Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, in co-operation with some of the world’s most formidable institutions in classical music, has founded an excitingly new classical singing contest for young artists; Stella Maris International Vocal Competition. Eight contestants, each nominated by one of the world’s most famous opera house young artist programmes, will compete on board MS Europa during this cruise. From the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden will be Jette Parker Principal Ji-Min Park.


Sun 25 Oct Venice, Italy

Mon 26 Oct Rovinj, Croatia

Tue 27 Oct Dubrovnik, Croatia

Wed 28 Oct Otranto, Italy

Thu 29 Oct At sea

Fri 30 Oct Palermo (Sicily), Italy

Sat 31 Oct La Goulette, Tunisia

Sun 1 Nov At Sea

Mon 2 Nov Sete, France

Tue 3 Nov Palma de Mallorca, Spain

Wed 4 Nov Barcelona, Spain

MS Europa is one of the world’s most beautiful yachts, with 204 all-suite accommodation, award-winning service and an exceptional blend of luxury, spaciousness and intimacy. MS Europa also offers world-class chefs, a rich and lavish menu of haute cuisine and two speciality restaurants offering fine Italian and European-Asian cuisine.

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