Scandinavia and
the Baltic Sea

• Experience 6 countries during a cruise on the Baltic Sea from Stockholm, Sweden, to Oslo, Norway, aboard World Navigator, an exclusively chartered, deluxe small ship.
• Specially arranged cruise in Copenhagen, Denmark through the old canals and port to see the city's iconic sites.
• Special guest speaker Laura Liswood, co-founder and secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders.
• Three UNESCO World Heritage sites — Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn, Estonia; Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia; and Hanseatic Town of Visby, Sweden.
• Included meals | 2 receptions, 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners.
• Two UNESCO World Heritage sites — Historic Centre of Riga, Latvia; Historic Centre (Old Town) of Tallinn, Estonia.
• Stockholm Pre-Tour Extension and Norway Post-Tour Extension.

Depart for Stockholm, Sweden. Please check your bags from your gateway city to your arrival city.

Arrive at Stockholm Arlanda Airport in Stockholm, Sweden. Proceed through the immigration checkpoint to the baggage claim area and retrieve your luggage. After completing a customs screening, meet a Gohagan & Company representative.

Those arriving early will transfer to a group hospitality room at a hotel. After lunch on your own at the hotel or nearby, you will then travel with the group in the afternoon to embark the deluxe World Navigator. Those arriving later will transfer directly to the port for embarkation.

This evening, attend a Gohagan & Company Welcome Briefing and lifeboat drill, followed by a dinner on board the ship as we depart Stockholm.

This morning (and every morning aboard ship) begin the day with a delicious breakfast. Then spend time at leisure as we sail to Talinn, Estonia. Explore the ship and take advantage of some of the deluxe amenities. Or take in a lecture; our Featured Guest Speaker aboard this program is Laura Liswood, co‑founder and secretary general of the Council of Women World Leaders, composed of female presidents, prime ministers and heads of government from around the world.

After a delicious lunch, disembark for this afternoon’s excursion.

Tallinn’s UNESCO World Heritage-designated Historic Centre (Old Town) has remained virtually unchanged for 600 years. Tour around the ancient city walls, then begin a walking tour of Toompea, the hill on which Tallinn is centered. See the landmark 19th-century Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and Toompea Castle. Continue your walking tour down narrow streets and steep stairs to the Lower Town. Walk through the town square to see the 13th-century St. Nicholas Church. Visit the medieval Tallinn Town Hall, the seat of Estonia’s Parliament, which dominates the Town Hall Square and is the only surviving Gothic hall in Europe. Admire the intricately painted main chamber and the guest book, signed by Mikhail Gorbachev and the Dalai Lama, among other illustrious guests. (Activity Level: Active)

Enjoy some free time to explore Tallinn after your tour.

Join your fellow travelers for a Captain’s Welcome Reception and Dinner on board the ship this evening.

Helsinki, the capital of Finland, is also known as “Daughter of the Baltic Sea.” Take a panoramic motorcoach tour that includes Senate Square—with its neo-classical architecture of the 1840s—and its surroundings, making up the oldest part of central Helsinki. See the Presidential Palace and Parliament Building, City Hall, Finlandia Hall, the Opera House, Oodi Library and the 17th-century University of Helsinki. Pass by the colorful Market Square in the South Harbor and stop to see the modernist Sibelius Monument, designed by Eila Hiltunen as an artistic homage to Finland’s most famous composer, Jean Sibelius. Visit the subterranean Temppeliaukio Church (only possible if no church services are in progress) called the “Rock Church,” as it was impressively hewn into solid natural bedrock.

Take advantage of time at leisure to explore the market square and main shopping streets, Norra Esplanaden and Södra Esplanaden, before returning to the pier to re-embark the ship. Enjoy lunch on board.

Traveler’s Choice | Choose one of the following included excursions. (Please make your selection on the Reservation Form on the portal.)

• Village of Porvoo. This afternoon, travel by motorcoach to tour the charming village of Porvoo. Embark on a walking tour of the historic Old Town, founded in 1346. Stroll the cobblestone streets and see the brightly painted wooden houses; pass the Cathedral and the Old Bridge. After the tour, enjoy free time to explore the charming shops, galleries and cafes. (Moderate)

• Local Finnish Sauna Experience. Unwind as you indulge in this quintessential restorative Finnish sauna ritual. The facility includes both a traditional smoke sauna and a wood-burning sauna—each can accommodate about 20 bathers at a time. Both offer direct access to an outdoor seating area and the sea for cooling off after the steam. There are separate changing facilities and showers for men and women; bathing suits must be worn at all times. A guide will accompany the group to provide information and answer questions. (Mild)
  • Included: private guide, two soft drinks per person, towels, seat cover, soap and shampoo. Guests need to bring a swimsuit and any additional toiletries. This excursion operates with a minimum of 30 passengers and a maximum of 60.

Return to the ship for a delicious dinner on board this evening.

Spend the full day at sea taking in the scenery, enjoying onboard lectures and mingling with fellow passengers. Enjoy three delicious meals and the many luxurious amenities on board.

Enjoy breakfast this morning before disembarking for your chosen excursion in Riga.

Traveler’s Choice | Choose one of the following included excursions. Please complete the separate Traveler’s Choice Reservation Form on the portal.

• Riga City Tour. Depart the ship by motorcoach to Elizabetes Street to view Art Nouveau/Jugendstil architecture in the UNESCO-inscribed Historic Centre of Riga. Continue to view architectural examples of the 18th and 19th centuries, including Eclecticism, Romanticism, Art Nouveau, Neo-Gothic and Neo-Baroque styles. Pass the Latvian National Opera House, city canal and Freedom Monument, and learn about the Baltic Way Footprint Monument. Begin a walking tour. In Dome Square, visit St. John’s Church and enjoy a brief organ concert. Next, see St. George's Church, located opposite St. Peter's. Walk to the Great Guild Hall Square and admire the German-style architecture. See the Three Brothers, the oldest housing complex in Riga, and the House of the Blackheads, which originated in the 14th century — both integral parts of Riga's rich architectural landscape. (Moderate; 4-hour tour.)

• Jewish Heritage Exploration. After a brief motorcoach tour of the city, learn of the moving Jewish history that has been lived in Riga, long a multicultural melting pot. Visit some of the important sites and memorial places, including the location of the former Great Choral Synagogue built in 1868, once the city’s largest and most beautiful synagogue. On July 4, 1941, Latvian nationalists, under the direction of Nazi forces, burned down the synagogue with hundreds of Jewish worshippers locked inside. A solemn gray stone marker with the inscription “Magen David” stands where the tragic event took place.
  • The Old Jewish Cemetery was where Riga’s Jews were buried from 1725 until 1941, when it was incorporated into the ghetto and became a communal grave for large numbers of those killed. The site was destroyed after the war and is now a memorial park. On the outskirts of Riga, you’ll stand before a tombstone memorial where the Rumbula massacre took the lives of some 25,000 Jewish victims from all over Europe in just a few days during the Nazi terror.
  • Return to the city and visit the Museum of Occupation. The museum reveals Latvia’s history from 1940 to 1991, when Riga experienced occupations by both the Soviet Union and Nazi Germany. Conclude the tour with a walk through Riga’s Old Town Hall Square. (Active; 5-hour tour.)

Minimum 20/Maximum 60 participants

When your excursion concludes, you will have some leisure time this afternoon. You can return to the ship or stay in town; there will be a shuttle service to and from the ship. This evening, enjoy dinner on board as the ship departs Riga, sailing toward Visby, Sweden.

Savor breakfast this morning before disembarking for your chosen excursion in Visby, a charming town on Sweden’s largest island, Gotland. This well-preserved medieval town — dating back to the 12th century — is a UNESCO World Heritage site and is filled with natural beauty and ancient history.

Traveler’s Choice | Choose one of the following included excursions. Please make your selection on the Reservation Form on the portal.

• Walking Tour & Gotlands Museum. As you stroll through Visby's Old Town and the Stora Torget (Town Square) on a guided tour, learn about the town’s Hanseatic history and medieval architecture. Visit the Gotlands Museum, filled with fascinating historical artifacts, including pre-Viking picture stones, Bronze-Age jewelry and pieces from a silver hoard found on a farm in northern Gotland. After the museum visit, spend some free time browsing the shops or visiting the Botanical Garden before walking back to the ship. (Mild)

• Medieval Visby. At the outskirts of Visby, walk along the best-preserved city wall in northern Europe. Construction on the wall — and its 29 large and 22 smaller towers — began in the 13th century. Enter the city as people throughout history did, through one of the towers, then enjoy a guided walk through the narrow medieval alleyways. Visit the imposing stone St. Mary's Cathedral, also from the 13th century. See the ruins of St. Nicolai & St. Clemens Churches, pass through the Botanical Garden and wrap up in the city center for some free time before walking back to the ship. (Active)

Return to the ship for dinner this evening as we cruise to Gdansk, Poland.

Savor breakfast this morning before disembarking for your chosen excursion in Gdansk.

Traveler’s Choice | Choose one of the following included excursions. Please complete the separate Traveler’s Choice Reservation Form on the portal.

• Gdansk Old Town Walking Tour. Begin this guided tour at the grand Green Gate, built in 1568 as a residence for Poland’s monarchs. See the Gdansk port, stroll along the Motława River and view the iconic Gdansk Crane. Walk the Royal Route and the Long Market to see the magnificent Neptune’s Fountain; the 14th-century Artus Court, inspired by Britain’s King Arthur; and St. Mary’s Church, the second-largest brick church in the world. Afterward, enjoy free time to explore the Old Town shops and cafes. (Active)
  • Minimum: 20 passengers / No maximum

• Solidarity Tour. On this guided tour, begin at the entrance to the historic Gdansk Shipyard, where the Solidarity Movement — the first independent trade union in the Soviet Bloc — began in 1980. See the Monument to the Fallen Shipyard Workers of 1970, which commemorates the deaths of some 45 locals killed while protesting the communist regime. Next, tour the European Solidarity Centre, established to study and foster freedom, democracy and solidarity. This unique, five-story complex includes a museum, an atrium filled with trees and greenery, conference halls, library archives, reading rooms and a rooftop terrace. (Moderate)
  • Minimum: 20 passengers / Maximum: 90 passengers

Return to the ship for yet another delicious dinner. The ship departs Gdansk tonight, sailing toward Copenhagen, Denmark.

This morning, enjoy breakfast and free time aboard. After a delicious lunch, embark on your excursion in Copenhagen.

Copenhagen City Tour. On a tour of the world-class capital of Denmark, drive to the site of the old fish market, Gammel Strand, to embark on a sightseeing cruise through the canals and the port of Copenhagen. Pass major buildings such as Christiansborg Palace, the Naval Church and the Old Stock Exchange before entering the harbor where you will see the ancient Battery Sixtus and the fortress, Three Crowns. Also pass the Little Mermaid statue before entering the canal of Christianshavn, with its fine mixture of ancient warehouses, houseboats and modern architecture. Disembark and drive towards the City Hall Square, where the famous pedestrian shopping area, Strøget, begins. Stop here and spend a little free time exploring the area. (Mild)

Spend your afternoon at leisure around Copenhagen this afternoon, if you wish. There will be shuttles provided between the town and the ship.

Return to the ship and enjoy a relaxing dinner on board. The ship departs Copenhagen this evening, sailing overnight to Gothenburg, Sweden.

Enjoy a delectable breakfast before disembarking for your chosen excursion in Gothenburg.

Traveler’s Choice | Choose one of the following included excursions. Please complete the separate Traveler’s Choice Reservation Form on the portal.

• Gothenburg City Tour. Take a morning tour of Sweden’s gregarious second city. Compact and eminently walkable, the city is known for its Amsterdam-style canals, leafy boulevards and welcoming atmosphere. Discover Gothenburg through the architectural landmarks and history of the city, founded by King Gustav II Adolph in 1621. Stop at the hilltop Masthugg Church to admire the panoramic view of Gothenburg and its harbor. Then, take a walk through the 17th-century Haga district, Gothenburg’s first suburb. Stroll through vibrant public squares and see the iconic Carl Milles’ Poseidon statue, which has become a symbol of the city. Admire the grand Beaux Arts-style city hall and Wenngrenska Villa, both typical of the 18th century’s grandeur. Walk past the Gothenburg Opera House. Nearby, spy an interesting office building called “The Lipstick” by locals for its ultra-modern shape and red floors at the angled top. (Moderate)

• Tjolöholm Castle. Take a coach tour through the scenic Swedish countryside to the peninsula where Tjolöholm Castle sits. One of Scandinavia’s leading Arts and Crafts properties, this fascinating manor house was designed by architect Lars Israel Wahlman in the Tudor style for merchant James Fredrik Dickson and his wife, Blanche. As you tour the manor, learn how this state-of-the-art estate had many comforts that far exceeded the standards of the day. There will be some free time to stroll the estate’s gardens before returning to Gothenburg and the ship. Note: There is quite a bit of walking on this tour, and no elevators on the property. (Active)

Return to the ship and tuck into a delicious lunch. Spend some time this afternoon at leisure on the ship.

Join your fellow travelers for a Captain’s Farewell Reception and Dinner on board this evening. Raise a glass to your Scandinavian sojourn!

The ship departs Gothenburg, sailing overnight to Oslo, Norway.

Following breakfast, disembark and transfer to Oslo Gardermoen Airport for your return flight home. Arrive in your home city and go through immigration and customs.