Windstar Cruises Northern Europe Cruises

Tour Northern Europe with Windstar Cruises and travel in awe of the region’s many fascinating sites – both natural and man-made. You’ll tour museums full of priceless art, walk along the rugged stone walls of medieval castles and navigate fjords so stunning they’ll take your breath away. With Windstar Cruises, your Northern Europe cruise itinerary could feature popular crowd-pleasing ports like Copenhagen, Gdansk, Stockholm, St. Petersburg, London and Dublin - along with the less-frequented gems of the Baltics and British Isles. For example, Windstar is one of only a few cruise lines visiting ports like Pembroke, Waterford, Holyhead, Portrush, Tobermory, Klaipeda, Bornholm, Travemunde, Skagen and Visby. See Northern Europe as you’ve never imagined with a luxurious Windstar Cruises voyage.

Things to Do on a Northern Europe Cruise with Windstar Cruises

Sail into Northern Europe’s most treasured harbors as you tour the Baltics or British Isles with the luxurious Windstar Cruises. Enjoy the fabulous wines and spirits of Northern Europe as your visit castles, hike along rugged cliffs, swing through Europe’s most famous golf courses or trace your ancestry. Highlighted below are a few of the best ways to spend your time when cruising to Northern Europe with Windstar Cruises:

• Catherine’s Palace in Tsarskoe Selo (St. Petersburg, Russia)
  Tour the stunning palace of Catherine the Great in Pushkin, Russia. The splendid palace is overflowing with priceless works of art and rare porcelain crafts. The elegantly ordained rooms feature intricate details that you have to see in person to really appreciate. Plus, the surrounding gardens are full of peaceful pavilions and beautiful landscaping
   

• Chocolate Making Workshop (Tallinn, Estonia)
  Visit the Estonian Kalev Chocolate Factory in Tallinn and learn from the best in a 2-hour chocolate workshop. Enjoy making fresh truffles with the help of the shop’s expert confectioners, and then the final reward is yours as you dig into your finely crafted treats.
   

• The Giant’s Causeway and Old Bushmills Distillery (Portrush, Ireland)
  Marvel in the mystery of the Giant’s Causeway and learn about the origins of these 40,000 or more interlocking basalt columns. Afterwards, head to the nearby Old Bushmills Distillery – the oldest licensed distillery in the world – for a tour and whiskey tasting.
   

• Mountains and Fjords (Alesund, Norway)
  Explore the fishing town of Alesund and take advantage of the region’s stunning scenery of mountains and fjords. Highlights include the rushing waters of Gudbrand Gorge, the Stigfossen Waterfall, the aptly named “Trollwall” and the winding Trollstigen road, which is overlooked by the prominent Bishop, King and Queen peaks.
   

• Medieval Kilkenny (Waterford, Ireland)
  Take in the medieval history of Ireland in Kilkenny, a city full of original and beautifully restored Irish castles, fortresses, pubs and cathedrals. Highlights include the St. Canice Cathedral, the storied Langton’s Pub and the small town of Inistioge nestled amongst the emerald hills.
   

• Fjord Safari and Brewery Tasting (Flam, Norway)
  Board a rigid-hulled inflatable boat (RIB) and venture out into Norway’s Aurlandsfjord and Naeroyfjord. Keep a lookout for seals, whales and more while taking in the towering cliffs. Afterwards, warm up with a range of tasting at the Aegir Brewery and Pub.