It was finally Sunday! Time to go diving. It would be my 150th dive exactly, and I am happy this number is celebrated in such a unique place. Never in my wildest dreams had I imagined I would visit Saint Helena in my life, let...
LS To day is the day that St Helena came in sight. To celebrate this we had some communal sail handling in the form box-hauling...... We also had lunch on deck and failed to catch a fish. After all this, ...
Noon position 11.00 UTC: 19°11'S 001° 54W Speed: 5 knots COG 280° We are getting nearer St Helena, still zigzagging our way, in front of the SE trades. The wind has decreased a bit, so our...
Meet our EUROPA Heroes! 🌊 On this Meet the Crew Monday we would like to do things a little differently. We would like to take this moment to thank our entire, amazing crew, for their unwavering dedication and hard work over...
8/10/2023 EUROPA is back in her natural element: in the water! The crew has been hard at work, ensuring that every detail is in place for your comfort and safety. Bureau Veritas has been there every step of this journey...
Boreas joined the EUROPA in Cape Town. It took him a while, but he is now very keen to familiarize with ship and crew.
Two weeks have passed in Cape Town since the last Voyage-crew left the ship and and she went on dry dock for her customary South African maintenance period. Since then, a play of riddles and puzzles. Shipyard, dry dock,...
After a successful voyage across the South Atlantic that started about a couple of months ago, Antarctica, South Georgia and the rough seas around them all the way to South Africa, now lie behind us. Sailing and visiting...
The morning scientific work carried out by the eager team of Scouts on board is to assist in investigating krill in the Antarctic Peninsula area. Whilst on this voyage to Antarctica the Scouts have been tasked...
It's November 22nd 06:00 ship's time. I'm woken up by a loud bang, almost immediately followed by a blaring fire alarm siren. We're in the run-up towards breakfast and the galley is starting up with their preparations....