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.

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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.

Paddlers in the Nyhavn district of Copenhagen

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, Tallinn, and Helsinki on this 9-day luxury cruise aboard Le Champlain that departs from Stockholm, Sweden to Copenhagen, Denmark. Learn about the region's rich history while exploring palaces, gardens, canals, churches, and more.

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

Stockholm - Copenhagen
8 Days from $6,580

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!

Historic Cities of the Baltic Sea

Copenhagen to Stockholm
8 Days from $6,830

Viking Homelands

Stockholm - Bergen
15 Days from $6,499

Embark Viking Venus in Stockholm, Sweden, and make your way toward Bergen, Norway on this 15-day Baltic cruise. Visit Helsinki, St. Petersburg, Tallin, Visby and cruise the Baltic sea to Gdańsk, Berlin, and Copenhagen. Witness breathtaking scenery as you glide through majestic Norwegian fjords in the legendary homeland of the Vikings.

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.

Copenhagen to Hamburg

Copenhagen to Hamburg
11 Days from $6,120

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

Stroll through the romantic streets of Amsterdam

Western Europe Discovery with Scandinavia

Lisbon to Copenhagen
21 Days from $18,625

Board the luxurious Scenic Eclipse on this 21-day journey from Lisbon to Copenhagen to discover an intriguing mix of landscapes, cultures, histories, architecture, and cuisines. Visit highlights including Porto, Amsterdam, Bruges, Oslo, Bergen, and Stockholm.

Pearls of Northern Europe

London - Stockholm
10 Days from $4,040

Board Le Champlain to join this cruise from London to Stockholm, visiting the coastal cultural highlights of northwestern Europe. Stop at ports in the United Kingdom, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Sweden.

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!

Baltic Sea Travel Deals

Trip Name	Save	From	Days	Next Departure	Summary
Northeast Passage: An Unforgettable Voyage from Alaska to Norway	Savings	$36990	26	Jul 19, 2022	The aptly named National Geographic Endurance hosts this once-in-a-lifetime-opportunity: A 26-day expedition cruise crossing the Northeast Passage … 0
Christmastime on the Rhine: Basel to Amsterdam	Savings	$8398	8	Dec 2, 2021	During this 8-day cruise aboard the Crystal Debussy along the Rhine River, explore Rüdesheim’s famed Christmas Market of Nations along the … 0
Joyful Holidays on the Rhine: Amsterdam Roundtrip	Savings	$6049	11	Dec 23, 2021	Join the Crystal Debussy for an unforgettable 11-day Amsterdam Roundtrip Holiday Cruise. from Cologne’s soaring cathedral and Strasbourg’s … 0
Round-trip Reykjavik	Savings	$8190	11	Aug 24, 2022	Join the Silver Whisper on a splendid 11-day journey to see a land of fire and ice. Iceland’s location close to the Arctic Circle and on the … 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.