Estonia Cruise Ports
The Republic of Estonia is one of the most popular Baltic States for tourists and with so much on offer to visitors in its capital city of Tallinn, it is no surprise why and the great news is that there is a wide range of cruises that visit the country allowing cruise holidaymakers to enjoy the history, culture, and attractions of this often overlooked country.
The country has a beautiful coastline and offers lots of small villages and hamlets all with their won quirks and way of life that can be fascinating for visitors but the vast majority of those holidaying in the country will spend all of their time in the capital of Tallinn and that is especially true when it comes to visiting the country on a cruise as the main cruise terminal and port of call for Estonia is Tallinn.
Whilst the country may not be able to offer a wide range of cruise ports for visitors, it key Tallinn port is located just a short walk from the historic walled old town where visitors can enjoy waking around the medieval streets and visiting a number of historic sites of interest including churches, pubs, and museums.
The countries location on the Baltic Sea and across the Gulf of Finland from Finland make it an easy country to visit on a cruise with lots of cruise lines offering itineraries that call into the country as part of a Baltic cruise directly from the UK.
Cruises To Estonia
Cruise Holidays To Estonia
The popularity of Estonia and especially the city of Tallinn is not overlooked by the majority of cruise lines that operate in Northern Europe / the Baltic Sea, with many cruise itineraries that offer holidays in the region stopping off in the city.
That means that those looking to visit Estonia on a cruise have a lot of options that will suit all preferences and budgets including a range of NoFly cruise, Fly cruises, Fly and Stay cruises and repositioning cruises.
If you prefer to not fly whilst on holiday, there are a number of cruises from the UK that visit the Baltics throughout the main season and many offer a stop in Tallinn on a longer 12-14 night cruise of the region.
If you do not mind flying and want to spend more time in the region, there are a number of port cities in Northern Europe that allow you to start a cruise of the Baltics and call into Estonia and there is also the opportunity to add on a few days holiday before or after your cruise to explore your departure city.
Popular departure ports in the region include Copenhagen in Denmark, Kiel in Germany, Stockholm in Sweden, and Amsterdam in The Netherlands.
Estonia Cruise Guide
If you are currently researching cruise ports in Estonia as you try to decide whether a stop in the country on a cruise of the region is the right choice for you or not, our guides bring you all of the information that you need to decide on which port, if any, is the right port to stop off at in Estonia or if you have already booked a cruise to the country and are researching what is on offer in your chosen port of call, our guides bring you all that you need to make the most of your time on shore.
Popular Ports
Estonia has one main cruise port in the nation’s capital city of Tallinn, where the vast majority of cruise will call into although some smaller ships will infrequently call into other ports.
The country’s capital city is also the country’s leading cruise port and it is in the city that most holidaymakers heading for Estonia will visit but what a great port of call the medieval city is, especially in the historic walled city centre where you discover something new around every corner.
The small port of Kuressaare on the island of Saaremaa Island is only visited by a small number of cruise ships each year, with most been more local ships and smaller ones but if you are lucky enough to village, there is lots to enjoy including the impressive Kuressaare Castle.
Popular Cruise Lines
There is lots of choice when it comes to picking a cruise line that offer stops in Estonia including many of the world most popular lines but there are also a number of smaller lines offering trips, so there really is something for anybody.
Amongst the lines to offer the most cruises to the country include: MSC Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL), Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises, Holland America Line (HAL), Royal Caribbean, P&O Cruises and Celebrity Cruises.
Estonia
Location: Baltic Sea
Capital City: Tallinn
Currency: Euro
Language: Estonian
Demonym(s): Estonian
Top Ports: Tallinn
Estonia has a long history which has sadly seen it often fought over by the European superpowers that surround it.
That has left the country been under the power of Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Poland and Russia and it was part of the former USSR but it has now been an independent country for some time which has left it with a unique culture that mixes the influence of its fromer rulers with its own culture to create something that can only be experienced by visiting Estonia.
It has been that often troubled past that has given the country and especially its main tourist destination of Tallinn so many of its attractions with the walled old town of Tallinn a must visit.
There are lots of other attractions found in the capital and there are opportunities to explore the wider Estonia region and visit other cities such as Tartu, Haapsalu and Kuressaare.
The country is in the main a friendly and safe place to visit and is often a highlight of a cruise of the Baltics.
Best Time To Visit
Tallinn comes alive in the winter months as there are Christmas Markets found in towns squares across the country and that is a popular time to visit but arguably the best time to visit is during the summer months as much of the attraction of visiting the likes of Tallinn is simply walking around the historic streets to see what you come across next.
Estonia Cruises From UK
If you want to visit Estonian cruise ports, especially the port of Tallinn on a cruise direct from the United Kingdom, you can do!
Throughout the summer there are a variety of cruise lines that set sail from the UK on itineraries including a visit to Estonia as they sail around the Baltic Sea.
Estonia Cruises From Southampton
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