There are various cruise guides these days that help you reach a decision about what destinations, cruise line and ship will suit you best. Cruising has become one of the most popular choices for honeymoons and weddings, luxury vacations, pampering and exotic locations. Mini-cruises are ideal for giving you a taste of cruising especially if you're short on time and want a luxury break. The ship's atmosphere, the unique and clear view of the open sea, as well as the variety of destinations turn cruises into a passion.
Cruisers going to Scandinavia and the Baltic region have a diverse choice of prices, ships, and cruise lines. The cruising season to northern Europe, Scandinavia, and the Baltic states runs from May into September, with the busiest and most expensive cruises in July and August. There are overnight Baltic Sea cruises between Denmark and Norway, between Sweden and Finland and between Denmark and Poland. Sail from either Copenhagen or Oslo in the evening and arrive the next morning.
The cruises between Stockholm and Helsinki also sail in the evening and arrive the following morning. Upon arrival you can then choose to either leave the ship or to keep your cabin for the return overnight journey. Cruise and Stay allows you to combine cruising with traditional land-based holidays for maximum flexibility and enjoyment.
This allows you plenty of time to go sightseeing during the day before re-boarding the ship. The luxury Cruise Liners also carry cars and offer gourmet dining, entertainment and shopping. In addition you can cruise overnight from England to Sweden, Denmark and Germany and between Finland and Germany.
The 8 DFDS Seaways' cruise ships vary in size. The biggest ship can accommodate more than 2,000 passengers. The smallest about 1,000 passengers. DFDS Seaways' ships offer you Baltic Sea cruises with all the comfort and service you would expect from an ocean cruise liner. All ships are different in size and facilities but each has their own charm and atmosphere. All cabins have private facilities and range from Economy to Luxury Commodore.
The outside standard-class cabins have a window and are located throughout the ship, and the inside standard-class cabins are without a window and are located throughout the interior of the ship. Some cabins have upper and lower berths. The Commodore cabins are superior cabins on upper decks, whereas the Commodore Deluxe cabins have a separate sitting room. All Commodore categories include complimentary beverages, hostess services and breakfast in a private dining room.
Starting in mid-June, the Orient Lines Marco Polo offers 10-29 day Baltic Sea cruises departing for Northern Europe from Copenhagen, Warnemunde (Berlin) or Stockholm. Some of the cruises focus on the Norwegian fjords, and others visit the Baltic States.
Silversea Cruises' The Silver Cloud and Silver Whisper will spend the summer in Scandinavia and Northern Europe on a variety of 7-15 day Baltic Sea cruises and the North Sea cruises.
Choose your itinerary and the cruise line that suits you best for this fantastic cruise of a lifetime!