A Baltic Cruise is a holiday rich in history that you will never forget. Set sail on a fantastic sea voyage through waters first mapped by the Vikings and visit some of the many ports of call along the Northern European coast like St. Petersburg, Copenhagen, or Stockholm. One of the many benefits of a Baltic cruise are the plethora of destinations. You are never at sea for too long, and thus never endure endless days at sea with nothing to do.

If you want to experience the old world style of the Northern European area, Baltic cruises are the best way to get there. Many European hotels are expensive, and the restaurants are not cheap either. All Baltic Cruises offer holidaymakers comfortable beds, exquisite dining, and entertainment at an affordable price. Plus, Baltic Cruises offer cruisers the opportunity to visit areas that are rich in architectural style and history. Don't forget where your going though, Northern Europe has cold winters. Be sure to plan to go between May and September to ensure that you enjoy the mildest weather and the summer's late sunsets.

The summer is a time of celebration throughout much of Northern Europe and especially in the old capital of the Russian empire, St. Petersburg. St. Petersburg is the northern most city on many Baltic Cruise holidays. From mid-May to mid-July the people of St. Petersburg celebrate 'white nights' or late sunsets and early sunrises with a massive city wide art festival that offers free admissions to many museums and exhibits. You may also want to visit the palace square in St. Petersburg, or one of the cities many historic museums, parks, and cathedrals while you are there.

Copenhagen is another popular Baltic cruise destination. On the Copenhagen shoreline you will find the famed statue of "The Little Mermaid" which draws thousands of visitors, and the Strøget, a car-free street containing many stores and restaurants. A short walk down the Strøget leads to the Kongens Nytorv. Kongens Nytorv, with its cobbled streets and gardens, is the finest and largest square in Copenhagen. Here you will find the Charlottenborg Palace, Tott Palace, and the Royal Danish Theater, as well as the Kongen Nytorv Metro Station for ease in reaching other Copenhagen destinations.

Stockholm is the second most visited city in the Nordic countries, and also a popular port of call for Baltic Cruises due to it's rich history. Stockholm's oldest area, Gamla Stan, is truly a must see for the many royal palaces and the Den Gyldene Freden Restaurant. The restaurant, established in 1722, is in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the 'oldest restaurant.' The Swedish Academy, known for choosing the winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, meets there occasionally to eat lunch. Another must-see in Stockholm is the home of the Swedish Royal Family, Drottningholm castle.

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