Cruise Destination

Offer your cruise guests a unique attraction: The Kiel-Canal is not only a vital link for shipping but a perfect cruise-destination as well! During 2002 about 50.000 cruise passengers enjoyed that trip through the Canal either west- or eastbound. About 16,000 pleasureboat use the Canal every year, either in transit or in combination with some vacation in the County of Schleswig Holstein. The passage east- or westbound takes approx. seven hours during which your guests will have a varied and constantly changing view! The impression of passing right through the country of Schleswig-Holstein onboard a comfortable ship is an unforgettable experience, especially on warm summer days or nights when entertainment is provided on deck.

Traditionally a considerable amount of well-wishers are going to greet your ship from the ten bridges that are passed, from the ferries and from the shore as well. Thus you do not only offer your passengers a few great hours but promote your ship as well.

Take advantage not only of SARTORI & BERGER's experience as government-licensed Kiel-Canal Agent but also of our knowledge as the leading German cruise port agent! Whilst most of your passengers will remain on board of your cruise liner and enjoy an exciting view others will probably join a variety of shore excursions – e.g. to the wonderful Hanseatic City of Hamburg. Our shore excursion department can offer you a great variety of opportunities linked to the Kiel-Canal transit. Take advantage of uncounted additional opportunities the Kiel-Canal provides! For tailormade shore excursions while your ship is in transit try our corporate website: www.sartori-berger.de or send a mail to shore-excursion@sartori-berger.de.