Cruise itinerary
8-Night Europe Cruise from Helsinki
8 nights · Europe · 8 ports of call
8-night Europe cruise aboard Le Champlain, departing Helsinki and calling at Tallinn, Saaremaa sadam, Stockholm, Visby, Gdansk and Bornholm Island and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Le Champlain
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Europe · 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 18:00
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
Depart 19:00
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
Saaremaa sadam
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 18:00
- Day4
Stockholm
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:59
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
- Day5
Stockholm
Depart 18:00
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
- Day6
Visby
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 13:00
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
- Day7
Gdansk
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 17:45
A Baltic port city in northern Poland, its old town a row of tall, ornate merchant houses rebuilt after the war. The long market street and the vast brick St. Mary's Church anchor the centre, with amber shops along the riverside and Westerplatte nearby.
- Long Market
- St. Mary's Church
- Amber trade
- Day8
Bornholm Island
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 19:30
- Day9
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
- 16 Jul 2026
- 10 Aug 2026
- 18 Aug 2026
- 13 May 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Europe Cruise from Helsinki FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Europe cruise calls at Helsinki, Tallinn, Saaremaa sadam, Stockholm, Visby, Gdansk, Bornholm Island 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?
8 nights aboard Le Champlain.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 16 Jul 2026, 10 Aug 2026, 18 Aug 2026 and 13 May 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.