Sweden & Finland: Autumn in the Gulf of Bothnia (Southbound)
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12-night voyage departing Stockholm, arriving Kiel.
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Sweden & Finland: Autumn in the Gulf of Bothnia (Southbound)
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Day 1
Stockholm , Sweden
Friday, 20/10/2028
Stockholm is a city in the flush of its second youth. Since the mid-1990s, Sweden's capital has emerged from its cold, Nordic shadow to take the stage as a truly international city. What started with entry into the European Union in 1995 gained pace with the extraordinary IT boom of the late 1990s, strengthened with the Skype-led IT second wave of 2003, and solidified with the hedge-fund invasion that is still happening today as Stockholm gains even more global confidence. And despite more recent economic turmoil, Stockholm's 1 million or so inhabitants have, almost as one, realized that their city is one to rival Paris, London, New York, or any other great metropolis.With this realization comes change. Stockholm has become a city of design, fashion, innovation, technology, and world-class food, pairing homegrown talent with an international outlook. The streets are flowing with a young and confident population keen to drink in everything the city has to offer. The glittering feeling of optimism, success, and living in the here and now is rampant in Stockholm.Stockholm also has plenty of history. Positioned where the waters of Lake Mälaren rush into the Baltic, it’s been an important trading site and a wealthy international city for centuries. Built on 14 islands joined by bridges crossing open bays and narrow channels, Stockholm boasts the story of its history in its glorious medieval old town, grand palaces, ancient churches, sturdy edifices, public parks, and 19th-century museums—its history is soaked into the very fabric of its airy boulevards, built as a public display of trading glory.
Day 2
Cruising
Saturday, 21/10/2028
Day 4
Luleå , Sweden
Monday, 23/10/2028
Day 5
Haparanda , Sweden
Tuesday, 24/10/2028
Day 6
Kvarken Archipelago
Wednesday, 25/10/2028
Day 7
Cruising
Thursday, 26/10/2028
Day 8
Härnösand , Sweden
Friday, 27/10/2028
Day 9
Mariehamn , Åland Islands
Saturday, 28/10/2028
Mariehamn is the capital of the fractured Åland Islands, an autonomous region of Finland, which encompasses some 6,700 islands and skerries, which spray out across the Gulf of Bothnia towards Sweden. There's ample opportunity to stretch your legs here, with every outdoor activity imaginable available, and you can breathe in the freshest sea air you’ve ever tasted, as you kayak between islands, stroll flower-speckled fields, and sizzle in outdoor hot tubs. Known for being one of the Baltic’s sunniest destinations, you’ll also find a healthy supply of charming beaches, where you can lap up the rays. The region serves as a gateway to the Gulf, and has been a key witness to countless struggles and tussles over the years. It has a proud maritime heritage, and you can take a voyage through the exhibitions of the Aland Maritime Museum to learn more. See the genuine pirate flag on display - which is one of only three known to still be in existence. Its ominous skull and crossbones are sure to shiver your timbers. You can also experience life aboard an ocean-faring ship from Mariehamn's past, as you climb aboard the mighty, four-masted Pommern windjammer ship, which was donated to the museum once World War II had concluded.
Day 10
Fårösund , Sweden
Sunday, 29/10/2028
Day 11
Karlskrona , Sweden
Monday, 30/10/2028
Day 12
Cruising the Baltic Sea
Tuesday, 31/10/2028
Day 13
Kiel , Germany
Wednesday, 01/11/2028
Known for the Kiel Canal and Kiel Week, the city boasts an important maritime history. Kiel is also a great place to sight-see, do some shopping and take part in one of the many festivals taking place there.
Room Type & Prices
All prices per person based on double occupancy. Solo traveller prices — single occupancy. Contact our cruise experts for the latest availability and best fares.
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers
161–215 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin
118–129 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
151–194 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible
194 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
118 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin
140–151 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
172–183 sqft · Up to 2 guests
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite
237–248 sqft · Up to 3 guests
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite
301–312 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite
344–355 sqft · Up to 4 guests
Inside
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers · 161–215 sqft | K2D Large Polar Inside Cabin | Enquire → |
Polar Inside | Larger inside cabin for 2 travellers · 161–215 sqft
K2D Large Polar Inside Cabin
Oceanview
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft | J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft | QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft | YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O3 Polar Outside Cabin (triple) | Enquire → | ||
| Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft | O2D Polar Outside Cabin | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft | P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad) | Enquire → | ||
| Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft | U2D Arctic Superior Cabin | Enquire → |
Polar Outside | Outside Cabin · 118–129 sqft
J2D Polar Outside Cabin (limited view)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 151–194 sqft
QJ Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, double/quad)
Arctic Superior | Wheelchair-Accessible · 194 sqft
YA Arctic Superior Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, limited view)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin - Lower deck for up to 3 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O3 Polar Outside Cabin (triple)
Polar Outside | Outside cabin for 2 travellers · 140–151 sqft
O2D Polar Outside Cabin
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 118 sqft
P2D Arctic Superior Cabin (limited view, quad)
Arctic Superior | Outside Cabin · 140–151 sqft
U2D Arctic Superior Cabin
Suite
| Cabin | Grade | Per Person | Avail. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 172–183 sqft | Q2 Mini Suite | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 237–248 sqft | Q3 Mini Suite (triple) | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Grand Suite · 301–312 sqft | MG Grand Suite with Balcony | Enquire → | ||
| Expedition Suite | Owners Suite · 344–355 sqft | MX Owners Suite with Balcony | Enquire → |
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 172–183 sqft
Q2 Mini Suite
Expedition Suite | Mini Suite · 237–248 sqft
Q3 Mini Suite (triple)
Expedition Suite | Grand Suite · 301–312 sqft
MG Grand Suite with Balcony
Expedition Suite | Owners Suite · 344–355 sqft
MX Owners Suite with Balcony
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Named after the largest island in the Svalbard archipelago, MS Spitsbergen embodies the history of HX's 1896 'Sports Route' between mainland Norway and Svalbard.
