poss

Thanks to helpful in-put from these postings and from other places, I've finally decided that we'll do Seven Seas to the Baltic for our maiden cruise. I'd be interested to hear suggestions for which cabin to request, but mainly I'd love to hear suggestions for where to stay for an extra night or two in Copenhagan (embark) and Stockholm (disembark). I've read that those cities are very expensive, so I hope we can find a great room for under $300 per night. Will that be possible? Most important to us is that the room be quiet; we're terrible sleepers even at best, and away from home even worse. (I've been meaning to ask, by the way: Are the cabins very quiet on ships? Does one not hear one's neighbors?) Back to hotel question: We'd love to find a spacious (doesn't need to be huge), handsome room, with a great view-- and quiet. Also, if possible, not far from port. Suggestions for Copenhagan and Stockholm much appreciated. Also: for those who have done this cruise, I'd love to hear which shore excursions (in the other ports) you most enjoyed. (I keep wishing there was one fewer day in St. Petersburg.) Thanks ever so much!

petlover

Poss, I think you'll be very pleased with your choice of ships. As for location on the ship...the best IMO is Category G on Deck 6. It is very midship and easily accessible to everything! Don't pay more to go up on higher decks...not worth it. If you look on a Deck plan, they're colored lime green. I have been on many many ships and cruise lines and the Voyager really is my all time favorite! Go with midship, Deck 6. It is the smoothest with no vibration what so ever. I've never felt the least bit of motion sickness there and I got caught in very rough seas once outside of Rome.

You're going to love your itinerary and wait until you see your ship...WOW! Be sure to eat at Signatures Restaurant one night while on the Voyager (reservation is required)

As for hotels, I've been to Stockholm and we stayed at the Sheraton. I have no idea of the cost as we redeemed Starwood points for a "freebie". It was very nice as all Sheratons are...nothing quaint though if that's what you're looking for. We had an excellent dinner inside the hotel one night.

pilgrim

Why not try biddingfortravel.com and get advice on an inexpensive hotel option in Scandinavia?

Cruiser

Poss:
Why do you wish the stay in St. Petersburg was shorter?

crys

In Stockholm, we stayed at the Lady Hamilton, in the Gamla Stan. It's well-located and charming. The rooms are small, but there's a nice sitting area overlooking the street (which is actually a pedestrian way). Her companion hotel, the Lord Nelson, is just two blocks away. Some friends stayed there, and the rooms were larger, but there was more noise because the hotel is on a steet with car traffic. Service at both was excellent, and the prices were pretty reasonable.

Bobbie737

Don't understand why you would want a shorter stay in St Petersburg, either. There was so much to see there - we could have used more than the two days we had.

cruiseluv

Hi,

We were in the Voyager Baltic cruise last year. I suggest that you don't stay in category H cabins since we found vibration there was pretty bad. I agree with petlover that Cat. G is your best bet.
In Copenhagen we stayed at Radisson SAS Royal. Great location, in front of Tivoli and a short cab ride to port. Reserve the hotel on your own, don't purchase the pre or post cruise hotel from Radisson as it's terribly overpriced. I made my reservation in the SAS hotel website and paid 50% less that if I had bought it from Radisson cruises.
In Stockholm we stayed in SAS Royal Viking. We stayed in a Business Class room which was bigger than std. but not by much. Look into the Grand hotel. Just beautiful! It is very expensive but if you happen to be there during a weekend their rates come significantly down.

gopack

Poss,

We have been on 2 Radisson cruises and we will be going next August to the Baltics also. We NEVER hear anything from the cabins next to us on these ships. (We've been on the Diamond and the Mariner.) I can't believe it because I am very aware of noises and sounds. But I have yet to hear anything so I just love these ships!

Cruisluv,

What cabin were you in that you felt vibrations in? Was it toward the back of the ship??? I guess there are vibrations in the cabins that are toward the back on the RSSC Voyager.

Thanks to the posters for the great info on the hotels in Copenhagen and Stockholm!!


Ginny

cruiseluv

Ginny,

We were in cabin 667. And yes, the cabins in the back are the ones with the problem.

traveller333

The only complaints I've ever heard about on Voyager were in the aft cabins. Some people are more sensitive to vibrations, others it didn't bother them at all. I've never heard any complaints about noise anywhere on the ship. This is probably the quietest ship afloat.Agree with the others for midship deck 6 for Voyager being ideal. You will have to book early or get waitlisted for those though, they go fast.

curiousx

I looked around the Lady Hamilton, recommended by another poster, and thought it looked very interesting - would certainly consider staying there. However, I was very pleased by my accommodation in the Hotel Diplomat, not in the Old Town but in a good part of town only a short walk away. This was a very attractive art deco building, with friendly staff. If you like independent hotels, as opposed to chains, then this is one to consider.

marybethcl

In Stockholm you might want to check out the Radisson Strand Hotel. We stayed there recently for under $200/night. I found a special rate on the Radisson website. Room was certainly adequate, though nothing to "write home about." Best thing was location--right on waterfront. And the sumptuous buffet breakfast was only a few extra dollars per person--a tremendous bargain in Stockholm.
By the way, a friend of mine is from Stockholm, and she "warned" me that tipping is not expected in restaurnats, as it is included in price. My husband didn't believe this, so when we went out to dinner the first night, we asked some other (local) restaurant patrons seated next to us. They told us the same thing. The restaurant was a very nice, rather expensive place--they said they would only be leaving "loose change" when they paid the bill. Food in Stockholm restaurants is expensive, but not quite so bad when you consider the price includes tax and tip.

Theresa

St. Peterburg is the best port in the Baltics - it is difficult to do everything in 2 days.

We stayed at the Admiral in Copenhagen - it was wonderful. An old warehouse that has been beautifully converted.