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Hi Fellow Cruisers,

We are going on a Baltic Sea Cruise in June with Royal Caribbean. This is our first time going to that area. We have previously done a Mediterranean cruise that we loved.

I just have some general questions about the ports we will be visiting.

I would just like to hear some tips or important information I might not be aware of for these ports.

We are doing shore excursions for all of the ports except Tallinn.

Oslo, Norway - All the shore excursions are super short for this port. Are we missing something? Is it possible to explore the area around the port on our own? Is that what most people do?

Copenhagen, Denmark - We are visiting some of the palaces/castles. The excursions say something about bags/cameras not being allowed inside. Are there safe places to store these there or are we going to be forced to leave them on the tour bus?

Tallinn, Estonia - Is it safe/easy to find transportation to Old/New town from the port? Is it within walking distance of the port?

St. Petersburg, Russia - We are doing a fairly intensive tour to Moscow the first day and then St.Petersburg the next day. Anyone know if it will be easy to find souvenir shops during the ship tours? Are their souvenir shops in the port?

Helsinki, Finland - We are excited about visiting the market. What are the best things to buy there?

Brussels, Belgium - We are doing an "Own Your Own" excursion that drops us off at Walplein Square. Any places that you recommend we visit? Places to eat?

Any tips are appreciated from those who have been to these ports.

Thank you!:)

I haven't read the entire thread. But just wanted to say to the OP- I am glad I am not the only one. :) I am currently working on my outfits/spreadsheet for my next cruise. Planning is part of the cruise fun!! Plus I love making lists, checklist, etc.

Nice outfits.