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Discover the jaw-dropping wonders of the Baltic or Med on a 2020 cruise

ADVENTURE is closer than you think in the Baltic or the Mediterranean, where gilded palaces, oniondomed churches and Renaissance masterpieces await.

Whether you’re playing the culture vulture in St Petersburg — exploring Catherine the Great’s ornate former abodes — or gazing up at the Sistine Chapel ceiling in Rome, it’s hard to match the jaw-dropping wonders found along these cruise routes.

Best of all, you don’t have to travel far to swap the everyday for a kaleidoscope of colourful cultures, with itineraries that start just a short hop away.

The Med boasts dazzling icons, both ancient and modern, mouthwatering cuisine and soft, sandy beaches.

And a Baltic voyage carries you on old Viking routes to the splendours of imperial Russia, with the chance to see dramatic coasts and cityscapes under summer’s midnight sun.

REMBRANDTS IN RUSSIA

UNCOVER a string of fascinating Scandinavian cities, before sailing into stunning St Petersburg — where an overnight stay on board is an absolute must.

The nine-day Scandinavia, Russia and Baltic from Copenhagen cruise on Norwegian Escape (July to October 2020) includes two days to explore this once-forbidden city.

Seek out the star Rembrandts in the colossal Hermitage Museum, discover the breathtaking Amber Room in Catherine Palace, see stately domed churches (pictured) and perhaps even witness a worldclass ballet or opera here in Russia’s dazzling former capital.

There are plenty more adventures to be had along the way. Step back in time on the medieval cobblestone streets of Copenhagen’s Latin Quarter. In glamorous Berlin, walk right through what used to be Checkpoint Charlie, a key symbol of the Cold War. And sail amid the quiet splendour of the Stockholm Archipelago, after touring City Hall, where Nobel Prizes are presented.

There are steaming saunas to be enjoyed in vibrant Helsinki, while Tallinn, Estonia, mixes a modern vibe with a perfectly preserved Old Town.

On board Norwegian Escape, delight your inner foodie with up to 21 dining experiences, including oceanside meals and drinks on The Waterfront, a quarter-mile-long promenade (pictured top right).

MEMORY-MAKINg MED

THE Western Med thrills with its heady blend of towering cathedrals, classical ruins, beach resorts — and a cuisine touted as one of the healthiest and most delicious in the world.

Explore on a grand scale on board Norwegian Epic, which offers more than 20 dining options, aerial acrobatic shows, musicals and an amazing aqua park.

A seven-day Western Mediterranean from Barcelona itinerary (May to November 2020), could see you tossing coins in the Trevi Fountain, Rome, taking selfies with the Leaning Tower of Pisa and exploring the well-preserved streets of Pompeii.

Tread the cobblestone paths around the Gothic cathedral in Palma, Majorca, and treat yourself to a passion fruit mojito at a street-side cafe in vibrant Barcelona after viewing Gaudi’s incredible La Sagrada Familia basilica.

Memories can be made at every turn when you explore the culture-soaked Med or magnificent Baltic with awardwinning NCL next year.

Find out more at ncl.com or call 0333 222 6502.