Baltic Sea Cruises
On a Baltic Sea cruise, explore a region where historic grandeur meets Nordic cool. Wander the medieval heart of Tallinn and explore Stockholm’s colorful Gamla Stan. Savor Copenhagen’s bold, inventive cuisine and feast on the flavors of summer in Helsinki, from fresh strawberries to foraged wild mushrooms.
Voyages to the Baltic are among the most culture-packed of all European cruises. Beyond the fairytale palaces and castles, you’ll have the chance to visit extraordinary museums and galleries, from Stockholm’s Vasa Museum to the vibrant Munch Museum in Oslo and Tallinn’s sinister KGB Museum, hidden in a Soviet-era hotel. See why 19th-century artists were entranced by the pretty Danish port of Skagen, a landscape of rolling dunes, ocean vistas, and shimmering light.
Baltic Sea Cruise Highlights
Castles & Palaces
The countries surrounding the Baltic Sea are astonishingly rich in historic castles and palaces. From Copenhagen, visit majestic Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Watch the Changing of the Guard at Amalienborg Palace, the residence of the Danish royal family. In Stockholm, admire the stately Royal Palace, used by the royal family for entertaining, and gaze at the priceless crown jewels in the Treasury.
Outdoor Escapes
Enjoy long summer days in the Baltic, a landscape of huge vistas and pristine shorelines. Kayak the rocky islands of the Finnish archipelago around Helsinki and browse the vibrant waterfront market. From Stockholm, take a boat trip through the shimmering archipelago past summerhouses, wooden jetties, and sleepy villages. Join a hike from Visby along the towering limestone cliffs with stupendous views. And in Denmark, take in the lush, rolling countryside during a vintage train ride from Aarhus.
Urban Exploration
The extraordinary cities you’ll visit on a Baltic Sea cruise are brimming with culture, history, and excitement. Admire the medieval heart and chunky fortifications of Tallinn. Stroll past the multicolored facades of old Gamla Stan in Stockholm. In Copenhagen, explore the cutting-edge culinary scene and the quirky counterculture of Christiania, the city’s urban commune.
Featured Ports
Copenhagen, Denmark
Elegant Copenhagen is effortlessly cool, from the cutting-edge Scandi fashion and interior design stores along Strøget, one of the world’s longest pedestrian shopping streets, to grand palaces and leafy parks. See gorgeous Tivoli Gardens, complete with a vintage amusement park, and tour the lavish Christiansborg Palace, home to the Danish Parliament. Take a cycling tour to see The Little Mermaid, perched wistfully on her rock, and enjoy beers in the sunshine in colorful Nyhavn, the old port.
Tallinn, Estonia
Enter beautiful Tallinn through the Viru Gate and step into a fairytale landscape of half-timbered medieval buildings, cobblestone squares, flower-filled balconies, and centuries-old churches. Wander the narrow alleys to admire defensive towers and soaring spires. Don’t miss Europe’s oldest continuously operating pharmacy, which has been providing cures since 1422. Head up Toompea hill to see the red-tiled roofs of the old center stretching out beneath you, the Baltic Sea sparkling in the distance.
Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm sprawls over 14 islands connected by 57 bridges. Lose yourself amid the cobblestone streets of colorful Gamla Stan, the old center, where medieval meets Renaissance and Baroque. Gaze at the 17th-century Vasa, a warship that sank on its maiden voyage and is now displayed in all its glory in the excellent Vasa Museum. Learn about Sweden’s pop phenomenon at ABBA: The Museum, where you can sing, try on virtual costumes, and dance like no one is watching.
Baltic Sea Cruise Itineraries
On a cruise to the Baltic Sea, you’ll sail on Celebrity Apex or Celebrity Eclipse. Itineraries range from 11 to 14 nights and depart from Amsterdam and Southampton between May and August, the height of the Baltic summer.
Itineraries
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Why Sail to the Baltic Sea With Celebrity
On our Baltic cruises, every day offers immersion in a new destination and a different culture. You’ll be tempted to spend busy days exploring ashore, so unwinding on board will be all the more blissful. Enjoy long, laid-back evenings under the summer sun, relaxing on the Magic Carpet on Celebrity Apex or at the Lawn Club on Celebrity Eclipse. Listen to acoustic tunes at the Sunset Bar as your ship sets sail for the next port. Feast on globally inspired cuisine in one of the many onboard restaurants, accompanied by award-winning wines.
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