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Itinerary: Baltic States Cruise
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| Day 1 : | Embark in St. Petersburg, Russia |
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| Days 2-3 : | St. Petersburg |
| Day 4 : | Tallinn, Estonia |
| Day 5 : | Riga, Latvia |
| Day 6 : | Visby, Gotland, Sweden |
| Day 7 : | Gdansk, Poland |
| Day 8 : | Klaipeda (for Vilnius), Lithuania |
| Days 9-10 : | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Day 11 : | Mariehamn, Aland Island |
| Days 12-13 : | Helsinki, Finland |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Destinations : Baltic States, Estonia, Europe, Finland, Latvia, Russia, Sweden Activities : Cultural Activities, Modern History, Photography |
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Day 1 : Embark in St. Petersburg, Russia
Days 2-3 : St. Petersburg
Built by Czar Peter the Great as his “window on Europe,” St. Petersburg is a wonderful, civilized city. Visit the Hermitage, one of the world’s great art museums, and beautiful St. Catherine’s Palace. The city’s Euro-Russian culture and architecture is also evident in Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s magnificent summer home, and Peter and Paul Fortress, where many Russian czars rest in peace in its stunning cathedral.
Day 4 : Tallinn, Estonia
The capital of Estonia is a well-preserved Hanseatic League city, with wonderful medieval architecture. On a guided tour, explore Toompea, or Castle Hill, Tallinn’s gothic-style Town Hall, and the Russian church.
Day 5 : Riga, Latvia
One of the famous Hanseatic League towns, Riga has attractive parks and many examples of elegant Art Nouveau architecture, in addition to its older medieval and Renaissance attractions. See the 13th-century Dom Cathedral, the Swedish Gate and other fortifications, the Parliament building, St. Jacob’s Church and Great Guild Hall.
Day 6 : Visby, Gotland, Sweden
Encircled by more than two miles of fortifications dating back to the time of the powerful Hanseatic League, Visby has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. Wander the cobblestone streets, past quaint homes and the town’s many ancient churches. Of interest is the stunning Botanical Gardens, the Museum of Gotland and the Dominican Monastery of St. Nicholas.
Day 7 : Gdansk, Poland
Gdansk was a leading Hanseatic League trade center. While a large part of the city was destroyed during WWII, Polish artisans have restored much, and you can enjoy a stroll through the rebuilt streets and along the medieval docks. Be sure to see the exceptional Solidarity Monument at the former Lenin shipyards.
Day 8 : Klaipeda (for Vilnius), Lithuania
Klaipeda suffered heavy damage during WWII when it was used as a German submarine base. Depending on port time, travel overland on a full-day excursion to the capital of Vilnius, or drive through the historic district of Klaipeda to the Palanga and the 19th-century palace and gardens of Count Tyskevich, now a botanical garden and amber museum.
Days 9-10 : Stockholm, Sweden
The urbane, beautiful city of Stockholm is situated on 14 islands. Explore the Vasa Museum, famous for its 17th-century warship Vasa. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, situated on a small island in the heart of the city, full of historic attractions, including the cathedral, royal palace, shops and cafés.
Day 11 : Mariehamn, Aland Island
Aland is a Swedish-speaking province of Finland and an archipelago of more than 6,500 skerries and islands, with a mere 80 or so habitable. Spectacular nature is in abundance in Mariehamn, a friendly town with a long maritime history and a resort atmosphere. Tall ship enthusiasts will delight in the Flying P-Liner Pommern museum ship, anchored nearby.
Days 12-13 : Helsinki, Finland
The northernmost of continental Europe’s capital cities, Helsinki was once an outpost of the Russian Empire. A city tour reveals the contrast of architectural style in Helsinki’s two famous churches—the magnificent Uspenski Cathedral and the ultramodern Temppeliaukio Church, built out of solid rock and half underground.
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy unless noted as a single cabin category.
-Category 7 & 8 cabins are single cabins for solo travelers. Triple occupancy cabins are available - 15% discount on double occupancy rates for all 3 travelers in Category 1 & 2 cabins.
- Add $16/ day fuel surcharge for 2009 departures
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Andrea
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MS Andrea at Night
This rugged vessel began her career in the 1960s as the Norwegian coastal cruiser Harald Jarl. Following a $20 million-plus conversion in 2003, she now offers a high degree of comfort and service on any expedition cruise in Antarctica, South and Central America and Europe.
Andrea carries a fleet of Zodiac landing craft, ready to take her passengers on a moment's notice for close-up explorations of Antarctica's otherwise inaccessible beaches, rocky outcroppings and shallow streams where wildlife thrives. Her conversion included construction of a large observation platform on the forward deck, and there is ample outside and sheltered teak deck areas for viewing the passing environs.
Passengers are welcome on the bridge, which is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and communications equipment. The Andrea is classified as an ice strengthened cruise ship worldwide by Det Norshe Veritas, and meets all SOLAS and IMF safety at sea requirements. She is equipped with bilge-keel stabilizers. Ice masters, officers and crew are European, and a knowledgeable expedition team from both sides of the Atlantic coordinates Zodiac forays ashore, lectures and other activities that engage and enlighten guests during their Antarctica travel.
She features 57 mostly outside cabins, with lower beds, private bath facilities, individual climate control, satellite TV, telephone and safe. There are five single cabins. Distinctive 18th-century Gustavian-style furnishings and decor are seen in the cabins and public areas, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere on your Antarctica cruise. The Shearwater Restaurant accommodates all passengers in one leisurely seating, offering fine continental cuisine prepared by Andrea's master chefs. The Kittiwake Lounge/Bar doubles as an on board lecture venue. The Cormorant Lounge offers forward-viewing observation windows, a small library and internet/e-mail access for guests. Andrea also has a fitness room for guests to utilize during their travels to Antarctica. An elevator is available for passenger use.
InsideInside cabin with two twin beds (34, 36, 37, 38) or double bed (33), private bath with shower, TV, desk, located on Atlantic Deck. |
OutsideOutside cabin with twin (401, 403, 411, 412, 414, 417, 419, 420, 422, 302, 303, 309, 319) or double (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316) beds, private bath with shower, TV, desk, porthole or picture windows. |
DeluxeDeluxe stateroom with twin beds, private bath with shower, TV, desk, porthole or picture windows. One also has a sofa bed. Cabins 404, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 418, 305, 306, 307, 308, 320, 321, 322. |
MasterMaster staterooms with twin (702, 605, 503, 505, 507, 407, 318) or double (603, 604) beds, private bath with shower and/or tub, TV, desk, picture windows or portholes. Some also have sofa beds. |
SuitePresidential and Owner\\\'s Suites with double bed, private bath with tub, TV, desk, picture windows. 601, 602. |
Std SingleStandard singles with private bath with shower. Porthole windows. TV, desk. 421, 424, 304. |
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Sup Single Superior singles with private baths with showers. Porthole or picture windows. TV, desk. 501, 402, 317. |
