A Small Ship Cruise of the Baltic, Botanical Heritage, Art & Architecture

Join this voyage of the Baltic Sea aboard MS Hebridean Sky. Discover the baroque grandeur of Denmark, Poland and Estonia. In Tallinn, wander the meticulous grounds of Kadriorg Palace, modelled on Versailles. In Sweden, visit Linnaeus Garden, where the system of botanical taxonomy first developed. Pass through the small rural towns of Gotland Island by rail, then admire the preserved 17th-century Vasa warship. We will be joined on our journey by garden historian and Botanical Guide, Toby Musgrave, who offers a tour of his private garden during our time in Copenhagen. Our magnificent voyage begins and ends in the Nordic strongholds of Oslo and Helsinki.

This journey departs:

11 July 2027

2027 PRE-RELEASE

Route

OsloHelsinki

Travel Information

13 Days Coastal Cruise

Trip code BTBAL13

Highlights

The following highlights provide an overview of some of the captivating encounters awaiting you on tour.

Enchanting Cities of the Baltics

Explore Europe’s colourful cities and absorb hundreds of years’ worth of history, art, gardens, and architecture.

Kadriorg Palace and flower garden with fountain in Tallinn, Estonia. Kadriorg Palace is a Petrine Baroque palace built for Catherine I of Russia by Peter the Great in 1718-1727.

Estonian Elegance

Visit the grand Kadriorg Palace, a masterpiece of Baroque design. See its art collection and enjoy a private classical concert.

Linnaeus Garden

At Linnaeus Garden, in Uppsala, we hear the fascinating story of plant classification devised by Carl von Linné.

Expert Botanical Guides

Be escorted by two expert Botanical Guides who will bring the gardens to life - Dr Toby Musgrave and Julie Prent.

Boutique Small Ship Cruise

Our nimble vessel, MS Hebridean Sky, brings us to the storied ports of the Baltic Sea, from Oslo to Helsinki.

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Inclusions

See below for an overview of your tour’s inclusions and featured sightseeing.

Escorted by expert Botanical Guides Dr Toby Musgrave and Julie Prent, as well as a dedicated Cruise Director

12-night cruise aboard the MS Hebridean Sky taking up to 100 guests

Return private transfers, tipping, local taxes, plus 35 meals and select beverages

All sightseeing and entrance fees as per the itinerary

Cruise the Baltic Sea over 12 nights aboard MS Hebridean Sky. Learn about the history of the region through its art, architecture, gardens and music

Visit Baroque gardens, including Peter Wibroe’s Baroque Garden and Kadriorg Palace. Discover Linnaeus Garden in Sweden to learn about Carl Linnaeus’ pioneering system of plant classification

Attend intimate recitals and private concerts, including performances by the Polish Baltic Philharmonic and a moving tribute to Jean Sibelius at his lakeside home

Enjoy a blend of artistic and architectural treasures, from Skagen’s painterly heritage and the Renaissance splendor of Kronborg and Kalmar Castles, to the Gothic drama of Gdansk and Visby