Baltic is an area of Northern Europe that encompasses the Baltic Sea, Kattegat Bay and Skagerrak Strait, and it includes the bordering countries of Sweden, Finland, Russia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, northeastern Germany and eastern Denmark. Amazing historical and cultural sites await passengers who cruise this magnificent region, and shore excursions typically visit museums, palaces, castles and cathedrals. St. Petersburg, Estonia, Stockholm & Copenhagen are rich in culture of music, art and theatre; these Baltic Beauties are connected by the same sea. Spend a couple days exploring the wonders of Russia with unspoilt vistas of palaces, bridges & domes, the ex-soviet run museums are abundant with treasures from Russia's rich past heritage.