Once sailed by explorers of the Viking Age, the Baltic is home to a myriad of cultures, languages and storied pasts. The northernmost region of Europe encompasses the Scandinavian countries such as Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. Most Baltic cruises visit glorious St. Petersburg, Russia; with stops in historic Tallinn, Estonia, and Warenmude, Germany - gateway to Berlin.
Baltic destinatinations include Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Russia, Lithuania, Sweden & Denmark
St Petersburg
Exploring beautiful St Petersburg is a highlight on a Baltic cruise. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as a northern port with an unrestricted passage to the Baltic. Peter the Great was the first Tsar to travel to Europe, returning with many ideas for reforms and different architectural styles. Highlights include the SS Peter and Paul Cathedral and fortress and the world-famous Hermitage Palace, with its wonderful art collection, the imperial palace at Tsarskoe Selo; the Catherine Palace and the amazing Peterhof Palace, which was built to rival Versailles and sits atop a hill overlooking the Gulf of Finland. Peter the Great drafted the layout for the awe-inspiring 300-acre park and supervised the design of the palace fountains.
St Petersburg
Exploring beautiful St Petersburg is a highlight on a Baltic cruise. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great as a northern port with an unrestricted passage to the Baltic. Peter the Great was the first Tsar to travel to Europe, returning with many ideas for reforms and different architectural styles. Highlights include the SS Peter and Paul Cathedral and fortress and the world-famous Hermitage Palace, with its wonderful art collection, the imperial palace at Tsarskoe Selo; the Catherine Palace and the amazing Peterhof Palace, which was built to rival Versailles and sits atop a hill overlooking the Gulf of Finland. Peter the Great drafted the layout for the awe-inspiring 300-acre park and supervised the design of the palace fountains.
