Posts Tagged ‘Baltic Cruise’

Tallin, Estonia

Photo: Tallin, Estonia

// September 1st, 1998 // Comments Off // Estonia, Scandinavian Capitals '98

Our first port on the Scandinavian Capitals Itinerary was Tallin, Estonia. Tallin is popular with tourist for its “fairytale” medieval walled city. First however, we got to see the “scenic” port area. Like most ports that the cruise ships we take arrive at, it’s more for freight than regular passenger service, and not exactly scenic (unless you consider cargo ships, containers and silos scenic). (more…)

Kiel Canal, Germany

Photo: Kiel Canal, Germany

// September 1st, 1998 // Comments Off // Germany, Scandinavian Capitals '98

After leaving Dover and crossing the English Chanel (The Dream swerved sharply in the middle of that crossing at about 1am to avoid hitting another ship… A year later at the end of this same itinerary, during the same shift, she did hit another ship… another reason not to sail NCL) we arrived at the mouth of the North Sea end of the Kiel Canal to begin our transit. (more…)

London – On the Way to Dover

Photo: London – On the Way to Dover

// August 31st, 1998 // Comments Off // Scandinavian Capitals '98, United Kingdom

We flew into London a few days early to sample all that one of my favorite cities in the world has to offer: Theatre, wonderful restaurants, historic treasures, and a character all it’s own. I had even more fun in London than I normally do, because I got to show my Aunt and Uncle all the wonders of my favorite city. (more…)