Day 1 – London (Tilbury), England, United Kingdom
Embark your cruise in Tilbury, appreciated by history enthusiast for its connection to the departure of Mayflower Pilgrims, and home to Tilbury Fort, a well-preserved 16th-century fortress with fascinating exhibits on England’s military past and stunning views over the River Thames.
Day 2 – Amsterdam, Netherlands
Connected to the city of Amsterdam by road and rail, Ijmuiden is a coastal town located in the Netherlands, specifically in the province of North Holland. It is situated at the entrance to the North Sea Canal and is known for its strategic maritime location. It’s possible to reach Amsterdam in around 30-40 minutes by car or by train.
Book Shore Excursions by signing in and managing your cruise reservation. Featured excursions for Amsterdam:
- Discover Amsterdam’s Canal Ring with a guided walking tour and scenic canal boat ride
- Journey to Beemster’s windmill museum
- Discover the Rijksmuseum, Netherlands’ national museum
Day 3 – Kiel Canal Cruising, Germany
Operating since 1895, Kiel Canal is the world’s busiest artificial waterway, linking the North Sea with the Baltic and cutting 250 miles off the journey by eliminating the need to sail around Jutland Peninsula.
Day 4 – Berlin (Warnemunde), Germany
Warnemunde is a seaside resort neighboring the red brick 800-year-old Hanseatic city of Rostock, and from here it’s possible to spend a day in Berlin, home to historic monuments and a revitalized city center.
Book Shore Excursions by signing in and managing your cruise reservation. Featured excursions for Berlin:
- Berlin Overview and Historic Potsdam: Embark on a scenic coach journey through the German countryside. Explore Potsdam’s royal history, see the Sanssouci Palace, cross the Berlin Wall, and see iconic landmarks like the Brandenburg Gate
- Independent Exploration of Berlin
- Berlin’s Turbulent History
Day 5 – Rønne, Bornholm, Denmark
Rønne, the largest town on the Danish island of Bornholm in the Baltic Sea, is known for its charming cobbled streets, local pottery traditions, and coastal views.
Featured excursions for Rønne: Bornholm Round Church and Smokehouse Tasting, Rønne on foot, Bornholm at ease.
Day 6 – Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk is a 1,000-year-old port city on the Baltic coast of Poland, which, together with the city of Gdynia and the town of Sopot, makes up the metropolitan area Trójmiasto otherwise known as “the Tricity”. Here, visit its Old Town, walk down the Long Market (Długi Targ) to see colorful Gothic and Renaissance merchant houses, Neptune’s Fountain, and the historic Main Town Hall.
Spend an AzAmazing Evening® at the Polish Baltic Philharmonic, with a private chamber-style concert in one of Gdansk’s distinctive cultural venues.
Day 7 – Klaipeda, Lithuania
Proceed to Klaipeda, a port city in Lithuania, known for its relaxed maritime atmosphere and German-influenced half-timbered architecture, impact that you can notice especially in the Old Town buildings.
Featured excursions in Klaipeda: Exploring Klaipeda by Canoe and on Foot, Curonian Peninsula Panorama, Charms of Franciscan Kretinga.
Day 8 – Riga, Latvia
Arrive in Riga, Latvia’s capital city. Wander through its winding, wobbly lanes and the large collection of Art Nouveau buildings.
Featured excursions in Riga:
- A Walk through Riga and Organ Concert
- The Great Kemeri Bog Boardwalk
- Medieval Latvia-Turaida and Sigulda
Day 9 – Day at sea
Day 10 – Tallinn, Estonia
While in Tallinn, visit St. Olav’s Church, once the tallest building in the world (at least until 1625); then pull up a chair at one of the cafés in the charming town square, heart of the city for 800 years.
Featured excursions in Tallinn: Cafe Culture of Old Tallinn, Medieval Streets of Tallinn, The Post Soviet Experience.
Day 11 – Helsinki, Finland
Helsinki is a blend of traditional and modern architecture and design, interwoven with the beauty of nature and a few quirky, purely Finnish touches—such as a church built inside a giant chunk of granite.
Featured excursions in Helsinki: Suomenlinna Exploration on Foot, Helsinki By Electric Tuk-Tuk, Finnish Country Life.
Day 12 & 13 – Stockholm, Sweden
Built across 14 islands, Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and trendy restaurants with fairytale palaces watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. Enjoy its Gamla Stan (Old Town), one of Europe’s best-preserved medieval city centers, and world-class museums.
Featured excursions in Stockholm:
- ABBA, the Museum & City Drive
- Make your own Swedish Meatballs: Join a hands-on Swedish cooking class at Gamla Stans Fisk
- Royal Palace and The Old Town: Follow the narrow streets of Stockholm’s Old Town on a guided stroll that showcases old-world charm, then venture inside the lavish Royal Palace
Day 14 – Day at sea
Day 15 – Copenhagen, Denmark
Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city.
