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Thursday, September 26, 2024 |
Stockholm, Sweden |
Embark |
4:00 PM |
The city of Stockholm in Sweden spreads across 14 islands as it faces proudly out to the Baltic Sea. Its history stretches over seven centuries, and it is Sweden's centre of art and culture. It is also famous for being the home of the Nobel Prizes. Read more about Stockholm, Sweden
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Friday, September 27, 2024 |
Helsinki, Finland |
10:00 AM |
11:00 PM |
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Saturday, September 28, 2024 |
Kokkola, Finland |
8:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Kokkola is a small town situated in Ostrobothnia, Finland, with a population of approximately 36000. It is the biggest town in the region, between Oulu and Vaasa. It was founded in 1620 and during the 18th century it had one of the largest merchant fleets in Finland. Read more about Kokkola, Finland
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Sunday, September 29, 2024 |
Tallinn, Estonia |
7:00 AM |
4:00 PM |
Tallinn, capital of Estonia, is dominated by the amazing 13th century Toompea Castle towering over the rest of the city. Having always been the seat of power in Estonia, it is appropriately home to the country’s Parliament today. Tallinn was named the European Capital of Culture in 2011, and its Medieval city centre, the most amazing part of Tallinn, truly must be explored. Read more about Tallinn, Estonia
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Monday, September 30, 2024 |
Riga, Latvia |
11:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Riga is the capital and largest city of Latvia. It is the largest city of the Baltic states and home to more than one third of Latvia's population. The city lies on the Gulf of Riga, at the mouth of the Daugava. Read more about Riga, Latvia
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Tuesday, October 1, 2024 |
Klaipeda, Lithuania |
12:00 PM |
8:00 PM |
Klaipeda is the third largest city of Lithuania, and the northernmost ice-free port on the eastern coast of the Baltic Sea. Its fascination lies primarily in the echoes of its history as reflected in its historic buildings in the city centre. Here the picturesque buildings, some of which display the well-known half-timbered construction, date from the 13th to 18th centuries. Read more about Klaipeda, Lithuania
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Wednesday, October 2, 2024 |
Gdansk, Poland |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Gdansk lies on the southern edge of Gdansk Bay on the Baltic coast, and is Poland’s principal seaport. From a trading base for the once-mighty Teutonic Knights to the birthplace of modern Poland, the city drips history. Today Gdansk, with its painstakingly reconstructed and very charming Old Town, is perfectly located at the heart of the coast, and is the showpiece of Poland's north. Read more about Gdansk, Poland
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Thursday, October 3, 2024 |
Ronne, Denmark |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
The Danish town of Rønne, the largest on the island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, is home to 15 medieval churches - four of which are Round Churches - that display unique artwork and architecture. In the colourful Old Quarter with its cobbled streets one finds some notable examples of 19th and early 20th century architecture that include half-timbered houses and interesting museums. Ronne is also well known for its arts and crafts, especially the delightful clay pottery and glass souvenirs made on site. Read more about Ronne, Denmark
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Friday, October 4, 2024 |
Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany |
6:00 AM |
11:59 PM |
Passengers on ships visiting Berlin typically dock at the north eastern port of Warnemunde and go directly to the capital of Germany that is just a three hour train or coach ride away. Berlin, completely devastated in WW11, has amazingly seen the reconstruction of its sixteenth-century core that exists in the Nikolaiviertel, while nearby stand many rebuilt 19th C buildings from the time of the Second Reich. Little from the Third Reich has been rebuilt, except for the 1936 Olympic Stadium. Read more about Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany
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Saturday, October 5, 2024 |
Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany |
12:00 AM |
10:00 PM |
Passengers on ships visiting Berlin typically dock at the north eastern port of Warnemunde and go directly to the capital of Germany that is just a three hour train or coach ride away. Berlin, completely devastated in WW11, has amazingly seen the reconstruction of its sixteenth-century core that exists in the Nikolaiviertel, while nearby stand many rebuilt 19th C buildings from the time of the Second Reich. Little from the Third Reich has been rebuilt, except for the 1936 Olympic Stadium. Read more about Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany
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Sunday, October 6, 2024 |
Copenhagen, Denmark |
7:00 AM |
7:00 PM |
Copenhagen, situated on two islands, is the capital and largest city in Denmark. It is perhaps best known for being the final resting place of the famous author Hans Christian Andersen, and also being one of the world’s most environmentally friendly cities. It has a very high quality of life. Read more about Copenhagen, Denmark
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Monday, October 7, 2024 |
Travemunde, Germany |
7:00 AM |
5:00 PM |
Travemünde is a sea resort and ferry port at the coast of the Baltic Sea. Travemünde is a borough of Lübeck, Germany, located at the mouth of river Trave in Lübeck Bay. Travemünde arose out of a stronghold placed there by Henry the Lion, Duke of Saxony, in the 12th century to guard the mouth of the Trave, and the Danes subsequently strengthened it. Read more about Travemunde, Germany
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Tuesday, October 8, 2024 |
Szczecin, Poland |
7:00 AM |
8:00 PM |
Szczecin (Stettin) is the largest city in NW Poland, the country’s seventh largest city, and home to its largest seaport. It lies on the Oder River, about 60 km inland from the Baltic Sea. An attraction of the city is its many fabulous buildings. Read more about Szczecin, Poland
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Wednesday, October 9, 2024 |
Helsingborg, Sweden |
10:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
The scenic coastal town of Helsingborg is known as the Pearl of the Øresund, the strait separating Sweden and Denmark (4.5km distant). It is a home to good shopping and rich culture. There is a beautiful new residential area by the waterfront, as well as a blend of old-style stone built homes. Read more about Helsingborg, Sweden
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Thursday, October 10, 2024 |
Oslo, Norway |
11:00 AM |
9:00 PM |
Oslo, the capital and most populous city in Norway, lies between the Oslo Fjord and the green hills of Oslomarka. The combination of city life and easy access to outdoor activities makes Oslo a unique destination. Oslo is built in a horseshoe shape on the shores of the Oslofjord and limited in most directions by hills and forests. Read more about Oslo, Norway
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Friday, October 11, 2024 |
Cruising The Skagerrak & North Sea |
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Saturday, October 12, 2024 |
Hamburg, Germany |
7:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
Hamburg is a major transport hub in Northern Germany and is one of the most affluent cities in Europe. Located on the river Elbe, some 110 km from its mouth in the North Sea, the port can take the world’s largest cruise ships. The birthplace of Johannes Brahms, who spent his early formative years in the city, it is renowned for its numerous musicals, operas and orchestral presentations. Read more about Hamburg, Germany
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Sunday, October 13, 2024 |
Cruising The North Sea |
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Monday, October 14, 2024 |
Paris (Rouen) |
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Tuesday, October 15, 2024 |
London (Dover) |
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Wednesday, October 16, 2024 |
Antwerp, Belgium |
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM |
In the region of Flanders the city of Antwerp, situated on the eastern bank of the river Scheldt and joined to the North Sea by an estuary, is a major destination of Belgium. It claims to be the ‘world's leading diamond city’ and it has every right to do so, as more than 70% of all diamonds are traded here. Due to its long and culturally rich history, the city houses buildings built in varying historical periods with an interesting variety of architectural designs. Read more about Antwerp, Belgium
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Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
10:00 AM |
11:59 PM |
Originally a dam in the river Amstel, Amsterdam today is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, as engineered dams, sea gates, and the 19-mile dyke walling out the Zuider Zee prevent this low-lying country from being reclaimed by the North Sea. Interestingly, the 17th century canals of Amsterdam located in the heart of the city have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The main tourist attractions are undoubtedly the famous Museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum. Read more about Amsterdam, Netherlands
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Friday, October 18, 2024 |
Amsterdam, Netherlands |
12:00 AM |
Disembark |
Originally a dam in the river Amstel, Amsterdam today is the capital and largest city of the Netherlands, as engineered dams, sea gates, and the 19-mile dyke walling out the Zuider Zee prevent this low-lying country from being reclaimed by the North Sea. Interestingly, the 17th century canals of Amsterdam located in the heart of the city have been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. The main tourist attractions are undoubtedly the famous Museums such as the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, and the Stedelijk Museum. Read more about Amsterdam, Netherlands
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