The island of Rügen is located just off the northeastern coast of Germany in the Baltic Sea. The island’s largest town, Sassnitz, is a major tourist attraction for those who love the sight of luxury yachts, passenger ferries and pleasure boats. The island has more than 40 museums covering everything from local history to underwater [...]

Best known for its deep blue, sheer-sided fjords, this majestic European country is surrounded by lush greenery, moors and lakes. Oslo is the oldest of the Scandinavian capital cities and boasts a collection of natural wonders and cultural attractions. There is plenty to see and do while in Oslo. For a breathtaking view of the [...]

Located in northern Germany just 90 miles north of Hamburg, Kiel is a traditional maritime and naval city famous for its sailing regattas and the world’s largest sailing event known as ‘Kieler Woche’ (Kiel Week). Star Flyer will participate with other tall ships in the sailpast event that marks the opening of scheduled match racing [...]

Located in northwest Latvia, Ventspils is a modern city with a busy industrial port and a population of about 43,000. The city’s name literally means “Castle on the Venta” referring to the Venta River. Ventspils’ historical part of town is small and can easily be explored on foot. The main tourist attraction is the restored [...]

Often referred to as the “Venice of the North,” St. Petersburg, Russia, has all the ingredients for an unforgettable travel experience – historical architecture that reveals the pomp and extravagance of the city’s political and Imperial past, lively nightlife and cultural traditions that have inspired some of the world’s greatest literature, music and art. Star [...]