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 for 2021

Circumnavigating the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
15 Days from $17,480

This 15-day Baltic cruise aboard the National Geographic Explorer starts in Copenhagen and makes its way to Stockholm, exploring Denmark, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Sweden, Russia, Finland, and Estonia. You'll visit old towns, UNESCO sites, and small islands, with opportunities to do city tours and kayak.

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Stockholm - Copenhagen
9 Days from $5,650

Discover beautiful historic cities of the Baltic Sea including fascinating Saint Petersburg, Tallin, and Helsinki on this 8-day luxury cruise aboard Le Champlain that departs from Copenhagen, Denmark towards Stockholm, Sweden. You will see impressive architecture like palaces, gardens, canals, churches, and more!

Saint Petersburg and Baltic Pearls

Saint Petersburg - Stockholm
10 Days from $6,350

Explore the natural sites and cities steeped in the history of the Baltic Sea during this all-new 10-day cruise aboard Le Jacques-Cartier.

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
8 Days from $4,940

The towering cathedral of Gdansk, Poland

Northern Europe - Hamburg to Helsinki

Hamburg to Helsinki
15 Days from $11,115

Board the Sea Cloud Spirit for a unique 15-day cruise of Northern Europe, where you will be able to hop from city to city sailing from Hamburg to Helsinki. The views along the way are breathtaking, including stops in Copenhagen, Gdansk, Lysekil, Mariehamn, St. Petersburg, Stockholm, Tallinn, and Visby.

Brightly colored houses decorate the pier.

North Sea Voyage: Copenhagen to London

11 Days from $9,760

This 11-day National Geographic Explorer cruise explores medieval and Renaissance cities like Brugge, Antwerp, Brussels, and Lubeck. Learn about their history & culture, from Germany's storybook landscape to the charming Belgian chocolate factories. This trip will delight you with chances to participate in Baltic culture in very hands-on ways.

Baltic Sea, Scotland and Iceland

Saint Petersburg to Reykjavík
11 Days from $7,710

Explore the natural sites and cities steeped in history of the Baltics during this 11-day cruise aboard Le Champlain, between the Baltic Sea and the shores of Iceland. From the port of St. Petersburg, Russia, make your way to Reykjavik, explore northern Scotland and all the natural wonders, wildlife, small towns, islands, and big cities along the way.

Ocean Voyage: Bergen - Copenhagen

Bergen to Copenhagen
3 Days from $800

A few times a year Le Dumont-d'Urville invites sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to enjoy the comfort of the ship for an extended period and share the daily lives of the crew.

Ocean Voyage: Stockholm - Oslo

Stockholm to Oslo
3 Days from $800

A few times a year, the Le Dumont-d'Urville invites sea lovers, dreamers, and keen observers of endless horizons to enjoy the comfort of the ship for a 3-day cruise from Stockholm to Oslo, during which you will have the chance to share in the daily lives of the crew and witness the natural beauty of Scandinavia.

Copenhagen to Hamburg

Copenhagen to Hamburg
11 Days from $6,120

Discover the natural and pristine beauty of Northern Europe's famous glaciers, fjords, mountain ranges, and forests on this 11-day expedition cruise aboard Silver Whisper, embarking in Copenhagen and traveling to Hamburg.

Baltic Sea Travel Deals

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Reykjavik to Dublin	10%	$10989	13	Aug 15, 2022	Experience a magical expedition cruise sailing through Scotland, the Faroe Islands and Iceland on this 13-day expedition aboard Silver Cloud. Visit … 0
Crossing the Arctic Circle, Jan Mayen & Spitsbergen	25%	$5395	12	Jun 23, 2022	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 … 0
Franz Josef Land: Longyearbyen - Longyearbyen	15%	$10395	14	Jul 21, 2021	Join the Sea Spirit on an authentic Arctic adventure. Discover Longyearbyen, capital of the Norwegian territory of Svalbard and starting point of … 0
Viking Odyssey	15%	$4395	10	May 19, 2022	Sea Spirit hosts this 10-day Arctic cruise from Edinburgh to Reykjavik. Long days and short nights give you ample opportunity to experience this … 0
Across the Bering Sea: The Russian High Arctic	Savings	$27990	22	Jul 13, 2021	Observe an array of marine mammals and seabirds on this 22-day expedition cruise of the Russian High Arctic aboard the National Geographic Orion. You … 0
Exploring Russia's Far East & Wrangel Island	Savings	$17830	13	Aug 3, 2021	National Geographic Orion hosts this two-week expedition cruise of Russia's far east and Wrangel Island. Observe majestic polar bears at Wrangel … 0
Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Norway to Alaska	Savings	$36990	25	Jul 19, 2021	Embark the National Geographic Endurance for this 25-day expedition cruise crossing the Northeast Passage with a mission to explore the Siberian … 0
Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Alaska to Norway	Savings	$36990	26	Aug 11, 2021	The aptly named National Geographic Endurance hosts this once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity: A 26-day expedition cruise crossing the Northeast Passage … 0

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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.