IFR 117
Baltic Sea
Route
Hamburg – Kiel Canal – Fredericia – Aarhus – Copenhagen – Rauma – Gdynia – Riga – Helsinki – Kiel Canal – Bremerhaven – Hamburg, etc. (usually 3–4 ports)
Duration
About 10 days
Departures
2-3 times per month
About the vessel
Container ship, built 2009, international ship’s command, 17,894 tons, length 168 m, width 26.8 m, speed 19.7 kn, container capacity 1,421 TEU’s, TV/DVD
Cabins
2 double cabins, shower/toilet, bed 140 x 200 cm, separate living area, sitting area, refrigerator, B Deck, view toward the stern
Comments
A popular Baltic Sea cruise aboard a very well-maintained, large, and well-equipped ship (Baltic Max class, built by the German Sietas shipyard) operated by a long-established German shipping company.
Sample itineraries:
Hamburg – Kiel Canal – Frederica – Rauma – Kiel Canal – Hamburg or
Hamburg – Kiel Canal – Aarhus – Copenhagen – Kiel Canal – Hamburg or
Hamburg – Kiel Canal – Helsinki – Gdynia – Kiel Canal – Hamburg, etc.
Age limit: 79 years.
Shore leave
Berthing times 8-36 hours
Documents
Passport
Passage prices
€ 1,000.00 double cabin
€ 1,100.00 single use of the double cabin
Embarkation / Disembarkation fees
€ 20.00 per person
Deviation insurance
€ 110.00 per person
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Baltic Sea
- Beatrice & Pierre C. travel on the vessel Judith, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2025
We are very happy to have made this trip. The Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer (IFP) assistance, professionalism and responsiveness were very helpful and gave us a great confidence.
We really lived a special experience, in specific conditions, discovering a « new world ». We were, however, very disappointed by the crew behaviour; our expectations about the human exchanges, shown in the...
>> more... - Beatrice & Pierre C. travel on the vessel Judith, from May 26th to June 3rd, 2025
We are very happy to have made this trip. The Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer (IFP) assistance, professionalism and responsiveness were very helpful and gave us a great confidence.
We really lived a special experience, in specific conditions, discovering a « new world ». We were, however, very disappointed by the crew behaviour; our expectations about the human exchanges, shown in the...
>> more... - Many thanks again for my latest cargo ship experience which was wonderful.
I enjoyed the trip on the Gerda, with Captain H. who ensured that I had my best experience to date. Also, a mention to the Chef, who made very tasty meals, also to all the crew, I can’t list all their names, unfortunately, however, all staff combined made my experience so enjoyable and I will definitely try to go on that route again to meet them again.
I highly recommend this trip!
You are very...
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Northern Europe
Good morning Katharina and all the team,
I wanted to thank you for the wonderful trip.
Captain and all the crew are wonderful.
And thank you also for your responsiveness and professionalism.
I will definitely take another trip and will contact you with pleasure.
Thank you and have a great summer.
- A cargo ship voyage: Rotterdam–Dublin–Waterford–Rotterdam
I travelled from 3rd to 11th June 2026 aboard a container ship from Rotterdam to Rotterdam via Dublin and Waterford.
Right from my first exchanges with Internationale Frachtschiffreisen Pfeiffer, I could see just how professional this company was: prompt replies to my questions, accurate documentation, regular updates on the departure date, and efficient coordination with the taxi for boarding.
My stay on board was...
>> more... Dear Mrs Pfeiffer and Mrs Weber,
I would just like to let you know that my 7 day trip was just perfect!
I had a very good experience and even the weather was perfect.
Thank you once again for your agency’s excellent service.
Best regards
