Cruise itinerary
9-Night Europe Cruise from Helsinki
9 nights · Europe · 7 ports of call
9-night Europe cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, departing Helsinki and calling at Stockholm, At Sea, Visby, Gdansk, Riga and Tallinn.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Europe · Northern Europe
- Departs
- Helsinki
- Returns
- Helsinki
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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
Stockholm
Arrive 14:00 · 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
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Visby
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 14:00
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
Gdansk
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
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
- Day6
At Sea
- Day7
Riga
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:30
The capital of Latvia on the Baltic coast, set where the Daugava River nears the sea. Its old town is a UNESCO-listed maze of medieval squares and spires, fringed by one of Europe's richest collections of Art Nouveau facades.
- Old Town
- Art Nouveau district
- House of the Blackheads
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Tallinn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 22:00
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
- Day10
Helsinki
Arrive 07:00
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
Upcoming departures
- 24 Nov 2026
- 12 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Europe Cruise from Helsinki FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Europe cruise calls at Helsinki, Stockholm, At Sea, Visby, Gdansk, Riga and Tallinn.
How many days are spent at sea?
3 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Helsinki.
How long is this cruise?
9 nights aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Nov 2026 and 12 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.