The Europa is a new ship perhaps Barbara sailed on an older Europa that was replaced.

I can tell you that in my opinion the Europa is the finest ship sailing right now. I toured her in Dublin with the Captain of the ship he was also the captain of the Hanseatic. He was on board the Song eating dinner with Captain Dag, saw us, recognized us from our trip on the Hanseatic and asked us if we would like to tour the ship. GOOD MORGEN all over the place. Totally German clientele. In fact the Captain said they dont like to have Americans or Brits prefer to cater to the German market exclusively.

We toured with him for at least 1 1/2 hours he showed us everything could not have been nicer. Cabins very similiar in size and layout to the Voyager and Navigator. EVERY cabin had its own computer - oh joy to the world - with access to email and I think also internet although I am not sure about that. Incredible decor and art work aboard an exquisite ship. They shut down the casino and turned it into a meeting room as the Germans did not use it. Definitely fixed seating he said that open seating would not work as it had on the Hanseatic when Americans were onboard.

I had dreams of RSSC buying both the Europa and the Hanseatic that would be a wonderful dream BUT it is ONLY a dream not even a rumor about the matter to give a girl hope!!!