11. BALTIC SEA – The old Hanseatic trade route, full of history

The Baltic Route is without doubt our favourite. Here are the most popular stops. BRUGES COPENHAGEN HELSINKI RIGA SKAGEN ST PETERSBURG STOCKHOLM TALLINN A Baltic cruise is not a ‘lay in the sun’ route, this is a ‘get up and visit’ route. That isn’t to say that you can’t just enjoy the pool, but it offers great historic cities nearly every day. Here are all the stops used by the main UK ships and passengers. AABENRAA AARHUS AARLBORG BRUGES COPENHAGEN FREDERICIA GDANSK GOTHENBURG HAMBURG HELSINGBORG HELSINKI HUNDESTED KALUNDBORG KIELE KLAIPEDA MALMO MARIEHAHN MURMANSK OSLO RIGA RØNNE SKAGEN ST PETERSBURG STOCKHOLM TALLINN TRAVEMUNDE VISBY WARNEMUNDE From Bruges (though technically not in the Baltic Sea it is part of the Baltic route), to St Petersburg and beyond. You will discover gems like Tallinn and smile at pop in the Abba museum when many dress up that night. Many cruisers have great knowledge to share, so please join the Baltic chat site. Click above or see the slider menu below.Find your ship’s chat site + share your pictures + experiences to help others IF YOU HAVE A VIDEO OF A TOUR, EXCURSION OR EXPERIENCE THAT DORIS VISITS FOLLOWERS MIGHT ENJOY, PLEASE SEND THE YOUTUBE LINK THROUGH TO US AT PRESS@DORISVISITS.CO.UK

GOTHENBURG, Sweden - currency Swedish krona - voted against the Euro, you might find it hard to use Euro, some places may accept it

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HELSINGBORG, Sweden - currency Swedish krona - voted against the Euro, you might find it hard to use Euro, some places may accept it

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MALMO, Sweden - currency Swedish krona - voted against the Euro, you might find it hard to use Euro, some places may accept it

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STOCKHOLM - Sweden - currency Swedish krona - voted against the Euro, you might find it hard to use Euro, some places may accept it

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VISBY, Gotland, Sweden - currency Euro Swedish krona - voted against Euro, you might find it hard to use the Euro, some places may accept it

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AARHUS, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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COPENHAGEN - Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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FREDERICA, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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KALUNDBORG, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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SKAGEN, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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HAMBURG - Germany - currency Euro

Hamburg had the largest Jewish community in Germany before the second world war. There are many commemorative cobblestones (Stolpersteine). Some buildings preserved from the concentration camp that was based at Neuengamme now serve as a memorial – in total contrast there is the Wunderland. The model railway HAS absolutely HAS to be booked in advance and do it early, our film shows how to get there. If you are on a tour with it included it will guarantee entry but your time there will be limited by the tour. It is a must, whether you like models or not !

The Reeperbahn is not near the centre, it may be bear where your ship docks. MAP HERE.

Hamburg cruise center HafenCity Hamburg cruise center Altona Kronprinzkai Cabs and trains are easy, the main centre from the shuttle bus is an easy walk as we show you on the guide film.

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KIELE - Germany - currency Euro

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TRAVEMUNDE, Germany - currency Euro

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WARNEMUNDE (ROSTOCK), Germany - currency Euro

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BRUGES - Belgium - currency Euro

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GDANSK - Poland - currency Polish Zloty but they take Euros in most places

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HELSINKI - Finland - currency Euro, though you may hear it referred to as the Finnish Euro it is the same

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KLAIPEDA - Lithuania - currency Euro

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OSLO, OSLOFJORD - Norway - currency Norwegian Kroner. You may find it very hard to use Euros

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RIGA - Latvia - currency Euro

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ST PETERSBURG, Russia - currency Russian ruble - warning. It is illegal to use Euros or Dollars.

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TALLINN - Estonia - currency Euro

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THE PORTS ARE CURRENTLY BEING ADDED - THE CONTINUING DORS VISITS EXPANSION PROGRAM

AABENRAA, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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AARLBORG, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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HUNDESTED, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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MARIEHAMN - Finland - currency Euro, though you may hear it referred to as the Finnish Euro it is the same

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RØNNE, Denmark - currency Danish krone - the referendum to introduce the euro was defeated, some places will accept it

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MURMANSK, Russia - currency Russian ruble - warning. It is illegal to use Euros or Dollars.

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