2016

Scandinavia's largest city is a treasure trove of art, history, architecture and modern design. Copenhagen artfully mixes fairy-tale settings like palaces, castles and elegant gardens with cutting-edge style and contemporary chic.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Water and green space are never far away in the stylish Swedish capital, built on 14 islands with acres of parks. But don’t miss the medieval Old Town, whose narrowing streets are lined with unique shops, art galleries and cafés.

 

Tallinn charms with lively cafes, cool galleries and medieval heritage. Stone walls circle its preserved Old Town, where the Estonian parliament meets in a 13th-century castle whose hilltop location offers the best views.

 

Elaborate palaces, grand churches, sumptuous estates, and gilded façades: St. Petersburg is rich in architectural masterpieces and artistic treasures. The second city of modern Russia, it is the country’s intellectual and cultural center. Be sure to explore its grandeur in full, from comprehensive day tours to a delightful evening on a riverboat or at the ballet.

 

Elaborate palaces, grand churches, sumptuous estates, and gilded façades: St. Petersburg is rich in architectural masterpieces and artistic treasures. The second city of modern Russia, it is the country’s intellectual and cultural center. Be sure to explore its grandeur in full, from comprehensive day tours to a delightful evening on a riverboat or at the ballet.

 

With an architectural heritage that ranges from medieval to Art Nouveau and ultra modern, Riga is a lively fusion of old and new. Near the capital is a seaside resort where tsars once swam and a medieval town home to a trio of castles.

 

Klaipeda is Lithuania's third largest city, located in the north-western corner of the country. It is a seaport, stopover point for cruise ships, and the gateway to the Curonian Spit. Klaipeda is a unique city, here you will not find shopping street or Old town overcrowded with various stores. The biggest shopping mall is Akropolis and it is one of the biggest shopping malls in the Baltics. Akropolis attractions include cinema, skating rink, restaurants, shops, supermarket, gym, pizzerias and so on.

 

This is the time to personalize your cruise experience—you can participate in any or all the activities scheduled onboard or do nothing more strenuous than lift an umbrella drink while reading a book poolside.

 

Kiel became the Imperial military port of Germany in 1871 and, when its canal was opened to connect the Baltic and the North Seas in 1895, the town began to control the largest artificial waterway in the world. Kiel is a coastal city in North Germany with many maritime-themed attractions. the Kiel Maritime Museum showcases exhibits that tell of the city’s maritime history and explore the importance of the harbour, navy, dockyards and sailing.