Timeless Baltic Jewels – Helsinki to Copenhagen

About this cruise

If you want the classic cruise without a massive time commitment, this is a strong option. 9 nights from Helsinki on August 13, 2026, visiting Tallinn, Nynashamn and Riga, with additional stops along the Baltic. The sailing ends in Copenhagen. Every single day is a port day. 8 stops with no sea days in between. You're busy from start to finish. Crossing 7 borders through the Baltic: Estonia, Sweden, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Germany and Denmark. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Most ports give you about 10 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, Norwegian Sun takes the food seriously, with 13 restaurants to choose from. 5 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. The sweet spot for most travellers: you get to know the ship, see the ports, and come home before the laundry piles up. Pro tip: fly in the day before. Helsinki has plenty to offer, and you'll board relaxed instead of rushed. It's peak season, so the weather is at its best and the ship will be full. That's part of the fun. If you've been thinking about a cruise, this 9-night sailing is a strong place to start.