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So what do you see once you're aboard a Baltic cruise ship? The pics below, snapped during my trip from Helsinki to Stockholm, give a sneak peek of the Nordic panorama that unfolds: cliffs peppered with pines, islands dotted with red cabins and lighthouses. Closer to the cities, military fortresses welcome the ships.

As the day draws to a close, majestic sunsets give way to misty nights. ...

If you've had your fill of Stockholm, and want to see another Baltic city for cheap, consider going by boat. An overnight cabin costs less than a hotel, free entertainment abounds, and if you've been largely dry on your trip to tax-wringing Scandinavia, note that all alcohol on board these ships is tax-free. Sound like a win-win prospect? Read on.

The liners, often called Finlandsbåt or Stockholmsbåt, ...