Cruises to the Baltics

In Copenhagen, Tivoli Gardens and its 1914-built wooden rollercoaster are not to be missed, while in Helsinki you can seize the opportunity to view the water on a RIB or kayak to take in the splendid scenery. A visit to Oslo is not complete without going to the Viking Ship Museum, and the same is true of the Vasa Museum in Stockholm.

When you visit the Baltics on a summer cruise you should bring light layers, as the weather can be very variable. The region enjoys average temperatures of 18 degrees Celsius (64 degrees Fahrenheit) and the possibility of rain, so don’t forget your umbrella and waterproof jacket. It is also a good idea to bring a pair of comfortable shoes, as there are lots of old, cobbled streets and many wonderful sights to see on foot. The temperature on board remains pleasant all year round, so you can still bring your finery for our Gala evenings.

The Baltic Sea is covered with ice for much of the winter, so we tend not to operate Baltic cruises during winter months. However, if you do find yourself visiting the Baltic countries during winter then bring plenty of warm clothes, as the weather can be quite cold, with average temperatures of -5 degrees Celsius (23 degrees Fahrenheit) and plenty of snow and rain. Don’t forget your umbrella and waterproof jacket, and your winter hat and gloves.

The Baltic region consists of Norway (Oslo), Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Poland, Germany and Denmark. Very rarely will any one itinerary visit all of these countries, so choose wisely!

The euro (EUR) is the currency in use in several Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Finland, Germany and Lithuania). In Denmark you will need Danish krone (DKK), in Poland it's the Polish złoty (PLN), and for Sweden you will need Swedish krona (SEK).

Finnish, Swedish, Estonian, Latvian, Russian, Norwegian, Danish, Lithuanian and Polish are the main languages spoken throughout this region, but in most ports you will find that English is a second language.

All the Baltic countries that we currently visit are in the Schengen Area. This means that UK/Australian/German guests do not need a visa to visit during their Baltic cruise. However, while US guests will not need a visa to enter, they will need to complete an ETIAS (as of January 2021).