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Itineraries offer huge range. In the Baltic, your cruise most likely would call at ports in Sweden, Finland, Russia and Estonia, among others. A Scandinavian Voyage would focus on Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Germany. And a Viking-themed fjords cruise would focus on Norway's western coast, along with Scotland.Which cruise is best for you? We think you should sail them all! Regardless of which itinerary you choose first, we share some of our favorite Northern Europe and Scandinavian ports of call.
St. Petersburg

Stockholm

Gdańsk

Edinburgh

Berlin (Warnemünde)

Bergen

Helsinki

Copenhagen

Tallinn

Oslo

**Intrigued by cruises in Northern Europe and Scandinavia? Read more on Cruise Critic: **In Search of Norway's Midnight Sun: Join Us on Viking SeaRock Star Ports of Northern Europe: Where to Visit from Bergen to BerlinLove Scandinavian Design? You'll Adore these ShipsExotic Norway: Why a Cruise Is the Best Way to Travel
*A native of San Diego, David Swanson has sailed on all of the big-ship cruise lines, but most enjoys the undiscovered ports and offbeat journeys of smaller cruise vessels. His writing and photography has been featured in the pages of National Geographic Traveler, American Way and the Los Angeles Times for more than 20 years, and he has served on the board of directors for the Society of American Travel Writers since 2009.*
Updated October 10, 2019
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