Baltic Sea Cruises
History buffs and outdoors-lovers alike will enjoy the spectacular views of the Baltic Region. There is so much to explore that you'll want as much time as possible, though it is worthwhile for just a week-long adventure, too. It's no wonder stories like The Little Mermaid and today's hit, Frozen, were imagined here. The cities you'll visit are brimming with history, beautiful landmarks preserved over time, and growing food and music scenes. Throughout the region travelers will find lovely canals and waterways to stroll down, outdoor cafes perfect for people-watching, and colorful museums to explore.
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Baltic Sea Cruise Highlights
The Baltic is an intriguing and historical region filled with many cultures and languages to explore. With a history that includes rulers like Peter the Great, visitors can see the many sprawling palaces left behind, including the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg and The Royal Palace in Stockholm. Visit ornate churches that are unlike anything found in North America: The Uspenski Cathedral in Helsinki, Finland and St. Jacob's Cathedral in Riga, Latvia. There are so many ways to see the cities - stroll through historic town centers, bike around Copenhagen alongside the fifty percent of Copenhageners who commute to work via bike every day, or kayak through Norway's fjords.
Popular Baltic Sea Cruise Ports
Traverse the paths of the Vikings on a cruise to the Baltic Sea. The region is home to many majestic cities in countries like Finland, Norway, Sweden and Russia. It is a popular destination for many cruises, with these three cities as just a few of the highlights:
- Tallinn, Estonia: After establishing independence in just 1991, following the fall of the Soviet Union, Estonia is a new country with old history. Visit Tallinn, the country's political and cultural center, and see medieval churches and palaces, the often-bustling Town Hall Square, and the Estonian Open-Air Museum.
- St. Petersburg, Russia: Founded by Peter the Great, St. Petersburg is home to ornate, beautiful churches like the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and enormous, awe-inspiring palaces like Peterhof - also known as the "Russian Versailles."
- Copenhagen, Denmark: Denmark's capital is hip, trendy, and filled with delicious food to try and cultural sights to see. Literary fans will love Kronborg Castle, the setting for Shakespeare's "Hamlet," while families will surely enjoy Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.
When is the Best Time to Go to the Baltic Sea?
The Baltic Sea region can get frigid in the winter, so summer is the much preferred time to sail. Most voyages sail from May to September, when the temperature is typically in the 60s and 70s (Fahrenheit).
What Cruise Lines Go to the Baltic Sea?
The Baltic Sea is a common destination for cruise ships to travel to. It is included on itineraries for ships big and small, luxury and contemporary. Some that sail there often include:
- Holland America Line: Naturally the line with roots in the Netherlands would have a strong affinity for the region. Often paired with other Northern Europe or Mediterranean Cruises, Holland's Baltic itineraries visit cities like Flam and Oslo, Norway; Stockholm, Sweden; and Tallinn, Estonia.
- Silversea Cruises: Silversea itineraries bring travelers along the Baltic Sea and through Northern Europe in style and elegance. Travel to Amsterdam to see art by world-class painters like Van Gogh and Rembrandt or eat delicious smoked salmon and sausage in Gdansk, Poland. Silversea itineraries to this region are typically between 7 and 15 nights and depart from Europe.
- Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Regent's most popular voyages to Northern Europe and the Baltic include a roundtrip from Southampton, England itinerary; a Copenhagen to Stockholm sailing; and a Southampton to Reykjavik journey. These generally run from 7 to 22 nights, and can be combined with other European voyages.
| Month | Number of Cruises | From Price |
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| Jan 2025 | 262 cruises | $360 |
| Feb 2025 | 245 cruises | $360 |
| Mar 2025 | 298 cruises | $368 |
| Apr 2025 | 338 cruises | $368 |
| May 2025 | 442 cruises | $368 |
| Jun 2025 | 486 cruises | $505 |
| Jul 2025 | 504 cruises | $505 |
| Aug 2025 | 490 cruises | $505 |
| Sep 2025 | 370 cruises | $492 |
| Oct 2025 | 313 cruises | $269 |
| Nov 2025 | 295 cruises | $304 |
| Dec 2025 | 306 cruises | $304 |
| Jan 2026 | 306 cruises | $372 |
| Feb 2026 | 268 cruises | $372 |
| Mar 2026 | 286 cruises | $372 |
| Apr 2026 | 122 cruises | $372 |
| May 2026 | 188 cruises | $942 |
| Jun 2026 | 227 cruises | $1,099 |
| Jul 2026 | 262 cruises | $669 |
| Aug 2026 | 229 cruises | $1,029 |
| Sep 2026 | 148 cruises | $99 |
| Oct 2026 | 97 cruises | $764 |
| Nov 2026 | 72 cruises | $1,156 |
| Dec 2026 | 83 cruises | $1,155 |
| Jan 2027 | 83 cruises | $1,385 |
| Feb 2027 | 82 cruises | $1,561 |
| Mar 2027 | 79 cruises | $1,627 |
| Apr 2027 | 9 cruises | $1,627 |
| May 2027 | 8 cruises | $3,999 |
| Jun 2027 | 22 cruises | $4,299 |
| Jul 2027 | 21 cruises | $4,299 |
| Aug 2027 | 19 cruises | $4,299 |
| Sep 2027 | 9 cruises | $3,999 |
| 20 Night Imperial Treasures Tour 1A Cruise and Land Tour from Budapest | Duration | Priced from |
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Sapphire Princess 9 Sail Dates: 4/25/26; 5/7/26; 5/19/26; 5/31/26; 6/12/26; 6/24/26; 7/6/26; 7/18/26; 7/30/26; See More Starting Port: Budapest, Hungary Ports of Call: Budapest, Vienna, Altenburg, Rosenburg, Prague, Dresden, Berlin, Rostock, Ferry Travel, Gedser... |
20 Nights |
$6,288per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Norway Denmark and Sweden Cruise from Copenhagen | Duration | Priced from |
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Sapphire Princess 9 Sail Dates: 5/3/26; 5/15/26; 5/27/26; 6/8/26; 6/20/26; 7/2/26; 7/14/26; 7/26/26; 8/7/26; See More Starting Port: Copenhagen, Denmark Ports of Call: Copenhagen, Gdynia, Klaipeda, Riga, Tallinn, Helsinki, Nynashamn, Visby, Oslo, Skagen, Copenhagen |
12 Nights |
$1,809per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords with Nordfjord Cruise from Rotterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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Rotterdam 9 Sail Dates: 5/24; 7/5; 7/26; 9/6; 5/24/26; 6/21/26; 7/5/26; 7/26/26; 8/9/26; 9/27/26; See More Starting Port: Rotterdam, Netherlands Ports of Call: Rotterdam, Eidfjord, Hardangerfjord, Alesund, Nordfjordeid Norway, Cruising Nordfjord, Bergen... |
7 Nights |
$1,242per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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Celebrity Apex 9 Sail Dates: 5/3; 5/10; 6/28; 9/6; 6/20/26; 6/27/26; 7/4/26; 8/15/26; 8/22/26; See More Starting Port: Southampton, United Kingdom Ports of Call: Southampton, Zeebrugge (Bruges), Nordfjordeid Norway, Geiranger, Bergen, Southampton |
7 Nights |
$1,436per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,188per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords with Sognefjord Cruise from Rotterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,161per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Fjords of Norway Collectors Voyage Cruise from Rotterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$2,339per person
(double occupancy) |
| 11 Night Northern Europe Iceland Norway and Belgium Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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11 Nights |
$2,426per person
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| 11 Night Northern Europe Iceland Scotland and Norway Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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11 Nights |
$1,931per person
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| 10 Night Northern Europe Iceland Scotland and Norway Cruise from Reykjavik | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$1,976per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Baltic Germany Norway and Sweden Cruise from Copenhagen | Duration | Priced from |
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9 Nights |
$1,608per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords with Scotland Cruise from Rotterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,239per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,059per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Norway Denmark and Sweden Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$2,079per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Norwegian Fjords and Arctic Circle Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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12 Nights |
$2,536per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Best of Scandinavia Cruise from Amsterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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12 Nights |
$2,136per person
(double occupancy) |
| 10 Night Northern Europe Iceland Norway and Belgium Cruise from Reykjavik | Duration | Priced from |
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10 Nights |
$2,294per person
(double occupancy) |
| 9 Night Baltic Germany Sweden and Poland Cruise from Helsinki | Duration | Priced from |
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9 Nights |
$1,641per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords with Copenhagen Cruise from Rotterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,167per person
(double occupancy) |
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7 Nights |
$1,249per person
(double occupancy) |
| 7 Night Norwegian Fjords Cruise from Amsterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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7 Nights |
$1,136per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Greenland and Canada from Baltimore Cruise | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$1,529per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Fjords of Norway and Iceland Collectors Voyage Cruise from Rotterdam | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$2,554per person
(double occupancy) |
| 14 Night Norwegian Fjords and Arctic Circle Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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14 Nights |
$2,936per person
(double occupancy) |
| 12 Night Norway and Northern Lights Cruise from Southampton | Duration | Priced from |
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12 Nights |
$1,709per person
(double occupancy) |
