Hanseatic Byways - London to Stockholm Cruise

Day 1 - London

Arrive: Wed 28 August 2024 / Depart: Wed 28 August 2024 at 18:00

London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, is a 21st-century city with history stretching back to Roman times. At its centre stand the imposing Houses of Parliament, the iconic ‘Big Ben’ clock tower and Westminster Abbey, site of British monarch coronations. Across the Thames River, the London Eye observation wheel provides panoramic views of the South Bank cultural complex, and the entire city.

Day 2 - North Sea Cruising

Day 3 - Hamburg

Arrive: Fri 30 August 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 30 August 2024 at 23:00

Although you can visit one of the world’s best ship museums in Bremerhaven at the Schiffahrtsmuseum and head into nearby Bremen for a picnic in lovely Bürgerpark, Hamburg is the main attraction. View famed works of art at the Hamburger Kunsthalle, have a cup of coffee on one of the terraces of the Alsterarkaden, stroll through the historic warehouse district or enjoy the view from the top of 400-year-old St. Michaelis Church.

Day 4 - Kiel, Germany

Arrive: Sat 31 August 2024 / Depart: Sat 31 August 2024 at 07:00

Enjoy a picturesque 10-hour passage from the North Sea to the Baltic Sea, between the city of Kiel and the mouth of the Elbe River. This great engineering achievement, completed in 1895, carves through the charming North German landscapes of Schleswig-Holstein.

Day 5 - Lysekil

Arrive: Sun 01 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sun 01 September 2024 at 19:00

Visit the Lysekil Church, dating to 1901, and then learn about the seas around Sweden at the Havets Hus aquarium before heading to the Vikarvet Museum, where Lysekil’s mastery of fishing is on display. Enjoy a peaceful walk among the famous granite cliffs and picturesque fishing villages, or take a boat ride along stunning Gullmarsfjord and the archipelago of Sweden’s west coast.

Day 6 - Copenhagen, Denmark

Arrive: Mon 02 September 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 02 September 2024 at 21:00

See another side of this lovely city with a cruise along its charming canals. Visit the quaint old harbor at Nyhavn and beautiful Rosenborg Castle and, of course, the famed statue of the Little Mermaid. Or venture into the countryside and enjoy its panoramic vistas, fairy tale castles and the village of Fredensborg.

Day 7 - Karlskrona, Sweden

Arrive: Tue 03 September 2024 at 09:00 / Depart: Tue 03 September 2024 at 18:00

Established in 1680 when Sweden was a great military power, Karlskrona was founded as a naval port, and the city’s rich maritime and architectural heritage have earned it the designation of UNESCO World Heritage Site. Many Baroque buildings remain intact, such as those on the grand main square, Stortorget. Having protected the harbor for more than three centuries, Kungsholm Fortress and Drottningskär Citadel reveal a remarkable history. In the fascinating Marine Museum, explore a Soviet submarine, inspect a World War II minesweeper, and observe an 18th century shipwreck through an underwater tunnel.

Day 8 - Gdansk, Poland

Arrive: Wed 04 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Wed 04 September 2024 at 19:00

Enjoy the old medieval quarter of this Baltic jewel and see the lovely Golden Gate, the astonishing 15th century Artus Court, beautiful St. Mary's Church and Oliwa Cathedral, renowned for its three pipe organs. Then see Solidarity Monument Square and the famous shipyard where workers rallied against the communist government. Or drive into the countryside and see the fascinating 13th century Malbork Castle, once home to Polish kings.

Day 9 - Liepaja

Day 10 - Saaremaa Island

Arrive: Fri 06 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Fri 06 September 2024 at 18:00

Day 11 - Helsinki, Finland

Arrive: Sat 07 September 2024 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 07 September 2024 at 17:00

Admire the city's stunning modern architecture, visit its lovely parks and bustling open-air market. Take a harbor cruise past forests, beaches, villas and a ruined Suomenlinna fortress that spans five islands. Or visit historic, colorful Porvoo, Finland's second oldest town.

Day 12 - Stockholm

Arrive: Sun 08 September 2024 at 09:00

Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage.

Day 13 - Stockholm

Depart: Mon 09 September 2024

Spend a marvelous day discovering this lovely city and its beautiful buildings. Visit the charming Old Town, medieval Gamla Stan, the elegant royal palace, the wonderful parks and the impressive Vasa, the magnificently restored 17th century warship that sank in the harbor on her maiden voyage.