Cruising the Baltic Sea

Scandinavia to Finland

12 Days | 11 Nights

Take advantage of a rare opportunity to explore six extraordinary Scandinavian and Baltic Sea countries on this culturally engaging itinerary. Cruise aboard the exclusively chartered, deluxe World Navigator and immerse yourself in ancient architecture, centuries-old history, storied landmarks, fascinating cities and breathtaking, romantic scenery. As you cruise the Baltic Sea, stop and discover fascinating locales in Gothenburg, Kalmar and Visby, Sweden. Marvel at Copenhagen’s iconic sites on a canal cruise. See the magnificent Neptune’s Fountain in Gdansk and the iconic shipyard where Solidarity was born. Tour Riga, brimming with 18th- and 19th-century Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture, and experience its solemn Jewish history. Discover Helsinki’s Sibelius Park, an artistic homage to Finland’s most famous composer, and the subterranean Temppeliaukio Church, hewn from bedrock. Explore Tallinn’s UNESCO World Heritage‑designated Old Town, virtually unchanged for 600 years. This program will feature lectures and commentary by Laura Liswood, co-founder and secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders. Augment your program with the Norway Pre-Tour Extension and/or the Stockholm Post-Tour Extension. 

Itinerary:

Day 1: Depart Home City

Day 2: Oslo, Norway/Embark World Navigator

Day 3: Gothenburg, Sweden

Day 4: Copenhagen, Denmark

Day 5: Gdansk, Poland

Day 6: Kalmar, Sweden

Day 7: Visby

Day 8: Riga, Latvia

Day 9: Day at Sea

Day 10: Helsinki, Finland

Day 11: Tallinn, Estonia

Day 12: Stockholm, Sweden/ Disembarkation/Return to Home City

Highlights:

• Experience 6 countries during a cruise on the Baltic Sea from Oslo, Norway, to Stockholm, Sweden, aboard World Navigator, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship.
• Specially arranged cruise in Copenhagen, Denmark through the old canals and port to see the city's iconic sites.
• Special guest speaker Laura Liswood, co-founder and secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders.
• Four UNESCO World Heritage sites — Agricultural Landscape of Southern Öland and Hanseatic Town of Visby, Sweden; Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia; and Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn, Estonia.
• Included meals | 2 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners.
• Norway Pre-Tour Extension and Stockholm Post-Tour Extension. (Available at additional cost.)

Program Features:

Your Travel Program

• Ten-night cruise from Oslo, Norway, to Stockholm, Sweden.
• Elegantly appointed, deluxe accommodations, some with a private balcony.
• Welcome and Farewell Receptions.
• Complimentary non-premium liquor, house wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages and minibar service throughout the cruise. 
• Included meals | 2 receptions, 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 10 dinners.
• Complimentary Wi-Fi access (conditions permitting).
• Specially arranged cruise of the old canals and port of Copenhagen, passing iconic sites.
• Stroll through the Gdansk Shipyard, where Solidarity, the first independent trade union in the Soviet Bloc, was formed.
• Admire Helsinki's neo-classical architecture of the 1840s and the subterranean Temppeliaukio Church, hewn from bedrock.
• Tour Tallinn's Old Town, virtually unchanged for 600 years. Visit the intricate chambers of Tallinn's medieval Town Hall.

Traveler's Choice

Elevate your experience with a selection of included excursions in the following locations:

• Gothenburg, Sweden: city tour or a visit to the Arts and Crafts-style Tjoloholm Manor and Gardens.
• Gdansk, Poland: Old Town walking tour or Solidarity tour.
• Kalmar, Sweden: castle & Old Town walking tour orcÖland Island driving tour.
• Visby, Sweden: tour of the Old Town & Gotlands Museum or a guided walking tour of medieval Visby.
• Riga, Latvia: city tour featuring architectural styles or visit to important Jewish heritage sites and memorials, including the New Ghetto Museum.
• Porvoo, Finland: Old Town tour with free time or traditional sauna experience.

UNESCO:

• The fascinating landscape of Öland, including a distinctive limestone plateau.
• The Hanseatic town of Visby, a former Viking site.
• Riga's stunning collection of Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture.
• The Old Town of Tallinn with its ancient city walls.

always included:

• Transfers and luggage handling abroad for passengers who book their air through Gohagan & Company.
• Experienced, English-speaking local guides for included excursions.
• Gratuities to local guides and drivers on included excursions and transfers.
• Complimentary water in your room and on excursions.
• Hospitality desk.
• Experienced Gohagan & Company Travel Directors at your service.
• Complimentary audio headset during guided excursions.
• Automatic $250,000 flight insurance policy for each participant ticketed on flights by Gohagan & Company.

accommodations:

World Navigator

Designed with a 1940s aesthetic inspired by the new millennium, World Navigator is a modern classic. Complete with sumptuous accommodations, attentive service, globally inspired gourmet cuisine and unlimited premium cocktails, this small ship is designed for you to explore the world in relaxed, unhurried luxury. 

Aboard the World Navigator, you will find everything you want and need. With three decks of spacious and elevated accommodations, multiple onboard dining options, spa and sauna amenities, social spaces for gathering with your fellow travelers and more, World Navigator has been designed to deliver relaxed luxury and highly personalized service.

Norway pRE-tour Extension

5 Days | 4 Nights

In this culturally rich Norway experience, visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Bryggen waterfront in historic Bergen, and Nærøyfjord, one of Norway’s breathtakingly beautiful fjords. Walk in the footsteps of the country’s greatest composer, Edvard Grieg, at Troldhaugen, his historic home. Traverse pristine fjordlands on one of the world’s most scenic train rides and relish a cruise along Sognefjord and Nærøyfjord. Tour Oslo, stopping at Vigeland Sculpture Park and the Opera House. Includes four-nights’ accommodation at centrally located hotels.

Stockholm pOST-tour Extension

3 Days | 2 Nights

Stockholm boasts a harmonious blend of medieval, Renaissance and modern architecture. See magnificent historic sites such as City Hall and the Gamla Stan (Old Town) on a walking tour. Visit the fascinating Vasa Museum, which displays the only 17th-century warship that has ever been salvaged — after 333 years spent at the bottom of Stockholm harbor! Wrap up with a visit to the Skansen Open Air Museum, where Sweden’s history and culture come to life. Includes a two-night stay at the first-class Sheraton Stockholm.

Contact

To register for this trip, please call 1-800-922-3088.