Cruise itinerary
9-Night Baltic Cruise from Helsinki
9 nights · Baltic · 6 ports of call
9-night Baltic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, departing Helsinki and calling at Stockholm, Visby, Gdynia, Riga and Tallinn.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Baltic
- 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
- Day3At 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
Gdynia
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 23:00
- Day6At 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
- Day8At 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
- 3 Dec 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Baltic Cruise from Helsinki FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Baltic cruise calls at Helsinki, Stockholm, Visby, Gdynia, 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 3 Dec 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.