A Journey from the Capital to the Coast, Framed by Kiel Sailing Week

The A Journey from the Capital to the Coast, Framed by Kiel Sailing Week is a 8-night Europe cruise aboard VIVA RUBY, operated by VIVA Cruises. Departing Kiel, Germany on October 4, 2026, the voyage visits 5 ports. Fares start from $4,395 per person.

Length: 8 nights
Departs: Oct 4, 2026
Returns: Oct 12, 2026
Ports of call: 5

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Itinerary

Day 1 Jun 23, 2027 Kiel, Germany Arriving on your MSC Cruise of Northern Europe, you will have the chance to visit Kiel, an expanding urban centre on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Kiel became the Imperial military port of Germany in 1871 and, when its canal was opened to connect the Baltic and the North Seas in 1895, the town began to control the largest artificial waterway in the world. Kiel is the ideal location for a relaxing vacation in Germany with an MSC cruise: it is simple and quiet, even during the Kieler Woche international regatta, an event not to be missed by sailing enthusiasts. The few city museums can be visited in one morning, however, if you want to get acquainted with Kiel you cannot ignore its waterways, to which the town is indissolubly bound: they can be visited by taking the Kiellinie footpath or taking a cruise along the Kieler Förde and along the canal. A spacious promenade along the pier will give you the chance to admire a variety of vessels of all sorts, amongst which the dinghies of the sailing school and, from the wet dock in front, the best view one can get of Kiel. 6 km south-west of the centre, in Molfsee, where we find the Schleswig-Holsteinisches Freilichtmuseum. This open air museum shows about seventy traditional buildings taken from the Lande and assembled in miniature villages: the colonial houses still maintain the original furniture – outstanding beds sleeping the entire family in order to keep warm in the freezing winters. While on vacation in Kiel with your MSC Cruise, an excursion will take you to Lubecca, one of the few towns on the northern coasts of Europe that has kept its Medieval glory. For more than two centuries it has been one of the wealthiest and most powerful European cities. The wealth deriving from trade is best expressed through its architecture: from the oldest Rathaus in Germany to the churches with the tallest bell towers and the merchants’ mansions.

Day 2 Jun 24, 2027 Kiel, Germany Departs 18:00 Arriving on your MSC Cruise of Northern Europe, you will have the chance to visit Kiel, an expanding urban centre on the shores of the Baltic Sea. Kiel became the Imperial military port of Germany in 1871 and, when its canal was opened to connect the Baltic and the North Seas in 1895, the town began to control the largest artificial waterway in the world. Kiel is the ideal location for a relaxing vacation in Germany with an MSC cruise: it is simple and quiet, even during the Kieler Woche international regatta, an event not to be missed by sailing enthusiasts. The few city museums can be visited in one morning, however, if you want to get acquainted with Kiel you cannot ignore its waterways, to which the town is indissolubly bound: they can be visited by taking the Kiellinie footpath or taking a cruise along the Kieler Förde and along the canal. A spacious promenade along the pier will give you the chance to admire a variety of vessels of all sorts, amongst which the dinghies of the sailing school and, from the wet dock in front, the best view one can get of Kiel. 6 km south-west of the centre, in Molfsee, where we find the Schleswig-Holsteinisches Freilichtmuseum. This open air museum shows about seventy traditional buildings taken from the Lande and assembled in miniature villages: the colonial houses still maintain the original furniture – outstanding beds sleeping the entire family in order to keep warm in the freezing winters. While on vacation in Kiel with your MSC Cruise, an excursion will take you to Lubecca, one of the few towns on the northern coasts of Europe that has kept its Medieval glory. For more than two centuries it has been one of the wealthiest and most powerful European cities. The wealth deriving from trade is best expressed through its architecture: from the oldest Rathaus in Germany to the churches with the tallest bell towers and the merchants’ mansions.

Day 3 Jun 25, 2027 Hamburg, Germany Arrives 09:00 Located between the North Sea and the Baltic Sea, Hamburg will fascinate you from the moment you first set eyes on its elegant and austere buildings looking onto the port, one of the largest in Europe. When you reach this destination on an MSC Cruise of Northern Europe, you can get a taste of its glorious history. Hamburg is a cosmopolitan, wealthy and fashionable city, with an aggressive economy, that still prides itself of the title “free Hanseatic city”. It has, in fact, never cut its umbilical cord with maritime trade that has its heart in the port where your cruise liner will be waiting for you. Many tourist come here to visit the Reeperbahn, the red light district, but if you want to take in the atmosphere of the city, you shouldn’t miss an excursion to Speicherstadt (Warehouse Town), where the cobbled streets, gables and turrets combine to make the area on the other side of Zollkanal (Tax Canal) a world apart from the city opposite. Another city icon, St Michaelis, at the western edge of the city centre by Ludwig-Erhard-Strasse, is Hamburg’s iconic church and no wonder. More than any other building, the “Michael” mirrors the city’s irrepressible spirit. Burned down after a lightning strike in1750, it was rebuilt in Baroque style under Ernst Georg Sonnin but it again accidently caught fire in1906. In 1945, the Allies obliterated the roof and decor of church number three. Reconstructed again to Sonnin’s plans, it is now the finest Baroque church in North Germany. Probably the most gratifying attraction during an excursion on an MSC Cruise is the scenery you can admire from one of the best views over Hamburg: the 360-degree panorama takes in Speicherstadt, the container port and shipping on the Elbe, the Alster lakes, and the five spires of the churches and Rathaus. Hamburg, Germany port guide Search cruises visiting Hamburg, Germany

Day 9 Jul 1, 2027 Warnemunde (For Berlin), Germany Berlin is the capital of the Federal Republic of Germany. Due to its great historical and current importance, the city has many sights to offer. First of all, some well-known landmarks should be mentioned here: the Brandenburg Gate, the TV tower and the Victory Column. All important government buildings are also located here: For example, the Reichstag with the famous Reichstag dome is definitely worth a visit. You can also see the locations of some important historical events, such as "Checkpoint Charlie" or the "East Side Gallery", a remnant of the Berlin Wall. There is also no lack of shopping opportunities, for example the "Kurfürstendamm" is very well known.

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 74-day span: $4,395 · range $4,395–$5,295

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

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from $4,395

$549 / night

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Double Cabin - Emerald Deck

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from $4,395

$549 / night

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Double Cabin - Diamond Deck

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from $5,050

$631 / night

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Suite

from $6,450

$806 / night

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Suite - Diamond Deck

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from $6,450

$806 / night

per person · incl. taxes

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Price history

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Cabin grades

Oceanview

Lowest Oceanview $4,395 2BD Double Cabin - Diamond Deck $5,050 2BS Double Cabin - Emerald Deck $4,395

Suite

Lowest Suite $6,450 SUD Suite - Diamond Deck $6,450

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Double Cabin - Emerald Deck	2BS	Oceanview
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Ship

Your ship VIVA RUBY 4★ 80 guests Built **2002** Experience with the VIVA RUBY (formerly SWISS RUBY) a journey filled with feel-good moments and pleasure. On the premium ship you can fully relax. Enjoy the beautiful view from the sun deck while enjoying a drink on a deck chair. Let the chefs on board spoil you with gourmet meals in the main restaurant. In the panoramic lounge, you can comfortably enjoy your coffee or drink while watching the passing scenery. Come on an unforgettable journey with VIVA RUBY. The VIVA RUBY has 40 comfortable outside double cabins with room for 80 guests. On the diamond deck there are cabins with French balconies, through which you can enjoy the beautiful scenery from your bed. Each cabin is comfortably equipped with TV, radio, mini-bar, safe, hairdryer, air conditioning and shower and toilet. The entrance hall with the reception, as well as the inviting lounge with panoramic bar and dance floor can be found on the Diamant Deck. The boutique invites you to browse and store on the Emerald Deck. Enjoyment for all the senses offers the ship's restaurant with its timeless elegant style, which invites you to linger. VIVA RUBY ship guide Search cruises on VIVA RUBY

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