Question: Northern Europe cruise. Don’t know which one to pick?
I want to gift my parents a cruise trip to north Europe. Which of these cruises do you recommend?

MSC Orchestra 7 Night Baltic Castles & Russian Palaces

MSC Opera 11 Night Czarist Russia Revealed

Celebrity Century 12 Night Scandinavia & Russia

Costa Atlantica 7 Night Baltic & Russia

Holland America Eurodam 10 Night Gems of the Baltic

Holland Americe Rotterdam 12 Night Vikings & Czars

Norwegian Jewel 12 Night Baltic Capitals

Emerald Princess 10 Night Classic Scandinavia & Russia
(northern europe cruises)

Best answer:

Answer by luludoodie
Don’t know itinerary of all of them but what they must see is St. Petersburg. It was restored for their 300 year celebrations and is an incredibly majestic sight.

Seeing the diversity of the Scandinavian capitals Oslo/Copenhagen/Helsinki etc. should also be a priority.

UK reply – have to be very diplomatic here!
Rather than the huge USA owned ships they might have a more interesting time on a much smaller European ship avoiding the useless mass tourist trap (overpriced) USA ship shore excursions.
“Mixing with the natives” could be a much more rewarding trip for them!