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Europa 2 vs Hanseatic Spirit

Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Europa 2 wins 5 of 7 scored categories.

At a glance

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Category
Europa 2
Hanseatic Spirit
Size
42,830 GT
16,100 GT
Passengers
516
230
Year built
2013
2021
Crew ratio
1.4 guests per crew
1.3 guests per crew
Space ratio
83.0 GT per guest
70.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
225 m
139 m

The verdict

Comparison Verdict

Europa 2 is the significantly larger vessel at 42,830 GT, 166% more than Hanseatic Spirit's 16,100 GT. Europa 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 83.0 GT per passenger versus 70.0. Built in 2021, Hanseatic Spirit is 8 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.

CategoryWinner
SizeEuropa 2
CapacityEuropa 2
ModernityHanseatic Spirit
ServiceHanseatic Spirit
SpaciousnessEuropa 2
DecksNo data
LengthEuropa 2
Fleet PowerEuropa 2

Bottom line: Europa 2 leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Europa 2 for overall superiority; pick Hanseatic Spirit if its strengths matter more to you.

Decide

Which Ship Is Right for You?

Choose Europa 2 if

  • Size matters to you (42,830 GT)
  • More onboard variety (516 guests)
  • More space per guest (83.0 GT per guest)
Book Europa 2

Choose Hanseatic Spirit if

  • You want the newer ship (built 2021, 8 years newer)
  • More crew per guest (1.3 guests per crew)
Book Hanseatic Spirit

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the comparison score calculated?

We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.

What is the space ratio and why does it matter?

Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.

What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?

It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.

Are the prices shown accurate?

Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.

Can I compare more than two ships?

Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.

How current is the ship data?

Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.