From Knowledge to Impact
  Experts: Dr Matthias Riedl, nutritional medicine specialist; Pia Möller, embodiment expert; and Alexandra Gomez, exercise expert.
  Together, they demonstrate how insights from nutritional medicine, bodywork and exercise can be translated into sustainable habits for everyday life. From Hamburg to New York, from 23 Oct to 9 Nov 2027 (17 days). Bookable in the PLATINUM fare from € 8,550 per person, double occupancy, including travel package to and from departure and arrival points and early booking discount, valid until 31 Jan 2027.
  For more information, visit: www.hl-cruises.de/EUX2721