Baltics and Fjords Introduction

The Baltic region is a hugely popular cruise destination all summer long, as the evenings stretch out and the populations of Stockholm, Olso, Copenhagen and Helsinki take to outdoor living, filling up parks, waterfronts and pavement cafes.

Most cruises take in the main capitals, heading as far east as beautiful St Petersburg, where they usually spend a couple of nights, giving guests a chance to explore the spectacular Winter Palace and Hermitage in depth. Some also visit the pretty Baltic States, calling at fairytale Tallinn or Riga, and many include a call at Warnemunde in north Germany, the jumping-off point for day trips to Berlin.

A Baltic cruise is essentially a cultural experience and a great opportunity to savour a potted history of the area. There's plenty of shopping, although this is not the cheapest part of the world! The region is also ideal for a family cruise with a difference; there's great entertainment for all ages in each port, from Stockholm's fantastic Vasa Museum to the fun-filled Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen.

Western Norway is a cruise destination for lovers of the outdoors, with its magnificent fjords, craggy mountains and sleepy offshore islands. Ports of call are close together and most cruises allow maximum time ashore to explore the small, wooden towns and quaint villages that are typical of this region. Almost every town is a working fishing port and in summer, when the sun barely sets, everywhere is buzzing with street life.

Further north lies the land of the midnight sun, and many cruise lines operate special cruises in June and July to admire the phenomenon. Some of these go all the way beyond the North Cape to Spitsbergen, a remote archipelago on the top of the world, where you stand a good chance of seeing polar bears.

Anywhere in Norway, though, offers breathtaking scenery, rich history and excellent shopping for tasteful, handmade souvenirs. Fresh air, friendly people and a feeling of wellbeing are guaranteed!

Find out more information on your possible ports of call:

Denmark- Aarhus, Copenhagen. Estonia- Tallinn. Finland- Helsinki. Greenland- Nuuk (Godthab), Julianehab. Iceland- Reykjavik. Latvia- Riga. Norway- Alesund, Bergen, Flam, Hammerfest, Honningsvag, Leknes, Oslo, Spitsbergen, Stavanger, Tromso, Trondheim. Russia- St Petersburg. Sweden- Gothenburg, Stockholm.

Top Baltics and Fjords Cruises

Date	Nights	Itinerary	Cruise Line/Ship	Price
40665	6	Springtime Fjordland Cruise	Marco Polo	£429pp
40404	8	Fjordland Splendour Cruise	Ocean Countess	£559pp
40689	8	Fjordland Splendour Cruise	Ocean Countess	£559pp
23/08/2010	5	Fjords Taster	Vision of the Seas	£559pp
21/08/2010	7	Summer Fjords Cruise	Fred Olsen Balmoral	£669pp
13/05/2011	7	Norwegian Fjords Cruise + £50 free spending money	P&O Ventura	£699pp
28/06/2011	8	Norwegian Fjords Cruise plus free car parking/coach plus £100 free spending money	MSC Opera	£739pp
11/06/2011	7	Norwegian Fjords + £150 free spending money	P&O Oceana	£739pp
25/06/2011	7	Norwegian Fjords Cruise + $50 free spending money	Ocean Princess	£739pp
28/08/2010	7	Norwegian Fjords + £50 free spending money	P&O Ventura	£809pp
24/07/2011	7	Norwegian Fjords Cruise + £100 free spending money	P&O Aurora	£829pp
40401	8	Fjordland Splendour Cruise	Marco Polo	£839pp
02/05/2011	8	Norwegian Fjords Cruise + $50 free spending money	Cunard QM2	£859pp
28/08/2010	12	Fantastic Fjords	Fred Olsen Balmoral	£869pp
05/09/2010	12	Iceland & Norwegian Fjords	Fred Olsen Black Watch	£869pp
07/05/2011	10	Baltic Capitals Cruise plus free car parking/coach plus £100 free spending money	MSC Opera	£929pp
22/08/2010	12	North Cape & Norwegian Fjords	P&O Arcadia	£949pp
21/06/2011	7	Norwegian Fjords Cruise + £50 free spending money	P&O Adonia	£949pp
01/08/2010	15	Iceland & Norwegian Fjords	P&O Artemis	£1049pp
12/08/2010	11	Arctic Circle & Norwegian Fjords	Vision of the Seas	£1049pp