6.8 hours ashore on average
Ships typically dock in Kiel Canal for around 6.8 hours. That's enough time for a full island tour, a beach day, or a combination of shorter experiences.
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When to Visit Kiel Canal
Cruise season patterns based on scheduled ship visits and passenger volumes
Winter Season
Dec – Feb
1,610 estimated passengers across 7 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Spring Season
Mar – May
2,446 estimated passengers across 9 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Summer Season
Jun – Aug
8,852 estimated passengers across 17 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Autumn Season
Sep – Nov
8,683 estimated passengers across 15 ship visits. Quieter period — fewer crowds.
Cruise Lines Visiting Kiel Canal
12 cruise lines. View full breakdown →
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises Cruises (37)
Small Cruise Lines Cruises (22)
River Cruises Cruises (14)
Scenic Cruises Cruises (5)
Azamara Cruises Cruises (5)
Seabourn Cruises Cruises (3)
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines Cruises (3)
Oceania Cruises Cruises (3)
Ponant Cruises Cruises (2)
Phoenix Reisen Cruises (2)
Atlas Ocean Voyages Cruises (2)
SeaDream Yacht Club Cruises (1)
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The lowest in the industry. Other platforms charge 20–30%. We charge 1%.
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99% goes directly to the local operator. Plus 25% of our profits fund island farming through Ground Swell.
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