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Star Collector: Germany & the Baltic States via the Kiel Canal
May 23, 2028 — Jun 6, 2028
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HAMBURG → STOCKHOLM
14 Nights on Star Pride
Few voyages deliver eight countries and five UNESCO World Heritage cities in a single sailing. This voyage opens with the Kiel Canal transit from Hamburg, the world's busiest artificial waterway. From there, it works east across the full sweep of the Baltic. First stops are Copenhagen and the rarely visited island of Bornholm. Next comes UNESCO-listed Gdańsk and the Curonian Spit. Riga follows, with its extraordinary Art Nouveau old town. Medieval Tallinn, the best-preserved city in the Baltic, brings a late-night stay. Helsinki offers a visit to the island fortress of Suomenlinna, also a UNESCO site. Turku features a midnight departure, giving a full evening on the Aura River. Scenic cruising through the Finnish Archipelago Sea leads to Mariehamn in the autonomous Åland Islands, a region that's Swedish-speaking and Finnish-administered. Finally, Stockholm, built across 14 islands, closes out a voyage that has traced the entire rim of the Baltic Sea.
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Overnight in Hamburg with a full evening in the Speicherstadt UNESCO warehouse district and the Elbphilharmonie, before the Elbe carries the ship to the Kiel Canal at dawn.
Transit the Kiel Canal, the world's busiest artificial waterway by vessel count, busier than Panama and Suez combined. Small ships have unrestricted deck access for the full passage through the Schleswig-Holstein countryside.
Explore Gdańsk, the UNESCO-listed birthplace of the Solidarity movement, where Hanseatic merchant houses line the Royal Way and the shipyard gates that changed the course of European history are within easy reach.
Dock late in Riga, the UNESCO World Heritage capital of Latvia, where the largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe lines the streets of the city center alongside a beautifully preserved medieval old town.
Spend a late evening in Tallinn, the best-preserved medieval city in the Baltic, where UNESCO-listed city walls and towers enclose a skyline of Gothic spires that has barely changed since the 15th century.
Explore Turku, Finland's oldest city and medieval capital, with a midnight departure giving a full evening on the Aura River waterfront and time for the 13th-century castle before the ship sails into the Archipelago Sea.
Arrive in Stockholm with the UNESCO-listed Gamla Stan old town, the Vasa Museum, and the Royal Palace all within easy reach of the ship.
Bridges arch over tranquil canals - more than you'll find in Venice. The spires of historic churches and the lovely Rathaus pierce the sky. It's hard to know where to begin your day. Stroll the Museum Mile for a lesson in history. Venture to Reeperbahn (the Red Light District) to see where the Beatles got their start. Or just shop along the "Mo" (Monckebergstrasse), Hamburg's version of Fifth Avenue.
Bridges arch over tranquil canals - more than you'll find in Venice. The spires of historic churches and the lovely Rathaus pierce the sky. It's hard to know where to begin your day. Stroll the Museum Mile for a lesson in history. Venture to Reeperbahn (the Red Light District) to see where the Beatles got their start. Or just shop along the "Mo" (Monckebergstrasse), Hamburg's version of Fifth Avenue.
The busiest artificial waterway in the world, busier than the Panama Canal and the Suez Canal combined, this 61-mile-long canal saves a 250-mile detour.
This beautiful Baltic resort is known for its long, wide expanse of startlingly white beach. Explore the unique mix of Gothic and Baroque architecture, and stroll the beach promenade. Or delve into World War II history with an optional tour in Berlin with famous landmarks like Checkpoint Charlie and the Berlin Wall and a UNESCO site like Museumsinsel.
Few people outside of Germany know about this Baltic jewel with its sandy beaches dotted with Stranskorbs (beach baskets) and elegant seaside walkway. The island was the preferred playground of the German elite during the late 1800s and its iconic Belle époch architecture will charm you, but there's lots more to recommend this secretive seaside resort. Binz is conveniently close to Jasmund National Park with its dramatic white chalk cliffs, as well as a U-boat museum. Climb the spiraling walkway at the Rügen Natural Heritage Center, circling around a soaring birch tree until you reach the viewing tower at the top. Or take the narrow gauge steam train to Jagdschloss Granitz, a dusty pink neo-Gothic hunting lodge/castle built in the 1830s.
This historic city of palaces, canals, and copper spires casts a sense of enchantment upon all who walk its cobbled streets. Little wonder that Copenhagen's favorite son, Hans Christian Andersen, was inspired to write some of the world's most beloved fairy tales here. Stroll the 17th century Nyhavn waterfront where Andersen once lived, complete with colorful row houses and historic tall ships. Enjoy world-class shopping on Strøget, the world's longest pedestrian street. Or find your amusement at world-famous Tivoli Gardens where tree-lined pathways lead to theaters, open air stages, restaurants, cafes, and over 80 attractions.
This beautiful island is Denmark in miniature, complete with fertile fields, forests, craggy cliffs, and bleach-blond beaches. Admire the massive medieval fortifications of Hammershus, bricks still red after all these years, and sample some smoked herring, smoked locally for generations.
Gdansk's Old Town was lovingly reconstructed after World War II. Take your time admiring massive red-brick churches and searching for the perfect memento in amber shops. This is also the home of the Solidarity movement, the beautiful Lake District, and Malbork Castle, Europe's largest gothic fortress.
Klaipeda is the only port in Lithuania, and they take great pride in its maritime history with tall ship regattas and a Sea Museum. You'll notice that local legends and folklore play a big role here, from the playful statues scattered about Old Town to Witches' Hill with its wooden sculptures depicting Lithuanian fairy tales. Nearby Curonian Spit National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for possessing Europe's highest sand dunes.
A major port at the mouth of the River Daugava, Riga has a UNESCO-listed pedestrian-only Old Town and a famous Central Market. It is also known for its art nouveau architecture, wooden buildings and delightful shops and restaurants at busy Livu Square.
The spires of 14th century churches soar above fashion-forward cafés, restaurants, and shops within the stone walls of Tallinn. Medieval Old Town is the well-preserved - and thriving - center of town, where you'll find impressive guild houses, St. Olav's Church, and other architectural treasures. Beyond Old Town lies Peter the Great's Baroque masterpiece, Kadriorg Palace - and sunny Pirita beach.
Art Nouveau buildings, museums, timeless restaurants, and charming cafés are sprinkled throughout the harbor dominating this maritime city. Discover reminders of the early czars' influence at the Russian Orthodox Cathedral and the fortress on Suomenlinna Island, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Shop along Market Square and in Aleksanterinkatu. And don't miss a chance to enjoy a cocktail at the breathtaking Hotel Kämp.
Turku, a small ship exclusive, is a former Finnish capital and the oldest city in Finland. Turku has plenty to offer with old world architecture, culture, and the nearby Archipelago Sea Area Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The center of Turku is the winding river that bisects the city. This easily walkable river separates the east and western sides of the city. The eastern side is known for it's rich history with the Turku Cathedral and the Old Great Square, while the western side is more modern and offers plenty of opportunities for shopping.
Celebrate the colorful center of this isolated archipelago as you join other gleaming boats in a postcard-perfect marina. Halfway between Sweden and Finland, this is the only part of Finland that speaks Swedish. Wander down the nearby Esplanade, an avenue of stately trees stretching from harbor to harbor. Explore the city's shipbuilding history at the Aland Maritime Museum. You'll feel at home here - Mariehamn was the home of the designer of our beautiful Windstar sailing ships.
Experience your own private Stockholm as you explore the interlacing canals and 14 tiny islands that surround this magical city. Renowned for its progressive nature, Stockholm offers avant-garde design, and trendy fashions. Visit the UNESCO sites of Frottningholm and Skogskykogarden, and the Södermalm neighborhood to discover charming old homes and picturesque main streets lined with unique shops, art galleries, and entertaining nightclubs.
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