Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Europa 2
Spirit of the Ocean
Gross Tonnage
Europa 2
42,830 GT
Spirit of the Ocean
58,250 GT
Length
Europa 2
225 m
Spirit of the Ocean
236 m
Beam
Europa 2
27 m
Spirit of the Ocean
32 m
Passengers
Europa 2
516
Spirit of the Ocean
999
Crew
Europa 2
370
Spirit of the Ocean
510
Decks
Europa 2
—
Spirit of the Ocean
—
Year Built
Europa 2
2,013
Spirit of the Ocean
2,024
Space Ratio
Europa 2
83.0 GT/pax
Spirit of the Ocean
58.3 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Europa 2
1.39 :1
Spirit of the Ocean
1.96 :1
| Specification | Europa 2 | Spirit of the Ocean |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Hapag-Lloyd Cruises | Saga Cruises |
| Class | Europa | Boutique |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,013 | 2,024Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 42,830 GT | 58,250 GTWinner |
| Length | 225 m | 236 mWinner |
| Beam | 27 m | 32 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 516 | 999Winner |
| Crew | 370 | 510Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 83.0 GT/paxWinner | 58.3 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 1.39:1Winner | 1.96:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | STX France | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Germany | United Kingdom |
| IMO Number | 9616029 | 9817147 |
Spirit of the Ocean is the significantly larger vessel at 58,250 GT — 36% more than Europa 2's 42,830 GT. Europa 2 offers more personal space with a space ratio of 83.0 GT per passenger versus 58.3. Built in 2024, Spirit of the Ocean is 11 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Spirit of the Ocean |
| Capacity | Spirit of the Ocean |
| Modernity | Spirit of the Ocean |
| Service | Europa 2 |
| Spaciousness | Europa 2 |
Bottom line: Spirit of the Ocean wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Europa 2
1.4:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
83 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good range of onboard options
Spirit of the Ocean
58 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
2.0:1 passenger-crew ratio means exceptional service
Built in 2024 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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