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Baltic Sea Cruise / Top Must-Do Items in Riga, Latvia | History & Highlights | MSC Poesia Part IV

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I recommend looking up the opening hours uh for all the places in these European towns.

They do have Uber here. They did have Uber in Lithuania and in Poland. Uh, so we're looking for a taxi maybe to take cuz we are not big fans of public transportation when most of it's in a foreign language.

When you get off the cruise ship, uh MSE does have a shuttle that runs to the middle of town. I think it's $10 or $10 per person for adults.

That was the best meal I've had all week.

Creator's Tips & Advice

โœ“Look up opening hours for all places in European towns.
โœ“Double-check the cruise ship dock address in Google Maps.
โœ“Consider using the ship's shuttle or hop-on-hop-off tours for transportation.

๐Ÿ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting off too early and places being closed โ€” Look up opening hours for all places in European towns.
Missing the ship due to time constraints โ€” Double-check the cruise ship dock address and plan for a 20-minute walk back.

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QWhat are the top must-do items in Riga, Latvia?
QHow can I efficiently visit museums and landmarks in Riga on a cruise stop?
QWhat transportation options are available in Riga for cruise passengers?

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Part IV of our Baltic Sea Cruise on MSC Poesia takes us to Riga, Latvia โ€” a city full of history and surprises. ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป We start our day visiting iconic landmarks like the Riga Cathedral, St. Peterโ€™s Church, and the House of Blackheads. From there, we take a deeper look at Rigaโ€™s past with visits to the Riga Ghetto & Holocaust Museum and the Corner House, the former KGB headquarters. Of course, no trip would be complete without checking out a local McDonaldโ€™s (for fun!) and the beautiful Freedom Monument. Back onboard MSC Poesia, we grab a quick bite at the buffet before enjoying a sit-down dinner in the Main Dining Room and then head up to explore the pool deck at night. ๐ŸŽ’ 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: ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://kit.co/travelwiththehowells Some links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase โ€” at no extra cost to you. Thanks for supporting our channel! ๐Ÿ“ Highlights in this vlog: โ€“ Riga Cathedral & St. Peterโ€™s Church โ€“ House of Blackheads โ€“ Riga Ghetto & Holocaust Museum โ€“ Corner House (former KGB HQ) โ€“ McDonaldโ€™s in Riga โ€“ Freedom Monument โ€“ Dinner in MSC Poesia Main Dining Room โ€“ Exploring the pool deck 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 Riga is a city that blends stunning architecture, deep history, and modern culture โ€” and it ended up being one of the most memorable stops on our cruise. #Riga #Latvia #MSCPoesia #BalticSeaCruise #CruiseVlog #EuropeTravel