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Bound to the west by the Scandinavian Peninsula separating the region from the rest of the continent, The Baltic Sea played an important role in the development of Northern Europe having been mentioned in Roman history dating back to the 1stCentury. The Sea was as an integral trade route used by the Vikings, then became a gateway for Christianity’s Crusaders in their quest at converting the populations of Eastern Europe. The Baltic has been of major importance to the Germans, Dutch, Russians, Danes, Scots and Swedes along with most of the major civilizations of Northern Europe as an important trade route and for the livelihood of residents of the coastal cities that border the expansive body of water. Fed by the Atlantic Ocean and the rivers of surrounding regions, the Baltic Sea is the largest body of brackish water in the world. Countries with borders on the Sea include Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden. The cities that border the Baltic Sea with the largest populations are St. Petersburg (Russia), Stockholm (Sweden), Copenhagen (Denmark), Helsinki (Finland) and Gdansk (Poland). The Baltic is one of the world’s most fascinating regions with limitless sites of historical interest and spectacular scenery. A cruise on the Baltic Sea is popular among travelers from the world over to explore quaint coastal towns steeped in centuries of maritime traditions and history and national capital cities with rich cultures. Some of the experiences cruisers enjoy include taking in the Russian Ballet or visiting the Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg; cruising through the Stockholm archipelago and then visiting Stockholm’s Vasa Museum; examining the architectural offerings of some of the most famous cities in Northern Europe. Baltic ports are relatively close together affording plenty of time of land based sight-seeing, shopping or other pursuits. The primary point of embarkation for Baltic Sea cruises is Copenhagen but other options include Amsterdam, Hamburg, London, Southampton and Stockholm. Cruises are most popular in the northern hemisphere’s summer months as the location of the upper regions of the Baltic Sea close to the Arctic Circle can make for some chilly temperatures in winter. Cruises from 7 to 28 days draw the most passengers and can include sojourns into surrounding regions such as the Norwegian fjords or the North Cape. A cruise on the Baltic Sea to visit some of the historic cities bordering this massive and scenic inland body of water may very well be you dream trip. You can plan to visit such iconic ports as St. Petersburg, Copenhagen or Helsinki while enjoying the offerings of your floating hotel. Add this adventure to your list today and begin the process of identifying your must-see attractions.

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