Northen Europe Cruise Destination

Not all cruise line passengers want to spend their days lazing in the sun. If you enjoy finding out about the history, culture and traditions of Northern Europe this could be the perfect cruise for you.

Most cruises to this fascinating region include trips to some of the world´s most enchanting and attractive cities, including: Antwerp in Belgium, Copenhagen in Denmark, Stockholm in Sweden, Oslo, Norway and St. Petersburg in Russia. Not forgetting, of course, parts of the UK and Ireland that are also covered on most Northern European cruises. You can also take your time to discover the little-known regions of this fascinating continent, including the cities of Tallinn in Estonia, and Riga in Latvia. Visit the elegant Palace Square, the Summer Gardens, the Marble Palace and the Monument to Catherine the Great in St. Petersburg. In Stockholm visit the fascinating Vasa Museum. In 1628 the highly-decorated warship Vasa sailed from Stockholm on her maiden voyage and sank. Three hundred years later the Vasa was discovered and salvaged, and is now the world´s only preserved 17th Century ship. The ABBA Museum in Stockholm celebrates the lives and music of this famous quartet, and is situated in the centre of the city. Watching the changing of the Royal Guard in Stockholm is also a great experience, and it´s free. The Royal Guard consists of 30,000 guards, and the ceremony takes place in front of the King of Sweden´s residence. Visit Market Square in Antwerp, with its ornate guild-houses, and Our Lady´s Cathedral, which is the largest Gothic church in Belgium. Housing over 4,000 animals, Antwerp Zoo, founded in 1843, is the oldest zoo in Europe, and attracts visitors from all over the world.