Hidden Baltic Treasures & Kiel Canal Cruise

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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.

Cruise Highlights

Springtime cruising in beautiful waters
Call at unspoilt islands and fascinating cities
The stunning Hanseatic port-city of Wismar
Two transits of the Kiel Canal
Calls at the exquisite Baltic islands of Bornholm and Gotland
Lithuanian Klaipéda - once a secretive Cold War port
Gdansk, the Polish jewel, on its sweeping bay
Danish Fredericia, close to historic Odense
The chance to visit Haarlem from the Dutch port of iJmuiden

What does this price include?

12 nights' accommodation in your choice of cabin
Delicious full board cuisine
Afternoon teas and late night snacks
Captain’s Cocktail Party (cruises of 6 nights or more)
Self service tea & coffee (6am to midnight)
Big show entertainment, cabarets and classical interludes
Daytime activities and leisure facilities
Guest speaker and arts & crafts (cruises of 5 nights or more)
Porterage of luggage, port to cabin
Port Taxes

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.

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Your Itinerary

Day One – Depart from Poole

Depart: 2030hrs

Make your way to Poole and board Astoria before she sets sail in the evening.
Day Two – At sea

Enjoy a first restful day at sea, using the time to discover the ship's facilities and getting to know your fellow passengers.
Day Three – Transit Kiel Canal

Astoria arrives in Brunsbuttel this morning to begin her transit of the Kiel Canal.
Day Four – Wismar, Germany

Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1800hrs

The German city of Wismar is a stunning, UNESCO-listed former Hanseatic port-city. Head out to explore the pretty streets lined with gabled buildings. See the beautifully restored altstadt (old town), vast Markt square and the towering, red-brick Gothic cathedral, and look out for the Swedish Heads - colourful, moustachioed busts that are dotted around the city to symbolise its annexation by Sweden in the 17th Century.
Day Five – Ronne, Denmark

Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1600hrs

Today we visit the pretty port-town of Ronne, situated on the Danish island of Bornholm. This attractive town is a hugely popular destination for Scandinavian visitors. Discover St Torv market and the half-timbered and newer brick-built houses, or visit the fascinating museum that showcases the island’s history of grandfather-clock-making.
Day Six – Visby, Sweden

Arrive: 0900hrs
Depart: 1600hrs

Astoria's second Baltic island call is at the Swedish island of Gotland. Discover its UNESCO-listed capital, Visby, a medieval treasure trove of wooden cottages, cobbled streets and Gothic churches, or head out of the town to explore a pristine land of tranquil countryside and fine beaches.
Day Seven – Klaipéda, Lithuania

Arrive: 0800hrs
Depart: 1900hrs

Today Astoria reaches Klaipéda, Lithuania's third-largest city. Discover its unspoilt old town of half-timbered houses, cafés and gift shops, or choose to venture further afield to see the vast sand dunes of the Curonian Spit National Park.
Day Eight – Gdansk, Poland

Arrive: 0600hrs
Depart: 2000hrs

Step ashore in Gdansk, one of New Europe’s most sparkling jewels, to see its medieval centre and its bustling waterfront. See towering, red-brick St Mary’s Church and explore the shops and cafés along colourful Long Market.
Day Nine – At sea

Relax on board as Astoria heads west towards Denmark.
Day 10 – Fredericia, Denmark

Arrive: 0600hrs
Depart: 1800hrs

Fredericia is a charming fortress-city dominated by the green-clad zig-zag of its ramparts, which now make up one of the biggest urban parks in Denmark. Step ashore to explore this elegant, typically Danish place, and perhaps cross the Little Belt Bridge between the mainland and the island of Funen to visit Hans Christian Andersen’s lovely birthplace, Odense.
Day 11 – Day at Sea and Kiel Canal Transit

Astoria arrives in Holtenau to begin her evening transit of the Kiel Canal.
Day 12 – iJmuiden, Netherlands

Arrive: 0930hrs
Depart: 1500hrs

This morning, Astoria docks in iJmuiden, and you’ll be able to head into nearby Haarlem to explore. Here, the Gothic spire of the Grote Kerk (once the Catholic cathedral of St Bavo) watches over the patterned cobbles of the Grote Markt, and the surrounding streets are lined with medieval buildings. Visit the Frans Hals Museum, which houses a collection of over 760 paintings by Dutch artists from the 15th to 20th centuries.
Day 13 – Arrive back at Poole

Arrive: 1200hrs

Arrive back in Poole, and bid farewell to the crew and your fellow travellers.

Days marked above 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.

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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.