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The Baltic cruise season

It runs primarily from mid-May through mid-September. That season can be divided into three periods:

Mid-May to mid-June

Mid-June through mid-August

Mid-August to mid-September

Each has its pros & cons, which I summarize for you below.

I give typical conditions. But remember, Baltic weather is famously unpredictable. For example, you could experience a warm day in early May or a rainy one in July. You can just hope for the best.

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Mid-May to mid-June

Advantages

Fares are at their lowest level

Tourist crowds are moderate

Disadvantages

Days can be nippy and windy

Rainiest Baltic cruise period

Seas can sometimes be choppy

The closer you are to the beginning of this period, the more likely these conditions will exist.

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Mid-June through mid-August

Advantages

Many warm, sunny days

Calm seas with light winds

More daylight hours for excursions

Disadvantages

Temperatures occasionally soar

Tourist crowds are heavy

Cruise & airline fares peak

Cruises & airlines can be fully booked

These conditions are less likely to occur in June than in July and August.

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Mid-August to mid-September

Similar to the mid-May-to-mid-June period, but it rains less. And, it has fewer daylight hours to enjoy.

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Weather is important

Baltic cruises are loaded with day-long shore excursions. And warm, blue-sky days will enrich your land adventures and photos.

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