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Tallinn expecting 281 cruise calls this summer

Tallinn is expecting 281 cruise calls this summer with 480 000 cruise tourists. During the peak season 6-7 cruise vessels can visit Tallinn at the same time. Tallinn also hosts 3 cruise turn-arounds this season, which lasts from the beginning of May until mid-October

More information can be found from the Port of Tallinn/ Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau.

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Pictures courtesy of Tallinn City Tourist Office & Convention Bureau.

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