Cruise To The Fjords, The Baltic And Beyond…
With MSC Cruises, with itineraries departing from Dover, you can choose from a whole world of cruise options including some of the best fjord and Baltic cruises you can imagine. Both the fjords and the Baltic are superb cruising destinations and just perfect for lovers of scenery, nature and history.
Brilliant Baltic Cruises: the Baltic capitals could have been built for cruise visitors! Cities like Tallinn, Stockholm, Helsinki, Copenhagen and Amsterdam are easy to walk around and full of fascination.
Places You Might See On A Baltic Cruise
Tallinn is a gem of a city, the Old Town is small but magnificent and as beautifully preserved as anything you’ll find in Europe - it’s just a short stroll from the port so find a table at a bar, a café or restaurant and watch the world go by! Away from the Old Town you’ll find extravagant palaces, legacies from Russia’s Tsars, and some frightening but fascinating examples of city planning, legacies of Russia’s Soviet government.
Helsinki, like so many Baltic cruise destinations, is easy to discover on foot. In the summer months when most cruise ships call, you can stroll Market Square and Esplanade Park listening to concerts, picking up Scandinavian design and just enjoying the atmosphere. And, in case you were in any doubt that the Scandinavians have a certain way with architecture, the Temppeliaukio Church is remarkable and decidedly lovely with its solid rock walls and fabulous copper roof.
Copenhagen is simply one of the finest Baltic cites. The Little Mermaid and the Tivoli Gardens may be ‘touristy’ but, leaving aside the price of a beer in the Tivoli Gardens, it’s touristy in a good way! If you’re not frightened to splash out on real quality, shopping in Copenhagen is a wonderful treat for lovers of design.
St Petersburg must have the most exciting modern history of any city in the world. In many ways despite the odd Soviet ‘masterpiece’ it’s also a city that has been spared the vagaries of modern development. Even the horrific Siege of Leningrad failed to ruin the lovely 18th century buildings and boulevards.
Discover the Fantastic Fjords: you don’t have to travel to other side of the world to see breathtaking coastline. A Norwegian fjords cruise is guaranteed to appeal to those looking for something a little different from their cruise.
Places You Might See On A Norwegian Fjords Cruise
Geiranger Fjord in many ways epitomises all the good things about a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords. This spectacular 100km (that’s 62 miles in old money) long stretch of water passes through spectacular glacial scenery to reach a small and wonderfully quaint little town. On your way to the town of Geiranger you’ll pass famous landmarks like the Seven Sisters waterfall (assuming there’s been some rain and snow on the high mountains) and mighty Mount Dalsnibba where a trip to the summit – often snow covered even in summer – offers truly magnificent views.
Further north, a visit to Tromso is your gateway to the land of the Midnight Sun and one of the best locations on Earth to catch the extraordinary natural light show that is The Northern Lights.
Bergen is a favourite port of call amongst cruisers from all over Europe and, indeed, the world. If you want to experience an authentic slice of Norwegian life, head for the busy fish market for a seafood lunch. For an overview take the funicular railway to the top of Mount Fløyen – it’s a spectacular view even on a cruise full of spectacular views.
Discover the best Baltic and fjord cruises aboard MSC Opera, Orchestra and Poesia, departing from Dover and - starting 2011 - from Southampton.
