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Baltic
THE UNIQUE combination of rich history and beautiful scenery never fails to impress those who are fortunate enough to cruise the Baltic Sea. Virtually every capital city in Northern Europe is situated on the coast allowing the grandest palaces and museums to be no more than a stone's throw from the ship. The ports themselves are designed to receive the largest of vessels and so it is rare that passengers transfer by tender. The long and light summer evenings in these Northern European waters lend themselves to Baltic cruising, especially when the ship docks overnight in St Petersburg, Copenhagen or Stockholm. The Kiel Canal provides a short cut between the Baltic and North Sea and it offers a welcome restful day on board during transit, after the long excursion from Warnemunde to the German capital, Berlin. Many of the Baltic capitals are easily discovered independently. Tallinn, Riga and Helsinki are relatively compact and easy to navigate. English is widely spoken and the local people are eager to share their culture and lifestyle. The close proximity of each port to another avoids many days at sea and the waters of the Baltic are generally calm, especially in the summer months, between May and September when numerous ships frequent the area.
Cruising in the Baltic suits many people who are seeking to broaden the mind and visit cultural sights rather than spend time at beach resorts. Most of the ports of call, however, are close to splendid unspoilt beaches such as those near Helsinki, Warnemunde and Stockholm. Although most itineraries operate from Harwich, Southampton or Dover, there are fly-cruises via Amsterdam and Copenhagen for those who prefer not to travel to an English port or cross the North Sea. Highlights
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