Probably it is a case of terrible weather, but I can’t say Kłajpeda is a charming or charismatic place. Old Town is not in best shape, quite strange and empty. Good to Pop in and see this great sea city, but I think there are much nicer places to stay overnight.

Klaipeda is the only port city in Lithuania big enough to host cruise ships (and pretty much the only port city, period). So, if your cruise is stopping in Lithuania, it's definitely stopping in Klaipeda. And if you're getting off the ship, you're pretty much right in the middle of Old City. It's definitely not an exciting place, but the canal area in particular is quite picturesque and is an enjoyable area to walk around - especially to try and track down some of the many public statues.

Even though the weather was really rainy, we enjoyed Klaipeda very much. The old town was very walkable from our cruise ship and had lots of shops and restaurants along the streets. At the end of the Main Street (Teague) is a large park with an amphitheater and waterfalls for city gatherings. In good weather it is probably an enjoyable area. Also, on the other side of the river is another beautiful park where there were some interesting historical monuments about the battle for Klaipeda. There was a little tourist train running up and down the Main Street that looked like fun too.