Island Calls & Historic Cities
Including two transits of the famous Kiel Canal, this spring cruise from Poole features several rarely visited Baltic ports. See the stunning Hanseatic port-city of Wismar; two picture-book Scandinavian islands; Lithuania’s historic third city, Klaipéda; and the great Polish maritime city of Gdansk. It also includes a scenic cruise through the Dutch waterways to Ijmuiden, gateway to the lovely, colourful city of Haarlem.
Rest and relax aboard Astoria as she makes a daytime passage through the Kiel Canal to Wismar where you'll discover an old town and market square watched over by a towering red-brick cathedral. Two idyllic isles – Danish Bornholm and Swedish Gotland – are followed by a visit to Klaipéda, where you'll be able to explore the city’s unspoiled old town or join some fascinating shore excursions. Next comes Gdansk, on its beautiful bay, and its lovingly restored medieval heart. Charming, Danish Fredericia, gateway to Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace of Odense, a second passage through the Kiel Canal and the last Dutch call in Ijmuiden, complete your wonderful spring voyage.
Life on board Astoria
There's far more to Astoria than we could possibly fit on this page. Click below to find out more about her cabins, restaurants and other excellent facilities.
WHAT DOES THE PRICE INCLUDE?
Full Itinerary
Day One: Depart from Poole
Day Two: At sea
Day Three: Transit Kiel Canal
Day Four: Wismar, Germany
Day Five: Ronne, Denmark
Day Six: Visby, Sweden
Day Seven: Klaipeda, Lithuania
Day Eight: Gdansk, Poland
Day Nine: At sea
Day 10: Fredericia, Denmark
Day 11: At sea
Day 12: Ijmuiden, Netherlands
Day 13: Arrive back at Poole
Days above marked with an anchor include ports where you will be transferred to shore by landing boat. These ports may be inaccessible for customers with mobility difficulties as a result. Any days not listed will be spent at sea.
PRICES
Further Information
Passport requirements
British Citizens will need a full, 10-year passport to travel on this cruise. Since some countries require visitors to be valid for at least six months after the return date of the cruise we recommend that all customers ensure that this is the case. Holders of non-British passports should check with the relevant embassies to see if any requirements and restrictions exist for any countries visited during the cruise.
Foreign Office travel advice
Visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice to find out the latest Foreign And Commonwealth Office travel advice for your holiday destination, as well as information about passports and visas.
