Cities of Germany via the Kiel Canal

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Balmoral cruising the Kiel canal, Germany Balmoral cruising the Kiel canal, Germany

11 Apr 2023

Southampton

8 nights

Balmoral

The cruise at a glance

The Olsen Way Highlights

We have chosen the destinations on this cruise for their nautical attractions, with highlights including the German Imperial Naval Academy in Kiel, Hamburg’s maritime museum, and Bremen’s U-boat bunker. Balmoral is small enough to navigate the sizerestricted Kiel Canal, making your experience of this scenic and historic waterway even more rewarding. The seaside town of Warnemünde is your gateway to the iconic monuments of Germany’s capital, Berlin, such as the Brandenburg Gate and the remains of the Berlin Wall.

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Balmoral cruising the Kiel canal, Germany

Cruising the Kiel Canal - Scenic Discovery

 

Connecting the North Sea to the Baltic Sea - the Kiel Canal slices a 61-mile man made path through the German countryside. Balmoral will sail slowly along the canal enabling guests to relax and enjoy views of the lush green countryside, and collections of interesting villages and towns that flank the still waters. Maritime enthusiasts will delight in the sheer volume and sizes of the vessels navigating the busy waterway too.

An old ship during hull repair

Tour to the Mayer Werft Shipyard

 

For those with a keen interest in engineering or maritime, a visit to the Mayer Werft shipyard is a must. Founded in 1795, the shipyard has been family owned ever since. You’ll be shown round the impressive exhibition by a knowledgeable local guide, taking in ship models, multimedia productions and original components, before finishing on the panoramic gallery of the largest indoor shipbuilding halls in Europe.

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Life On Board

Introducing Balmoral

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate some of Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral retains a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open deck space.

Balmoral
Fred. Olsen ship Balmoral sailing at dawn

Balmoral

Beautiful Balmoral is small enough to navigate Europe’s most picturesque waterways so guests can enjoy hours of scenic cruising. Balmoral offers a warm, civilised atmosphere and features comfortable accommodation, stylish restaurants and plenty of open-deck space.

710 cabins
1,325 guests
551 crew
43,537 GT
16kts max speed
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Our Signature Experiences

To make your experience even more special, our Journey Planners have designed a unique programme of Signature Experiences which will allow you to discover real insights about the culture and nature of the places we are visiting, so you can arrive in each destination fully prepared to get the most out of your visit.

Itinerary Insights

We have carefully curated a programme of events to give you a deeper understanding of each of the destinations you will be visiting

Scenic Discoveries

Our Scenic Discoveries are designed to allow you to enjoy seeing the world from the unique perspective of our ships

The Ship and the Sea

Maritime is in our DNA - our history in shipping goes back almost 200 years

The Sky at Sea

There’s very little in the natural world more beautiful than a clear night sky, sunrise or sunset seen at sea

Treats of the Region

We love to bring a taste of the region's food, drink, local tastes and culinary traditions to life on board

Cabins, Prices & Offers

Cabin Options On Your Cruise

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What's Included

SO MUCH ALREADY INCLUDED

As well as our Signature Experiences, there is a host of other treats to enjoy on board our ships.

Treats & Pastimes

In addition to our Signature Experiences, we have a selection of lovely Treats & Pastimes for you to enjoy when on board. Just check your Daily Times each day for full details.

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Enhance your cruise

Each of our cruises has been carefully designed for you to get the very best out of your time on board; and now you can enhance your cruise to make it even more special.

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