Germany Cruise Ports

Germany is one of the largest, most populous, and most popular tourist destinations in Europe as it mixes Western and Central European history and culture with Scandinavian culture to create its own unique culture that can be easily enjoyed on a sea cruise to multiple ports of call in Germany.
Germany is known for its historic cities, fairy-tale castles, and great attractions and of course it is a popular holiday destination all year around as even in winter it comes alive with incredible Christmas markets in every town square but what often gets overlooked is that it is a great destination to visit on a cruise holiday.
Germany’s location on the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, North Sea and in the Entrance to the Baltic Sea make sit a great stopping place for those on trips around Scandinavia, Northern Europe or cruising the Baltic Sea but the country also has some of the biggest, best, and most popular turnaround ports for starting and/or ending cruise holidays in the region.
The countries ports are located in a near large towns and cities on the countries northern coast which makes every stop a great one with lots on offer but it also makes it easy to get out and explore Germany for those wanting see more of what is on offer.
Cruises To Germany
Cruise Holidays To Germany
If you are looking to visit Germany on a cruise, the great news is that you have lots of options on all aspects of choosing your holiday.
If you prefer to not fly to a cruise port of departure to start your holiday, there are lots of options that start and finish in the United Kingdom and call into the country wither as part of a cruise to Scandinavia, to the Baltics or even shorter trips to northern Europe.
There are number of cruise lines line offering NoFly holidays to Germany on a number of different types of ships so there is likely to be something for everybody.
Of course, if you would prefer to fly to Germany to start and end your cruise and to spend some more time on land there are a number of ports that offer cruises, with most near to popular tourist destinations and international airports and there are also some infrequent cruises that start in Germany and sail back to the UK (or vice versus), known as repositioning cruises.
Germany Cruise Guide
If you have already booked a cruise and are researching the port you are calling into to make sure that maximise your time on shore, our cruise guides bring you all of the information that you need to really make the most of your holiday.
If you are yet to book your cruise and are trying to decide which ports are the right one(s) for you to visit, our cruise guides bring you everything that you need to know to make an informed decision.
Turnaround Ports
Germany is one of Northern Europe’s leading cruise countries, with a number of turnaround ports where you can start or end your journey which service a variety of both local and international cruise lines.
The port of Hamburg is one of the largest cruise ports in the world and offers a great location for those enjoying a day ashore but it also offers a wide range of cruise holidays that start and end in the port from a number of local and international lines.
The port of Kiel is located at the eastern end of the Kiel Canal and is a popular port of call for cruises featuring a traversing of the canal on its itinerary.
The port of Warnemunde is located just to the north of the historic city of Rostock and thanks to a cheap local rail link it is easy to explore on your own whilst the port is also promoted as Berlin by some international lines, although it usually takes around 2 hours to get to the nation’s capital by road.
Bremerhaven is one of Germany’s leading turnaround ports, especially for local lines, and offers easy access to the nearby city of Bremen.
The port sits at the mouth of the Weser river and on the border with Lower Saxony and whilst few non-German ships call in there, it does make for a great port for exploring the northwestern part of Germany.
German Cruise Ports of Call
If you are simply heading to the country as part of your cruise itinerary, it is possible to not only visit the great turnaround ports but also some other ones including:
Wismar is Baltic Sea cruise port that welcomes smaller and expedition style cruise ships to its natural harbour, which allows visitors to explore its UNESCO World Heritage Site listed city centre.
Popular Cruise Lines
There are a number of local companies that excel at offering cruises from and to Germany including the likes of Mein Schiff, AIDA and Phoenix Reisen whilst the majority of international cruise lines also offer trip to the country including Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) MSC, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line (HAL) and Princess Cruises whilst the likes of P&O Cruises and Cunard offer a range of NoFly options from the UK.
Germany
Location: North Central Europe
Capital City: Berlin
Currency: Euro
Language: German
Demonym(s): German
Top Ports: Hamburg, Warnemunde, Kiel
Germany has borders with Denmark to the north, Poland and the Czech Republic to the east, Austria and Switzerland to the south and France, Luxembourg, Belgium and The Netherlands to the west and its culture is based on a blend of all of them and so much more.
It also means that dependent on which part of the country you visit, you will get a new experience and that makes the country a great place to visit time after time.
That is something that is made easy on a cruise as there are a number of great cruise ports and a number of easy to reach towns, cities, and popular tourist destinations from those ports of call.
Famed for its beer halls, it is often the case that a great day on shore is simply heading to the nearest bar in a town squad and simply people watch whilst you can visit many museums, attractions, huge shopping centres or visit historic sites of interesting including many connected to the World Wars.
Basically, no matter what you enjoy doing on holiday, the chances are that you will be able to enjoy doing it on a cruise holiday to Germany.
Best Time To Visit
With the majority of cruise ports been located in or offering easy access to large cities, Germany is a great place to visit all year around and whilst the main cruise season is between April-October, there is a secondary season in late November to mid-December to take advantage of the many must visit Christmas markets that can be found throughout the country.
Cruises From UK
German cruise ports can be visited via a range of UK cruise ports all year around with itineraries heading to Scandinavia, Northern Europe and the Baltics all often having at least one stop at a German cruise port.
Cruises From Southampton
For the widest range of cruise ships, cruise lines and itineraries, it is the port of Southampton that you should look at.
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