The World as a Concert Stage – Music Cruises

Enjoy the world of music aboard our Hapag-Lloyd Cruises fleet. On our music cruises, you can experience world-class stars, outstanding artists or promising talents all around the globe. Encounter not one, but a number of stars within only a few days in an almost private atmosphere.

Stella Maris – An Unparalleled Vocal Competition

Eight of the world’s most renowned opera houses nominate one up-and-coming musical talent each for the Stella Maris Vocal Competition 2010. These will compete against each other on the occasion of four concert events. The three artists that receive the best ratings will emerge as winners. The EUROPA, which combines music and the ocean in a very special way, offers the perfect setting for this event. Look forward to a treat for the ears in a class of its own

Ocean Sun Festival – World-Famous Stars at Close Hand

With the Ocean Sun Festival, the EUROPA presents the crème de la crème in the field of classical music: against constantly new backdrops, renowned artists will thrill you with fantastic music experiences – a pleasure unique throughout the world.

Music Cruises with MS EUROPA - Die schönste Yacht der Welt

The EUROPA, our fleet’s flagship, sets international standards: it is the only cruise liner to have been awarded the coveted 5-stars plus distinction by the Berlitz Cruise Guide from 2001 to 2010. Here on The World’s Most Beautiful Yacht, musical experiences, classical and modern instrumental music and the classics of opera literature are provided with an extraordinary setting.

Music Cruises with MS HANSEATIC - Ihre ganz persönliche Expedition

The HANSEATIC has a passion for finding new territory. Competent, cosmopolitan experts travel along on every expedition. You will find yourself right up close to untouched, exotic destinations, while the seemingly familiar will be regarded from completely different perspectives and especially intensively on board the HANSEATIC.

Music Cruises with MS BREMEN - Ihre ganz persönliche Expedition

Come along on a voyage of discovery on board our expedition ship. The BREMEN has been designed for expeditions into areas far from civilisation and into the polar regions and can call at the smallest ports, bays and meandering rivers.

Music Cruises with MS COLUMBUS - Die Welt von ihrer schönsten Seite

There is no more beautiful way to travel around the globe than on board the COLUMBUS. A first-class crew will pamper you in a relaxed atmosphere on our small 3-stars plus ship (rated by Berlitz Cruise Guide 2010). The COLUMBUS offers everything you could desire for a holiday trip rich in diversity and experience on more than 30 routes around the world.