Cruising the Baltic makes for a sensational experience. From Helsinki to St. Petersburg, its cities are known for their stunning architecture and rich history. You’ll find plenty of charming areas to shop in and discover at your own pace.
ULTIMATE EXPERIENCE
Cruising the fjords of western Norway, with towering cliffs on either side, is truly awesome.
GET ARTY
The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg is one of the world’s great art galleries, housing an extraordinary collection of masterpieces, including works by Old Masters Rembrandt and Rubens, and twentieth-century luminaries Matisse and Picasso.
A LITTLE ROMANCE
If you’re really lucky you could be on deck to see the Northern Lights. Standing in the cool night air, staring up at this incredible phenomenon, is an unrivalled experience.
TIME OUT
After stretching your legs around Tallinn’s beautiful cobbled streets, settle in for the afternoon in one of the city’s elegant cafes and watch the world go by.
SPLASH OUT
If you’re visiting Oslo you won’t have any option other than to splash out as it’s one of the world’s most expensive cities. Luckily, it’s worth it.
FASCINATING HISTORY
Inside a striking piece of modern architecture in Tallinn sits the Museum of Occupations. This fascinating place details Estonia’s turbulent recent history, at one moment under Nazi Germany occupation, the next under that of their greatest foe, the Soviet Union.
SHOPPING DELIGHTS
Helsinki’s Kauppatori – or Market Place – is the perfect spot to pick up a gift, selling anything from Russian fur hats to wooden mobile phones. Of course, you could just tuck in to a freshly-caught salmon steak and soak up the atmosphere.
DELICIOUS CUISINE
Gdansk’s waterfront is abuzz with activity and is a great place to sample delicious Polish cuisine. You could try a kielbasa (smoked sausage) or szarlotka (apple cake), and wash it down with a crisp local beer.
RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE
St. Isaac’s Cathedral in St. Petersburg is a majestic example of Neo-Classical architecture. Climb the 300 steps up the cathedral’s colonnade and you can also enjoy fantastic views across the city.
GET THE PHOTOGRAPH
With over 200 parks and gardens as well as a plethora of tree-lined streets, St. Petersburg is the greenest Russian city. Historic Alexander Garden, full of statues of Russian cultural figures, is a great place to take a stroll.
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St. Petersburg & Baltics with Royal Caribbean InternationalSun 8 May 2011 From
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St. Petersburg & Baltics with Royal Caribbean InternationalSun 15 May 2011 From
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Baltic Capitals from Copenhagen with NCLSun 8 May 2011 From
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Baltic Capitals with MSC CruisesSat 7 May 2011 From
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Scandinavia And Russia with Royal Caribbean InternationalWed 18 May 2011 From
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