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Quick Getaways: Hamburg's Birthday Celebration
May 3, 2028 — May 7, 2028
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LONDON / HMS BELFAST → AMSTERDAM
4 Nights on Star Pride
This Quick Getaway is timed around one of the great events in European maritime culture. Sailing the Thames under the Tower Bridge and east into the North Sea, the ship cruises the Elbe inland to Hamburg, arriving in time for the Hafengeburtstag, the world's largest port festival, held each May along the city's 3.5-mile Harbour Mile. More than one million visitors watch over 300 tall ships and historic vessels parade past the Elbphilharmonie and the Landungsbrücken piers, with the Tugboat Ballet and a fireworks display over the Elbe among the highlights. Helgoland follows, Germany's only high-sea island, located far out in the North Sea, car-free and duty-free, with red sandstone cliffs and harbor seals on the beaches. Amsterdam closes out the voyage: canals, the Rijksmuseum, and the merchant houses of the Golden Age.
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Embark alongside HMS Belfast on the Thames, sailing beneath Tower Bridge as the ship departs, a small-ship-only moment that sets the tone for a voyage few itineraries can match.
Cruise the Elbe River into Hamburg, arriving in time for the Hafengeburtstag, the world's largest port festival.
Watch the Tugboat Ballet, a uniquely Hamburg tradition where powerful harbor tugs perform choreographed maneuvers on the Elbe, and stay for the spectacular fireworks display over the water.
Call at Helgoland, Germany's only high-sea island, 43 miles offshore in the North Sea, car-free and duty-free, with dramatic red sandstone cliffs, harbor seals on the beaches, and the striking 155 ft. rock pillar of Lange Anna.
Arrive in Amsterdam, one of Europe's great canal cities, with the Rijksmuseum, the Anne Frank House, and the Golden Age merchant houses of the Grachtengordel all within easy reach of the ship.
London, one of the world's top destinations, is a city begging to be explored. Steeped in history, the well-known sites of Buckingham Palace, Big Ben, and Trafalgar Square beckon, or get a modern perspective from the top of the London Eye. This cosmopolitan city offers all the world cuisines you're used to, but there are still places to find traditional British fare like bangers and mash or shepherds' pie.
Sail the storied River Thames into or out of the heart of London, cruising beneath iconic Tower Bridge—a privilege only smaller ships can enjoy—and passing the Tower of London, the historic Royal Observatory at Greenwich marking the Prime Meridian, and the beautifully preserved Cutty Sark, the legendary 19th-century tea clipper. As you continue eastward, the skyline gradually gives way to the open waters of the English Channel.
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.
Heligoland is a German island in the North Sea. It's known for its spectacular red cliffs, white sand beaches, turquoise waters, and diverse seabirds. Take a short ferry ride to Heligoland-Dune and enjoy the tranquil beach. You may even see a seal or two! If you can, make sure to try some lobster while on shore. Heligoland is known for its lobster and was once the center of Germany's lobster fishing industry
Amsterdam, the Venice of the North, where more than 1,500 bridges arch gracefully over scenic canals. The stately 17th century homes of Dutch merchants line the canals and museums are everywhere, filled with masterpieces from the Dutch Golden Age. Most of the sightseeing essentials are conveniently collected in the Canal Ring, the central area of the city which is designated as a UNESCO site. Here you'll find the Anne Frank House, the Royal Palace, the Red Light District, and most of the museums. Mind all the bicycles!
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