Cruising is a vocation for many, for others it is enjoyment. Whatever be the reason a cruise will freshen the mind and body giving it new energy. Cruises are more common in America and Europe. One of the most famous of such cruises is the Baltic cruise. This cruise is organized by the joint co-operation between 10 countries with fully integrated operations between ports and cities. There is a variety of destinations, sights and adventures which suits everyone?s tastes. The region cruised has a rich history and therefore the traditions are very unique to its own country. Come on let us cruise the Baltic.
History
The countries around the Baltic sea have always had a close relationship. The Baltic region formed the integrated trade network called League of Hanseatic. It is the most important trading area in Northern Europe. Due to this integration the culture, arts and science flourished in all the cities in the Baltic sea area. There are many medieval houses, churches, palaces which give the uniqueness and individuality to the cities along with the modern architecture. Though there were slight misunderstanding due to change in historical and political events in the region, the area is again building relationship to work as one. The cruise is one such extension of the network.
About the countries
The experience of visiting the countries in Baltic cruise is spectacular. There is a wide contrast is ancient and modern culture, the cuisine is also very varied. For outdoor activities is just out of the world. There is a thrill in watching another part of the world.
The people of Baltic are open minded. Though the people of north have reputation of being reserved, the language skills are very good and people speak English almost in all the countries. The cities are safe and clean giving the Baltic area an old world charm with modern splendour. Every port and every city had countless gems that have to be seen and enjoyed. Now let us see a brief about each country
Sweden
Swedish history and routine life is wrapped around the rhythms of season and climate. The earlier settlers were from Scandinavia around 8000 B.C. These settlers migrated towards the coasts due to drop in temperatures in the interior land. Later the interior land became fertile. Hence again there was migration towards the interior. The Vikings were invaders or plunderers who came to Sweden. They developed the trade routes and established the Swedish trades. Modern Sweden is a mix of tradition . They have sustained economic property and strong industrial achievement. But this has nowhere affected the pristine beauty of Sweden which retains its fresh waters and unpolluted earth .
Denmark
The country lies between the north sea and the Baltic hence the seafaring position of Denmark has given it an edge in developing a remarkable culture . Visitors from the world over are fascinated by the royal splendour of the city of Copenhagen. Denmark has a rich history of power and fame and was dominating the Baltic circle for almost a half a century. Later the countries divided to form their own kingdoms. Denmark also had a famed intellectual heritage with Niels Bohr scientific discovery, Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales, Philosophical essays and short stories. Modern Denmark is also culturally inclined with government contributions towards cultural development.
Finland
The Finnish ancestors came from Asia during the 1st Century BC. But Finland has not maintained a unique identity because it was ruled by Swedes and later Russians. Finnish culture is almost like Scandinavia?s. Finns are people who talk less. Being forest people at heart the Finns like their log cabins. In summer their pastime is fishing, swimming, hiking and mushroom and berry picking and winter pastime includes skiing and ice fishing.
Greenland
Greenland is the largest island located at the point where the Atlantic and Artic Oceans meet. Greenland is the land of the artic climate. There are months when sunshine is not at all seen eventhough there is plenty of light and some months have light throughout the day. The basic settlers are from North America called Inuit tribe and the Thule tribe also closely related to the Inuit are the early settlers. The land is rich in flora and fauna all types of whales are found in the waters of Artic and Atlantic. Whale watching is a hobby among Greenlanders.
Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
The focus of Russia is on its ancient cities of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Murmansk. Almost all tourists would like to see the culturally rich and architecturally splendid Russia in all these cities. After the dissolution of Soviet Union the new Russia is coming to terms with modernization with rebuilding and restructuring of its churches and museums. The worlds largest nation is set to welcome the tourists with its rich heritage.
Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia were all part of the old Soviet Union. These countries have the same museums and churches like Russia with a culture very similar to Russia with differences unique to themselves.
Antartica
Antartica is a noman?s land. It was first discovered by the British and American expeditions. The land is known to give any traveler a unique experience with its exciting environment.
Important cities along the Cruise
The Baltic cruise takes you to very famous cities along its coasts. Helsinki in Finland, St. Petersburg in Russia, Copenhagen in Denmark, Tallinn in Estonia, Turku in Finland, Riga in Latvia, Gdansk in Poland, Stockholm in Sweden are some of them.
Various types of cruises
Cruises are of wide variation from small ships to luxury ships. The cruises visiting the cities depend on number of days a cruise is planned. The cruises are as follows:
Short cruises are only 4 to six days in duration and are done by small ships some of them are
• Archipelago Sea & Aland Archipelago Cruise from Helsinki to Aland and back.
• Czars\' Route to the Saimaa Canal & Lakeland Cruise from Helsinki to Savonlinna and back
• Midsummer Baltics Cruise from Helsinki to Visby, Mariehmm, Aland and back
• Gems of Estonia & St. Petersburg Cruise from Saaremma to Tallinn and St. Petersburg
• Baltic discovery Tour This is a winter tour of six days from Helsinki to Stockholm
Long Cruises lasts from 11 to 15 days. They go through a wide variety of cities. Some of them are listed below
• Baltic States Cruise lasts upto 15 days and goes through all the Baltic countries. Visiting Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Tallinn - Turku - Mariehamn - Aland - Stockholm - Riga - Visby - Kalmar - Gdansk - Ronne ? Copenhagen
• Baltic Sea Cruise lasts upto 12 days. Visiting Copenhagen - Gdansk - Gotland - Helsinki - Kaliningrad - St. Petersburg - Tallinn - Turku - Visby ? Vyborg.
• Baltic Sea Cruise is a cruise for 11 days. Visiting Copenhagen - Gdansk - Gotland - Helsinki - Kaliningrad - Riga - St. Petersburg - Stockholm - Tallinn - Visby ? Vyborg
• Scandinavian Panorama, Stockholm & Baltic Cruise lasts for 15 days and travels to Balestrand - Bergen - Briksdal - Copenhagen - Geiranger - Gudvangen - Hardangerfjord - Helsinki - Karlstad - Lillehammer - Lom - Nordfjord - Oslo - Sognefjord - Stalheim - Stockholm - Voss
Whether you take a long cruise or a short one the experience of feeling and seeing the Baltic is a unique experience on its own. How can one forget the memories of the churches, the museums of Soviet Russia and the modern architecture of StockholmCity>, the mix of modern and old in Copenhagen. The seas of Saimma and Aland, the fresh environment of the Antartic. It is an experience of a lifetime to remember, isn ?t it?
History
The countries around the Baltic sea have always had a close relationship. The Baltic region formed the integrated trade network called League of Hanseatic. It is the most important trading area in Northern Europe. Due to this integration the culture, arts and science flourished in all the cities in the Baltic sea area. There are many medieval houses, churches, palaces which give the uniqueness and individuality to the cities along with the modern architecture. Though there were slight misunderstanding due to change in historical and political events in the region, the area is again building relationship to work as one. The cruise is one such extension of the network.
About the countries
The experience of visiting the countries in Baltic cruise is spectacular. There is a wide contrast is ancient and modern culture, the cuisine is also very varied. For outdoor activities is just out of the world. There is a thrill in watching another part of the world.
The people of Baltic are open minded. Though the people of north have reputation of being reserved, the language skills are very good and people speak English almost in all the countries. The cities are safe and clean giving the Baltic area an old world charm with modern splendour. Every port and every city had countless gems that have to be seen and enjoyed. Now let us see a brief about each country
Sweden
Swedish history and routine life is wrapped around the rhythms of season and climate. The earlier settlers were from Scandinavia around 8000 B.C. These settlers migrated towards the coasts due to drop in temperatures in the interior land. Later the interior land became fertile. Hence again there was migration towards the interior. The Vikings were invaders or plunderers who came to Sweden. They developed the trade routes and established the Swedish trades. Modern Sweden is a mix of tradition . They have sustained economic property and strong industrial achievement. But this has nowhere affected the pristine beauty of Sweden which retains its fresh waters and unpolluted earth .
Denmark
The country lies between the north sea and the Baltic hence the seafaring position of Denmark has given it an edge in developing a remarkable culture . Visitors from the world over are fascinated by the royal splendour of the city of Copenhagen. Denmark has a rich history of power and fame and was dominating the Baltic circle for almost a half a century. Later the countries divided to form their own kingdoms. Denmark also had a famed intellectual heritage with Niels Bohr scientific discovery, Hans Christian Andersen fairy tales, Philosophical essays and short stories. Modern Denmark is also culturally inclined with government contributions towards cultural development.
Finland
The Finnish ancestors came from Asia during the 1st Century BC. But Finland has not maintained a unique identity because it was ruled by Swedes and later Russians. Finnish culture is almost like Scandinavia?s. Finns are people who talk less. Being forest people at heart the Finns like their log cabins. In summer their pastime is fishing, swimming, hiking and mushroom and berry picking and winter pastime includes skiing and ice fishing.
Greenland
Greenland is the largest island located at the point where the Atlantic and Artic Oceans meet. Greenland is the land of the artic climate. There are months when sunshine is not at all seen eventhough there is plenty of light and some months have light throughout the day. The basic settlers are from North America called Inuit tribe and the Thule tribe also closely related to the Inuit are the early settlers. The land is rich in flora and fauna all types of whales are found in the waters of Artic and Atlantic. Whale watching is a hobby among Greenlanders.
Russia, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania
The focus of Russia is on its ancient cities of St. Petersburg, Moscow and Murmansk. Almost all tourists would like to see the culturally rich and architecturally splendid Russia in all these cities. After the dissolution of Soviet Union the new Russia is coming to terms with modernization with rebuilding and restructuring of its churches and museums. The worlds largest nation is set to welcome the tourists with its rich heritage.
Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia were all part of the old Soviet Union. These countries have the same museums and churches like Russia with a culture very similar to Russia with differences unique to themselves.
Antartica
Antartica is a noman?s land. It was first discovered by the British and American expeditions. The land is known to give any traveler a unique experience with its exciting environment.
Important cities along the Cruise
The Baltic cruise takes you to very famous cities along its coasts. Helsinki in Finland, St. Petersburg in Russia, Copenhagen in Denmark, Tallinn in Estonia, Turku in Finland, Riga in Latvia, Gdansk in Poland, Stockholm in Sweden are some of them.
Various types of cruises
Cruises are of wide variation from small ships to luxury ships. The cruises visiting the cities depend on number of days a cruise is planned. The cruises are as follows:
Short cruises are only 4 to six days in duration and are done by small ships some of them are
• Archipelago Sea & Aland Archipelago Cruise from Helsinki to Aland and back.
• Czars\' Route to the Saimaa Canal & Lakeland Cruise from Helsinki to Savonlinna and back
• Midsummer Baltics Cruise from Helsinki to Visby, Mariehmm, Aland and back
• Gems of Estonia & St. Petersburg Cruise from Saaremma to Tallinn and St. Petersburg
• Baltic discovery Tour This is a winter tour of six days from Helsinki to Stockholm
Long Cruises lasts from 11 to 15 days. They go through a wide variety of cities. Some of them are listed below
• Baltic States Cruise lasts upto 15 days and goes through all the Baltic countries. Visiting Helsinki - St. Petersburg - Tallinn - Turku - Mariehamn - Aland - Stockholm - Riga - Visby - Kalmar - Gdansk - Ronne ? Copenhagen
• Baltic Sea Cruise lasts upto 12 days. Visiting Copenhagen - Gdansk - Gotland - Helsinki - Kaliningrad - St. Petersburg - Tallinn - Turku - Visby ? Vyborg.
• Baltic Sea Cruise is a cruise for 11 days. Visiting Copenhagen - Gdansk - Gotland - Helsinki - Kaliningrad - Riga - St. Petersburg - Stockholm - Tallinn - Visby ? Vyborg
• Scandinavian Panorama, Stockholm & Baltic Cruise lasts for 15 days and travels to Balestrand - Bergen - Briksdal - Copenhagen - Geiranger - Gudvangen - Hardangerfjord - Helsinki - Karlstad - Lillehammer - Lom - Nordfjord - Oslo - Sognefjord - Stalheim - Stockholm - Voss
Whether you take a long cruise or a short one the experience of feeling and seeing the Baltic is a unique experience on its own. How can one forget the memories of the churches, the museums of Soviet Russia and the modern architecture of StockholmCity>, the mix of modern and old in Copenhagen. The seas of Saimma and Aland, the fresh environment of the Antartic. It is an experience of a lifetime to remember, isn ?t it?
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