Cruises from Kiel

Kiel is an arrival and departure point for many cruise ships on their way to Northern Europe. This includes cruises to Norway and the Norwegian fjords, as well as Scandinavia and the Baltic. Cruise lines including AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Cunard Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, and others all provide departures from Kiel.

When it comes to Baltic ports, the Port of Kiel is among the most accessible. Kiel is a port city on the eastern end of the Kiel Canal and on both sides of the Kiel Fjord, an inlet of the western Baltic Sea. The port’s convenient position and proximity to major highways and railroads all contribute to its popularity. Kiel also benefits from being the starting point of the Kiel Canal, the most heavily traveled man-made waterway in the world. There are a combined six docks for large vessels at the Norwegenkai, Schwedenkai, and Ostseekai Terminals. These docks are conveniently located close to the train station in the heart of downtown.

Kiel, Germany

Norwegian Fjords, Baltic and Scandinavia cruise from Kiel

No matter which route you choose to take on your cruise through Northern Europe, you will see recognizable sites and scenery along the way. There are a variety of fascinating cruises available around Northern Europe that are suitable for almost any traveler. Find cruises to destinations such as Norway’s Fjords, the Baltic Sea, and Scandinavia that depart from the cruise terminal in Kiel and choose the best itinerary.

Norway and Norwegian Fjords

Kiel is also a great place to start a cruise up Norway’s west coast toward the North Cape to the land of midnight sun and majestic Northern lights. Those embarking on cruises from Copenhagen can visit places like Stavanger, Haugesund, Olden, Flam, Alesund, Trondheim, Leknes, Eidfjord, Honningsvag, Kristiansand, Geiranger, Hellesylt, the Lofoten Islands, and many more. Most visitors come to see the fjords, two of which—the Geirangerfjord and the Nærøyfjord—are on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The longest fjord is Sognefjord, and the Hardangerfjord is well-known for its cherry and apple trees. Nordfjorden is the sixth-longest fjord in Norway, so it’s no surprise that it also attracts many cruise ships.

Baltic Sea

Denmark, Germany, Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden are the nine countries that are located on either side of the Baltic Sea. It is easy to arrange a cruise from Kiel with stop to any of the Baltic capitals, such as Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Stockholm, or St. Petersburg. There are also stops in Baltic Sea cities like Kiel, Warnemunde, Gdansk, Muuga, Klaipeda, and Visby. on routes that leave from Kiel.

Scandinavia

The term Scandinavia in local usage covers the three kingdoms of Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. The cruise may make stops in many locations in Scandinavia, including Copenhagen, Aarhus, Skagen, Gothenburg, and Helsingborg.

Explore cruises out of Kiel

Ship schedule from Kiel includes Northern Europe, Norway and Norwegian Fjords, Scandinavia and Baltic Sea.