Baltic Cruises

Baltic

Baltic Cruises

Immerse yourself in the charm of quaint villages and spectacular natural wonders on a Baltic and Scandinavia cruise.

While there are many modern marvels on these remarkable voyages to northern waters, you may find yourself drawn into the past and experience the many medieval marvels that the Baltic and Scandinavia has to offer such is the areas history. Baltic cruises from UK ports are, given their relatively close proximity, extremely popular with departures from a number of ports dotted around the coast of the United Kingdom.

St Petersburg (formerly Leningrad)  is, for many, the place they want to visit most and is the Baltic’s most precious jewel. St Petersburg, is renowned for the Hermitage Museum (former residence of Catherine the Great) and its incredible collection of art and is a mecca of historical, cultural, and architectural buildings and landmarks. There is so much to see in this wonderful city that cruise ships will often stay in port over 3 days (2 nights).

Some of the other cities which a Baltic cruise itinerary might include (but not limited to) are:

The old town of Tallin, the medieval capital of the Republic of Estonia lies on the eastern coast of the baltic on the Gulf of Finland and is one of the best preserved Hanseatic town centres in the world. A short walk away is the business centre with its modern towers and luxurious hotels and large shopping malls.

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is a vibrant seaside city and has some wonderful Art Nouveau buildings and parks.

Riga, the capital or Latvia, is a UNESCO World Heritage site of cobblestones, spectacular river views and Gothic spires. It is also the Wi-Fi ‘capital’ of Europe with hundreds of free online connection spots.

Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is, amongst others, famous for its statue of the Little Mermaid, celebrating the tales of the city’s Hans Christian Andersen.

Stockholm is the capital of Sweden and is worth visiting alone just for its 13th century Storkyrkan Cathedral in the Old Town (Gamla Stan). It is one of Stockholm’s oldest buildings. The narrowest street in Gamla Stan Mårten Trotzig’s alley which, at its narrowest point, measures just 90cm.

Other stunning contrasting towns and cities where a Baltic cruise can take you are the lesser known towns of Lübeck in Germany and Aalborg in Denmark.

The best way to get up close to see many of the Northern European highlights is on a smaller sized cruise ship such as Fred Olsen’ Braemar or Ambience from Ambassador Cruise Line

Of course the weather of the Northern hemisphere can be very unpredictable so Baltic cruises take place during the summer between the months of May and September though it is still always advisable to take some warm clothes and an umbrella.

Ports visited by a Baltic Cruise*

Aarhus, Denmark, Amsterdam, Holland, Bruges, Belgium, Copenhagen, Denmark, Gdansk (Gdynia), Poland, Gothenborg, Sweden, Helsinki, Finland, IJmuiden, Holland, Karaginsky Island, Russia, Kiel, Germany, Kiel Canal, Germany, Klaipeda,  Lithuania, Kristiansand, Norway, Oslo, Norway, Riga, Latvia, Rostock (Berlin), Germany, Sassnitz, Germany, St. Petersburg, Russia, Stockholm, Sweden, Tallinn, Estonia, Travemunde, Germany, Visby, Sweden, Warnemunde (Berlin), Germany, Wismar, Germany

* Some ports may be visited other than those listed. Please check the individual itinerary.