MS Norwegian Dream flips her lid in the Kiel Canal (photos by Kenn Stearns)

The Norwegian Dream is the largest cruise ship to transit the Kiel Canal on a regular basis. The ship must lower its funnels and masts to maintain clearance under bridges. One of the most interesting canals in the world, this 61-mile waterway in northern Germany connects the North Sea and the Baltic Sea. The ‘Dream’ even has a Kiel Canal fan club. The journey takes almost an entire day and is truly a unique travel experience.