While Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo are currently hosting the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, artistic excellence is also taking center stage at sea on Hapag-Lloyd Cruises’ EUROPA 2. Acclaimed choreographers Diego Tortelli, Yoann Bourgeois, and Alexander Ekman, all closely linked to recent Olympic and Paralympic ceremonies, will be joining the EUROPA 2 in 2026/2027 for exclusive performances.
Diego Tortelli serves as the Head of Choreography for the closing ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics, while Yoann Bourgeois is responsible for the opening ceremony of the Paralympic Winter Games. Alexander Ekman gained international recognition as Head of Choreography for the 2024 Paralympic Games. Guests aboard the EUROPA 2 will experience works by these exceptional artists in an intimate, exclusive setting.
With a maximum capacity of 500 guests, the EUROPA 2 offers an unparalleled stage for artistic encounters. Since its commissioning, the ship has repeatedly been named among the world’s best cruise ships (Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2025).
Diego Tortelli & Aterballetto – Exclusive Premiere
Following his role in the Olympic closing ceremony, Diego Tortelli and Aterballetto will present a newly developed version of an existing work aboard the EUROPA 2, blending classical technique with contemporary narrative.
EUX2619 (August 16-25, 2026, 9 days)
Civitavecchia (Rome) – Dubrovnik
PLATIN fare from € 8,815 per person
https://www.hl-cruises.com/cruisefinder/eux2619
EUX2624 (October 10-18, 2026, 8 days)
Palma de Mallorca – Lisbon
PLATIN fare from € 6,000 per person
www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2624
Yoann Bourgeois – Poetic Physical Artistry
Yoann Bourgeois, Head of Choreography for the Paralympic opening ceremony, brings his signature fusion of dance, movement, and contemporary circus to the EUROPA 2. In 2027, he will stage “NOVECENTO – The Legend of the Ocean Pianist” exclusively for Hapag-Lloyd Cruises.
EUX2714 (August 3-15, 2027, 12 days)
Civitavecchia (Rome) – Palma de Mallorca
PLATIN fare from € 8,980 per person
https://www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2714
Alexander Ekman – Contemporary Dance in Motion
Continuing its successful collaboration, Alexander Ekman returns to the EUROPA 2 in 2027 with his unmistakable choreographic style combining precision, humor, and emotional depth.
EUX2762 (July 21- August 3, 2027, 13 days)
Tenerife – Civitavecchia (Rome)
PLATIN fare from € 9,790 per person
https://www.hl-cruises.com/EUX2762
