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Situated at the eastern end of the Kiel Canal, the busiest man-made waterway in the world, Kiel is a long-established maritime city with a busy seaport and a rich history of ship and submarine building. Almost completely destroyed in World War II, Kiel has been extensively rebuilt since the 1950’s and now features broad boulevards and wide squares; and holds the international regatta and festival, Kieler Woche, each year in summer.

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Kiel naval history.

Started in 1927 and completed in 1936, the Laboe Naval Memorial originally memorialised the World War I dead of the Kaiserliche Marine, with the Kriegsmarine dead of the World War II being added after 1945. The monument consists of a 85-metre high tower topped by an observation deck.

Elsewhere, Kiel's historic war sites also include a hall of remembrance and a World War II-era German Submarine U-995 (the world’s only remaining Type VII U-boat), which today houses a technical museum.

The Kiel Canal, a remarkable, 100-kilometre-long stretch of freshwater, links the North Sea and the Baltic and is the busiest artificial waterway. This magnificent example of German engineering took 9,000 workers eight years to dig and today plays a major role in trade between the countries of the Baltic and the rest of the world. 

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• Visit Helsinki for the Tall Ships Races and Kiel for Kieler Woche 
• Enjoy time in the fairytale-esque old town of Tallinn
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Kiel Canal (Germany)

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Local Time 2024-05-29 18:48

Port Kiel Canal cruise ship schedule shows timetable calendars of all arrival and departure dates by month. The port's schedule lists all ships (in links) with cruises going to or leaving from Kiel Canal, Germany. To see the full itineraries (ports of call dates and arrival / departure times) and their lowest rates – just follow the corresponding ship-link.

Kiel Canal (aka Nord-Ostsee Kanal) is an artificial waterway located in northwestern Germany. It links North Sea with Baltic Sea and extends northeast from Brunsbuttel (near Elbe River's mouth) to Port Kiel (Baltic Sea).

The canal (fka Kaiser-Wilhelm-Kanal) was built in the period 1887-1895 and subsequently enlarged (widened in the period 1907-1914), It has length approx 98 km (61 mi), width 102 m (335 ft) and max depth 11 m (36 ft). The canal shortened the distance between both seas by about 322 km (200 mi) and eliminated the difficult passage around Jutland. In 1919 (after WW1), the canal was internationalized by the Treaty of Versailles, leaving the waterway under German administration.

• There are detailed canal passing rules as each ship is classified in one of 6 traffic groups (based on vessel dimensions). Bigger ships must navigate the canal with the assistance of local pilots and specialized helmsmen, Largest ships are provided with tugboat assistance. Some bigger ships are required to moor at bollards (placed at intervals along the canal) in order to allow passing of oncoming vessels. Special rules apply to passenger ships (cruise and pleasure craft).
• Large, cruise liners can't pass through Kiel Canal due to its clearance limits (42 m / 138 ft) under fixed bridges. Viking Cruises  ocean ships (a new series of sister-ships) were designed specifically to be able to pass through Kiel Canal.
• The max dimensions of vessels passing the canal are LOA length 235,5 m (773 ft), max width 32,5 m (107 ft), max height 40 m (130 ft) and max draft 7 m (23 ft). Ships with LOA length 160 m (525 ft) may have max draft 9,5 m (31 ft).
• Shipping traffic also includes 14  ferry lines,  all ferries being free of charge and operated by Kiel Canal Authority.

Kiel Canal is crossed by railway lines and highways on all 11 fixed links. In sequence (west to east / Brunsbuttel to Holtenau) these are Brunsbuttel Bridge (4 lane road), Hochdonn Bridge (railway), Hohenhorn Bridge (highway / Autobahn 23), Grunental Bridge (railway), Rendsburg Bridge (suspended / railway), Rendsburg tunnel (pedestrian), Kanaltunnel Rendsburg tunnel (4 lane road), Rade Bridge (highway / Autobahn A7), Levensau Bridge (railway and road), New Levensau Bridge (4 lane road) and the parallel Holtenau Bridges (each with 3 lanes).

In March 2013, Kiel Canal was partially closed due to failure of two lock gates near Brunsbuttel. Vessels with LOA length over 125 m (410 ft) were redirected via Skagerrak (450 km / 280 mi long detour). In July 2014, the German Federal Parliament allocated EUR 265 million for a canal widening project (of its eastern section). The fund allocation followed the April 2014 approved budget of EUR 485 million for construction of the 5th lock (in Brunsbuttel).

These expansion projects directly benefited the on-canal ports Brunsbuttel, Hochdonn, Hohenhörn, Rendsburg and Kiel, as well as Port Hamburg and Germany's entire economy and industry. Kiel Canal is the fastest connection between Hamburg and Baltic Sea. In 2013, around 2 million TEU containers were shipped on this route. Between Hamburg (Germany) and Gdynia (Gdansk Poland) , feeder vessels ( container ships ) save 1/2 the distance when passing through the canal compared to the route around Skagen Denmark . In 2013, the canal's shipping traffic and cargo volumes were, respectively, 31097 ships and 94,8 million tons.

In the period January 2020 - December 2023 are conducted Kiel Canal widening works. For the project was contracted a joint venture company of Deme Group - Belgium-based company specializing in dredging, land reclamation, infra marine works. By the EUR 99 million (USD 110 M) project the canal's eastern section will be expanded 4 km (2,5 mi). The joint venture includes Deme's subsidiaries Nordsee Nassbagger- und Tiefbau Gmbh and Dredging International NV. Canal's bottom width will be increased from the current 44 m (144 ft) to 70 m (230 ft), allowing larger cargo ships to navigate the waterway. The project also includes landscaping works, including ~2 million m3 of soil moved, 1+ million m3 of soil dredged and dumped, ~58,000 m2 revetments installed riverside.

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Apr 2023 - Fred Olsen Balmoral - Kiel Canal

Our first night - Colour and Taste Asian fusion restaurant. Superb food and service, with beautiful views all around. (upcharge applies- £10pp if booked before cruise, £15pp during cruise, well worth the small cost)

Coconut shrimp, delicious.

After negotiating the busy Channel we head to the North Sea before turning towards Hamburg.

Day 3  Hamburg

St Nikolai spire in the centre & St Catherine's church on the right, dates back to 13th century. The baroque-style spire is copper coated topped by St Catherine's gold crown. The roof is still brown as the copper is new and has not yet oxidised to verdigris.

Day 5 Warnemunde, Port of Rostock

Day 6 Kiel Canal Transit

Day 7 Bremen

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Balmoral Fred. Olsen (L2307) Cities of Germany via the Kiel Canal Cruise 11th April 2023

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This cruise aboard Balmoral and operated by Fred Olsen, is a 8-night Germany No-Fly cruise from Southampton. The cruise departs on the 11th of April, 2023.

Ports of Call * (in no particular order!)

• Bremen: Bremen, Germany, is known for its history, culture, and maritime heritage. Visitors can explore the Schnoor Quarter, the Bremen Cathedral, and the Überseemuseum.
• Hamburg: Hamburg is a major port city in northern Germany, known for its lively nightlife, stunning architecture, and rich cultural heritage.
• Kiel: Kiel is a city located in the northern part of Germany, in the state of Schleswig-Holstein. It is a major maritime centre and home to one of the largest ports in Germany. Kiel is also known for its rich history and cultural attractions, including museums, theatres, and historical landmarks.
• Warnemunde: Warnemünde is a seaside town in the north of Germany. It is a popular destination for cruise ships that visit the nearby city of Rostock. It is known for its long, sandy beach and promenade, historic lighthouse, and traditional fish market. Visitors can also explore the old town of Rostock with its charming architecture, restaurants, and shops.

About Balmoral

Balmoral is a mid-sized ship from Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, named after the Scottish residence of the British Royal Family. Balmoral offers a classic cruise experience with elegant and comfortable lounges, bars and public areas, including two speciality dining restaurants, an art gallery, a library and a flower shop. Balmoral sails to various destinations, including the Norwegian Fjords, the Mediterranean, the Caribbean and more.

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Itinerary: Southampton – Rouen (overnight onboard), Falmouth – Southampton

Itinerary: Southampton – Rouen (overnight onboard), Honfleur, La Rochelle, Bordeaux (overnight onboard) – Southampton

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

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Savvino-storozhevsky monastery and museum.

Zvenigorod's most famous sight is the Savvino-Storozhevsky Monastery, which was founded in 1398 by the monk Savva from the Troitse-Sergieva Lavra, at the invitation and with the support of Prince Yury Dmitrievich of Zvenigorod. Savva was later canonised as St Sabbas (Savva) of Storozhev. The monastery late flourished under the reign of Tsar Alexis, who chose the monastery as his family church and often went on pilgrimage there and made lots of donations to it. Most of the monastery’s buildings date from this time. The monastery is heavily fortified with thick walls and six towers, the most impressive of which is the Krasny Tower which also serves as the eastern entrance. The monastery was closed in 1918 and only reopened in 1995. In 1998 Patriarch Alexius II took part in a service to return the relics of St Sabbas to the monastery. Today the monastery has the status of a stauropegic monastery, which is second in status to a lavra. In addition to being a working monastery, it also holds the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum.

Belfry and Neighbouring Churches

Located near the main entrance is the monastery's belfry which is perhaps the calling card of the monastery due to its uniqueness. It was built in the 1650s and the St Sergius of Radonezh’s Church was opened on the middle tier in the mid-17th century, although it was originally dedicated to the Trinity. The belfry's 35-tonne Great Bladgovestny Bell fell in 1941 and was only restored and returned in 2003. Attached to the belfry is a large refectory and the Transfiguration Church, both of which were built on the orders of Tsar Alexis in the 1650s.  

To the left of the belfry is another, smaller, refectory which is attached to the Trinity Gate-Church, which was also constructed in the 1650s on the orders of Tsar Alexis who made it his own family church. The church is elaborately decorated with colourful trims and underneath the archway is a beautiful 19th century fresco.

Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is the oldest building in the monastery and among the oldest buildings in the Moscow Region. It was built between 1404 and 1405 during the lifetime of St Sabbas and using the funds of Prince Yury of Zvenigorod. The white-stone cathedral is a standard four-pillar design with a single golden dome. After the death of St Sabbas he was interred in the cathedral and a new altar dedicated to him was added.

Under the reign of Tsar Alexis the cathedral was decorated with frescoes by Stepan Ryazanets, some of which remain today. Tsar Alexis also presented the cathedral with a five-tier iconostasis, the top row of icons have been preserved.

Tsaritsa's Chambers

The Nativity of Virgin Mary Cathedral is located between the Tsaritsa's Chambers of the left and the Palace of Tsar Alexis on the right. The Tsaritsa's Chambers were built in the mid-17th century for the wife of Tsar Alexey - Tsaritsa Maria Ilinichna Miloskavskaya. The design of the building is influenced by the ancient Russian architectural style. Is prettier than the Tsar's chambers opposite, being red in colour with elaborately decorated window frames and entrance.

At present the Tsaritsa's Chambers houses the Zvenigorod Historical, Architectural and Art Museum. Among its displays is an accurate recreation of the interior of a noble lady's chambers including furniture, decorations and a decorated tiled oven, and an exhibition on the history of Zvenigorod and the monastery.

Palace of Tsar Alexis

The Palace of Tsar Alexis was built in the 1650s and is now one of the best surviving examples of non-religious architecture of that era. It was built especially for Tsar Alexis who often visited the monastery on religious pilgrimages. Its most striking feature is its pretty row of nine chimney spouts which resemble towers.

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