Germany Cruise from Kiel to Hamburg — 13 Days

12 nights · Germany · Departs Kiel (Germany) · Visiting Kiel Canal, Great Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, Jersey Island, Guernsey Island, Torbay UK, Falmouth UK, Fowey, Portsmouth UK, Dover, Hamburg · Aboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on the ms Europa

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Kiel Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide Kiel Canal Cruise Guide: Expert Tips for the World's Busiest Waterway Great Yarmouth Cruise Port: Shore Excursions & Expert Guide Isle of Wight Cruise Port
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Cruise lineHapag-Lloyd Cruises
Shipms Europa
Duration12 nights
Port calls12
Departures1 sailings
Year built1999
Guests408
Cabins204
Crew285
Length198 m
Beam24 m
Cruising speed21.0 kn
  1. Day 1

    Kiel, Germany

    Kiel faces the Baltic at the western end of Kiel Fjord, where Germany’s great ship canal begins. This working maritime city rewards a waterfront stroll, with ferries, sailboats and cargo ships sharing the harbor. From central cruise berths, the old town, St. Nicholas Church and City Hall are within easy reach. For a closer look at naval history, take the short trip to Laboe’s memorial and preserved U-boat.

  2. Day 1

    Kiel Canal, Germany

    At the Kiel Canal, Germany’s working waterway becomes the day’s unfolding spectacle. The 61-mile (98-kilometre) passage links the North Sea and Baltic, crossing Schleswig-Holstein and saving ships a long voyage around Denmark. From the deck, watch freighters pass close by as green banks and quiet farms slide past. At Brunsbüttel and Kiel-Holtenau, lock chambers reveal the precision behind this busy maritime shortcut.

  3. Day 3

    Great Yarmouth

    Great Yarmouth grew rich on the herring trade, and its maritime past still shapes this North Sea town. Visit the Time and Tide Museum, set in former herring works, to trace the town’s fishing fortunes. Beyond the seafront, explore surviving medieval Rows and St Nicholas’ Church, one of England’s largest parish churches. Nearby, the Norfolk Broads offer quiet waterways, while the broad sandy beach invites an unhurried walk.

  4. Day 4

    Isle of Wight

    The Isle of Wight rewards a closer look than its compact size suggests. Just off England’s south coast, the island pairs chalk cliffs and quiet beaches with villages shaped by seafaring history. Visit Osborne, Queen Victoria’s Italianate summer home, or walk the coastal path towards the Needles. Here, white cliffs rise above the Solent. In Cowes, sailing remains part of daily life, not merely a spectacle.

  5. Day 5

    Jersey Island

    Jersey rewards a closer look than its compact size suggests. St Helier’s Central Market pairs Victorian ironwork with lively stalls, close to the harbour and the island’s maritime past. Beyond town, Mont Orgueil Castle guards Gorey’s harbour, while the Jersey War Tunnels reveal life under German occupation. Time your coastal outing carefully: Jersey’s tides expose vast stretches of seabed, reshaping familiar shores within hours.

  6. Day 6

    Guernsey Island

    Guernsey rewards travellers who look beyond its handsome harbour. St Peter Port rises from the waterfront, its lanes climbing past Georgian houses and independent shops. At the harbour entrance, Castle Cornet has guarded the island for centuries. Beyond town, cliff paths, sheltered coves and country lanes reveal a landscape shaped by sea and history. Guernsey is a self-governing Crown Dependency, not part of the United Kingdom. It uses sterling, and issues its own banknotes and coins.

  7. Day 7

    Torbay UK

    Torbay opens onto South Devon’s English Riviera, where sheltered coves, red cliffs and palm-lined promenades meet the sea. Torquay is Agatha Christie’s birthplace, while Brixham’s working harbour keeps the bay’s fishing heritage in view. Paignton brings a broad sandy beach, and the South West Coast Path reveals quieter stretches of shoreline. Visit Torre Abbey or make the trip to Greenway, Christie’s former riverside home.

  8. Day 8

    Falmouth UK

    Falmouth puts Cornwall’s maritime history within easy reach of a lively working harbour. Set beside the Fal estuary, it offers access to Pendennis Castle, built by Henry VIII to defend the coast. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall explores the region’s seafaring past through engaging collections. Take a ferry to St Mawes, or follow the coast to beaches, gardens and sweeping sea views.

  9. Day 9

    Fowey

    On Cornwall’s south coast, Fowey is a handsome harbor town. It climbs steep streets above the River Fowey, where fishing boats and yachts share sheltered water. Browse independent shops, then take the passenger ferry across to Polruan or follow the coastal path toward St Catherine’s Castle. Daphne du Maurier made the estuary her home and a setting for her novels. Her presence still lends Fowey a distinctly literary air.

  10. Day 10

    Portsmouth UK

    Portsmouth is Britain’s great naval city, where the nation’s maritime story remains vividly present. At the Historic Dockyard, step aboard Nelson’s HMS Victory and visit the Mary Rose Museum. The Tudor warship, lifted from the Solent after 437 years, reveals extraordinary detail of life at sea. Beyond the waterfront, find lively cafés, independent shops and views from the 170-metre Spinnaker Tower. Portsmouth rewards those who want history close at hand beside a working seafront.

  11. Day 11

    Dover

    Dover is a working Channel port, but its appeal begins before you leave the harbour. Above the waterfront, Dover Castle has watched over the Strait for centuries, with Roman, medieval and wartime history to explore. Walk the clifftop paths for views across the water. At Fan Bay, explore a wartime tunnel complex cut into the chalk. Inland, Canterbury offers a celebrated cathedral and a compact old centre.

  12. Day 13

    Hamburg, Germany

    Hamburg rewards visitors who look beyond its grand harbor to discover a city shaped by trade and water. From the Speicherstadt warehouses and canals to the Elbphilharmonie’s sweeping river views, Hamburg pairs historic character with modern ambition. Stroll around the Rathaus and lakeside paths, then sample fresh fish or coffee in a city with enduring maritime energy. Allow time for a harbor ferry: it offers a memorable view of Hamburg’s working waterfront.

ms Europa Cruises

Published September 11, 2026
Last updated October 11, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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