12 nights · England · Departs Southampton · Visiting Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn, Stockholm, Visby, Skagen · Aboard Celebrity Cruises on the Celebrity Apex
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| Cruise line | Celebrity Cruises |
|---|---|
| Ship | Celebrity Apex |
| Duration | 12 nights |
| Port calls | 7 |
| Departures | 1 sailings |
| From fare | $3,075 per person |
| Year built | 2021 |
| Guests | 3521 |
| Cabins | 1467 |
| Crew | 1320 |
| Length | 306 m |
| Beam | 39 m |
| Cruising speed | 22.0 kn |
Southampton is a working port with a rich maritime past. Walk its medieval city walls, then visit SeaCity Museum, where exhibits explore the city’s connection to the Titanic. The Mayflower began its 1620 voyage from Southampton, and the Titanic sailed from here in 1912. Beyond the waterfront, the New Forest’s heathland and Winchester’s cathedral make rewarding excursions.
Copenhagen is best explored at street level, where royal history meets modern design. At Nyhavn, colorful harbor-front houses frame canal tours; nearby Amalienborg Palace is the monarch’s winter residence. Christiansborg Palace combines Denmark’s parliament with historic royal rooms, while Christianshavn’s canals reveal a quieter side. Pause for smørrebrød, the open-faced rye-bread staple, and explore the city’s design shops before returning to port.
Helsinki is a compact capital where Nordic design, sea air and neoclassical grandeur meet within easy reach of the harbour. Begin at Senate Square, framed by the white Helsinki Cathedral and elegant buildings shaped by architect Carl Ludvig Engel. At the Old Market Hall, Finnish rye bread, smoked fish and seasonal berries offer a taste of local life. With time to spare, take the ferry to Suomenlinna, a UNESCO-listed sea fortress spread across six islands.
Step ashore in Tallinn, where medieval towers rise above a Baltic capital built for curious walkers. Within the UNESCO-listed Old Town, cobbled lanes lead to merchant houses, church spires and Town Hall Square. Climb Toompea for views across red roofs and the Gulf of Finland; explore cafés and galleries beyond the walls. Tallinn rewards a day on foot, with history close at hand and a distinctly modern pulse.
Stockholm rewards the curious with a capital spread across 14 islands, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea. From the waterfront, ferries and bridges lead to Gamla Stan’s narrow lanes, the Royal Palace, and the Nobel Prize Museum. Visit the Vasa Museum to see a 17th-century warship recovered from the harbor. Then pause for coffee in a city where water, design, and history shape everyday life.
On Gotland’s western shore, Visby makes a striking first impression with its medieval walls and Baltic setting. Inside the ring wall, cobbled lanes lead past merchants’ houses, church ruins and rose-filled gardens. Once a powerful Hanseatic port, the town is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, best explored on foot. Pause at St Mary’s Cathedral, then follow the ramparts for broad views over rooftops and sea. Visby rewards a slow walk, with island scenery just beyond the walls.
At Denmark’s northernmost town, the distinctive light has drawn artists and travellers for generations. Skagen’s ochre houses with white trim line quiet streets, while its fishing harbour remains central to local life. A short journey leads to Grenen, where the Skagerrak and Kattegat meet in shifting waves. At Skagens Museum, discover works by the Skagen Painters, then browse local galleries or linger over fresh seafood.
Southampton is a working port with a rich maritime past. Walk its medieval city walls, then visit SeaCity Museum, where exhibits explore the city’s connection to the Titanic. The Mayflower began its 1620 voyage from Southampton, and the Titanic sailed from here in 1912. Beyond the waterfront, the New Forest’s heathland and Winchester’s cathedral make rewarding excursions.
Published August 20, 2026
Last updated October 3, 2026
Author: J. Richard
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