Lonely Planet Cruise Ports Scandinavia & Northern Europe

Lonely Planet Cruise Ports

by Andy Symington, Alexis Averbuck, Oliver Berry

Effortlessly chic cities, many with charming historic centres, contrast with soul-stirring coastal scenery, remote wildernesses and cutting-edge urban design. Inspiring food and a full menu of seasons make Northern Europe a premium cruise destination. Lonely Planet will get you to the heart of Scandinavia & Northern Europe, with amazing travel experiences and the best planning advice.

Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Scandinavia is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Feast on history, art and culture in Berlin; be lost for words at the treasures in St Petersburg’s State Hermitage Museum; and soak away your cares in the Blue Lagoon near Reykjavik; all with your trusted travel companion. Discover the best of the Scandinavia and begin your journey now!

Inside Lonely Planet’s Cruise Ports Scandinavia:

Full-color maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - history, art, architecture, politics, landscapes, wildlife, cuisine, customs, etiquette
Over 37 color maps

Coverage Includes: Berlin, Amsterdam, Copenhagen, Oslo, Bergen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St Petersburg, Tallinn, Riga, Gdansk, Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands, Reykjavik

Book Details
ISBN: 9781787014206
Curator: Andy Symington
Writers: Alexis Averbuck, Oliver Berry, Abigail Blasi, Cristian Bonetto, Marc Di Duca, Catherine Le Nevez, Hugh McNaughtan, Becky Ohlsen, Leonid Ragozin, Simon Richmond, Andrea Schulte-Peevers, Regis St Louis, Donna Wheeler
324 pages, 324pp color, 75 maps | Dimensions: 128mm × 197mm

324 pages, Paperback

Published June 19, 2018

Reviews

[Christopher Russell · Rating 3 out of 5]

The subject matter is potentially quite vast given the geographic area covered. As a result the book was somewhat disappointing. It seemed to be simply a 'best of' book with content stripped from other Lonely Planet guides and focusing on a few select locations in the region. Given you would have limited time in a particular location during a cruise, I am not sure the book really recognizes that fact. I hope with future revisions the book and content will improve to make it an indispensable guide.

[R.J. Gilmour · Rating 4 out of 5]

A nicely designed pocket-sized book that includes a section on the most visited Baltic cruise ports. Each section breaks down how to get around, what to see, where to eat & drink & shop. It also offers a really nice concise 2-page map of a walking tour of each city. While a great little guide it is a little outdated given the ongoing war between Russia & Ukraine which means cruise ships are no longer stopping in Russian ports.

[Dee Renee Chesnut · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lonely Planet is an excellent guide, and I tear it apart to keep the information about the 5 port cities our cruise will visit. I was disappointed there was not enough information for each of the ports in Norway that our cruise will visit.

[Danni · Rating 4 out of 5]

this was fun. I hope to go on a cruise one day.

[Stacie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good primer with pics of what to do on shore days during a cruise. But how could you just spend a few hours in any of these gorgeous places and feel satisfaction?

[Lisa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of ports in here. So good book to revisit. Read it on Hoopla