Cruise the Baltic Sea, a part of Europe seldom seen by even the most storied travelers. From the fascinating archaeological sites to the enchanting cultures that you will encounter along the way, a cruise through the Baltic Sea is a relaxing way to experience northern Europe. Our featured cruises explore a number of countries, so if there are certain destinations on your bucket list, just let our travel planners know and we'll make sure your cruise visits them. Itineraries that cruise the basin might visit Germany, Poland, Belgium, United Kingdom, Estonia, Lithuania, and even Russia. Consider a cruise that plunges into the frigid north, with stops in Denmark, Svalbard, Sweden, Iceland, Greenland, and even a few that traverse the entire Arctic Circle all the way to Newfoundland.

10 Best Small Ship Cruises of the Baltic Sea

Striking skyline of old town Tallinn, Estonia

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

9 Days from $6,720

From Copenhagen, board Le Dumont-d’Urville for a spectacular 9-day cruise, including 3 exceptional days in the former capital of the Tsars that will allow you to discover all the stunning beauty of this unique city. Visit Helsinki, Visby, Stockholm and more!

A view of Helsinki, the largest city in Finland.

A Musical Tour of the Baltic Sea

Stockholm to Copenhagen
9 Days from $7,750

Discover St Petersburg and other cities steeped in history of the Baltic Sea. Embark Le Bellot for a 9-day cruise, including 2 exceptional days in the former capital of the Tsars.

Soft light glows over the canals of Copenhagen

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
9 Days from $5,440

Board Le Jacques Cartier for a 9-day cruise to discover the historic cities of the Baltic Sea. Embark from beautiful Copenhagen, marvel at baroque architecture in St. Petersburg, wander beautifully preserved Tallinn and Visby, explore Helsinki, and then disembark in Stockholm.

Enjoy the unique and colorful architecture of Stockholm

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Stockholm to Copenhagen
9 Days from $7,050

Discover St Petersburg and other cities steeped in history of the Baltic Sea. From Stockholm, embark for a 9-day cruise, including 3 exceptional days in the former capital of the Tsars.

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Stockholm to Copenhagen
9 Days from $5,760

Board Le Jacques Cartier in Stockholm for this historical 9-day Baltic Sea adventure. Discover St Petersburg and other cities steeped in history and culture as well as four UNESCO Heritage Sites before disembarking in Copenhagen.

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
10 Days from $6,480

Board Le Dumont-de'Urville for a 10-day cruise to discover the historic cities of the Baltic Sea. Embark from beautiful Copenhagen, marvel at baroque architecture in St. Petersburg, wander beautifully preserved Tallinn and Visby, explore Helsinki, and then disembark in Stockholm.

The towering cathedral of Gdansk, Poland

Northern Europe - from Hamburg to Helsinki

Hamburg to Helsinki
15 Days from $10,585

Board the Sea Cloud II cruise ship for a unique 15-day Northern Europe cruise where you will be able to hop from city to city sailing from Hamburg to Helsinki.

Brightly colored houses decorate the pier.

Ocean Voyage: Alesund - Copenhagen

3 Days from $1,020

The perfect trip for lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons, join this non-stop journey and enjoy the comfort of your ship for an extended period.

From Berlin to Copenhagen: The Baltic Sea and the Oder and Havel Rivers

8 Days from $2,954

Board the MS Mona Lisa for an 8-day cruise along the Oder and Havel Rivers and crossing the Baltic Sea. Departing from Berlin to Copenhagen, uncover the history, culture and traditions of Germany, Poland and Denmark. Along the way, witness the historic beauty of these countries as you explore museums and storybook streetscapes.

From Copenhagen to Berlin: The Baltic Sea and the Oder and Havel Rivers

8 Days from $2,954

The culture and history of the Baltic states come alive on this 8-day cruise aboard the MS Mona Lisa. You'll visit the cultural gems of Germany, Poland, Denmark, and Sweden, like Copenhagen's legendary Gefion Fountain and the charming medieval town of Stralsund or the welcoming university town of Greifswald, among other top cultural destinations.

Baltic Sea Travel Deals

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
High Arctic Odyssey: Remote Russian Archipelagos	25%	$15495	22	Jul 22, 2020	This 22-day itinerary aboard Ocean Adventurer lets you explore the Russian High Arctic and discover the breathtaking rarely-visited ice-draped …
Jewels of the Russian Arctic: Franz Josef Land and Novaya Zemlya	20%	$9995	16	Jul 9, 2020	Explore the Russian Arctic on this 16-day itinerary aboard Ocean Adventurer. From the mountains of Novaya Zemlya to the wildlife sanctuary of Franz …
Arctic Saga: Exploring Spitsbergen via the Faroes and Jan Mayen	25%	$4995	14	Apr 30, 2020	This 14-day cruise on Ocean Adventurer sails across the North Atlantic to explore the awe-inspiring and unspoiled destinations of Fair Isle, the …
East Greenland - Scoresby Sund, Aurora Borealis	5%	$4100	8	Sep 18, 2020	The East Greenland – Scoresby Sund cruise crosses the Arctic Circle into the home waters of multiple species of whale. The expedition will spot …
Across the Bering Sea: The Russian High Arctic	Savings	$25850	22	Jun 14, 2020	Observe an array of marine mammals and seabirds on this 22-day cruise aboard the National Geographic Orion. You will cover more than 3,800 nautical …
Exploring Russia's Far East & Wrangel Island	Savings	$16230	13	Aug 7, 2020	Observe majestic polar bears at Wrangel Island Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage site dubbed the “polar bear nursery” for the high number of dens …
Coastal Wonders of Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland	Savings	$17160	16	Jun 19, 2020	Join National Geographic Endurance on its 16-day exploration that cruises across Norway, the Faroe Islands and Iceland visiting Westman Islands. …
Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Norway to Alaska	Savings	$34750	25	Jul 17, 2020	Embark on a 25-day expedition crossing the Northeast Passage with a mission to explore the Siberian shores and far northern archipelagos that brims …

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Highlights of the Baltic Sea
The Baltic Sea is a charming part of northern Europe and offers a window into unique cultures, customs, and traditions. Our Baltic tours visit a variety of destinations, including Poland, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Germany. Some even visit the Scandinavian region like Sweden, Finland and Norway. No matter where your tour takes you, you can count on experiencing some of the following highlights:

Making decadent Belgian chocolates in the old-fashioned buildings of the cobbled stone streets in Bruges
Touring the centuries-old capital cities of Europe, like Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki and St. Petersberg
Sailing through the land of the Vikings whose Nordic culture evolved into one of the world's most advanced socities.
Biking across landscapes that seem to be straight out of a storybook
Cruising through medieval Stralsund, a Hanseatic German town dating back to the 1100s
Visit the castles and fortresses that dominate the landscape of the Northern Europe.