Northern European and Baltic Cruises and Ports of Call
Northern Europe and the Baltic cruises and ports of call. Cruise to Norway, Sweden, Finland, Russia, Germany, Poland, Estonia, Denmark, and the Netherlands.
Maps of Northern European Countries Visited by Cruise Ships
Maps of countries in northern Europe visited by cruise ships, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Russia
Maps of countries in northern Europe visited by cruise ships, including Belgium, France, the Netherlands, United Kingdom, Ireland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Poland, Finland, Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania, and Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia - Peter the Great's Marvelous European City
Photos from Saint Petersburg Russia
Photos from Saint Petersburg Russia
Catherine Palace in Pushkin Near St. Petersburg
Pictorial tour of majestic Catherine Palace in Pushkin (also known as Tsar's Village) near St. Petersburg, Russia.
Pictorial tour of majestic Catherine Palace in Pushkin (also known as Tsar's Village) near St. Petersburg, Russia.
St. Petersburg, Russia - History and Background
St. Petersburg, Russia is a marvelous mix of old and new. It is a wonderful northern European cruise port of call.
St. Petersburg, Russia is a marvelous mix of old and new. It is a wonderful northern European cruise port of call.
St. Petersburg, Russia Traveler's Facts and FAQs
Frequently asked questions and topics about St. Petersburg, Russia. Things you should know before you cruise to St. Petersburg.
Frequently asked questions and topics about St. Petersburg, Russia. Things you should know before you cruise to St. Petersburg.
Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
Information on the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
Information on the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
Catherine Palace Photo Gallery - St. Petersburg, Russia
Photos of the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia, which was one of the summer palaces of the Russian tsars and tsarinas
Photos of the Catherine Palace near St. Petersburg, Russia, which was one of the summer palaces of the Russian tsars and tsarinas
St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
Photos of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
Photos of St. Isaac's Cathedral in St. Petersburg, Russia
Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
Photos from the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
Photos from the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia
Yusupov Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia
Photos from Yusupov Palace, the site of the murder of the "mad monk" Rasputin by Prince Yusupov in 1916
Photos from Yusupov Palace, the site of the murder of the "mad monk" Rasputin by Prince Yusupov in 1916
Peter and Paul Cathedral at the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg
Photos of the Peter and Paul Cathedral at the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photos of the Peter and Paul Cathedral at the Peter and Paul Fortress in Saint Petersburg, Russia
Peterhof, Peter the Great's Palace of Peterhof near Saint Petersburg, Russia
Photos of Peterhof, the Russian Imperial summer palace near Saint Petersburg, Russia. Peter the Great designed Peterhof Palace in the early 18th century, and it was completed in 1723.
Photos of Peterhof, the Russian Imperial summer palace near Saint Petersburg, Russia. Peter the Great designed Peterhof Palace in the early 18th century, and it was completed in 1723.
Silversea Silver Cloud - Baltic and Scandinavian Cruise Logbook
Overview of the ports of call on a 14-day cruise to Scandinavian and the Baltic on the Silversea Silver Cloud cruise ship. Ports of call include Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Gdansk, Riga, Lillesand, Aalborg, and Visby.
Overview of the ports of call on a 14-day cruise to Scandinavian and the Baltic on the Silversea Silver Cloud cruise ship. Ports of call include Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, Helsinki, Gdansk, Riga, Lillesand, Aalborg, and Visby.
Gdansk, Poland - Baltic and Northern Europe Cruise Ship Port of Call
Pictures of Gdansk, Poland
Pictures of Gdansk, Poland
Helsinki, Finland Picture Album
Walking tour and cruise pictures of Helsinki, Finland, a popular port of call for cruises to northern Europe.
Walking tour and cruise pictures of Helsinki, Finland, a popular port of call for cruises to northern Europe.
Stockholm Photo Gallery - Cruising into Stockholm and Downtown Sites
Pictures from Stockholm, Sweden including the Stockholm archipelago, the Stockholm Opera House, the Stockholm Sheraton Hotel, the History Museum, Train Station, and other city views.
Pictures from Stockholm, Sweden including the Stockholm archipelago, the Stockholm Opera House, the Stockholm Sheraton Hotel, the History Museum, Train Station, and other city views.
Gamla Stan (Old Town) Tour - Stockholm, Sweden
Pictorial tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm, Sweden
Pictorial tour of Gamla Stan (Old Town) in Stockholm, Sweden
Stockholm Ice Bar - Things to Do in Stockholm, Sweden
The Stockholm Ice Bar at the Nordic Sea Hotel is great fun and a perfect way to end a day visiting Stockholm.
The Stockholm Ice Bar at the Nordic Sea Hotel is great fun and a perfect way to end a day visiting Stockholm.
Stockholm City Hall Picture Album - Stadshuset - Stockholm, Sweden
Pictures of the Stockholm City Hall, Stadshuset
Pictures of the Stockholm City Hall, Stadshuset
Vasa Museum, Skansen Open-Air Museum, and Nordic Museum - Stockholm, Sweden
Photo tour of the Vasa Museum, Skansen Open-Air Museum, and Nordic Museum, which are all located on Stockholm's National City Park called Djurgarden.
Photo tour of the Vasa Museum, Skansen Open-Air Museum, and Nordic Museum, which are all located on Stockholm's National City Park called Djurgarden.
Sheraton Stockholm Hotel & Towers
Review and description of the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel & Towers
Review and description of the Sheraton Stockholm Hotel & Towers
Tallinn, Estonia - Photo Gallery from Baltic Cruise Port of Call
Tallinn, Estonia picture gallery from Baltic cruise
Tallinn, Estonia picture gallery from Baltic cruise
Tallinn, Estonia - Baltic Cruise Port of Call
Tour of Tallinn, Estonia, which is a popular port of call for cruises to the Baltic and Northern Europe.
Tour of Tallinn, Estonia, which is a popular port of call for cruises to the Baltic and Northern Europe.
Oslo, Norway - Vikings and Norwegian Explorers
A visit to Oslo must include a stop at the museums dedicated to the voyages of Norwegian explorers from the Vikings to Nansena and Amundsen to Thor Heyerdahl. Each of these museums is fascinating and includes some of the explorers' ships.
A visit to Oslo must include a stop at the museums dedicated to the voyages of Norwegian explorers from the Vikings to Nansena and Amundsen to Thor Heyerdahl. Each of these museums is fascinating and includes some of the explorers' ships.
Oslo, Norway Pictures
Pictures from Oslo, Norway taken while on a cruise to Scandinavia and the Baltic.
Pictures from Oslo, Norway taken while on a cruise to Scandinavia and the Baltic.
Copenhagen, Denmark - Things to Do With a Day in Copenhagen
Pictorial tour of Copenhagen, showing things to do and see when your cruise ship is in port.
Pictorial tour of Copenhagen, showing things to do and see when your cruise ship is in port.
Cruises to Northern Europe and the Baltic States
Cruise lines that have ships sailing to Scandinavia, northern Europe and the Baltic.
Cruise lines that have ships sailing to Scandinavia, northern Europe and the Baltic.
A Walking Tour of Bruges
Bruges is a wonderful medieval city and a tourist's dream. It is full of museums, statues, canals and a delightful Gothic cityscape.
Bruges is a wonderful medieval city and a tourist's dream. It is full of museums, statues, canals and a delightful Gothic cityscape.
A Day in Antwerp
Antwerp is a busy port city up the Scheldt River from the English Channel. It is a popular cruise ship port of call and a fascinating place to spend the day--even if you don't buy one of their famous diamonds!
Antwerp is a busy port city up the Scheldt River from the English Channel. It is a popular cruise ship port of call and a fascinating place to spend the day--even if you don't buy one of their famous diamonds!
Copenhagen - Delightful Danish City
Copenhagen is user friendly, with lots to see and do. The city is compact and perfect for walking. Tivoli Gardens and the many royal palaces are true jewels of the city.
Copenhagen is user friendly, with lots to see and do. The city is compact and perfect for walking. Tivoli Gardens and the many royal palaces are true jewels of the city.
Spring Cruise Idea - Dutch Tulips and Windmills
The Floriade is a once-every decade horticultural event in the Netherlands, and it runs from April 6 through October 20 of 2002. This year may be a great year to take that Holland cruise.
The Floriade is a once-every decade horticultural event in the Netherlands, and it runs from April 6 through October 20 of 2002. This year may be a great year to take that Holland cruise.
A Visit to Keukenhof Gardens Near Amsterdam
Cruise lovers who are flower fanatics should plan a spring tulip cruise that includes a shore excursion to these magnificent gardens.
Cruise lovers who are flower fanatics should plan a spring tulip cruise that includes a shore excursion to these magnificent gardens.
Dutch Journey Travel Log
Travel log from spring tulip cruise on the Viking Europe river vessel. Cruise tour embarked from Amsterdam and explored the small villages and spectacular gardens of the Netherlands.
Travel log from spring tulip cruise on the Viking Europe river vessel. Cruise tour embarked from Amsterdam and explored the small villages and spectacular gardens of the Netherlands.
Sunday in Amsterdam
Many cruises to northern Europe include Amsterdam as a port of call. This city of contradictions has something for everyone.
Many cruises to northern Europe include Amsterdam as a port of call. This city of contradictions has something for everyone.
Cruising from Dover to Le Havre on the Renaissance R6
Our anniversary cruise finally arrived! The About Freshwater Fishing Guide and the About Cruises Guide travel to London and on to Dover to meet the R6.
Our anniversary cruise finally arrived! The About Freshwater Fishing Guide and the About Cruises Guide travel to London and on to Dover to meet the R6.
Amsterdam and Netherlands Guide Books
Use these guidebooks to help you plan your pre- or post-cruise visit to the Netherlands.
Use these guidebooks to help you plan your pre- or post-cruise visit to the Netherlands.
Pictures from Amsterdam
Pictures taken by the About Cruises Guide while on a stopover and shore excursion to Amsterdam.
Pictures taken by the About Cruises Guide while on a stopover and shore excursion to Amsterdam.
Pictures from Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic
Hundreds of photos taken by the About Cruises Guide on a trip to Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic States in the summer of 2001.
Hundreds of photos taken by the About Cruises Guide on a trip to Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic States in the summer of 2001.
Cruise Reviews - Northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic
Cruise reviews from cruises to northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic submitted by visitors to About Cruises.
Cruise reviews from cruises to northern Europe, Scandinavia and the Baltic submitted by visitors to About Cruises.
Scandinavia for Visitors - Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Iceland
Explore Scandinavia with About Guide Terri Mapes
Explore Scandinavia with About Guide Terri Mapes
Netherlands Geography
From the About Guide to Geography. Maps of the Netherlands.
From the About Guide to Geography. Maps of the Netherlands.
Amsterdam Budget Travel
From the About Budget Travel Guide. A look at budget travel to Amsterdam.
From the About Budget Travel Guide. A look at budget travel to Amsterdam.
Netherlands for Romantics
From the About Guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways.
From the About Guide to Honeymoons and Romantic Getaways.
Amsterdam Geography
From the About Guide to Geography. Maps of the city and surrounding areas.
From the About Guide to Geography. Maps of the city and surrounding areas.
Amsterdam for Visitors - About Guide to Amsterdam
The About Guide to Amsterdam covers almost everything you wanted to know about Amsterdam, including links to travel, attractions, sports, government, leisure, and weather.
The About Guide to Amsterdam covers almost everything you wanted to know about Amsterdam, including links to travel, attractions, sports, government, leisure, and weather.
Where to See Auroras in the Northern Hemisphere
The "northern lights" or aurora borealis is visible in the northern hemipshere to those lucky enough to see it. This article from the About Guide to Weather shows the best times of year to view this atmospheric phenomenon.
The "northern lights" or aurora borealis is visible in the northern hemipshere to those lucky enough to see it. This article from the About Guide to Weather shows the best times of year to view this atmospheric phenomenon.
Oslo
If you like funky computer photos, you'll like this site. It also features an interactive map, and shopping and sightseeing information.
If you like funky computer photos, you'll like this site. It also features an interactive map, and shopping and sightseeing information.
DenRus (St. Petersburg) Limited - Tour Guide Services
DenRus specializes in cruise ship shore excursions in St. Petersburg for those cruise passengers who wish to book their tours independent of the cruise ship.
DenRus specializes in cruise ship shore excursions in St. Petersburg for those cruise passengers who wish to book their tours independent of the cruise ship.
Schiphol Airport - Amsterdam
Website of the largest airport in the Netherlands. Information on transfers to and from the airport, maps, tickets, and aiport shopping. In both Dutch and English.
Website of the largest airport in the Netherlands. Information on transfers to and from the airport, maps, tickets, and aiport shopping. In both Dutch and English.
Anne Frank House
Information on location, admissions, and the Anne Frank story.
Information on location, admissions, and the Anne Frank story.
Kinderdijk - Famous Netherlands Windmills
Official tourist information pages for Kinderdijk, Netherlands. Virtual tour, news and events, and FAQs about Kinderdijk.
Official tourist information pages for Kinderdijk, Netherlands. Virtual tour, news and events, and FAQs about Kinderdijk.
Holland Tourism Site
All sorts of travel information for tourists planning a visit to Holland, the Netherlands, and Amsterdam.
All sorts of travel information for tourists planning a visit to Holland, the Netherlands, and Amsterdam.
Old Dutch Cities
Pictures of many of the various cities scattered throughout the Netherlands.
Pictures of many of the various cities scattered throughout the Netherlands.
Ambassade Hotel - Amsterdam
Located near the city center, this hotel was created from 10 old Amsterdam Canal houses. Great hotel for a pre- or post- cruise stay.
Located near the city center, this hotel was created from 10 old Amsterdam Canal houses. Great hotel for a pre- or post- cruise stay.