14-Day ~ Baltic Knitting Cruise (Sept 2018)
Holland America Line
Jewels of the Baltic
Start Date:
September 2, 2018
End Date:
September 16, 2018
Jewels of the Baltic ~ Itinerary
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arrival Date:
September 2, 2018
Departure Date: September 2, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Amsterdam often referred to as the Venice of the north and has a storybook quality with is lovely canals and quaint architecture. No two houses are alike and it is a fun city to explore. The attractions are really too numerous to list here but guide books of things to do abound.
Amsterdam can easily assessable by foot or by bike or by boat. The city itself can be walked from end to end in about 30 to 40 minutes. Bikes easily outnumber cars in this city and can be rented very easily by tourists. Another charming way to tour the city is by boat. Boats tours offer a picturesque way to tour the city through the city's numerous canals.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
September 3, 2018
Departure Date: September 3, 2018
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Copenhagen, Denmark
Arrival Date:
September 4, 2018
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 4, 2018
Departure Time:
04:00 PM
The Little Mermaid greets you at the harbor. At its center is Tivoli, whose gardens, lakes and fountains are said to have inspired Walt Disney. Sample shore excursion: Castles of North Zealand
Warnemunde (Berlin) Germany
Arrival Date:
September 5, 2018
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 5, 2018
Departure Time:
10:00 PM
Don't miss the opportunity to tour into Berlin, which has visibly flourished since the fall of the Wall in 1989. The Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, Brandenburg Gate and "Checkpoint Charlie" are all here. In the Western sector, browse the lively Kurfurstendamm for snazzy clothing stores, delicate hand-painted porcelain and a snack of beer and bratwurst. Sample shore excursions: Berlin & Potsdam; Rostock Revealed.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
September 6, 2018
Departure Date: September 6, 2018
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Helsinki, Finland
Arrival Date:
September 7, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 7, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
One of Europe's most scenic capitals. Expect stylish and sophisticated shops on Esplanade Street. Explore the Rock Church, built entirely of stone. Sample shore excursion: Lapland, Arctic Circle & Santa Claus Tour.
St. Petersburg, Russia
Arrival Date:
September 8, 2018
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 9, 2018
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Glorious history and art, fanciful palaces, a rich imperial past all here in the city founded by Peter the Great. Sample shore excursions: The Hermitage Museum at the Winter Palace; Pushkin: Catherine's Palace; Gala Evening at Yusupov Palace; Glories of St. Petersburg.
Tallinn, Estonia
Arrival Date:
September 10, 2018
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 10, 2018
Departure Time:
02:00 PM
Wander cobblestone alleys beneath turrets and red-tiled roofs in medieval Old Town. Relax near the swan pond in Kadriorg Park. Visit the impressive museum in Baroque Kadriorg Palace. Sample shore excursions: Tallinn's Old Town A Walking Tour; The Spirit of Medieval Estonia.
Stockholm, Sweden
Arrival Date:
September 11, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 11, 2018
Departure Time:
06:00 PM
Founded as a fortress in the 13th century, Stockholm spans 14 islands and is considered one of the world's most beautiful capitals. Sample shore excursions: Waterways of Stockholm; Royal Palace & Old Town.
At Sea
Arrival Date:
September 12, 2018
Departure Date: September 12, 2018
While at sea you can enjoy the vast amenities offered aboard the cruise ship. Craft Cruises holds various classes during times at sea.
Kiel (Hamburg), Germany
Arrival Date:
September 13, 2018
Arrival Time:
07:00 AM
Departure Date: September 13, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Kiel is Germany's top cruise port and the cruise terminal, Osteekai, has been named one of the most streamlined cruise terminals in northern Europe. Kiel is a university town, has a naval base, and offers unsurpassed beauty with picturesque landscapes with lighthouses, steep cliffs, fishing villages and white beaches.. As the gateway to the beautiful port city of Hamburg, located on the Elbe River, Kiel is one of the most favored places to shop in the Baltic, offering a variety of shops and boutiques. A famous sailing event, the Kiel Week regatta, is held annually and the beaches of the city provide the perfect venue for the event.
Arhus, Denmark
Arrival Date:
September 14, 2018
Arrival Time:
08:00 AM
Departure Date: September 14, 2018
Departure Time:
05:00 PM
Aarhus, Denmark is a friendly, compact city full of english speaking locals with all its main attractions located within walking distance of the cruise port.
Day at Sea
Arrival Date:
September 15, 2018
Departure Date: September 15, 2018
Explore the ship and enjoy taking our various classes.
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Arrival Date:
September 16, 2018
Arrival Time:
06:00 AM
Departure Date: September 16, 2018
Amsterdam often referred to as the Venice of the north and has a storybook quality with is lovely canals and quaint architecture. No two houses are alike and it is a fun city to explore. The attractions are really too numerous to list here but guide books of things to do abound.
Amsterdam can easily assessable by foot or by bike or by boat. The city itself can be walked from end to end in about 30 to 40 minutes. Bikes easily outnumber cars in this city and can be rented very easily by tourists. Another charming way to tour the city is by boat. Boats tours offer a picturesque way to tour the city through the city's numerous canals.