FROM HAMBURG TO TRAVEMUENDE CRUISE

Refreshing impressions on the Baltic Sea: experience the Kiel Canal, the charm of the imperial spas, Gdansk and the romantic chalk cliffs of Rugen.

ITINERARY

Day 1 Individual travel arrangements to Hamburg Overnight stay on board The winds of spring bring a taste of the sea and give flight to your zeal for travel. Stroll through HafenCity and on to Hamburg’s landmark, the Elbphilharmonie concert hall, before the HANSEATIC inspiration sets sail in the night. A short cruise full of discoveries awaits.

Day 2 Hamburg Departure 3.00 hrs Daytime passage through the Kiel Canal Explore the new expedition class, find your favourite spot or get a change of perspective on the bow tour as you pass through the Kiel Canal. Enjoy the delightfully varied landscape when the Schleswig-Holstein marsh and the Eider-Treene Depression pass by like a natural theatre backdrop. The historic steel construction of the Rendsburg High Bridge is equally impressive.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com Here, every ship is welcomed by the flag and anthem of its Gdansk remains in the Green Gate in the Flemish mannerist homeland. style, richly decorated houses and the typical raised fronts of the merchants’ houses above the old cobbled streets. St Mary’s Day 3 Heringsdorf, Basilica, one of the world’s oldest brick churches, towers over From 8.00 to 14.00 hrs Once the HANSEATIC inspiration has the city’s silhouette. At the top of the hour, the Apostles emerge passed the lock near Kiel, the light-blue Baltic Sea will open up from the astronomical clock to remind us of the ceaseless before your eyes. In the invigorating May air, Usedom wakes passing of time. In Oliwa, take all the time in the world to listen from its winter slumber. The beach promenade in Heringsdorf is to the impressive sounds of 7,876 organ pipes in the former a great place for a stroll, the resort’s famous architecture Cistercian monastery. Flapping storks and trilling swallows lending it an unmistakably elegant look. On a walk to provide the soundtrack to an outing south of Gdansk. Malbork neighbouring Ahlbeck, the stylish villas dating back to the mid Castle*, Europe’s largest Gothic brick building, sits regally on 19th century line up like shimmering pearls. Get active in the the shores of River Nogat. The 13th-century complex was once sun and explore Usedom on an e-bike*. The cycle route takes the seat of the mighty Teutonic Order. Badly damaged in the you to Bansin and into the island’s interior, a peaceful Second World War, the restored castle and museum – which landscape of salt flats, the calm Achterwasser lagoon, dune features exhibitions of ceramics, weapons and amber – are now pines and beech forests. With a view of the silent and beautiful a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Bohmke nature reserve, its reed belts a breeding ground for black-headed gulls and common terns, you will reach the Day 5 /Rugen moated Mellenthin castle. Dating from 1575, the castle – From 13.00 to 19.00 hrs With steep, romantic coasts, sandy whose name means “midpoint” – sits in the middle of the island beaches and wonderful forests, Rugen has been a popular of Usedom. summer destination since the late 19th century. The splendid architecture in the resort of Binz dates from this period. The Day 4 Gdansk/Poland white art nouveau villas stand to attention along the promenade From 8.30 to 19.00 hrs The Crane Gate, landmark of the old with their carved ornamental lattice work and decorative metal Hanseatic city of Gdansk, rises up from the colourful row of balconies. A journey from Binz on the “Rasender Roland” to houses on Motlawa promenade. The city grew rich on maritime provides additional nostalgia: Germany’s oldest trade and flourished in the 16th and 17th centuries, the golden narrow-gauge railway has been traversing this route for over Hanseatic age. After it was devastated in the Second World 100 years. In 1810, Prince Wilhelm Malte I. of Putbus made War, true artists restored the magnificent buildings and sure that the royal city was built in the classical style strictly ensembles of Gothic, Renaissance and baroque architecture. A according to plan. The sharp, rugged cliffs immortalised by city walk of Gdansk with the sounds of the organ in Oliwa* will Caspar David Friedrich in his famous painting have long since take you along the central hubs of Gdansk’s Main City: Long fallen victim to erosion, the limestone coast constantly altered Lane, Gdansk Promenade and Mariacka Street. A hint of old

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com by the wind and weather. In , Rugen’s striking landmarks can be found in an area known as the Stubbenkammer, derived from the Slavic words for “step” and “rock”. Explore these impressive rocks on a short walk to the Konigsstuhl cliff and a walk to the Viktoriasicht viewpoint.

Day 6 Travemunde Arrival 7.30 hrs Individual travel arrangements from cruise arrival point As you enter the narrow mouth of the River Trave, say goodbye to the multifaceted Mare Balticum.

Please note: Itineraries are subject to change.

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com YOUR SHIP: HANSEATIC

YOUR SHIP: Hanseatic

VESSEL TYPE:

LENGTH: 403ft

PASSENGER CAPACITY: 175

BUILT/REFURBISHED: 1991

Aboard the M/S Hanseatic you will discover your very own personal expedition. Due to the background five-star service, the dress code on board is casually sporty and ashore mainly you will enjoy your holiday to the maximum and it will become comfortable and appropriate to the destination visited. Only for an unforgettable experience. the occasion of the Captain's dinner a formal dress code would The Hanseatic was built in 1991 in Finland. It weighs 8380 tons be recommended. Most of the guests belong to the middle to and has a draught of 4,90 meters only. It is a small and advanced age-groups. The Hanseatic is less attractive to versatile ship used for expeditions but at the same time it offers families. more than average space for its 175 passengers. On its ### Living aboard expedition-cruises extraordinary destinations such as Antarctica, During the day meals are offered within an open seating. In the Greenland, Micronesia or the North Western Passage are to be evening dinner is served in the main restaurant. There is enough found on the itinerary. Apart from these, destinations as capacity in the main restaurant for all guests at once. The Norway, the Baltic Sea, the North Sea or the Mediterranean Sea excellent culinary offer fulfills the standard of a five star service. are also attractive to the Hanseatic for their more individual Each cruise of the Hanseatic is accompanied by specialized smaller ports, off the tourist track. The itineraries are designed lectors who will be happy to answer all your questions on the in a very individual and respectful manner. current itinerary. In exciting and interesting presentations you ### Atmosphere on board will gain all important background knowledge on the visited The Hanseatic is an attractive cruise ship for the explorer type of destinations in the Darwin Hall. Once reached the destination tourist. Moreover, it offers a five star standard to its guests. you will shipped out in individual Zodiacs with a small group During the day only. This will offer you a chance to experience the wonders of our nature in the most possible individual way. There a sauna, a

01432 507 280 (within UK) [email protected] | small-cruise-ships.com gym and a sun bed to be found aboard the Hanseatic. On deck there is a temperature-regulated pool which is filled with sea water. Moreover, there are bicycles onboard that you can use free of charge for individual excursions in the destinations. ### Cabins All cabins are comfortable and designed elegant. The average size of 22 square meter (suites 44 square meter) offers enough space for the guests. There are exclusively outside cabins. All cabins are equipped with a television with satellite program and a possibility to send and receive emails. Your mini bar will be topped up with non-alcoholic drinks free of charge on a daily basis.

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