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Itinerary: White Nights of Finland & Sweden: Midsummer Exploration of Lapland & the Arctic Circle
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| Day 1 : | Helsinki, Finland / Embark |
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| Day 2 : | Jurmo Island / Uto Island, Finland |
| Day 3 : | Rauma, Finland |
| Day 4 : | Norrfallsviken / Bonhamn / Ulvon, Sweden |
| Day 5 : | Umea, Sweden |
| Day 6 : | Lulea, Sweden |
| Day 7 : | Sundsvall, Sweden |
| Day 8 : | Mariehamn, Aland Island / Kokar Island, Finland |
| Day 9 : | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Day 10 : | Stockholm, Sweden and Birka, Sweden |
| Day 11 : | Tallinn, Estonia and St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Day 12 : | St. Petersburg, Russia |
| Day 13 : | Helsinki, Finland / Disembark |
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| Days | Dates | Deck + Cabin Type |
| Destinations : Estonia, Europe, Finland, Russia, Sweden Activities : Cultural Activities, Modern History, Nature Viewing, Photography, Whale Watching |
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Day 1 : Helsinki, Finland / Embark
The northernmost of continental Europe’s capital cities, Helsinki was once an outpost of the Russian Empire. A city tour reveals the contrast of architectural style in Helsinki’s two famous churches—the magnificent Uspenski Cathedral and the ultramodern Temppeliaukio Church, built out of solid rock and half underground.
Day 2 : Jurmo Island / Uto Island, Finland
This small island is part of the Southwestern Archipelago National Park and a UNESCO biosphere reserve. There are a dozen or so permanent residents, but this population is augmented in the summer by day-trippers, campers and yacht visitors. Go ashore via Zodiac landing craft for a walking tour along the rocky shores and trails, with our naturalist pointing out the unusual plant life and geological formations.
Day 3 : Rauma, Finland
Rauma is the third oldest town in Finland, founded in the 1400s. Its uniqueness as a Scandinavian “wooden town” of still-inhabited 17th- and 18th-century frame houses has secured its status as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore a Bronze Age burial ground featuring more than 30 granite cairns, providing insight into religious and social practices in northern Europe 3,000 years ago.
Day 4 : Norrfallsviken / Bonhamn / Ulvon, Sweden
The fascinating aspect of this stretch of the Swedish coastline—the High Coast—is the spectacular scenery that results from the unique geological forces at play. Zodiacs take us ashore to the village of Norrfällsviken, where we meet motor coaches for a drive through this region. Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the area is also known for its beautiful ceramics, and for the picture-perfect waterside village of Bonhamn.
Day 5 : Umea, Sweden
From “The City of Birches,” travel by motor coach along the beautiful Umeleden route. In the Gammlia district, visit an open-air museum that re-enacts life on a typical 19th-century Västerbotten coastal farm, and the Västerbotten Museum, featuring exhibits on the area’s history and lives of the indigenous Sami people and early Swedish settlers.
Day 6 : Lulea, Sweden
Join a full-day excursion above the Arctic Circle to the Jokkmokk region, a UNESCO nature and cultural World Heritage Site. Visit a Sami camp to meet and learn about these nomadic people native to this harsh terrain who subsist on their reindeer herds. Also visit Gammelstad, another World Heritage Site. Tour the beautiful medieval church and see the hundreds of surrounding 16th-century “church” cottages, used only on Sundays to house distant worshippers.
Day 7 : Sundsvall, Sweden
The Swedish port city of Sundsvall is a wonderful example of richly ornamented, Neo-Renaissance architecture, built in the 19th-century by timber barons following a devastating fire. A tour will visit the Kulturmagasinet, a handsome harbor complex that has hosted cultural exhibits and events for more than 100 years.
Day 8 : Mariehamn, Aland Island / Kokar Island, Finland
Aland is a Swedish-speaking province of Finland and an archipelago of more than 6,500 skerries and islands, with a mere 80 or so habitable. Spectacular nature is in abundance in Mariehamn, a friendly town with a long maritime history and a resort atmosphere. Tall ship enthusiasts will delight in the Flying P-Liner Pommern museum ship, anchored nearby
Day 9 : Stockholm, Sweden
The urbane, beautiful city of Stockholm is situated on 14 islands. Explore the Vasa Museum, famous for its 17th-century warship Vasa. In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of Stockholm’s Old Town, situated on a small island in the heart of the city, full of historic attractions, including the cathedral, royal palace, shops and cafés.
Day 10 : Stockholm, Sweden and Birka, Sweden
Day 11 : Tallinn, Estonia and St. Petersburg, Russia
The capital of Estonia is a well-preserved Hanseatic League city, with wonderful medieval architecture. On a guided tour, explore Toompea, or Castle Hill, Tallinn’s gothic-style Town Hall, and the Russian church.
Day 12 : St. Petersburg, Russia
Built by Czar Peter the Great as his “window on Europe,” St. Petersburg is a wonderful, civilized city. Visit the Hermitage, one of the world’s great art museums, and beautiful St. Catherine’s Palace. The city’s Euro-Russian culture and architecture is also evident in Petrodvorets, Peter the Great’s magnificent summer home, and Peter and Paul Fortress, where many Russian czars rest in peace in its stunning cathedral.
Day 13 : Helsinki, Finland / Disembark
-Rates are quoted in U.S. dollars and represent costs per person, double occupancy unless noted as a single cabin category.
-Category 7 & 8 cabins are single cabins for solo travelers. Triple occupancy cabins are available - 15% discount on double occupancy rates for all 3 travelers in Category 1 & 2 cabins.
- Add $12/ day fuel surcharge for 2008 departures
Prices are based on a 3% cash discount.
Ship Description: Andrea
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MS Andrea at Night
This rugged vessel began her career in the 1960s as the Norwegian coastal cruiser Harald Jarl. Following a $20 million-plus conversion in 2003, she now offers a high degree of comfort and service on any expedition cruise in Antarctica, South and Central America and Europe.
Andrea carries a fleet of Zodiac landing craft, ready to take her passengers on a moment's notice for close-up explorations of Antarctica's otherwise inaccessible beaches, rocky outcroppings and shallow streams where wildlife thrives. Her conversion included construction of a large observation platform on the forward deck, and there is ample outside and sheltered teak deck areas for viewing the passing environs.
Passengers are welcome on the bridge, which is equipped with state-of-the-art navigation and communications equipment. The Andrea is classified as an ice strengthened cruise ship worldwide by Det Norshe Veritas, and meets all SOLAS and IMF safety at sea requirements. She is equipped with bilge-keel stabilizers. Ice masters, officers and crew are European, and a knowledgeable expedition team from both sides of the Atlantic coordinates Zodiac forays ashore, lectures and other activities that engage and enlighten guests during their Antarctica travel.
She features 57 mostly outside cabins, with lower beds, private bath facilities, individual climate control, satellite TV, telephone and safe. There are five single cabins. Distinctive 18th-century Gustavian-style furnishings and decor are seen in the cabins and public areas, creating an intimate, club-like atmosphere on your Antarctica cruise. The Shearwater Restaurant accommodates all passengers in one leisurely seating, offering fine continental cuisine prepared by Andrea's master chefs. The Kittiwake Lounge/Bar doubles as an on board lecture venue. The Cormorant Lounge offers forward-viewing observation windows, a small library and internet/e-mail access for guests. Andrea also has a fitness room for guests to utilize during their travels to Antarctica. An elevator is available for passenger use.
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Inside Inside cabin with two twin beds (34, 36, 37, 38) or double bed (33), private bath with shower, TV, desk, located on Atlantic Deck. |
Outside Outside cabin with twin (401, 403, 411, 412, 414, 417, 419, 420, 422, 302, 303, 309, 319) or double (310, 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316) beds, private bath with shower, TV, desk, porthole or picture windows. |
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Deluxe Deluxe stateroom with twin beds, private bath with shower, TV, desk, porthole or picture windows. One also has a sofa bed. Cabins 404, 405, 406, 408, 409, 410, 418, 305, 306, 307, 308, 320, 321, 322. |
Master Master staterooms with twin (702, 605, 503, 505, 507, 407, 318) or double (603, 604) beds, private bath with shower and/or tub, TV, desk, picture windows or portholes. Some also have sofa beds. |
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Suite Presidential and Owner\\\'s Suites with double bed, private bath with tub, TV, desk, picture windows. 601, 602. |
Std Single Standard singles with private bath with shower. Porthole windows. TV, desk. 421, 424, 304. |
Sup SingleSuperior singles with private baths with showers. Porthole or picture windows. TV, desk. 501, 402, 317. |
