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Baltic Explorer Cruise
Northern Europe Cruise
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| Date | Arr | Dep | Destination |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2009 | |||
| Sun 31 | Late PM | Dover | |
| June 2009 | |||
| Mon 01 | Late PM | Late Night | Cruising Kiel Canal Holtenau |
| Wed 03 | Early AM | Late PM | Klaipeda, Lithuania |
| Fri 05 to Sun 07 | Early AM | Late PM | St.Petersburg, Russia |
| Mon 08 | Early AM | Late PM | Helsinki, Finland |
| Wed 10 | Early AM | Late PM | Szczecin, Poland |
| Thu 11 | Early AM | Early PM | Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Sat 13 | Early AM | Dover | |
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Prices shown are per person, based on standard twin adult occupancy.
| Grade | Cabin | Availability | Prices From |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,734 |
| B | Superior Outside | Limited | £1,607 |
| BC | Balcony cabin | Limited | £1,679 |
| BD | Wheelchair Adapted | Limited | £1,607 |
| BS | Balcony Suite | Limited | £2,404 |
| C | Superior Outside | Call for Latest Status | £1,565 |
| D | Outside | Limited | £1,398 |
| DS | Deluxe Suite | Limited | £2,168 |
| F | Outside | Limited | £1,286 |
| G | Outside | Limited | £1,217 |
| GJS | LSAV Junior Suite | Limited | £1,295 |
| GLH | Latesaver Cabin | Good | £699 |
| GOL | LSAV O/S Lower Grade | Limited | £829 |
| GOU | LSV O/S Higher Grade | Limited | £899 |
| H | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,118 |
| I | Inside | Call for Latest Status | £1,049 |
| IS | LSAV Inside Cabin | Call for Latest Status | £749 |
| J | Superior O/S Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,866 |
| JS | Junior Suite | Limited | £2,000 |
| K | Outside Single | Limited | £2,643 |
| L | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,349 |
| MO | Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £2,181 |
| MS | Marquee Suite | Call for Latest Status | £3,007 |
| N | Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £1,817 |
| OW | Owner's Suite | Call for Latest Status | £4,168 |
| PS | Premier Suite | Limited | £3,496 |
| SI | LSAV Inside Single | Call for Latest Status | £899 |
| SO | LSAV Outside Single | Call for Latest Status | £899 |
| SOS | LSAV Superior O/S | Limited | £979 |
| SS | Superior Suite | Limited | £2,670 |
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Copenhagen City & Harbour Tour
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. -
Copenhagen City Tour
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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Tivoli Christmas Market (Tour GX)
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This special tour will take us to the Tivoli Gardens, where we find the magical Christmas Market.
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Copenhagen & Ice Bar
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. -
Castles of North Zealand
COPENHAGEN, DENMARK
This tour takes us through the Danish countryside to Frederiksborg Castle in Hilleroed – a magnificent Renaissance castle now serving as the National Museum of History, containing the country's most important collection of portraits and historical paintings. -
Fishing Village of Dragor (Tour FX)
Copenhagen, Denmark
This scenic tour is ideal for those passengers who have been to Copenhagen before, as it takes us away from the city, to experience some of the more rural Danish charm.
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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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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. -
Village Life in Lithuania (Tour C)
KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
A picturesque drive along the Minijos River leads to the neighbouring village of Lapiai. We will drive through the main street of the village and see the houses and apartments, which were built during Soviet times to house the workers of the collective farm. We will learn about village life in the days of the collective farm and how it has changed since Lithuania regained its independence in 1990. -
Amber Museum & Old Town
KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
This tour combines the sites of the Old Town of Klaipeda, with the Botanical Park and the marvel of the Amber Museum in Palanga – with its exhibits of amber pieces, jewellery and decorations. -
The Best of Neringa (Tour A)
KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
Departing from the pier, we shall have a 20-minute drive to the ferry for our trip across the lagoon to the Curonian Spit, which is also known as Neringa. The legend says that the giant Neringa gathered an apron full of sand and poured it into the sea forming a long stretch of land, which divided the sea from the lagoon and thus made the fishermen safer.
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Panoramic Klaipeda (Tour D)
KLAIPEDA, LITHUANIA
Our panoramic tour combines with a visit to the Farmers’ Market and the Old Town. We will first travel towards the south of Klaipeda and see some of the typical residential areas built in Soviet times.
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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
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.
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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. -
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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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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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Szczecin City Tour (Tour A)
SZCZECIN, POLAND
Szczecin, on the River Odra, is a major port even though it is more than 65 kilometres (40 miles) from the sea. A castle and fishing village existed here in the 9th century.
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Szczecin & Polmos Distillery (Tour B)
SZCZECIN, POLAND
We shall first visit the courtyard of the Castle of the Dukes of Pomerania. After damage suffered during World War II, the castle was almost completely rebuilt and its once-magnificent interior recreated.
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Best of Berlin
SZCZECIN, POLAND
This extensive tour of Germany’s capital starts with a transfer to Berlin with our knowledgeable guide, passing through northern Poland and the former Eastern German countryside, with its hundreds of lakes surrounded by flat landscape typical of the area.
Black Watch
Relax and experience a cruise aboard the resplendent Black Watch.
Featuring a large number of cabins and suites with balconies, Black Watch can accommodate up to 804 passengers. Offering many traditional cruising features, its décor will undergo a major refurbishment of the public areas in December 2009; including a new casual dining area, which will replace the current Garden Cafe and become The Braemar Garden. New soft furnishings will also be added to the Neptune Lounge, Piper's Bar, Glentanar Restaurant and Observatory Lounge.Cruise Details
- ID: BW0906
- Themes:
- Departs: 31 May 2009
- From: Dover
- Prices from £699
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