When it comes to cruising, the Caribbean and the Med used to be the first destinations on everyones lips, but these days Baltic cruises are fast catching up with the traditional favourites. Think stunning scenery, island settings, fairytale castles and Viking history and youve got just a fraction of what this fascinating region has to offer. Stops in countries like Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Russia, Germany and Norway put you right on the doorstop of some of the worlds richest culture.

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