Which is better for you, a standard cruise or a design cruises?

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Although they are linked by geography and history, the towns of the Baltic are refreshingly different from each other. At weekends, local people like to travel to neighbouring ports for mini-breaks.Highslide JS

For visitors from outside the region, the world’s top cruise lines offer tours of the most popular towns. Their ships provide accommodation as well as transport.Highslide JS

A standard cruise doesn't suit everyone’s taste or pocket. The alternative is a design cruise, traveling from port to port on the modern cruiseferries that sail the Baltic Sea.

Do you prefer to be shown the best of each country
..or to pick your own schedule of things to do?
Do you like a familiar room with a changing view
...or a greater variety of places, people and events?
Do you enjoy visiting a new town every day
...or staying longer in interesting places?
Do you enjoy being with travelers of the same background and age
...or coming up against all kinds of friendly people?
Do you prefer organized days and structured evenings
...or doing what you like when you feel like it?
Do you like regular meals, with something new from time to time
...or culinary adventures, even some that are not very good?
Do you pack clothes and things for all occasions
...or pick up things along the way?
Do you appreciate calm evenings and a long night's sleep
...or getting out and seeing how the locals have fun?
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