St Petersburg, Russia

Saint Petersburg is Europe's fourth-most populated metropolis after Istanbul, Moscow, and London, the most populous city on the Baltic Sea, and the world's northernmost city, with a population of over one million people. Saint Petersburg is home to the Hermitage, one of the world's greatest art museums, as well as the Lakhta Center, Europe's highest skyscraper, and was a host city for the 2018 FIFA World Cup and the UEFA Euro 2020.

Imperial Russia left behind sumptuous architecture and a well-designed metropolis that has survived the country's violent history of revolution, cruel siege, and communist dictatorship. Perhaps the most apparent example is the Winter Palace, a sumptuous structure of colossal size and grandeur erected for a Tsar and now housing the Hermitage Museum. This Baltic Sea city, known for its magnificent art and culture, could give any European major a run for its money in terms of photography potential.

It's no wonder that St. Petersburg cruises travel to the waters, surrounded by pristine water teeming with dolphins. Lunch and dinner cruises on Tampa Bay are popular St. Petersburg tours, and nighttime dance cruises, when the moonlight Tampa Bay is glistening with multicolored city lights, are irresistibly seductive. Visitors to St. Petersburg may also cruise the Bay waters in an antique paddleboat while listening to the loud southern rhythms of Dixieland Jazz. Visits at the Florida Aquarium, including behind-the-scenes tours, introduce land lovers to the beauty and variety of Florida's marine life. Visitors to Florida may also book Tampa, Key West, and Orlando tours in advance, in addition to the hallmark St. Petersburg tours, to ensure availability and discounted pricing.

Location: Northwestern, Russia