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

Circumnavigating the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
15 Days from $17,480

With the docent-quality guidance from your expedition leaders, experience and learn about the Baltic countries' history while traveling in comfort & style on this 15-day voyage on the National Geographic Explorer. You'll visit Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Russia, Finland, and Estonia, united by the Baltic Sea.

A view of Helsinki, the largest city in Finland.

A Musical Tour of the Baltic Sea

Stockholm to Copenhagen
9 Days from $19,840

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.

Striking skyline of old town Tallinn, Estonia

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen-Stockholm
9 Days from $7,060

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!

Soft light glows over the canals of Copenhagen

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
9 Days from $6,430

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 $7,050

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
8 Days from $5,530

Discover beautiful historic cities of the Baltic Sea including fascinating Saint Petersburg on this 8-day luxury cruise aboard Le Champlain.

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
10 Days from $6,710

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.

A World Affairs Cruise in the Baltic

Stockholm-Copenhagen
9 Days from $19,110

Featuring lectures and discussions with former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO Admiral James Stavridis, former Ambassador to Russia and current President of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace William Burns and journalist and author Robin Wright.

Jewels of the Baltic Sea

St. Petersburg to Stockholm
12 Days from $9,700

Board Le Dumont-d'Urville for a 12-day cruise exploring natural sites and cities steeped in history of the Baltic Sea. Enjoy the former capital of the tsars, in Saint Petersburg and the architectural gems in the Baroque style, and end your cruise in Gdansk, famous for its amber stone and shipyards, before arriving in Stockholm.

Baltic Sea Travel Deals

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Franz Josef Land: Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen	15%	$9995	14	Jul 20, 2020	Join the Sea Spirit on an authentic Arctic adventure. Discover Longyearbyen, capital of the Norwegian territory of Svalbard and starting point of …
Russian High Arctic	15%	$9595	13	Aug 14, 2021	Rarely visited today yet significant in the history of polar exploration, Franz Josef Land is worthy of its legendary reputation. This 13-day cruise …
East Greenland	15%	$6295	11	Sep 6, 2020	Join the Sea Spirit on this incredible Greenland cruise and experience the amazing connection between culture and nature. Go on adventures among …
Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Spitsbergen	$2539	$4795	12	May 21, 2020	Join the Sea Spirit on a fantastic 12-day expedition cruise from Scotland to Jan Mayen, and Spitsbergen. Explore some of the Arctic's most magical …
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 …
Round-trip Expedition in Nome	Savings	$10980	13	Aug 10, 2020	Sail from Alaska to Russia aboard Silver Explorer and spend 13 days exploring the widest of all the Arctic Ocean shelf seas, the Bering is a rare …
Legendary Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam	Savings	$3799	8	Apr 2, 2020	Follow the romantic Rhine through quaint villages in Germany, Switzerland and the Netherlands to explore Gothic cathedrals and imposing fortresses. …
Timeless Traditions: Regensburg to Vienna	Savings	$7049	13	Dec 21, 2020	Enjoy a year-end cruise exploring the ancient cobbled streets of Passau, Bratislava’s ancient medieval castle and charming villages along the …

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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.