• Take in Helsinki’s most prominent sights in panoramic comfort on a guided coach drive around the city.
• See the domed cathedral and its famous steps in Senate Square, the historic Olympic Stadium and the modern new Opera House on Töölönlahti Bay.
• Visit the Rock Church, blasted out of the bedrock and capped with an extraterrestrial-style saucer roof.
• At Sibelius Park, decide if you love or loathe the controversial steel-pipe monument built to honor Finland’s most famous composer.

• Travel by coach into a rural Finnish landscape to Hvitträsk, the residence and studio once shared by the country’s top architects.
• Take a guided tour of this 1902 landmark structure, now a museum and exhibition center for Finnish art and handicrafts, and wander its peaceful surrounding gardens.
• Learn about the boyhood life of superstar architect Eero Saarinen who grew up here, son of one of the three original builders.
• Enjoy a rolling survey of Helsinki’s most prominent buildings, some designed by these same architects.
• Stay on downtown to explore the city further at tour’s end or ride the coach back to the pier.

• Take to the waters of Helsinki harbor for a refreshing and enlightening exploratory cruise.
• Sail past islets and landmarks of every stripe that make up this city’s unique urban archipelago.
• Tour the medieval, island-hopping fortress at Suomenlinna and learn about Helsinki’s centuries-old maritime history.
• Return to land at an open-air market where fresh local produce and artisanal foodstuffs are sold.
• If you wish, stay on to graze and explore the city further, or catch the coach ride back to the pier.

• Take to the waters of Helsinki harbor for a refreshing and enlightening exploratory cruise.
• Sail past islets and landmarks of every stripe that make up this city’s unique urban archipelago.
• See Helsinki’s signature island-hopping citadel, Suomenlinna, and learn about Helsinki’s age-old relationship with the sea.
• Drop in at an open-air market where fresh local produce and artisan foodstuffs are ripe for the grazing.

• Settle back for a drive through central Helsinki via panoramic coach, taking in its many landmarks, ancient and modern.
• Stop for a closer view of the city’s signature, green-domed Lutheran Cathedral at Senate Square.
• Take the scenic route to medieval Porvoo, where time has not moved nearly as fast as elsewhere.
• Enjoy an illuminating guided walk through Old Town, then spend a while exploring Porvoo’s charms – and its shops – at your leisure.

• Head into the waters of Helsinki harbor by ferry to visit a fascinating UNESCO-listed landmark.
• Tour Suomenlinna, the iconic 18th-century sea fortress built at the peak of Sweden’s rule of this region.
• Learn about Suomenlinna’s long maritime and military history, and about the island’s full suite of civilian attributes – including its own library and fire brigade.
• Enjoy some free-range time to explore the Market square at your leisure

• Tour Helsinki on foot and enjoy closeup encounters with its most prominent sights.
• Stop to photograph and learn about key landmarks like the Lutheran Cathedral, Railway Station, the National Museum and House of Parliament.
• Visit the Rock Church, blasted out of the bedrock and capped with an extraterrestrial-style saucer roof.
• Stop and enjoy a freshly-brewed cup of joe and a pastry served in a downtown coffee venue.
• At Sibelius Park, decide if you love or loathe the controversial steel-pipe monument built to honor Finland’s most famous composer.

• Visit the former country home and gardens of revered Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.
• Get a glimpse into Sibelius’ creativity, which the home’s rural serenity enhanced.
• Enjoy a private concert of Sibelius’ music by an award-winning violinist and pianist duo.
• See the symbolic monument to Sibelius in his namesake park in Helsinki.

• Observe a herd of reindeer up close in a family-owned forested park.
• Learn about reindeer behavior and some of their unusual physical characteristics.
• Feed the reindeer if they approach on their own.
• Enjoy a snack around a campfire in a rustic teepee like those used in Lapland.

• Walk through a neighborhood with hundreds of spectacular Art Nouveau buildings.
• Gain an understanding of the Art Nouveau elements that define the architecture.
• Tour a distillery and sample some of the most characteristic whiskies produced there.

• Cruise through the Helsinki archipelago during the White Nights, when the city is aglow.
• Learn about the White Nights phenomenon and how it differs from the Midnight Sun.
• See many of Helsinki’s landmarks, which will be beautifully illuminated at night.
• Enjoy a buffet dinner of Scandinavian specialties, all locally sourced.

• See the monument to Finnish composer Jean Sibelius and the 1952 Olympic Stadium.
• Gain a deeper historical perspective at Senate Square and Old Market Hall.
• Behold the striking avant-garde design of the Oodi Central Library.
• Enjoy a sampling of Finnish seasonal specialties.

• Spend hours relaxing and socializing in a Finnish sauna.
• Reap the potential health benefits of the sauna experience.
• Browse Senate Square, a popular plaza known for its neoclassical buildings.
• See other iconic architecture on a panoramic drive through Helsinki.

• Take in Helsinki’s most prominent sights in panoramic comfort on a guided coach drive around the city.
• See the domed cathedral and its famous steps in Senate Square, the historic Olympic Stadium and the modern new Opera House on Töölönlahti Bay.
• Visit the Rock Church, blasted out of the bedrock and capped with an extraterrestrial-style saucer roof.
• At Sibelius Park, decide if you love or loathe the controversial steel-pipe monument built to honor Finland’s most famous composer.

• Tour Helsinki on foot and enjoy closeup encounters with its most prominent sights.
• Stop to photograph and learn about key landmarks like the Lutheran Cathedral, Railway Station, the National Museum and House of Parliament.
• Visit the Rock Church, blasted out of the bedrock and capped with an extraterrestrial-style saucer roof.
• Stop and enjoy a freshly-brewed cup of joe and a pastry served in a downtown coffee venue.
• At Sibelius Park, decide if you love or loathe the controversial steel-pipe monument built to honor Finland’s most famous composer.

• Gain an insider’s perspective into the designs of two modernistic buildings in Helsinki.
• Discover how the Oodi Central Library was brilliantly designed for much more than books.
• Hear about the design challenges in creating the Helsinki Music Centre’s extraordinary acoustics.

• See Helsinki’s architectural landmarks on a panoramic drive around the capital .
• Tour the extraordinary Oodi library while the guide describes its energy efficiencies .
• Share the reverence that Finns have for nature on a leisurely hike through a national park .

• Observe local life while browsing the merchandise at several popular shopping areas.
• Recognize the vast range of stores available in urban Helsinki.
• Sample traditional Norwegian snacks and stroll a waterfront park.

• Enjoy a panoramic drive through downtown Helsinki while admiring its many landmarks.
• Browse the open-air stalls in Market Square, a favorite destination among the locals.
• Browse the open-air stalls in Market Square, a favorite destination among the locals.

• Enjoy a panoramic drive through downtown Helsinki while admiring its many landmarks.
• Browse the open-air stalls in Market Square, a favorite destination among the locals.
• Behold a modern church built almost entirely underground.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Helsinki.
• Take inspiring selfies at the most photogenic attractions in Helsinki.
• Follow tips from your selfie expert guide to ensure the very best pictures.
• Learn the historical significance of the locales while enjoying their dramatic settings.
• Pose like a star at the focal point of numerous cultural events and gatherings, Senate Square stands as a testament to the city's rich history and architectural grandeur.
• Capture the essence of Uspenski Cathedral in any season, every moment is a selfie-ready memory waiting to be framed.
• Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance of Kamppi Chapel, capturing moments of peace against its minimalist wooden architecture, a perfect backdrop for contemplative and stylish selfies.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

To ensure that your shoreside experiences are as convenient and enjoyable as possible, we are delighted to offer a complimentary shuttle between your ship and the city center in every port where the ship is not docked within walking distance of the city center. This service runs continuously, aligning perfectly with your ship’s in-port schedule. Best of all, there’s no need to reserve your seat in advance. Simply make your way to the designated stop to board your shuttle, and you’ll be whisked away to the heart of the city. Additional information and schedules can be obtained by visiting the onboard Destination Services Desk during your voyage.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.

• Travel in a private vehicle reserved for your party only.
• Follow your own itinerary and visit only attractions you choose.
• Proceed at whatever pace is most comfortable.
• Rely on your personal driver and guide for assistance.