Baltic Sea summer cruise: Pearls of the Baltic

On this sailing trip, you'll experience the Baltic region from the deck of a sailing ship: the summery Baltic Sea, tranquil bays, vibrant port cities, and a wealth of history. You can actively participate in sailing maneuvers or simply enjoy the wind and the vast open spaces. In the evenings, we'll anchor in sheltered anchorages or smaller harbors and watch the sunset over the Baltic Sea – always close to nature and culture. The sailing trip is framed by two attractive and easily accessible ports: Tallinn in Estonia and Riga in Latvia.

This is where you board:

Tallinn, Estonia's capital on the Baltic Sea, blends well-preserved medieval charm with modern metropolis. The Old Town, encircled by a city wall, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and easily explored on foot. Raekoja plats (Old Town Square) boasts the Gothic Town Hall and narrow lanes lined with merchants' houses and warehouses, remnants of the Hanseatic League era. A short climb leads to Toompea Hill, home to the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Mary's Cathedral. From the viewpoints, panoramic views of the red rooftops and the harbor await. Also worth seeing are the historic city wall with its defensive towers, such as "Long Hermann," and the Rotermann district, where former industrial buildings now house design shops, restaurants, and galleries.

This is where you disembark:

Riga, the capital of Latvia, lies on the Daugava River and is the cultural center of the Baltic states. Founded in 1201, the city was a member of the Hanseatic League, a fact reflected in its merchants' houses and warehouses. A short visit should focus on the Old Town (Vecrīga) with its narrow streets, Riga Cathedral, and St. Peter's Church, from whose tower one can enjoy a panoramic view of the city. The Three Brothers, Riga's oldest surviving residential complex, are particularly famous. At the Town Hall Square, the colorful House of the Blackheads and the Town Hall are striking landmarks. North of the Old Town, the Art Nouveau district around Alberta Street is impressive, one of the most important ensembles of this architectural style in the world. A stroll along the city canal in Bastion Hill Park offers a relaxing experience.