Warnemunde is a Baltic cruise port serving cruiser to Berlin and other closer attractions. Instead of Berlin shore excursion, we drive to Schwerin and Lubeck on our own. Lübeck is quite nice an old town. Old-day atmosphere mixes modern shops in great balance. Schwerin Castle is a good stop. We didn’t find interesting things in Restock though. […]
Helsinki is totally a modern city. Tram network is convenience. All main attractions are in short walking distance from tram stations. Suomenlinna is a much longer walk especially going all the way to King’s Gate. Seniors in my group can not take long walk and we opt out.
St. Petersburg is Russia’s second largest city with abundant history. Due to visa restriction, most visitors go with local tour agency visa waiver program. When stepping out of the custom terminal, you will see overwhelming tour coaches and shuttles waiting outside. In a busy day, cruises in port may top to 7 boats and everybody […]
Tallinn old town is charming and energetic. My favorite town among Baltic port of calls. Old town is not far from harbor, but taxi to upper town can save you time and is best for seniors. Although old town is small, it gets many things to explore. Cobble streets are all flat. Only short leg […]
Baltic Sea is generally calm in our feeling, perhaps due to cruise huge size, when we are on NCL Getaway in early September. However, top deck with outdoor facilities are so windy that you my be blown away. The wave condition at Stockholm does cancel our port of call and we found the other report of […]
Major Copenhagen attractions locates around Strøget Shopping Mile. Only Little Mermaid is a bit far. Walking or biking is the best way to tour the city. Finding a public parking space maybe challenging and street signs are only in Danish. Not only attractions in the little city, out-of-town day trips (see below) also worth to explore.