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Le Champlain, 8 Night Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic ex Helsinki, Finland to Copenhagen, Denmark

Cruise Le Champlain, 8 Night Iconic Capitals & Towns of the Baltic ex Helsinki, Finland to Copenhagen, Denmark
Cruise Line Ponant
Ship Le Champlain
Destination EU Scandinavia & Baltic
Brief Description 8 Night Cruise sailing from Helsinki, Finland onboard Le Champlain
Type of Cruise Luxury
Departure Date 18 Aug 2026
Cruise Description At the heart of the Baltic Sea, discover the emblematic towns and capitals of the region, a blend of History and sumptuous landscapes. During this 9-day cruise aboard Le Champlain fall under the spell of the majestic panoramas of northern Europe.

Over the course of your trip, at every port of call each guest will be able to choose one included excursion from the selection offered by PONANT. During this cruise, enjoy a visit to Gdansk and fall under the spell of the music at a Chopin concert; dive into the history and tunes of ABBA from Stockholm; or attend a folkloric show in Tallinn. The range of experiences on offer promises intense and varied moments (for the full list of excursions, click on the Itinerary tab).

Your cruise will start at Helsinki. Located on a peninsula surrounded by almost 300 islands, the verdant capital of Finland will charm you with its Art Nouveau architecture.

You will visit Tallinn, emblematic city of the Hanseatic League, the large trading network that dominated the Baltic Sea for several centuries. Listed as UNESCO Heritage Site, this once opulent city still has remarkably well-preserved public buildings, merchant houses and warehouses.

On Saaremaa, dive into the complex history of this island, Estonia’s largest. First invaded by the Vikings, it became Danish then Swedish before being taken by the Russian Empire and later occupied by the Germans. In 1991, it finally became Estonian when the country gained its independence.

Le Champlain will then chart a course for Stockholm. Built on water, the Swedish capital embraces nature, which is omnipresent there. Its blend of medieval architecture, colourful houses and trendy neighbourhoods makes it a particularly enjoyable city to visit.

You will then sail to the Swedish island of Gotland and call at Visby, a site that was important for the Hanseatic League in the Baltic Sea around the 13th century. UNESCO Heritage Site, this once opulent city still has remarkably well-preserved ramparts, public buildings, merchant houses and warehouses.

Your ship will then call at Gdansk, famous for its amber stone and its shipyards. The former Hanseatic city will reveal some of its architectural treasures, in Gothic and Baroque styles, restored or rebuilt.

You will then stop off on the Danish Island of Christiansoe, a territory measuring less than 0,5 km2 (barely 0,3 square miles) in the very heart of the Baltic Sea. The rocky shorelines of this natural and preserved sanctuary have magnificent panoramas.

You will set a course for the charming fishing village of Gudhjem. Located on the small Danish island of Bornholm, it is very popular among the Danes for its gentle way of life and its beautiful landscapes of rock formations.

Your ship will finally reach Copenhagen, where you can explore its canals and historic districts.
Sailing Dates
18 Aug 2026
Category Single Twin Triple Quad
DEL AU $15,100 AU $10,260
PR4 AU $16,780 AU $11,380
PR5 AU $17,620 AU $11,940
PR6 AU $18,620 AU $12,610
DS3 AU $26,060 AU $17,570
PS5 AU $35,330 AU $23,750
PS6 AU $37,190 AU $24,990
Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
18 Aug 2026 Helsinki, Finland 6:00 PM
19 Aug 2026 Tallinn, Estonia 7:00 PM
20 Aug 2026 Saaremaa Island, Estonia 7:00 AM 6:00 PM
21 Aug 2026 Stockholm, Sweden 8:00 AM 11:00 PM
22 Aug 2026 Stockholm, Sweden 6:00 PM
23 Aug 2026 Visby Sweden 8:00 AM 1:00 PM
24 Aug 2026 Gdansk, Poland 7:30 AM 5:45 PM
25 Aug 2026 Christiansoe, Denmark 7:45 AM 12:00 PM
25 Aug 2026 Gudhjem, Denmark 1:30 PM 7:00 PM
26 Aug 2026 Copenhagen, Denmark 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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