Baltic Sea Cruise / What NOT to Do in Klaipėda, Lithuania + 4 Travel Tips | MSC Poesia Part III

Name: Baltic Sea Cruise / What NOT to Do in Klaipėda, Lithuania + 4 Travel Tips | MSC Poesia Part III
Uploaded: 2025-08-16T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 16 min 30 s
Channel: Travel with the Howells

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👦 Best for Family (Teens)Northern_europe

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Do not come to Lithuania on Monday or Tuesday because nothing is open.

If you're planning a trip to Europe, I would recommend getting a good pair of walking shoes.

I'd skip it if I were you.

Don't bother getting off the ship until maybe 9 at the earliest.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check opening hours for European towns, as many places don't open until 10 a.m. or are closed mid-week.

✓Bring comfortable walking shoes for cobblestone streets and pack for rain.

✓Skip the Oldtown Market in Klaipėda as it's mostly local produce and butcher items not suitable for taking back on the ship.

✓Bring a Britta water bottle to filter spring water taste at restaurants.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Attractions being closed unexpectedly — Check Google Maps and official hours before visiting; plan for days when things are open.

Not knowing when to start the day in port — Don't get off the ship until 9 or 9:30 a.m., as nothing opens early.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat not to do in Klaipėda, Lithuania?

QHow to plan visits to European towns with limited opening hours?

QWhat are essential travel tips for Europe?

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description↓

Part III of our Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Poesia takes us to Klaipėda, Lithuania — but our day didn’t exactly go as planned. 😅 We started with a walk to the Old Town Post and a much-needed coffee stop, but quickly discovered that many attractions were closed, including Klaipėda Castle, Memel Nord, and the city museum. Even so, we made the most of it! Along the way, I share 4 essential tips for anyone traveling to Europe — from timing your visits to planning for unexpected closures. Back onboard MSC Poesia, we made the most of the evening — watching the Road to Nowhere theater show, grabbing dinner at the buffet, and finishing the night with a competitive game of Uno. 🎒 Travel & Filming Gear I Use Want to know what gear I bring on trips or use to film our vlogs? You can find my travel essentials, camera gear, and accessories here: 👉 https://kit.co/travelwiththehowells Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase — at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting our channel! 📍 Highlights in this vlog: – Walking to Old Town Post – Coffee break in Klaipėda – Finding attractions closed (Castle, Memel Nord, Museum) – Evening show: Road to Nowhere – Dinner in the MSC Poesia buffet – Uno game night onboard Contact Katelyn to start planning your next exciting adventure! https://letsplanadventures.com/katelyn Here are the links to the rest of our Baltic Sea Cruise vlogs! Part I: RDU to Warnemunde, Germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQdyPH6T3zQ Part II: Gdansk, Poland https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOpruMI_nQQ&t=6s Part III: Klaipeda, Lithuania https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNvUWy0WSkk&t=7s Part IV: Riga, Latvia https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IWv3smkB8HM Part V: Stockholm, Sweden https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noHCyrjTMj4 Part VI: Copenhagen, Denmark https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GVkE75pJw4M&t=5s Part VII: Berlin, Germany https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12ULSOWnq1w&t=9s Sometimes travel days don’t go as planned, but they can still be memorable! #Klaipeda #MSCPoesia #BalticSeaCruise #CruiseVlog #LithuaniaTravel