10 Best Small Ship Cruises of the Baltic Sea for 2021

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!

Cruising the Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea – with Smithsonian Journeys

Stockholm - Copenhagen
8 Days from $6,580

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
8 Days from $4,940

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.

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.

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

Copenhagen to Berlin
8 Days from $3,032

The culture and history of the Baltic states come alive on this 8-day cruise aboard 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.

North Pole: Ultimate Arctic Adventure

Helsinki to Murmansk
14 Days from $33,495

Board your vessel, "50 Years of Victory," for the ultimate 14-day Arctic & North Pole voyage. Crushing through the ice, admiring soaring seabirds, and visiting Franz Josef Land, your North Pole voyage is one that you won’t soon forget. Add the excitement of helicopter excursions and an optional hot air balloon ride at the top of the world!

Explore charming Scandinavian fishing villages

Southern Scandinavia

Dover to Dover
15 Days from $7,453

Archipelagos, dramatic fjords, and bustling seaside towns await you on this unique expedition cruise to a less-visited region of southern Scandinavia aboard MS Maud.

Baltic Sea Travel Deals

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
North Pole: Top of the World	5%	$31995	13	Jul 10, 2022	Board your icebreaker vessel, 50 Years of Victory, for a spectacular 13-day Arctic & North Pole voyage. Crushing through the ice, admiring soaring … 0
North Atlantic Saga: Scotland, the Faroe Islands, and Iceland	15%	$4395	11	Jun 24, 2023	On this 11-day expedition aboard the Ocean Endeavour, cruise from the craggy coastline of Scotland, past the staggering cliffs of the Faroe Islands … 0
Tromso to Reykjavik	Savings	$9500	15	Aug 7, 2021	Journey to Svalbard and Iceland, to see isolated islands, remote landscapes, glaciers, and to look for polar bears, walrus, and musk ox. Aboard the … 0
Christmastime on the Danube (Eastbound)	Savings	$2870	7	Dec 1, 2021	Enjoy this magical time of year with a Christmastime river cruise vacation starting in the Nuremberg, on through the heart of Germany, and ending in … 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
Jewels of the North Atlantic	Savings	$2590	8	May 22, 2022	Sailing from Scotland to Iceland, make stops along the way in Orkney, Shetland, Faroe Islands, and more on this 8-day cruise aboard Ocean Atlantic. … 0
Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Norway to Alaska	Savings	$36990	25	Aug 11, 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.