Germany Cruise from Kiel — 10 Days

9 nights · Germany · Departs Kiel (Germany) · Visiting Gdynia-Gdansk, Ventspils, Riga, Stockholm, Kalmar, Copenhagen · Aboard Hapag-Lloyd Cruises on the ms Europa 2

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Cruise lineHapag-Lloyd Cruises
Shipms Europa 2
Duration9 nights
Port calls7
Departures1 sailings
Year built2013
Guests516
Cabins251
Crew370
Length225 m
Beam26 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 3

    Gdynia-Gdansk, Poland

    Gdańsk pairs a Hanseatic waterfront with a history that shaped modern Europe. Follow the Royal Route to the Long Market, where Neptune’s Fountain anchors the old town. St Mary’s Church rises above streets rebuilt after the Second World War. At the European Solidarity Centre, learn how the 1980 shipyard strike helped weaken communist rule. Amber shops and waterfront cafés offer an easy pause between landmarks.

  3. Day 4

    Ventspils, Latvia

    Ventspils rewards travellers with a compact old town, a broad Baltic beach and a working harbour. The Livonian Order Castle, dating from the thirteenth century, now houses a museum beside the Venta River. At the Seaside Open-Air Museum, historic fishing buildings and a narrow-gauge railway trace Latvia’s maritime life. Walk the riverfront promenade, then browse the market or enjoy fresh fish in the old town.

  4. Day 5

    Riga, Latvia

    Riga rewards a day ashore with a compact UNESCO-listed Old Town and one of Europe’s richest Art Nouveau districts. Begin at the House of the Blackheads, then follow cobbled lanes to Riga Cathedral and the riverfront. Across the canal, Alberta Street displays ornate façades that made the city a landmark of early twentieth-century design. For local life, browse Riga Central Market, set in former Zeppelin hangars near the Daugava.

  5. Day 6

    Stockholm, Sweden

    Stockholm rewards the curious with a capital spread across 14 islands, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. From the waterfront, ferries and bridges lead to Gamla Stan’s narrow lanes, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Prize Museum. Visit the Vasa Museum to see a 17th-century warship recovered from the harbor. Then pause for coffee in a city where water, design, and history shape everyday life.

  6. Day 8

    Kalmar, Sweden

    Kalmar offers a rare blend of Baltic calm and consequential history. At the harbor, Kalmar Castle’s Renaissance towers rise above the waterfront. The Kalmar Union, linking Denmark, Norway and Sweden, was established here in 1397. Nearby, cobbled streets and timber-framed houses preserve the character of the old town. A six-kilometre bridge leads to Öland, with open landscapes and a different pace. Kalmar’s compact centre makes its history easy to explore on foot.

  7. Day 9

    Copenhagen, Denmark

    Copenhagen is best explored at street level, where royal history meets modern design. At Nyhavn, colorful harbor-front houses frame canal tours; nearby Amalienborg Palace is the monarch’s winter residence. Christiansborg Palace combines Denmark’s parliament with historic royal rooms, while Christianshavn’s canals reveal a quieter side. Pause for smørrebrød, the open-faced rye-bread staple, and explore the city’s design shops before returning to port.

  8. Day 10

    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.

ms Europa 2 Cruises

Published September 27, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard

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