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Scandinavia

A Scandinavia and Baltic cruise strings together elegant capital cities, including Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga. Medieval old towns, royal palaces and waterfront design are among the highlights. Many sailings leave from Southampton, while some itineraries begin in Berlin.

Best time to go

May to September, with long light evenings around midsummer in June.

Season

May to September.

Typical daytime highs

  • Summer (June to August). Typical daytime highs around 19 to 24°C in summer (June to August). Pleasant, with very long days.
  • Late spring and early autumn. Typical daytime highs around 12 to 17°C in late spring and early autumn. Fresh and changeable.

These are typical ranges, not a forecast.

How long

Usually 10 to 14 nights from Southampton.

Sail from the UK

  • Southampton. Round-trip sailings to Scandinavia and the Baltic, with no flights needed.

Fly-cruise airports

  • Berlin Brandenburg (BER). about 1 hour 45 minutes

Who it suits

City lovers, history and design fans, couples and anyone who would rather not fly.

Questions

Which capitals can I visit?

Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, Helsinki, Tallinn and Riga are all visited on Baltic itineraries.

When is the best time to go?

June to August, when the days are longest and the weather mildest.

Do I need to fly?

Not usually. Many sailings are round trip from Southampton.

Ports and places