Johannes B. Kerner: Star Talker Joins Luxury Liner EUROPA 2

Foto: Superbass, 2022-09-14-Johannes B. Kerner Deutscher Fernsehpreis 2022-1214, cropped, CC BY-SA 4.0
Johannes B. Kerner, an icon of German journalism and hosting, is expanding his portfolio with an extraordinary format: on the EUROPA 2, a synonym for exclusive sea voyages, he will present the talk series "WELCOME2KERNER" starting this summer. Amidst the elegant ambiance of the theater on deck 4, Kerner will regularly invite prominent figures for in-depth conversations. The series will kick off with none other than Jürgen Klopp, a legend of soccer.

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Kerner's engagement as a host on the EUROPA 2 follows his own appearance as a talk guest last year. At that time, during the show "2 in einem Boot" with Inka Schneider, he was deeply impressed by the unique atmosphere aboard the world's leading cruise ship according to Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2025. This experience inspired him to become a host at sea himself.

"I am extremely excited about this new chapter aboard the EUROPA 2. The opportunity to conduct inspiring conversations in this exclusive setting, surrounded by the vastness of the ocean, is very special to me. The audience can look forward to entertaining, surprising, and enriching encounters," says Kerner, who plans to mingle with the guests during the voyages.

"WELCOME2KERNER" complements the existing range of high-quality talk formats on the EUROPA 2. Sabine Christiansen leads discussions on current topics with leading figures from business, politics, culture, and society in "TALK2CHRISTIANSEN." In "2 in einem Boot" with Inka Schneider, the focus is on the life journeys of extraordinary personalities.

The EUROPA 2, known for its intimate atmosphere and limited guest capacity of a maximum of 500 people, provides the ideal setting for these exclusive encounters. Each voyage is enriched by a carefully curated entertainment program featuring an average of 30 artists.

Travel Example:

"WELCOME2KERNER" with Jürgen Klopp: An eight-day journey from Barcelona to Monte Carlo (July 30 to August 7, 2025), bookable from 4,690 euros per person in the SILVER tariff for double occupancy.

About Hapag-Lloyd Cruises:

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, a leading provider of luxury and expedition cruises in the German-speaking world, is distinguished by its fleet of small, individual, and first-class ships. The EUROPA and EUROPA 2, as well as the expedition class with HANSEATIC nature, HANSEATIC inspiration, and HANSEATIC spirit, have been awarded the highest rating of five stars by Insight Guides Cruising & Cruise Ships 2025.

Since 2020, Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has been part of TUI Cruises GmbH, a joint venture of TUI AG and Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd., which also operates the Mein Schiff fleet and employs approximately 750 people in Hamburg and Berlin.