Cruise itinerary
9-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Helsinki
9 nights · Northern Europe · 9 ports of call
9-night Northern Europe cruise aboard Norwegian Sun, departing Helsinki and calling at Tallinn, Nynashamn, Riga, Klaipeda, Gdynia and Warnemünde and 2 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Norwegian Sun
- Cruise line
- Norwegian Cruise Line
- Duration
- 9 nights
- Region
- Northern Europe
- Departs
- Helsinki
- Returns
- Copenhagen
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Helsinki
Depart 16:00
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 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
Nynashamn
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day4
Riga
Arrive 09:30 · Depart 18:00
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
- Day5
Klaipeda
Arrive 10:00 · 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 06:30 · Depart 14:30
- Day7
Warnemünde
Arrive 07:30 · Depart 21:30
A seaside resort and port on Germany's Baltic coast, with a long sandy beach and a tall striped lighthouse. It is the main gateway to Berlin by rail and to the old Hanseatic city of Rostock just up the river.
- Gateway to Berlin
- Baltic beach
- Lighthouse
- Day8
Kiel
Arrive 07:00 · Depart 19:00
A Baltic port in northern Germany at the end of the Kiel Canal, gateway to the Schleswig-Holstein coast. Known for its sailing waters and Kiel Week regatta, with maritime museums along the fjord and Hamburg and Lübeck within reach.
- Kiel Canal
- Kiel Week sailing
- Kiel Fjord
- Day9
Copenhagen
Arrive 09:00 · Depart 09:00
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
- Day10
Copenhagen
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
- 24 Jun 2026
- 26 Jul 2026
- 13 Aug 2026
- 14 Sep 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
9-Night Northern Europe Cruise from Helsinki FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 9-night Northern Europe cruise calls at Helsinki, Tallinn, Nynashamn, Riga, Klaipeda, Gdynia, Warnemünde, Kiel 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?
9 nights aboard Norwegian Sun.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 24 Jun 2026, 26 Jul 2026, 13 Aug 2026 and 14 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.