7 Night Cruise from Kiel

About this cruise

7 nights, 5 ports, all from Kiel on August 28, 2026. The route visits Copenhagen, Hellesylt, Geiranger, Ålesund and Stavanger and the whole thing just flows. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. Waterfalls dropping straight into fjords, villages perched on cliffsides. Northern Europe doesn't do subtle. Roughly 7 hours per stop. More of a sampler than a deep dive. When you're not ashore, Costa Diadema holds 3,724 guests across 14 decks. It's a big ship, with plenty to keep you busy. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Kiel has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. An August departure puts you in the best summer conditions: long days, warm nights, plenty of sun. You start in Kiel and come back with stories from Denmark and Norway.