Embark on an unforgettable Baltic Sea Cruise Adventure with this comprehensive guide. Explore 20 must-visit destinations, from the historic streets of Stockholm to the grandeur of St. Petersburg. Discover the rich history, cultural delights, and thrilling adventure activities along the Baltic shores. Whether you're a first-time cruiser or seasoned traveler, navigate the customs, financial aspects, and practical tips for a seamless journey. From charming guesthouses to luxury hotels, find the perfect accommodation. Uncover the Baltic's beauty, customs, and major cruise lines, ensuring an enriching and worry-free exploration of this captivating region.

Set sail and dive into Europe's magnificent port cities with Rick Steves Mediterranean Cruise Ports! Inside you'll find: Rick's expert advice on making the most of your time on a cruise and fully experiencing each city, with thorough coverage of 23 ports of call Practical travel strategies including how to choose and book your cruise, adjust to life on board on the ship, and save money Self-guided walks and tours of each port city so you can hit the best sights, sample authentic cuisine, and get to know the culture, even with a short amount of time Essential logistics including step-by-step instructions for arriving at each terminal, getting into town, and finding necessary services like ATMs and pharmacies Rick's reliable tips and candid advice on how to beat the crowds, skip lines, and avoid tourist traps Helpful reference photos throughout and full-color maps of each city Useful tools like mini-phrasebooks, detailed instructions for any visa requirements, hotel and airport recommendations for cruise access cities, and what to do if you miss your ship Full list of coverage: Provence, Marseille, Toulon and the Port of La Seyne-sur-Mer, Cassis, Aix-en-Provence, Nice, Villefrance-sur-Mer, Cap Ferrat, Monaco, Cannes, Antibes, Florence, Pisa, Lucca, the Port of Livorno, Rome, the Port of Civitaveccia, Naples, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Herculaneum, the Amalfi Coast, Venice, Split, Dubrovnik, Athens, the Port of Piraeus, Mykonos, Santorini, Corfu, Olympia and the Port of Katakolo, Crete and the Port of Heraklion, Rhodes, Istanbul, Ephesus, and The Port of Kusadasi Maximize your time and savor every moment in port with Rick's practical tips, thoughtful advice, and reliable expertise. Heading north? Pick up Rick Steves Scandinavian & Northern European Cruise Ports.

Hike vast glaciers, marvel at steaming volcanic lakes, and explore the land of the midnight sun: with Rick Steves, Iceland is yours to explore! Inside Rick Steves Iceland you'll find: Comprehensive itineraries that can be adapted for 24-hour layovers, 5-day visits, 2-week trips, and more, including the best road trips in Iceland from the Ring Road to the Golden Circle Rick's strategic advice on how to get the most out of your time and money, with rankings of his must-see favorites Top sights and hidden gems, from the stunning northern lights to hidden hikes and cozy bookstores How to connect with local culture: Soak in hidden hot springs, sample smoked fish, and chat with locals in moody and welcoming rural towns Beat the crowds, skip the lines, and avoid tourist traps with Rick's candid, humorous insight The best places to eat, sleep, and relax Self-guided walking tours of lively Reykjavík and art and history museums and mile-by-mile scenic driving tours Detailed maps for exploring on the go Useful resources including a packing list, an Icelandic phrase book, a historical overview, and recommended reading Over 500 bible-thin pages include everything worth seeing without weighing you down Complete, up-to-date information on Reykjavík, the Reykjanes Peninsula, the Golden Circle, the South Coast, the Westman Islands, West Iceland, The Ring Road, the East Fjords, and more Make the most of every day and every dollar with Rick Steves Iceland. Expanding your trip? Try Rick Steves Scandinavia or Rick Steves Northern European Cruise Ports.

On the Baltic Sea, no one can hear you scream.Tonight, twelve hundred expectant passengers have joined the booze-cruise between Sweden and Finland. The creaking old ship travels this same route, back and forth, every day of the year.But this trip is going to be different.In the middle of the night the ferry is suddenly cut off from the outside world. There is nowhere to escape. There is no way to contact the mainland. And no one knows who they can trust.Welcome aboard the Baltic Charisma.

Here is an indispensible guide for anyone taking a Northern Europe cruise. Detail at your fingertips on : Ports of Call Shore Excursions World Heritage Sites Art & Architecture History & Shopping Shopping Tips Cruisetour Options Each chapter provides historical background and practical information, including accurate walking maps showing exactly where ships dock, tips on getting around, concise descriptions of local attractions and beautiful photographs that capture the essence of each locale. Veteran cruise-guide author Anne Vipond has written a reliable reference book that helps readers maximize their time at each port of call

A guide to visiting European ports of call in the Mediterranean and North Seas as well as in the Baltic and Norway that provides information on restaurants, hotels, sights, and shopping and offers tips on choosing a cruise line and saving money.

Covering the North Sea and Baltic coasts of Germany and Denmark, this guide is based on selected routes and provides all the necessary details and plans of ports along them. Now in its third edition, this text provides more detailed coverage of the coasts of Mecklenburg and Vorpommern to the Polish border, an area that has seen many changes in the last decade.