Docking areas in the Baltic.

[Yorkypete]

We are going on the Britannia to the Baltic in September. On previous visits to Tallinn, Stockholm and Copenhagen we have docked within walking distance of the town centers. In Copenhagen it was a fair walk but shuttles took us to the town center if we wished. In Helsinki shuttles took us again into the town center. In Tallinn we docked a couple of hundred yards  away from the old town entrance. Does anyone know what the situation is now with the docking and shuttles as we prefer a 'do it on your own' scenario?

[AuroraCruiser08]

Hi,

 

We were on the same trip in May on. Britannia. 

 

Copenhagen - dock a way away but shuttles are provided to run you into town/hop on hop off picks up right by the terminal

 

Tallinn - as you said about a 15 min walk to old town. Shuttle again, straight to old town entrance

 

Helsinki - a bit of both iqq1ta about a 20-30 minute walk to the centre however it is a nice one through nice parkland, etc. Shuttle and hop on hop off at terminal

 

Stockholm - an easy walk about 15mins (it looks closer) however when we went lots of roadworks so shuttle was easier. HOHO at terminal. 

 

 

Hope that helps 

[Yorkypete]

7 hours ago, AuroraCruiser08 said:

Hi,

 

We were on the same trip in May on. Britannia. 

 

Copenhagen - dock a way away but shuttles are provided to run you into town/hop on hop off picks up right by the terminal

 

Tallinn - as you said about a 15 min walk to old town. Shuttle again, straight to old town entrance

 

Helsinki - a bit of both iqq1ta about a 20-30 minute walk to the centre however it is a nice one through nice parkland, etc. Shuttle and hop on hop off at terminal

 

Stockholm - an easy walk about 15mins (it looks closer) however when we went lots of roadworks so shuttle was easier. HOHO at terminal. 

 

 

Hope that helps 

Hi. Thanks very much. We have been to the Baltic twice (inc St Petes)  and both times we had shuttles to the town centers free of charge (except Tallinn where there is only a hundred yards walk).  It seems to be that P&O charge to get to the centers for 'free time'. Was this the case with you.

 

[Ardennais]

Helsinki is a fair way to the centre and shuttles were provided. Tallinn is a fairly easy walk. In Copenhagen we’ve always docked at the Langelinie terminal with various cruiselines. We once walked with the children all the way to Tivoli Gardens and although quite a distance, it was a very pleasant walk. As you say, the hoho is also an option which we’ve done but beware - the last bus stops in the city centre around 5pm. We were caught out thinking it would take us back to the cruise terminal! 

[Yorkypete]

3 hours ago, Ardennais said:

Helsinki is a fair way to the centre and shuttles were provided. Tallinn is a fairly easy walk. In Copenhagen we’ve always docked at the Langelinie terminal with various cruiselines. We once walked with the children all the way to Tivoli Gardens and although quite a distance, it was a very pleasant walk. As you say, the hoho is also an option which we’ve done but beware - the last bus stops in the city centre around 5pm. We were caught out thinking it would take us back to the cruise terminal! 

Thanks. Was the shuttle free as our last two cruises with NCI they provided all shuttles in Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen free of charge...and they ran every 30 min or so.

[AuroraCruiser08]

9 hours ago, Yorkypete said:

Hi. Thanks very much. We have been to the Baltic twice (inc St Petes)  and both times we had shuttles to the town centers free of charge (except Tallinn where there is only a hundred yards walk).  It seems to be that P&O charge to get to the centers for 'free time'. Was this the case with you.

 

No, if you are on the select fare then all shuttles are included. But if you are on the early saver you do have to pay.. onboard they will announce a price. If you are select fare ignore it as they will be free. Shuttles in all ports. The walk into Helsinki is quite a way, we did it in about 20-25 mins. Shuttles are available though. 

[Ardennais]

17 hours ago, Yorkypete said:

Thanks. Was the shuttle free as our last two cruises with NCI they provided all shuttles in Helsinki, Stockholm and Copenhagen free of charge...and they ran every 30 min or so.

Free with P&O as we paid Select. Can’t remember what happened with RCI and NCL

[Yorkypete]

Thanks for all the help. We are on select so should be ok.