Sailing through Northern Capitals

Arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s coastal capital and design hub—your Northern European adventure is officially underway. Self-transfer* to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring the city at your own pace using a 24-hour Helsinki City Card**, from an evening cruise*** to museum visits. We recommend a tour of the charming Market Square at the South Harbor, where you can discover local food traditions.

*Train, bus, and taxi services are available from the airport. You can purchase digital train and bus tickets using the HSL app.

**Collect your Helsinki City Card at the airport or in the city center by presenting your Helsinki Card voucher at one of the designated pickup locations. The card provides free access to over 20 museums, sightseeing bus tours, public transportation, and more.

Pickup Locations:
Helsinki Airport, Lentoasemantie 1, 01530 Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Arrival Hall (Look for the BAG WRAP sign)
Hours: Mon–Sun, 06:00–22:00

Helsinki City Center, Stockmann, Service Point (8th floor), Aleksanterinkatu 52, 00100 Helsinki
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 12:00–18:00

***Available during the summer months (May 21–September 21).

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the first half of the day either relaxing or sightseeing in the city using your Helsinki City Card. We suggest hopping on public transport to explore free-entry spots like Oodi Helsinki Central Library and Sibelius Park. You could also visit the Design Museum or join a bus tour. Whatever you decide, be sure to plan ahead so you don’t miss any departures—you have a boat to board this afternoon!

Be back at the hotel by 14:30 for the transfer* to the pier, which leaves at 14:45. Check in for the overnight cruise sailing to Stockholm, departing at 17:15. Night on board.

*Included transfers throughout the trip will be by coach or private car, depending on group size.

Arrive in Stockholm, the Scandinavian capital and a city that’s mastered blending the old with the new. Transfer to your hotel, where you can store your luggage before check-in. The day is then yours to dive into Stockholm, enjoying unlimited use of Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing buses, thanks to your Stockholm City Pass (valid for 1 day).* The pass lets you stop at famous landmarks and includes free entry to over 70 top attractions.

Don’t miss the iconic Vasa Museum or the Viking Museum for a fascinating insight into Viking culture. We also recommend taking the Royal Canal boat tour for spectacular views of the city from the water.

You might also consider visiting the charming old town, Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, or the Nobel Prize Museum. Why not end your day at the unforgettable Ice Bar—a unique and cool experience! Overnight stay in Stockholm.

*This digital pass, accessible via a mobile app, includes unlimited rides on Hop-On Hop-Off buses for 1 day (valid until midnight, not a rolling 24-hour period).