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The Palaces Of The Tsars Cruise
Northern Europe Cruise
Flagship Golf package. Click here for Important Information on St. Petersburg shore tours.
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | |||
| Sun 24 | PM | Dover | |
| Tue 26 | PM | PM | Copenhagen, Demark |
| Thu 28 | AM | PM | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Fri 29 | AM | PM | Helsinki, Finland |
| Sat 30 to Mon 01 | AM | PM | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| June 2009 | |||
| Wed 03 | AM | PM | Gdynia, Poland |
| Thu 04 | AM | PM | Sassnitz, Germany |
| Sat 06 | AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior O/S Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,910 |
| B | Superior O/S Cabin | Limited | £1,814 |
| BA | Superior Balcony | Limited | £2,234 |
| BC | Balcony Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,976 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £2,786 |
| C | Outside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,620 |
| CD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,620 |
| D | Outside Cabin | Good | £1,521 |
| E | Outside Cabin | Limited | £1,474 |
| F | Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £1,343 |
| FD | Wheelchair Adapted | Call for Latest Status | £1,343 |
| G | Inside Cabin | Good | £1,278 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Call for Latest Status | £829 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Good | £899 |
| H | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,197 |
| I | Inside Cabin | Limited | £1,116 |
| IS | LSAV Inside Cabin | Good | £749 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £3,143 |
| JB | Single Balcony Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,402 |
| K | Outside Single Cabin | Limited | £2,932 |
| L | Outside Single Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £2,657 |
| LA | Large Sup O/S Twin | Call for Latest Status | £1,976 |
| M | Inside Single Cabin | Limited | £2,171 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,748 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Call for Latest Status | £979 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Limited | £3,094 |
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In The Footsteps of Sibelius (Tour D)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Our tour begins as we leave the harbour, travelling on to the main street, Mannerheim Street, and passing Parliament House, the National Museum, Finlandia Hall and the Opera House.
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Helsinki By Boat (Tour C)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
At Market Square, we board a private sightseeing boat for a cruise of approximately 90 minutes. The tour will take us to the magnificent Helsinki archipelago where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights only a few kilometres from the city centre – an experience to add to our overall impression of this lovely area. -
Porvoo & Helsinki Highlights (Tour B)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Leaving the city we will follow the coastal road to Porvoo – the second oldest town in Finland, dating back to 1346. -
Helsinki City Tour (Tour A)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Helsinki is known both as ‘The Daughter of the Baltic’ and ‘The White City of the North’. Our tour commences with a drive through Embassy Park, along the coastal road, to Senate Square with its elegant Lutheran Cathedral (a brief photo stop is made).
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Copenhagen City & Harbour Tour (Tour D)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Enjoy a comprehensive look at ‘Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen’, as the song goes, by land and water. -
Royal Copenhagen (Tour B)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Copenhagen, which was proclaimed as the national capital in 1417, has a long history as the ‘Royal’ city of Denmark. The location of the city, at the mouth of the Baltic and astride the trade routes between continental Europe and Scandinavia, made it the obvious choice for the Danish Monarchs, who once reigned over large parts of Sweden and Norway. -
Grand Tour of Gdansk (Tour A)
GDYNIA, POLAND
Following a journey of approximately one-hour we arrive in GdaÅ„sk – a city which suffered greatly during World War II but now restored to its full splendour. The city’s 1,000 years of history have left a collection of buildings and monuments designed in Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque styles.
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Gdansk On Your Own (Tour B)
GDYNIA, POLAND
This tour is designed for those passengers who would like time to explore the Old Town of GdaÅ„sk independently. Departing from the pier in Gdynia, we will drive through the small town of Oliwa, passing the Abbot’s Palace and Gardens and the beautiful Oliwa Cathedral.
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Malbork Castle (Tour C)
GDYNIA, POLAND
Venture into the Polish countryside to see the Teutonic Knights’ Castle of Malbork, and explore its fascinating history. Journey time from Gdynia is approximately 90 minutes. We will drive through a colourful landscape, passing small villages where time seems to have stood still.
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Panoramic City Tour of St Petersburg (Tour A)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A visit to St Petersburg is always a rewarding and unforgettable experience. By European standards it is a young city – in 2003, St Petersburg celebrated the 300th anniversary of its foundation – yet wherever we look there are reminders of an eventful history.
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Peterhof & Hermitage (Tour B)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A drive of approximately one-hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks – the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars, located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour.
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St Petersburg Souvenirs (Tour C)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This excursion gives us the opportunity to go ashore and enjoy some time to explore and indulge in a little retail therapy. Our coach will take us to a recommended store where a variety of items can be purchased. -
Hermitage (Tour D)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This is our opportunity to visit St Petersburg’s most famous museum, the Hermitage – Russia’s largest collection of art, with over 2.8 million works, and one of the most prestigious museums in the world. -
An Evening at the Ballet (Tour E)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This evening of ballet is an opportunity to experience an exciting performance at one of the leading centres of art. Dancers from various companies are invited to perform on stage for our special enjoyment. -
Palatial St Petersburg (Tour F)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
The Catherine Palace ranks high on the list of the world’s most beautiful buildings. Rastrelli designed the lavish palace in 1752 for Empress Elizabeth, who named it Catherine Palace in honour of her mother, Catherine I, who originally owned the estate. -
Catherine Palace (Tour G)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
The Catherine Palace ranks high on the list of the world’s most beautiful buildings. Rastrelli designed the lavish palace in 1752 for Empress Elizabeth, who named it Catherine Palace in honour of her mother, Catherine I, who originally owned the estate. -
Peterhof (Tour H)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A drive of approximately one hour will transfer us to Peterhof – the town of palaces, fountains and parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian Tsars. It is located on the coast of the Gulf of Finland. Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Indeed several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Cathedrals (Tour I)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Our first visit on this tour will be to the Cathedral of Our Lady of Kazan. The Kazan Cathedral is centrally located on the Nevsky Prospekt and attracts the attention of visitors with its stately aspect, elegantly proportioned dome and impressive colonnades. -
Musical Evening at the Hermitage (Tour J)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This really is an unmissable tour – not least because it gives us the unique opportunity to enjoy one of the most well known museums in the world, away from the crowds. -
Spilled Blood Cathedral & Shopping (Tour K)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
A short transfer will take us to the Cathedral of Resurrection on Spilled Blood – one of the most noted landmarks of St Petersburg. For many years this splendid Cathedral was closed to the public but opened again in the late 1990’s as a museum, after a 25 year renovation. -
Fountains of Peterhof (Tour L)
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
Peterhof was conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles in splendour. Nowadays the residence, with its parks and fountains, is included in the UNESCO list of the world’s most precious historical sights. Several hours could be spent enjoying the extravaganza of the dazzling fountain display. -
St Petersburg Private Tours
ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
St Petersburg is a city of never-ending possibilities for the visitor. There are enough palaces and museums to satiate any culture buff’s appetite! Monuments, cathedrals, memorials, parks – the list of attractions is seemingly infinite. -
Panoramic Stockholm (Tour B)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
This tour covers the city districts of Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Östermalm, and Djurgården – each having its own special character.
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Historic Stockholm & Sigtuna (Tour C)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
From the pier, our tour commences with a drive up to Fjällgatan, for a splendid panoramic view of the city and the inner harbour. We then descend to cross to the island of Gamla Stan, where the enchanting, medieval Old Town is located. -
Waterways of Stockholm (Tour D)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Nature and careful planning have combined to make Stockholm one of the world’s most attractive capitals. Water plays an important part in city life, and no fewer than 50 bridges of every shape and size link Stockholm’s 14 islands. -
Old Town & The Ice Bar (Tour E)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
We leave the pier to begin our tour, which will let us experience the world’s first permanent ice bar. We will first visit Stockholm's oldest quarter – the Old Town (Gamla Stan). -
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Palaces of the Romanovs (Tour N)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This tour will give us an interesting insight into the Russian Tsars’ lives. We will see the most beautiful of the St Petersburg summer residences – Catherine Palace, and the most mysterious and unusual palace of Pavlovsk.
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The Russian Museum (Tour O)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
This unique tour affords us an exceptional opportunity for an all round, detailed study of the development of artistic ideas and culture in Russia. We will visit the Russian Museum – a treasure house of world importance, where the wealth and variety of Russian art is superbly represented.
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Highlights & Hvittrask (Tour E)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
This tour combines the main sights of Helsinki with a visit to Hvitträsk – built by architects in the early 1900’s and now a lasting reminder of their work.
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Helsinki From Land & Sea (Tour F)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
Our tour today combines a boat trip around the magnificent Helsinki archipelago, where we can enjoy the beauty of nature, pretty beaches and historical sights, with the highlights of Helsinki itself.
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Helsinki, Porvoo & Horses (Family Friendly Tour)
HELSINKI, FINLAND
This tour includes some of the highlights of Helsinki, a visit to Porvoo and the Savijärvi Farm where refreshments are served at the family’s home. -
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ST PETERSBURG
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
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Rasputin & Yusupov Palace (Tour P)
ST PETERSBURG, RUSSIA
During our tour we will discover interesting facts about Rasputin’s life, and get a better understanding of the situation in Russia in the early 20th century.
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Stockholm City Tour (Tour A)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Our tour will begin with a short drive to Fjällgatan, for a splendid panoramic view of the city, before continuing on to the imposing Stadshuset – City Hall. This magnificent fortress like building is renowned for its architecture, murals and mosaics – the result of a 12 year effort by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen – and is famous for being the site of the Nobel Prize Banquet.
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Vikings & The Gold Room (Tour F)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
What was life like in the Viking ages? Our visit to the Viking Exhibition at the Museum of National Antiquities will show us about their lives and travels.
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Copenhagen City Tour (Tour A)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
Copenhagen is one of the most historic cities in the Baltic region and on this introductory tour of the Danish Capital we will explore nearly 850 years of history.
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Copenhagen & Tivoli Gardens (Tour H)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
We continue to the highlight of our tour - the Tivoli Gardens. These delightful Gardens, located on Hans Christian Andersen Boulevard, have become a firm family tradition in the heart of Copenhagen. Since it opened in 1843, the park has observed the original agreement that three-quarters of its area should be dedicated to open space. This ensures that the colourful gardens remain as much an attraction as the more contemporary white-knuckle rides. -
Copenhagen & Ice Bar (Tour I)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
We start our exploration of this fascinating and historic Baltic capital city with a visit to its most cherished landmark - the Little Mermaid, inspired by the fairy tale written by Hans Christian Andersen, sits on a rock in Copenhagen harbour and gazes longingly out to sea. -
Steam Railway & Hunting Lodge (Tour A)
SASSNITZ, GERMANY
Rügen is Germany’s largest island, and probably the most beautiful. Departing from the port we set off along the coast for the drive to Granitz Castle.
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Konigsstuhl by Boat (Tour B)
SASSNITZ, GERMANY
We can enjoy the panorama from the open sun deck or the inside saloon where drinks are available (to be purchased at our own expense). We will soon arrive at the picturesque chalk cliffs, with the imposing Königsstuhl (or King’s Chair). From the sea, we will get the best view of these steep, rugged cliffs over 100 metres (350 feet) high.
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Sights Of Rugen ( Tour C)
SASSNITZ, GERMANY
Leaving the port we will drive through Sassnitz – the island’s main town. We shall then head south towards Putbus, and will get our first impression of the Island of Rügen’s beauty.
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Hanomag Jeep Tour (Tour D)
SASSNITZ, GERMANY
Hanomag Jeeps are the world’s largest jeeps to be driven without a truck license. The Hanomags we will travel in on our tour, are models from the 1930’s but are still going strong. The size of each Hanomag is nearly twice as big as the modern Hummer Jeep.
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Oceaneum Aquarium (Tour E)
SASSNITZ, GERMANY
Built to rival the world’s greatest scientific aquariums, its modern architecture alone is stunning! Built of steel and glass it contrasts greatly with the medieval red brick of Stralsund. Once inside, it focuses on marine life of the Baltic and North Seas and is home to several aquariums housing lobster, sturgeon, cod, flatfish, starfish, jelly fish rays and cat shark.
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Gdansk City of Solidarity (Tour D)
GDANSK, POLAND
This tour will not only give us the chance to see the city of Gdańsk, but also the Museum dedicated to the Solidarity movement founded there.
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Ekoparken - An Urban National Park (Artsclub)
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN
Most countries are proud to show the rest of the world their National Parks that represent their own unique nature.
Braemar
Elegant and captivating describes the atmosphere that abounds on Braemar. She is perfectly suited for warm weather cruising and continues to attract plaudits.
* PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR BRAEMAR'S 2010 DECK PLANS.* Please note these are valid from 7th January 2010, for cruise M1001 onwards.
Since her major refit and lengthening procedure, Braemar now features over eighty passenger cabins and suites with balconies. She has also become the second of our ships to feature a pub, which, on occasion, offers entertainment in the form of a late night comedian or jazz.
*Note: Braemar has a totally smoke free indoors environment. Smoking will only be permitted on cabin balconies and on specially designated areas of deck space.
Cruise Details
- ID: BM0911
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- Departs: 24 May 2009
- From: Dover
- Save up to: 55%
- Prices from £749
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