13/10/2025
By
Lesley
Thursday 10 – Tuesday 22 December 2026
Guaranteed Departure - No minimum numbers
12 Nights | Helsinki Return | Fully Escorted
Step aboard Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, for a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas voyage through the Baltic’s winter wonderlands.
Explore snow-dusted cities glowing with festive lights, capture timeless European charm through your lens, and celebrate the season in unmatched luxury.
Your 12-Night Experience Includes
- 2 Nights Pre-Cruise & 1 Night Post-Cruise in Helsinki
- Begin and end your adventure in comfort, with time to explore Helsinki’s enchanting Christmas markets and festive lights.
- Enjoy a special welcoming cocktail & dinner, a relaxed evening hosted by Lesley and Rob Whyte, offering the perfect opportunity to meet your fellow travellers and start building connections before embarking on Le Commandant Charcot
- ll Transfers Included – Seamless travel with return airport transfers plus hotel-to-ship and ship-to-hotel transfers for a smooth, stress-free experience.
Your onboard package includes
- 9-Night Luxury Cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot – Journey through Helsinki, Tallinn, Riga, Visby, Stockholm, Luleå, Oulu, and Kemi, discovering the magic of the Baltic in winter.
- Unlimited wines, beers & cocktails
- All-Inclusive Luxury – Enjoy gourmet dining, an open bar, 24-hour room service, engaging lectures, and expertly guided shore excursions.
- Wi-Fi
- Gratuities
- All-Inclusive Luxury – Enjoy gourmet dining, an open bar, 24-hour room service, engaging lectures, and expertly guided shore excursions.
Set sail into a winter fairytale aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker — where snow-dusted cities glow with festive lights, cobblestone streets whisper tales of old Europe, and every horizon feels like a discovery.
This Christmas voyage is more than a cruise — it’s a celebration of elegance, culture, and the pure magic of the Baltic season
As with all Travel With Lesley Whyte tours and adventures, our pricing is designed to minimise on-tour costs and allow you to truly relax and enjoy every moment.
We take care of all the details, so you can focus on the experience, not your wallet.
Pricing
- Per person, sharing a Prestige deck 6 – AU$22,900
- Per person, sharing a Prestige deck 7 – AU$23,500
- If you’re a solo traveller, please enquire about a solo cabin.
- Deposit: A non-refundable deposit of AUD $3,000 per person secures your place on this voyage.

