The cruise begins in the heart of Copenhagen, where Ocean Albatros is moored. After embarkation and mandatory safety procedures the lines are thrown and the captain sets a southern course through Øresund, the strait between Sweden and Denmark. We can then enjoy our first dinner in the ship’s exquisite restaurant.

Rügen is Germany's largest island. High white limestone cliffs, a winding coastline with fjords, headlands, and excellent sandy beaches as well as beautiful historic towns make the island one of the country's most distinguished travel destinations.

In the Middle Ages, Rügen was inhabited by the Wends, a West Slavic, pagan people. Everyone robbed everyone at the time, but in Danish history, the Wends stand as some particularly unchristian pirates who made repeated looting expeditions against Denmark. In 1168, the Wends were defeated on Rügen during a so-called crusade led by King Valdemar I and Bishop Absalon. As a final punishment, a sculpture of the four-headed god Svantevit, was chopped down as fuel for the Danish soldiers' cooking fire.

Ocean Albatros docks in Rügen’s Sassnitz. From here we start our excursion by bus. The trip goes past the Jalsmund with its white chalk cliff to Cape Arkona on the northernmost tip of Rügen. Here we can get an impression of the Wends’ fortifications. We visit to the old Hanseatic town of Stralsund, one of the most important historic cities in Northeast Germany, before returning to Sassnitz and our ship.

Today it is possible to take part in an excursion by bus to the nearby over 1000-year-old city of Gdansk, Poland’s maritime capital.The beautiful city center and the shopping street between the Golden Gate and the Green Gate is worth seeing. The courthouse and the Neptune Fountain also help to make the city something very special.

Gdansk is probably best known for its tumultuous history and the city was largely razed to the ground during World War II. Today, however, it is not marked by this and has been rebuilt, so that the old traditions of architecture have come into their own.

Klaipeda or Memel, as the Germans called the city in the period from 1252 to 1918, when they ruled the area. When the first crusaders came, there was only an empty coastline, and they quickly defeated the local pagan Baltic tribes. To fortify the natural harbor area at mouth of the Curonian Inland Lake, the castle Memelburg was built. German artisans and traders gradually settled, not least because of the membership of the Hanseatic League.

Today we offer an exciting optional excursion "The Hill of Witches and the Dead Dunes". After leaving the port by bus, we catch a ferry to cross the Curonian Lagoon to arrive at the Curonian isthmus,. Continuing our tour,  we travel to Juodkrante (Black Coast) to visit the famous Hill of Witches. Juodkrante is a seaside resort which has retained its old charm with historical villas and cozy summer cottages. We discover the important Amber Bay where amber has been extracted since the 19th century. On our way we admire the traditional fisherman’s houses from the 19th century with their special decorations.

Finally we enter the Hill of Witches that tell the legends such as Neringa the giant, Queen of Serpents, the Dragon decapitated by a prince, the goblin, the Furtive Hunter and many other witches and devils who reveal their malevolent characters. This is a special place where the beautiful reality mixes with the mystical world, where the imagination soars and the creative powers too. Before we return to Klaipeda we make a stop to visit the Dead Dunes – a site with beautiful white sand dunes that once buried 14 villages!

During our Klaipeda stop, a joint walk to the city center is arranged, after which you can explore through the narrow streets on your own – maybe followed by a snack in one of the many cosy cafes.

We arrive at Øsel, which is now called Saaremaa, from the south to dock at the main town of Kuressaare. The port is located approximately 5 km from the small town center, and after lunch on board, transport to the city is arranged.

We will stop by the beautiful bishop's castle, which is the best-preserved medieval fortress in Estonia. The Danes built a fortification on the same site, but when Øsel proved impossible to hold, it was burned off again. The castle in Kuressaare was built in the 14th century by the town's bishop, but was subsequently used by Danish, Swedish, German, and Russian occupying forces, who all left the building unchanged (entrance to the castle is not included). 

During the night we have cruised from the Gulf of Riga into the Baltic Sea, and during the morning we entered the Gulf of Finland. We arrive in Estonia's largest city Tallinn after lunch.

Tallinn is one of Europe's best-preserved medieval cities. With its winding, cobbled streets, the city has retained its appearance since the 14th century. Tallinn's golden age was between the early 15th century until the middle of the 16th, when the city was a power factor in the Baltic Sea region, not least by virtue of its membership of the Hanseatic League. The economic progress led to a need for a strong defence, and enabled large investments in architecture and art.
By bus we take the short trip into the old town. The busses stop at Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and from there on we walk, mostly downhill, back to the ship. This will allow us to enjoy the wonderful city sights.

Today, we also offer a more comprehensive guided city walk around Tallinn. Places to be seen are the high-lying quarters at the Kiek in de Kok cannon tower, the narrow, winding streets to the lower part of town with the Danish King’s Garden, the castle, which now houses the parliament, and the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. The magnificent 15th-century building is one of the best-preserved Gothic town halls in Europe. The guided walk is an optional excursion that needs to be booked separately.

Turku is Finland's oldest city and has been the country's administrative center for several periods. Under Swedish rule, the city was called Åbo and a large part of the inhabitants still have Swedish as their first language.

After breakfast, it is time to say goodbye to the ship's crew. A bus transfer has been arranged from Turku Port to Helsinki Airport