Our team has crafted your itinerary with a focus on maritime history, with calls into Helsinki and Kiel timed to coincide with two renowned sailing events – the Tall Ships Races and Kiel Week. The latter holds special significance for us as it was here, many years ago, that Fred. Olsen's grandfather won this special regatta at the opening of the Kiel Canal, flying the same flag that can be seen on our ships today. You can uncover World War II history in Gdańsk, one of Poland’s most important and dynamic cities, boasting over a thousand years of seafaring traditions and heritage. Step back in time during visits to the well-preserved medieval cities of UNESCO-listed Visby and fairytale-esque Tallinn, while Warnemünde is your gateway to the iconic monuments of Berlin, such as the Brandenburg Gate. Experts from Go Stargazing will be on board Borealis with you to help you with spotting constellations and planets during informative sessions out on deck.