Scandinavia and the Baltic Sea

May 31 - June 10, 2027

Length: 11 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Ocean Cruise, Cruise

Cover five extraordinary countries around the Baltic Sea on a culturally rich voyage aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Navigator. Sail between Scandinavia and the Baltic states as you wander nearly unchanged medieval districts, admire bold Art Nouveau façades, explore evocative WWII and Cold War sites, and enjoy romantic harbors and parks that inspired composers and reformers alike. Throughout, take in centuries of layered history and architecture while enjoying the comfort and ease of small-ship cruising.

Operated by Gohagan & Co.

before special savings, not including airfare

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Tour Highlights

Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Navigator, designed for an intimate, comfortable journey through Scandinavian and Baltic waters.
Meander through historic Helsingør, home to the imposing Kronborg Castle, long associated with Shakespeare’s Hamlet.
Glide through Copenhagen on a canal cruise, admiring its iconic waterfronts, royal palaces, and colorful facades from the water.
Visit Gdańsk to see the magnificent Neptune’s Fountain and the historic shipyard where the Solidarity movement helped reshape modern Europe.
Tour Riga, renowned for its wealth of 18th- and 19th-century Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture, and gain perspective on the city’s solemn Jewish history.
Take in Helsinki’s highlights, including Sibelius Park, an artistic homage to Finland’s famed composer, and the striking Temppeliaukio “Rock Church,” carved directly into solid bedrock.
Stroll Tallinn’s UNESCO World Heritage–designated Old Town, a remarkably preserved medieval quarter that has remained virtually unchanged for 600 years.
Enhance your journey with an optional pre-tour extension in Stockholm and/or a post-tour extension in Norway for additional time in Scandinavia’s capital cities and landscapes.

* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.