Baltic Cruises 2019 & 2020

Baltic cruises

As you sail on our Baltic cruises, you’ll find there is something quite enthralling about the scenery in this part of the world. Gilded cities that cut majestic silhouettes across the sky. Forests that give way to cascading waterfalls. The Baltic landscape has been carved by the ocean and there really is no better way to visit this region than on a cruise.

More delights can be found on Norway cruises and Russia cruises. The imposing towers and medieval streets of Gdansk, for example; Heyerdahl’s Kon-Tiki raft in Oslo and, perhaps one of the most inspiring sights, the extravagant collection of art found within the walls of the Hermitage in St. Petersburg.

The Baltic opens up an ancient world. Harking back to their Viking ancestry, the residents of the Baltic thrive on ocean life, fresh fish abounds in local restaurants, fishing vessels line the shore and yachts moor in the marinas.

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Estonia Latvia Lithuania Russia

Shore excursions from the Baltic

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Choose from a wide range of shore excursions, with plenty to do for all ages, interests and abilities

Iconic sights, awe-inspiring scenery, and compelling local cultures - each port of call is brimming with exciting possibilities. To help you experience the very best from your destinations, P&O Cruises offers a diverse selection of excursions ashore, from leisurely sightseeing to exciting activities.

Shore excursions are created by a team of destination experts who work closely with carefully selected, reliable local operators and are designed to suit all ages, interests and abilities. Once you’ve booked your holiday, you’ll be able to browse through excursions tailored to your specific cruise and purchase your tours in advance through Cruise Personaliser. To find out more about our shore excursions, please select a port to view:

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Palaces in St Petersburg

Palaces in St Petersburg

In St Petersburg you will find Russia at its most dramatic, flamboyant and captivating. Explore Yusupov Palace (where ‘the mad monk’ Rasputin was dramatically murdered) or Catherine the Great’s palace (with its breathtaking 978-foot white, gold and blue façade).

Roses and ruins

Roses and ruins

In the Swedish town of Visby stroll through rose-scented alleyways to the lovely Botanical Gardens.You will discover more than two hundred stone dwellings from the town's viking trading-post past.

Stroll through Stockholm

Stroll through Stockholm

Stroll through the narrow cobbled streets of Stockholm's medieval quarter, Gamla Stan, which dates from the 13th Century. Make sure you have time to explore the city’s many waterways in a glass-topped sightseeing boat, which will give you the best views of Stockholm’s dazzling architecture.

Tivoli Gardens

Tivoli Gardens

Never a truer word was spoken (or sung) than 'Wonderful Copenhagen.' At the very heart of Copenhagen is Tivoli Gardens and Amusement Park. The gardens are a wonderland for the young, and young at heart, where you can soar above the city in a hot air balloon suspended from a Ferris Wheel.

Return to Medieval times

Return to Medieval times

Estonia’s cruise port Tallinn is also a fascinating medieval capital. This multi-faceted jewel of a city and its architecture – a legacy of Teutonic, Polish and Russian rule – will have your eyes on stalks.

Winter Wonderland

Winter Wonderland

Brrrr....enjoy the chilly temperatures at the world’s first all-year-round indoor Winter Wonderland in Helsinki. Explore the individual igloos in the snow hotel, admire the ice carvings and have some fun in the snow.

German Delights

German Delights

On the banks of the Elbe River lies the city of Hamburg. This famous city emerged from superb post-war restoration a prosperous celebration of a proud civic spirit, of striking architecture both modern and ancient, of an epic history and splendid art, of cosmopolitan shopping, dining and nightlife.

Fairytale Copenhagen

Fairytale Copenhagen

Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen was the adopted home of Hans Christian Andersen - commemorated in the waterfront sculpture of his Little Mermaid. And, true to the spirit of its most famous resident, Copenhagen has a fairytale magic all of its own.

Oslo

Oslo

This modern city provides an eclectic mix of ancient castles, frescoed 18th century houses, vast parks and glittering lakes.

Baltic cruises

A selection of cruises to the Baltic

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Shore excursions from the Baltic

Choose from a wide range of shore excursions, with plenty to do for all ages, interests and abilities

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