Elliott World Cruise 2025

Sunday, April 27 and Monday, April 28, 2025 - Tallinn, Estonia Tallinn , the jewel of the Baltic Sea, has a history as vibrant as its medieval streets.  Rising from the mists of time, the city's story begins in 1050, as a beacon for settlers and traders.  By 1154, an Arab geographer marked Estonia's place in global history by marking Tallinn on his map.  The winds of conquest swept through Tallinn in 1219 when the city was seized by the Danish.  By 1285, Tallinn flourished, becoming a bustling hub for salt, furs and wine that connected East and West.  Through centuries of Swedish and Russian rule, Tallinn endured wars, plagues, and upheaval.  Yet it has thrived as a symbol of resilience since 1530.  Independence came briefly in 1918 before Soviet occupation cast its shadow during World War II.  Today, Tallinn stands tall as a harmonious blend of medieval charm and modern vibrancy, echoing its enduring spirit through cobblestone streets and timeles...

Saturday, April 26, 2025 - Helsinki, Finland Helsinki, the resplendent "Daughter of the Baltic" is a city whose history unfolds like a mesmerizing tapestry--richly woven with vibrant threads of transformation and cultural effervescence.  From its humble beginnings as a quaint Swedish trading post to its emergence as Finland's dazzling capital, Helsinki's story is one of extraordinary resilience, breathtaking metamorphosis and spectacular cultural blossoming.  Founded in 1550, Helsinki was initially envisioned as a formidable rival to Tallinn, the  bustling city across the gulf.  However, the shallow waters of its original location at the mouth of the river proved woefully unsuitable for a thriving harbor, and the town languished in obscurity for nearly two centuries plagued by devastating fires, brutal wars, and even a calamitous plague in 1710 that nearly decimated its population.  Despite early struggles, including plagues, fires, and wars, Helsinki began to ...