Baltic Cruise Tips : 10 Things YOU NEED to Know!
If you’re planning a Baltic cruise, this guide covers 10 things you need to know before you book. A Baltic cruise can include famous cities like Copenhagen and Stockholm, but it’s also full of smaller ports, walk-off days, scenic sail-ins, changeable weather, and places you might never have visited otherwise. In this Baltic cruise tips video, I share what I learned from my 16-night Baltic cruise from Southampton, including how the ports differ, why where your ship docks matters, when you can explore independently, when transport or excursions make sense, and why overnight stops in places like Stockholm or Copenhagen can make such a difference. I also talk about Baltic cruise costs, sea days from Southampton, what to pack for changeable weather, and why you need to be flexible if the itinerary changes due to weather, port conditions or wider events in the region. This video is the final guide in my Baltic cruise series and is designed to help you decide whether a Baltic cruise is right for you, and how to get the best out of the ports once you’re there. Get Your Guide Shore Excursion Options I’ve popped a few Baltic cruise shore excursion options below through Get Your Guide, so you can compare organised tours with exploring independently. Get Your Guide Baltic cruise tours: Copenhagen Copenhagen: Canal Cruise with Guide https://gyg.me/Y6BgzS5H Copenhagen: Tivoli Gardens Entry Ticket https://gyg.me/huxQhPli Copenhagen: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour with Boat Tour Option https://gyg.me/YXBpSMjV Riga Riga Hop On Hop Off Bus: https://gyg.me/dxrueGme Riga Old Town Walking Tour: https://gyg.me/5qLTmkTI Stockholm Stockholm Hop On Hop Off Bus and Boat Pass: https://gyg.me/OaztndNJ Vasa Museum Ticket + Guided Option: https://gyg.me/AF1N96du ABBA The Museum Ticket: https://gyg.me/x7ybYme3 Visby Hop on Hop Off Bus https://city-sightseeing.com/en/159/visby/3860/hop-on-hop-off-visby This can be especially useful for ports where you want to go beyond the town or city centre, or where transport is easier as part of an organised trip. Read More on My Website You can also find more cruise port guides, ship guides and practical cruise tips on my website: https://solotravel1974.com Watch Next Watch my full Baltic cruise ports playlist next: https://youtu.be/tdRNjlvA0Ac About Me I’m a British solo traveller in my 50s, and I’ve travelled to more than 70 countries. On Solo Travel 1974, I share honest cruise tips, ship guides and port guides based on real experience. 📍 New videos every week – Subscribe & join the adventure! https://www.youtube.com/@solotravel1974?sub_confirmation=1 #BalticCruise #CruiseTips #SoloTravel1974 📱 Cruise eSIM from Saily If you don’t want to buy the ship’s WiFi package, a cruise eSIM could be another option to consider. Saily has recently launched a cruise eSIM designed to provide mobile data at sea and in selected ports. You can find out more here: https://go.saily.site/SH11q Use code solotravel15 for [15% off. This is an affiliate link, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you. 🧳 Cruise Essentials I Use (Amazon) 👉 Magnetic hooks (perfect for extra storage in your cabin): https://amzn.to/4d0ndOW 👉 Packing cubes (keep your suitcase organised): https://amzn.to/3Pyh5DA 👉 Cruise luggage tags (protect your tags at the port): https://amzn.to/47XWA9H 👉 Travel Extension Lead UK https://amzn.to/41iaqA4 EU https://amzn.to/4d5SCQ1 👉 Toiletry organiser (great for small bathrooms): https://amzn.to/4uGmQiN (Some links are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.) Chapters 00:00 - Baltic Cruise - 10 Things You Need to Know 00:24 - A Baltic Cruise Gives You a Really Good Mix of Places 01:14 - The Big-Name Cities Are a Major Reason to Book 02:18 - The Smaller Baltic Ports Can Be the Surprise Highlights 03:08 - Where Your Ship Docks Really Matters on a Baltic Cruise 04:46 - When Baltic Cruise Shore Excursions Make Sense 06:04 - Overnight Stops Can Completely Change a Baltic Cruise 06:35 - What to Pack for a Baltic Cruise 07:05 - Baltic Cruises Can Be Expensive, But You Can Control Costs 07:46 - Baltic Cruise Itineraries Can Change 08:20 - Final Thoughts & Watch Next