Lithuania, Estonia & the Baltic Isles

Ports

• Stockholm
  

  An enchanting municipality at the meeting point of Lake Mälaren and the Baltic Sea, the Swedish capital is one of the world’s great maritime cities. Stockholm’s maritime doorstep is a magnificent archipelago of more than 24,000 islands and islets–many just big enough to support a single cottage. As you yacht toward the 13th-century "city that floats on water,” landmarks such as Storkyrkan (Stockholm Cathedral) and Three Crowns Tower come into view. The medieval Gamla Stan district is the historic core of the original Stadsholmen Island settlement.

• Visby, Gotland Island
  

  The Hanseatic walled trading town of Visby on the island of Gotland dates from the Viking Age, formed on a shore with a natural harbor, sheltered by steep cliff formations. This fairytale locale is a UNESCO World Heritage site, known for its well-preserved town wall and medieval fortification and towers. The town’s abundant churches include St. Mary’s Cathedral and the medieval ruins of St. Nicolai and St. Karin.

• Klaipeda
  

• Kuressaare, Saaremaa
  

• Tallinn
  

• Helsinki
  

  Helsinki showcases both the traditional with the modern, in every sense. The city’s architecture features stunning Art Nouveau buildings and sleek modern structures including the Sibelius Monument, while you explore the country’s rich heritage at the Suomenlinna Fortress or the Seurasaari open-air museum. Unwind in a traditional Finnish sauna, an integral part of Finnish culture, and take part in the city’s food culture, where beetroot salad and lohikeitto (salmon soup) are staples in its cozy cafés.

• Turku
  

  Sitting pretty at the mouth of the Aura River, Turku is Finland’s oldest town, full of charm and a thriving cultural and culinary scene rich in museums, art galleries, and fine dining establishments. Often named “the Paris of Finland,” Turku boasts abundant historic landmarks, including Turku Cathedral, the Greek Orthodox Church, and medieval Turku Castle, the largest surviving medieval structure in Finland.

• Mariehamn, Åland Islands
  

  Comprising approximately 6,700 islands, this Swedish-speaking Baltic Sea archipelago, collectively called the Åland Islands, sits at the entrance of the Gulf of Bothnia in the Baltic Sea. The Åland Islands, or Åland, is a self-governing province off Finland’s southwest coast. Its capital, Mariehamn, is known for its beaches and streets lined with 19th-century wooden townhouses, linden trees, handicraft shops, and delightful cafés. With stunning coastal landscapes, unique architecture, and a thriving organic food scene, it is the place to absorb a taste of Finnish culture. Discover Åland’s maritime culture as you walk the seaside promenade and explore the Åland Maritime Museum. In Sjökvarteret, you can observe a traditional ship-construction site, visit restaurants and artisanal shops, and see the town’s vibrant community life.