The long sunny days of a Baltic summer are legendary. Few places in the world enjoy their summer months as much as the people of the Baltic nations. Join us aboard the MS Island Sky in July and witness the spectacle of colour that the sun brings to this northern world.

If ever there was a sea perfect for exploring by ship, it is the Baltic. Bordered by diverse kingdoms and republics in a relatively contained area, it allows us to visit a total of nine ports in eight countries during a eleven night voyage. The history of the region is fascinating, with countries vying for commercial and political influence for over a thousand years and more. This complex history will be brought to life by our on board guest speaker, helping us to gain a greater understanding of this endlessly fascinating corner of northern Europe.

We believe, after many years of operating cruises in the Baltic, that we have the most perfectly balanced cruise. Top of our list is the three day stay in St Petersburg. Most cruises spend one day or perhaps two, but it simply is not possible to see all that this marvellous city and surrounding countryside has to offer in such a short time. We have also included Poland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, as well as the imposing cities of Stockholm and Helsinki and the Finnish archipelago of Aland.