Cruise itinerary
7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Helsinki
7 nights · Northern Europe · 8 ports of call
7-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Helsinki and calling at Tallinn, Stockholm, Visby, Klaipeda, Gdynia and Bornholm Island Denmark and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 7 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Helsinki
- Returns
- Copenhagen
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Le Champlain sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Helsinki
Depart 22:00
The capital of Finland, set on a granite peninsula and surrounding islands on the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is known for its white Lutheran Cathedral above Senate Square, the sea-fortress of Suomenlinna offshore, and a strong design and architecture scene.
- Senate Square
- Suomenlinna fortress
- Market Square
- Day2
Tallinn
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 13:30
The capital of Estonia on the Gulf of Finland, with one of the best-preserved medieval old towns in northern Europe. Tallinn is known for its walled hilltop at Toompea, Gothic merchant houses, and the cobbled, tower-ringed lanes of the lower town.
- Old Town walls
- Toompea Hill
- Town Hall Square
- Day3
Stockholm
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 18:30
Sweden's capital, spread across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic. The medieval lanes of Gamla Stan hold the Royal Palace, while the Vasa Museum's salvaged 17th-century warship and the open-air Skansen sit on nearby Djurgården.
- Gamla Stan
- Vasa Museum
- Royal Palace
- Day4
Visby
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A medieval walled town on the Swedish island of Gotland in the Baltic Sea. A ring of stone ramparts encloses cobbled lanes, merchant houses and the ruins of Gothic churches from its days as a Hanseatic trading hub, set among rose-covered cottages.
- Town wall
- Church ruins
- Botanic garden
- Day5
Klaipeda
Arrive 12:00 · Depart 18:00
A Baltic port at the mouth of the Curonian Lagoon in western Lithuania, the country's only seaport. Its German-influenced old town of timber-framed houses leads to the harbour, and a short ferry crosses to the dunes and pine forests of the Curonian Spit.
- Curonian Spit
- Old town
- Theatre Square
- Day6
Gdynia
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 19:00
- Day7
Bornholm Island Denmark
Arrive 10:00 · Depart 19:00
- Day8
Copenhagen
Arrive 07:00
Denmark's harbour capital and a major Baltic cruise base. Ships berth near the colourful Nyhavn waterfront, the Little Mermaid statue and the Tivoli Gardens, in a flat, cycle-friendly city known for design and New Nordic cooking.
- Nyhavn harbour
- Tivoli Gardens
- Little Mermaid
Upcoming departures
- 3 Aug 2026
- 21 May 2027
- 5 Aug 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
7-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Helsinki FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 7-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Visby, Klaipeda, Gdynia, Bornholm Island Denmark and Copenhagen.
How many days are spent at sea?
This is a port-intensive itinerary with no full days at sea.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Helsinki and ends in Copenhagen.
How long is this cruise?
7 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 3 Aug 2026, 21 May 2027 and 5 Aug 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.