Explore and book MSC Cruises 14 Night Europe on the MSC Fantasia departing from Kiel, Germany on May 14, 2023 and ending in Helsinki, Finland on May 28, 2023 Sail to Tallinn, Estonia, Bergen, Norway, Olden, Norway, Kiel, Germany, Stavanger, Norway, Copenhagen, Denmark, Stockholm, Sweden, Helsinki, Finland

Kiel, Germany

Located on the Baltic Sea, Kiel is renowned for its sailing events and maritime landmarks. The Kiel Canal, one of the world's busiest artificial waterways, offers cruisers a unique passage experience.

Bergen, Norway

Framed by seven hills and fjords, Bergen is Norway's charming coastal city known for its colorful wooden houses, maritime history, and vibrant arts scene. Discover its UNESCO-listed Bryggen wharf, explore its fish market, or embark on fjord adventures. Cruising to Bergen promises a taste of Norwegian culture and natural beauty.

Nordfjordeid, Norway

Olden, Norway

Tucked away in Norway's fjord country, Olden is a gateway to glaciers, mountain trails, and picturesque lakes. Its serene beauty and proximity to the Jostedalsbreen National Park make it a favorite among nature enthusiasts.

Stavanger, Norway

A fusion of natural wonders and urban energy, Stavanger is the gateway to Norway's fjords. The old town, with its white wooden houses, adds a touch of historic charm.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Dive into Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital. With its historic palaces, modern design, and canal-front charm, cruising to Copenhagen ensures cultural experiences, architectural wonders, and the heart of Danish "hygge".

Tallinn, Estonia

Tallinn, Estonia offers medieval charm with its cobblestoned streets and historic architecture. The Old Town, a UNESCO site, is a journey through time, with modern amenities close at hand.

Helsinki, Finland

The Finnish capital, Helsinki, is a harmonious blend of neoclassical architecture, modern design, and natural beauty. As you cruise to Helsinki, explore its sea fortress, vibrant markets, and design districts, all while soaking in the Nordic culture and charm.

Stockholm, Sweden

Spread across 14 islands and connected by over 50 bridges, Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a picturesque city blending historic charm with modern flair. With its royal palaces, meandering waterways, and bustling old town, Stockholm offers cruisers a unique Nordic experience.

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MSC Fantasia is stylish and eco-friendly, balancing warmth and comfort with cutting-edge design. At its heart you’ll find a real stone piazza complete with an espresso bar serving freshly-baked pastries and authentic gelati, making it the perfect place to take a moment away from bargain hunting in the chic boutiques and duty-free shop nearby.


While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.

Arcade

Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

Casino delle Palme

Our amazing on-board F1 Simulator delivers an adrenaline-pumping virtual-reality race, with you in the driver’s seat of an F1 racing car. Go head to head against other racers and thrill to the feel of engines gunning. Huge fun for the young and the young at heart, regardless of who wins the race.

MSC Formula Racer

MSC Arena Sports Center

Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a great workout and possibly a taste of glory, tooSoccer Tournament - can you kick it? Yes you can! Sign up for the onboard soccer tournament and show off your skills. Your team needs you, so get involved. Volleyball Tournament - unleash your competitive side in our very own onboard volleyball tournament. Quick reactions and impressive reach could lead you and your team to glory! Basketball Tournament - ready to shoot some hoops? Then enter our onboard basketball tournament. Get involved and prepare for glory! Ping Pong Tournament - pick up a paddle and prepare for battle! The ping pong tournament is on and you're invited. Ready for the challenge? See you there! Table Soccer Tournament - if you're a fan of football in the miniaturized form known as foosball why not enter today's tournament? Just remember the golden rule - no spinning!

Sport Tournaments

I Tropici

II Transatlantico Piano Bar

La Cantina Toscana

Le Vele

Liquid Disco

Manhattan Bar

Sports Bar

The Cigar Lounge

The One Bar

Top Sail Lounge

L'insolito Lounge

Piazza San Giorgio

Galaxy Lounge

Gaudi Bar

Aurea SPA Bar

Fantasia Bar

Casino delle Palme Bar

Bar delle Fontane

Get set to be wowed by the creativity of our talented chefs at the Daily Special Corner. Wrap your taste buds around a different specialty every day of your cruise for an unforgettable culinary surprise.

Daily Special Corner

Indulge your sweet tooth at the Dessert Corner, a cornucopia of deliciously sweet treats that will have your mouth watering. Enter the magical world of fine patisserie, crafted with love by our team of talented bakers and pastry chefs with meticulous attention to detail.

Dessert Corner

Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavors are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favorite from a range of delectable dishes, hand-selected from every corner of the world, from Asian to Indian – and everything in between.

Ethnic Corner

iL Cerchio d'Oro

Our main restaurants invite you on a journey around the world’s cuisines, offering exceptional international dishes every day of your cruise. Check out the Elegant Dinner to try a signature dish by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa.

International Dining

Created with the little ones in mind, Kids’ Corner offers a selection of tasty, healthy and fun meals to tickle your children’s taste buds throughout your cruise. Dishes change on a daily basis so there’s always something new and exciting to discover.

Kids Area

L'Africana Buffet

L'Etoile Restaurant

Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavorful roast meat specialties that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the theater of watching your personal favorites being carved right in front of your eyes especially for you.

Meat Carvery

As one of the healthiest diets on the planet, Mediterranean food takes center stage at our main restaurants, tempting you with French, Italian and Spanish cuisine. Don’t miss the Elegant Dinner with a signature dish our Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa

Mediterranean Dining

Check out the Pasta Station for authentic Italian pasta just like mama used to make. Discover a new selection of delicious flavor combinations every single day to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Pasta Station

We believe everyone’s special on an MSC cruise ship which is why we provide tailored menus and solutions to meet everyone’s dining requirements

Special Diets and Menus

The Take-Away Station is just the place to be when you’re feeling peckish for a snack on the go. A wide range of the most popular fast foods awaits you, the perfect casual dining fix for those moments when hunger suddenly strikes.

Take Away Station

A selection of light and tasty dishes awaits you at our Wellness Corner. Made with your health in mind, these dishes will boost your well being without putting a strain on your waistline. Stock up on your five-a-day with dishes that are delicious, nutritious and packed with flavor.

Wellness Corner

Zanzibar buffet Restaurant

Red Velvet Restaurant

iL Cappuccino Coffe Bar

This American-Style house serves select Linz Heritage Angus beef, the gold standard in high-end Angus beef thanks to the best genetics in breed. The highhest quality product custom cut by master butchers and aged to perfection. The menu is inspired by the great plains and it is accompanied by bold New World wines and cocktails with swagger.

Butcher's Cut

Visit our on-board 4D Cinema for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience, full of surprising features and visual effects.

4D Cinema 

You’d normally have to travel to New York to see the top-rated shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theaters you can enjoy entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick, there’s sure to be a show you love.                                      

Broadway Theater

It’s all white for a night with dazzling décor and costumes to suit the theme, plus a special performance starring our theater cast.

White Party

A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade.

Sailway Party

Once during every cruise we hold a special entertainment event called the LEGO® Experience On Board: an entire day dedicated to fun LEGO activities for the whole family to enjoy. Thanks to this special activity your kids can spend hours building and creating  whatever they want!

Lego Experience

With the Young Club, kids from 12 to 14 years old can dive into a world of discovery, involvement and interaction.Each day holds the promise of new experiences, with a dedicated programme of sport tournaments, hi-tech games and lots of other fun activities. And of course, every day also brings opportunities to make new friends.

Young Club 12-14

Every MSC Cruise is full of fun and discovery for kids of every age, starting with all the activities organised just for them and included in your fare. With a packed program of sports, games, competitions, parties and more, your children will enjoy endless discoveries with their new friends.Children can discover a world of their own thanks to 5 dedicated clubs for ages ranging from 0 to 17 years old, where they are looked after by our trained, multilingual personnel, certified for safeguarding children.

Kids Clubs

The Mini Club welcomes children aged between 3 and 6 years old, bringing them new friends and lots of fun, enriched by the stimulating toys of our partnership with LEGO®. The club offers games, events and activities like Arts & Crafts to free their imagination and make every day special. And the whole family is invited to the Doremi Family Disco!

Mini Club 3-6

Our partnership with leading baby care brand Chicco provides a dedicated play area with facilities for babies and toddlers under 3 years old. You can leave your toddlers with our MSC Babycare staff*, or stay with them and enjoy the special Chicco toys and games. They'll love our music and rhythm activities, designed to awaken their curiosity.

Baby Club 0-3

The Junior Club inspires connection and cooperation among 7 to 11-year-olds, through a wide variety of activities. Highlights range from Masterchef at Sea Juniors and Dorebro Sport competitions to our Fire & Ice live video game. Do you like acting, dancing or singing? Enjoy the thrill of filming with the Kelly & Kloe On Board Green Screen Experience!

Junior Club 7-11

4D Cinema

Teenagers aged from 15 to 17 years old can look forward to having the time of their lives on board. Teen Club activities range from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS4 tournaments.

Teen Club 15-17

Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated.

Medi Spa Center

Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalized shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process color treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard.

Hair Salon

Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor tennis court of our onboard Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some healthy activity, honing your hand-to-eye coordination and having loads of fun. Game, set and match to you.

Tennis Court

Get a lasting sensation of absolute well being that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath.

Thermal Area

MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites. Being pampered by a traditional Balinese Massage is a truly unique experience. Thanks to a blend of scented essences and aromatic oils, your body is enveloped in an endlessly peaceful and relaxing aura.

MSC Aurea Spa

You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialized staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic!

Beauty Salon

Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyball court at the onboard Sport Center. Burn some calories and get a thorough cardio-vascular workout while you land a kill and beat the opposing team.

Volleyball

Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and play a match against another on-board team. A great way to have fun, get active and turn strangers into friends.

Five-a-side Football

If a fast game of squash is your favorite way of keeping fit or if you’d just like to give it a first go, simply book the outside squash court at our onboard Sport Center and prepare to hit it like a pro. First played in Harrow, England, in 1830, the game certainly looks back on a long history.

Squash Court

Come to the outdoor Basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time.

Basketball

Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savoring outstanding ocean views.

Power Walking Track

Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the onboard gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.

Gym by Technogym

You’ll need to combine hand-to-eye coordination with a deft, light touch to get around our entertaining open-air mini golf course on board the ship. Get together with your friends and family to see who has what it takes to be crowned the Mini Golf  King or Queen.

Mini Golf

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Fancy rounding off your time in Norway with a look at Bergen from a unique waterside perspective? Then join this enjoyable outing and board a rigid inflatable boat - RIB - to explore Bergen's harbour and adjoining fjords. A short walk from the pier will see you reach the RIB landing stage, where you will then be issued with gear and given a short safety briefing. Once on board, keep your camera at hand to capture splendid views at various scenic spots, where stops will be made, and brief information provided by your captain. This celebration of western Norway's awe-inspiring landscape then draws to a close with your return to Bergen and your ship.

Add a certain highlight to your cruise, earn yourself a few bragging rights and prepare to soak up the fabulous panorama of Norway's naturescape on a 30-minute helicopter flight over Bergen and its surrounding area. A minivan transfer will first see you reach the helicopter pad for an initial briefing on your flight. Then, with your earphones on, you'll take to the skies. See how Bergen is cradled in between the hills, mountains, and North Sea as you fly over the city centre, then on to the neighbouring mountains and fjords. Weather permitting, you may even get to catch sight of a glacier in the distance. Keep your camera poised throughout the amazing flight to capture every second for posterity and to share with people at home. Once you return to the ground, the minivan will be waiting to return to you the ship.

Norway's second city has undergone various transformations over its 900 years of history. On this tour, see for yourself how the Black Plague, fires, politics, and industry have shaped beautiful Bergen. After leaving the pier, you'll pass the 13th-century Haakon's Hall and the Rosenkrantz Tower en route to Bryggen, the historic Hanseatic Wharf, an area once devastated by fire but later rebuilt and now bustling with life. Continue past the fish market towards Magic Ice, a wondrous art gallery experience. Both the sculpture exhibition and the interior design are made of clear ice! Enjoy a drink served in a glass chipped out of an ice block while exploring this magical world. Then drive past the picturesque houses of the Nordnes peninsula, on to the main sights in the city centre and down the city's oldest street. Finally, travel through the historic Sandviken and Skuteviken districts, with their tiny, white-painted, traditional wooden houses and colourful warehouses along the waterfront.

See the sights in comfort on this coach tour through Bergen, which was the largest city in Norway until 1830. Relax into your seat as you pass the main sights including the historic Bryggen district, with its gabled wooden warehouses from the hanseatic period and Haakons Hall, erected during the reign of King Haakon Haakonsson (1247-1261) and the most important building of the royal residence in the XIII century. Drive past Rosenkratz Tower, built in the XIII century and rebuilt around 1560 as a combined fortress and residence. We will also admire St. Mary's Church, dating back to the XII century, and splendidly Grieg Hall concert hall, home to the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra.

Pass through the historic Bryggen and Hanseatic district before heading to the village of Voss. This popular winter resort is set by a tranquil lake. A train will take you through pastoral countryside and up to Myrdal, in the mountains; here we will board the Flam Line, one of the most spectacular railroads in Europe. Upon arrival in Flam that lies on Norways longest fjord (204 km), the Sognafjord, you will have a short presentation about the village before continuing to Stalheimskleivene zigzag road. Next, enjoy a lunch served in a nearby hotel. Your afternoon tour will continue by bus to Tvinde Waterfalls for a brief but worthwhile photo stop! Return to Bergen via Voss.

Leave the port and travel out of town across a variety of landscapes and passing the villages of Eikelandsosen and Mundheim on the way to Nordheimsund. This is the place where you will stop for a pleasant coffee break and a typical Norwegian pastry. Next, it will time to take photos at the Steindalsfossen waterfall  one can apparently walk behind it without getting wet! Having passed the Kvamskogen Mountain Plateau, we descend towards the Tokagjelet Gorge. With its many chalets and summerhouses, Kvamskogen is a popular leisure area for Bergen locals. The tour continues with more scenic drives passing small forests: these landscapes are typical of western Norway, as small farms are dotted across the steep hillsides. Your return to Bergen will pass through mountain lakes and several suburban villages. Once arrived in Bergen get your bearings with a short guided tour past the fish market, the Bergenhus Fortress and the Rosenkrantz Tower before returning to the ship.

Experience the city of Bergen and its stunning fjord from the sea and enjoy delicious local seafood in these beautiful surroundings on board the M/S Bruvik. Walk from the pier to Bryggen and admire the old merchant buildings rebuilt like they stood in the Middle Ages after a disastrous fire struck the area. The whole area is a Unesco World Heritage Site. Stroll through the narrow alleyways running between the rows of houses to the city centre and the Fish Market where you will board the venerable M/S Bruvik. Enjoy the 90-minute cruise through Vågen Bay and out into the Byfjorden, the bay of Eidsvågen with its beautiful fjord and mountain views, before turning around to cruise past AskøyIsland, and then heading back to the Fish Market. During the cruise, you will taste a varied seafood buffet focused on local, natural and fresh seafood including sushi, sashimi, fish soup, lobster soup, caviar, hot smoked salmon, baked code and salmon, mussels steamed in white wine and much more. After this fantastic experience, you will return to the port and your guide will bring you back to the ship.

See the best of Copenhagen on two wheels with a little help from a pedelec, an electrically powered bicycle that assists you up to 25 km/h while you pedal. The city boasts a superb network of cycle paths, making it easy to get around to all the main sights. Your route first takes you through the park of the old citadel, Kastellet, and the Rosenborg garden en route to Sortedams Lake. From there, cycle to the zoological garden, where you can enjoy a short break to look around. Then it's back to the city centre, passing the Planetarium, the famous Tivoli Amusement Park, and the Town Hall Square. Enjoy another break independently exploring Copenhagen's historic inner city ("Indre By" in Danish). Your cycling ruote then proceeds past the Round Tower and Christiansborg Palace, then on to the new Nyhavn Harbor and the Amalienborg Palace. On your way back to the ship, you'll have time for a final photo stop in front of the world-famous statue of the Little Mermaid.

What better way to discover Copenhagen than by bicycle, the city's number 1 means of transport! The excellent cycle path network invites you to explore the sights by bike  and they come thick and fast. The tour begins with a cycle through the mighty Kastellet fortifications and the Rosenborg Castle garden to Sortedams Lake. You'll continue past the Planetarium, the famous Tivoli Amusement Park, and the Town Hall Square. Then enjoy a break in the medieval Indre By ("inner city") district, exploring Copenhagen's historic centre by yourself. After your break, cycle past the Round Tower, Christiansborg Palace, the new Nyhavn Harbor and Amalienborg Palace. Finally, before returning to your vessel, you will of course pass the most famous symbol of Copenhagen: Lille Havfrue, the Little Mermaid.

Embark yourself in this lovely exploration while enjoying at your leisure three of the main sightseeing spots in Copenhagen. Leave the pier by coach and drive directly to the Little Mermaid where you will have approx. 30 minutes to admire the beauty of Denmark's most iconic landmark, followed by a short drive to Amalienborg, current residence of the Danish Royal Family with another approx. 30 minutes to explore this exclusive quarter. To top off this experience, you will reach Nyhavn, a beautiful picturesque canal district filled with history and a wide variety of cafés, bars, and restaurants. Enjoy some more 30 minutes' strolling this area, an absolute favorite of both tourists and locals. Next, you may opt to return to the pier or to stay in town on your own, taking the shuttle service for a later return to the port; a stop is located only 7 minutes walk from Nyhavn. This canal district is situated at the heart of Copenhagen from where you can reach within 5 minutes' walk Strøget, the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe, crossing the entire city center and leading you all the way to other main spots of the city such as the Nørreport quarter and the City Town Hall Square.

This short, but informative city tour starts with a drive to one of Copenhagen's symbols, the statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. It was commissioned in honour of the fairytale by the founder of a Danish beer brand in 1909. Although only small in stature, the mermaid is beautifully sculpted and well worth a snapshot or two. Copenhagen's stunning waterfront and the canal district in Nyhavn comes next, home to a plethora of fashionable cafés, bars, and restaurants. Next to the harbour's many historical ships, the quarter is also known for its brightly coloured 17th- and early 18th-century buildings. Enjoy a guided walk through this lively quarter before boarding the coach again and continue your sightseeing tour of the city passing by the Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, Tivoli Gardens and the City Hall Square where a photo stop is scheduled. Located at the southwestern end of the pedestrian street Strøget, it is one of the large squares of the city flanked by notable buildings including the City Hall, the Politikens Hus - the headquarters of the national daily newspapers Politiken - and Industriens Hus, the headquarters of the Confederation of Danish Industry. After taking a look around the square and taking some photographs of the many sculptures, board the coach again and pass by Nørreport Station and Rosenborg Castle en route to Amalienborg Palace. A final stop outside the Royal Family's winter residence concludes your tour.

This eco-adventure begins with a visit to an urban rooftop gym in the newly developed Nordhavn area, before moving to Saint Kjled's Square for an introduction to Copenhagen's Climate-Resilient Neighbourhood, a beacon for how Denmark creates the climate-change-adapted urban spaces of the future. Next up is a guided visit to ØsterGRO, the first rooftop farm in Denmark, established in 2014 on top of an old car-auction house in the heart of the Climate-Resilient Neighbourhood. The farm covers 600 m² with fields of organic vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, a greenhouse, a henhouse and 3 beehives, selling its produce to 40 members who each pay for a share of the harvest. Your tour continues to The Wave - an urban hangout at the former industrial harbour, where you can enjoy a guided walk along the capital's waterfront, all the way to the sustainable Royal Playhouse with its new drainage system. Finally, enjoy some free time around the Nyhavn area before your transfer back to the pier.

Discover Copenhagen and the neighbouring town of Dragør on this enjoyable sightseeing tour, which begins with the main attractions of lovely Copenhagen, the Danish capital, with a first stop at the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen's most iconic landmark. Other places of interest include the stock exchange building and the vibrant canal-side Nyhavn district. After leaving the city, a coach will then take you on an approx. 30-minute drive to Dragør, giving you a chance to get a look at the bridge that connects Denmark with Sweden. Known for its many preserved historical buildings, the old part of Dragør town forms a labyrinth of picturesque alleyways, cobbled streets and traditional brightly painted Danish houses. A drink and a delicious Danish pastry round off your trip to this charming old seafaring town.

Explore the highlights of the Finnish capital and the nearby Lake District on a pedelec, an electrically assisted bicycle that helps you travel at up to 25 km/h while pedalling. Leaving Helsinki behind, you'll first cycle westward along the coast. On your journey through the Finnish countryside, you'll get an intimate impression of the wonderful landscape. Continue to the museum island Seurasaari and the Sibelius monument. Then once back in Helsinki, you'll cycle past the Olympic Stadium and the Finnish icebreaker fleet towards the Uspenski Cathedral. After a quick stop there, it's time to head on to the impressive Senate Square with its Lutheran Cathedral. After you arrive at the Esplanadii promenade, you can take a longer break to admire the Havis Amanda statue or explore the market on your own. Finally, your tour draws to a close as you cycle comfortably along the coast and back to your ship.

Why not opt for a different kind of sightseeing tour and join us on circuit of Helsinki by bike! We will take in the best of this beautiful city, passing the most important sights and enjoying a cycle ride through the city's leafy parks, past the main museums and along the sea front. Accompanied by a guide, we will make several stops en route, enabling you to learn more about the history and the culture of Helsinki. Pass Mannerheim Street, Helsinki's main thoroughfare, and a quick tour past the Market Square and the Finlandia Hall.

Enrich your visit to Helsinki with this fabulous 4D flying experience, followed by a trip to chocolate heaven! Your half-day outing in Helsinki will begin with a coach drive to the Market Square, from where you'll proceed to the nearby theatre for an unforgettable 10-minute 4D flight over the most beautiful landmarks and historic places of Helsinki. Your coach tour will then continue to the neo-classical Senate Square, surrounded by the mid-19th century public buildings built in the old city centre. After a photo stop at the Senate Square, you'll head for the outskirts of Helsinki and the Visitor Centre of Fazer, Finland's best-known chocolate maker. Your tour of the Fazer Visitor Centre will teach you all about Fazer the company, the chocolate making process and the other products for which Fazer is now renowned. This will be followed by a tasting of the many different types of chocolates and sweets that Fazer makes. Before you leave the Visitor Centre, you'll be gifted a little goodie bag of Fazer specialties to take away with you. You'll also have time to explore the shop and purchase some sweet gifts to take back home. Rejoining the coach, you'll enjoy a Panoramic tour back to your ship, making a photo stop at the Sibelius Monument on the way.

A great program for families and animal lovers! Experience a touch of northern magic at the Nuuksio reindeer park which is Finlands southernmost place where you can see and feed reindeers: these animals live in Nuuksio all year round. After a 45-minute coach drive from Helsinki, you will reach the park where you can feed the reindeers, take pictures or just observe these unique animals. Coffee, tea/juice and buns will be served over an open fire in an atmospheric Lappish kota (tepee), furnished with rustic wooden tables and benches, just like in Lapland. Before the drive back to Helsinki, you can visit the parks small gift shop to purchase souvenirs. Back in Helsinki, enjoy a very short sightseeing tour of the city including the main street, Mannerheim, the Parliament House, National Museum, Finlandia Hall, the new Helsinki Music Centre, the Contemporary Art Museum among other main sights. Before returning to the pier you will have free time at the Market Square area. Please note: this tour includes walking on uneven ground and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair

Treat yourself to a taste of rural life and a chance to see the main sights of Helsinki on a half-day tour dedicated to presenting some of the best Finland has to offer. Situated only a short drive to the east of Helsinki in the middle of the unspoiled countryside, the Savijärvi Manor House will transport you back to the time of its construction in the late 19th century. Soak up the calming ambience, see how life was lived many moons ago and savour a refreshing cup of coffee or tea. Leaving the tranquillity of Savijärvi behind, your next destination will then be Helsinki itself. Look forward to a panoramic city round-up that includes such iconic landmarks as Mannerheim Street, Helsinkis main thoroughfare, the parliament buildings and the main open-air marketplace at the aptly named Market Square. A short stop will be made at Senate Square in the centre of Helsinkis oldest quarter for you to enjoy views of Helsinki Cathedral in the background and of the popular monument to the Russian czar, Alexander II. Your outing then ends with your return to the pier and your ship. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelcha

Considering some 73% of the total surface area covered by the Finnish capital is water - interspersed with countless larger and smaller islands - it seems fair to say Helsinki is a rather watery city. In addition, this relaxing outing gives you a chance to board a pleasure boat, cruise through the archipelago and simply enjoy all the beautiful views. The route taken around Helsinki's urban islands will take you past amazing waterfront saunas and opulent villas amid stunning natural beauty, all accompanied by a refreshing cup of coffee and an entertaining narrative on Helsinki's history provided by your friendly guide. Once your pleasure cruise has ended, a stop will be made at an open-air market for a chance to stroll through the colourful stalls. Your return to the ship then ends your tour.

Whatever the season, this half-day tour gives you a chance to visit the amazing, year-round Winter Wonderland Experience in the middle of the Finnish capital city. Only a short coach ride after leaving the ship will see you reach Winter Wonderland open throughout the year, complete with a huge ice bar and opportunities for husky sledging, tandem skiing and tobogganing. On arrival, you will be kitted out with thermal over-clothes, after which you will move on to visit some igloos, have a drink served in a glass made of ice and view the frosty decorations. However, you will also get to have a go at tobogganing, sledging and tandem skiing, to meet the friendly huskies and enjoy a short dog-powered sledge ride. There'll be time for you to look for a Lappish souvenir before you move on to a sightseeing drive around Helsinki. Enjoy a photo stop at Senate Square before returning to the ship.

Step off the ship for a couple of hours and instead board a rigid inflatable boat - RIB for short - to soak up amazing views of Norway's six longest fjord, Nordfjorden, and enjoy a delicious crayfish treat as well. A quick safety briefing will precede your RIB adventure, which will take you through the fjords en route to the spot where the crayfish pots were set. If you're up for a hands-on experience, have a go at pulling the pots out of the water yourself. On reaching the shore, you'll then get to prepare and cook the catch on an open fire in a traditional Sami tent called a lavvu. And as the proof of any pudding is in the eating, you'll naturally be able to enjoy the freshly caught and cooked crayfish along with some bread and mayonnaise. The outing then wraps up with your return cruise to Olden.

The village of Olden is scenically set on the shores of Innvikfjorden, an extension of Nordfjorden, at the mouth of the Oldeelva River, whose salmon-rich waters flow from the lake of Oldevatnet. With Olden as your starting point, this half-day outing will first take you up to the Briksdal Valley to reach the mountain lodge at the edge of the Briksdal Glacier, an arm of the Jostedal Glacier, the largest in mainland Europe. Leaving the coach at the lodge, you will then take a riverside path to walk to the glacier, with views of waterfalls cascading down the steep mountainside to enjoy on the way. The final part of the walk will take you over a moraine, a collection of rocks, boulders and other debris left by glacial drift, to reach a small lake dotted with ice floes. Photo moments are numerous on the route, so do bring your camera along for the trip. On your return to the lodge, you will be welcomed with coffee or tea and homemade cake, after which you will return to Olden and your ship.

A day of unmatched scenery awaits you on this largely coach-based tour, beginning with a drive through the interesting villages of Stryn and Loen - home to some of Norway's oldest farms - en route to Hornindalsvatnet, Europe's deepest lake. Enjoy views of the beautiful lake as you travel before you begin to climb to the mountain village of Hellesylt and then onwards to the ferry terminal at Geirangerfjorden. A short crossing will then see you reach the town of Geiranger itself, home to such amazing landscapes that the whole region enjoys UNESCO World Heritage Site status. After lunch of delicious Norwegian fare, you'll move on to the Flydalsjuvet viewpoint and - after negotiating a number of hairpin bends - to Mount Dalsnibba, whose peak at 1.500 m (4.921 ft.) gives you a chance to soak up vistas of mountains, glaciers and the fjord below. Travelling along the banks of Djupvatnet will then take you to the New Strynefjell Road, which features several long tunnels, to reach the Videseter junction. Following a short stop to take photos of the Hjelle Valley, you will return to your ship via Hornindalsvatnet and Stryn.

Nature rarely presents itself in finer form than in Norway's verdant fjordic landscapes and this tour gives you a chance to touch base with the glorious scenery from the comfort of a coach. The half-day outing begins by taking you along the northern shoreline of Innvikfjorden, which adjoins Nordfjorden, passing through the pretty villages of Blaskæter, Fjelli and Hopland en route to Nos. A photo stop is scheduled here to capture the stunning panorama of the fjord and the nearby mountains, after which you'll move on to the hill of Kvalen for more gorgeous vistas of the surrounding countryside. After returning to the lakeside town of Hennebygda, you will move on to a hotel in Nordfjordeid to have coffee and freshly prepared svele, a Norwegian kind of small, sweet pancake. The return journey will take you along the banks of Hornindalsvatnet, the deepest lake in northern Europe with crystal-clear water, pretty little islands and towering peaks in the background to round off your scenic experience.

Leaving the port of Olden, this half-day tour begins with a scenic coach ride along the shore of Innvikfjorden to reach the village of Loen, which nestles in between the larger fjord and the smaller lake of Lovatnet. On reaching the lakeside, you will board a boat and set off on a 45-minute crossing of the tranquil mountain lake, surrounded by the most spectacular scenery nature can provide. The tour also includes a break for coffee or tea served with hot waffles and jam as well as a walk to the lower arm of the Kjenndal Glacier, a sight worth a photo or two. Your return to the ship then brings the tour to a close.

Starting from the pretty village of Olden, you will pass through the town of Stryn and travel alongside the River Stryn - well known for its salmon - up to the clear turquoise waters of Lake Stryn. The Jostedal Glacier National Park Centre will be your destination, a place that stages various exhibitions to provide a fascinating introduction to the area in general and the glacier in particular. After watching a nature film, you'll have time to explore the centre and visit the garden. A typical kind of Norwegian pancake called svele plus a cup of tea or coffee will then be served before you begin the return journey via the same route.

Prepare to spend a few hours visiting the beautiful capital of Sweden and entering the magical world of Astrid Lindgren's characters. After leaving the port, you will enjoy a panoramic bus tour that will introduce you to the beauties of Stockholm. You will admire the City Hall  home of the Nobel Prize Banquet  the Royal Palace. Enjoy a 30-minute walk along the narrow, cobble-stoned streets of the old town, the winding alleys and past houses, shops and churches. A short bus transfer will take you to Djurgården Island and to Junibacken where many of famous writer Astrid Lindgren's characters have their home: Pippi Longstocking and her horse, the monkey Mr. Nilsson and Mardie. This is truly a fairytale paradise.

Leave the pier on a scenic drive through the Swedish capital on your way to Södermalm, the Southern Island. You will pass Åsögatan with its charming area of red wooden cottages dating back to the 18th century, on towards the Sofia Church. Then, leave the coach for a pleasant guided walk where it is easy to feel whisked back into an earlier century. You can spot many historic houses in excellent condition remain and are often the homes of artists and cultural workers. Continue through the Stockholm hipster area of SoFo, a pun on the more known SoHo, the districts in London and Manhattan. Enjoy Nytorget - a popular hangout for locals before continuing your walk towards Mosebacke with its terrasse and magnificent view over the whole city. Not far from Mosebacke you will find the Katarina Church, dating back to the 17th century. Board the coach again and continue the panoramic city drive passing many of the Stockholm's landmarks and main attractions on your way to the next stop: the Old Town. Enjoy a walk offering external views of the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, exploring the narrow, twisting alleys and cobbled stoned street of the old medieval town. Experience the medieval charm of the old historical buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries, before returning to the pier.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the old town and journey back hundreds of years as you visit the most charming island in Stockholm, the old district of the city known as "Gamla Stan". Enjoy a 30-minute sightseeing walk through narrow, cobbled streets and down winding alleys overlooked by soaring church spires and populated with boutique shops and homes dating from the XVI century. Board the coach and drive to the Vasa Museum built during the XVII century and which houses a Swedish warship that sank in Stockholm's harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628. The vessel was discovered in 1956 and raised from the seabed in 1961. After one hour visit inside the Museum, our excursion continues with a visit around Skansen Open Air Museum, the world's oldest open-air museum. Built to depict Swedish life and with replicas of traditional Swedish buildings, children will enjoy seeing many of the indigenous animals whilst you get a taste of traditional customs and life in this country. The excursion also includes some time on your own for shopping opportunities. Return to the port.

Situated at the point where Lake Mäleren meets the Baltic Sea and with a city centre made up of 14 islands that form part of the Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden's capital city is an incredibly green metropolis with a third of its surface area given over to parks, woodland and its scenic waterways. After boarding a modern and comfortable motorboat, the tour continues with a relaxing cruise along some of Stockholm's waterways and canals. A unique and enjoyable vista unfolds before your eyes, letting you experience the city's elegant architecture, verdant parklands, and wide, tree-lined boulevards from a fresh perspective. As there are countless photo opportunities along the way, you are advised to take a camera. Your tour comes to an end with your return to the port and your ship.

Gamla Stan, Stockholm's old quarter will be the starting point of our sightseeing tour where we will enjoy a pleasant 1-hour guided walk through the narrow cobble-stone streets and alleyways. These historic streets have preserved their ancient air and one could almost imaging being back in medieval times. Your guide will point out the main sites and squares. Continue to the Nordic Sea Hotel, in the heart of the city, for a unique experience of drinking from a frozen cup; we will visit the famous Icebar. Highly fashionable, the interior is made of glass and the temperature is never raised above -5°. The excursion will also include 30-minute sightseeing tour for an overview of this lovely Swedish city.

This comfortable coach-based tour will give you a chance to see all of Stockholm's highlights, while saving your feet at the same time. Your introduction to the Swedish capital begins in the trendy residential neighbourhood of Södermalm, situated on the southernmost of Stockholm's islands and known for its gorgeous old houses and creative, Bohemian vibe. Then it is on to City Hall for an outside peek at the elegant red-brick building, which was constructed from 1911 to 1923 and is the regular venue of Nobel Prize banquets. Other key sights on the drive-by tour not only include the vast complex making up the magnificent Royal Palace, the biggest in the world still used by a head of state, and the - literally - ship-shaped Vasa Museum, but also the Gröna Lund Amusement Park and the Skansen open-air museum and zoo. The latter-named was first opened to the public in the late 19th-century and was intended to show how life was lived in various parts of Sweden prior to industrialisation. To round off the tour, you can also enjoy lovely views of the old Royal Dramatic Theatre, the Royal Opera House and Stockholm city centre before you return to the pier and your ship.

Your sightseeing tour of Sweden's capital begins in Stockholm's old quarter - the so-called Gamla Stan - for a guided walk along its pretty cobbled streets. Next, a 1-hour coach drive will take you to Drottningholm Palace, the primary private residence of the Swedish royal family. Originally constructed in the 16th-century, the beautiful Palace was later destroyed by fire in 1661 and then rebuilt in a Baroque style - an endeavour that took some 20 years to complete. After the visit, the coach will return you to Stockholm, passing in front of the city hall where the Nobel Prize ceremonies are held on the way.

Designed to serve up only the best of Tallinn's lovely cityscape, this easy guided bike tour will first see you cycling alongside the old city walls to reach the upper part of the historical quarter, Toompea. Apart from being home to the parliament building, the old palace and the Russian-style Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea also commands superb city views from its elevated location. A short stop at the quarter's main square will give you a chance to discover some of the city's oldest structures, after which you'll leave the confines of the city to ride to the leafy grounds of the 18th-century Kadriorg Palace, built for Catherine I of Russia. Last up, you'll pedal past the Tallinn Lauluväljak Song Festival Grounds, venue of a 5-yearly event, and the Soviet war memorial before taking a cycle path back to the ship alongside the Baltic coastline.

Apart from being Estonia's capital, Tallinn is also blessed with a historical quarter so well preserved and so beautiful that it has earned itself a place on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. It is these magical purlieus that this walking tour will give you a chance to explore after being dropped at the 13th-century Toompea Castle, your entrance to the old town's upper section. Fairy-tale views of gabled houses, hidden courtyards and turreted towers await you as you stroll through the cobbled mediaeval lanes en route to the 15th-century Great Guild building, which now houses Tallinn's Museum of Mediaeval History. After an intermezzo of Estonian zither music in the foyer of the old building, you will be given some information on the museum's exhibition and its more exotic items. A few steps across the road will then take you to the 14th-century Church of the Holy Spirit for an outside and inside viewing. Notable features include an elaborately painted late 17th-century clock, a 15th-century altar and a late 16th-century pulpit. You will then move on to Tallinn's 15th-century pharmacy, believed to be Europe's oldest, for a look at some mediaeval cures, before heading for the Gothic-style town hall where you will be served a drink made using a mediaeval recipe in the former prison on the ground floor. You will also have some free time before your tour wraps up with your return drive to your ship.

A short coach drive from the port will take you to the Seaplane Harbour, a treasure trove of maritime history made up of the sort of incredible stories that only life can tell. The fascinating museum includes rare examples of Estonian navigational history such as the Lembit submarine. Constructed in 1937, the Lembit sub was the world's oldest submarine still afloat until 2011. You will also have a chance to see the icebreaker Suur Tõll, which dates back to 1914, and the Maasilinn shipwreck which dates back to the mid-16th-century. After another coach transfer to the Upper Town, a walk will take you to Nevsky Cathedral for an internal visit to see a remarkable array of 18th- and 19th-century icons. Enjoy the panorama of the most famous tower of the city wall, Kiek in de Kök Tower and Neitsitorn. Walking along the "Short Leg Street", a narrow, steep lane with steps, descend to the Lower town on a route that includes highlights such as the town hall, the 15th-century pharmacy and elegant Great Guild building, the Renaissance-style Blackheads' Brotherhood House and many former homes of medieval merchants. You will then have some time to explore the St. Catherine's Arts and Crafts Centre before you return you to your ship.

Leave the port and drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn. Proceed to the old town to admire the skyline of the Cathedral Hill before walking up to the Palace Square to view Toompea Castle, now home to the Estonian Parliament, and visit Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, inaugurated in 1900 and filled with an array of superb religious icons. You can enjoy a panoramic view of Tallinn Lower town from the viewing terrace. Back on the ground, we will board the coach and drive to the exquisite Kadriog Palace for an interesting visit of approx. 1 hour. After walking in the gardens, enjoy a superb collection of Western and Russian art as well as the interiors of the Palace. Continue to the Song Festival Grounds and on to the Olympic Pirita Marina where splendid international regattas are hosted each year. On your way back to the port, you will pass the famous Estonian mermaid monument, Russalka, and the summer residence of Count Orlov.

Our tour begins with a circuit around the old town where we will briefly view the medieval city wall. We will stop at Tall Hermann Tower for an external view of the imposing castle before setting off for a guided walk through the winding streets of this old Hanseatic town, with external viewing of the Transfiguration Church and the old merchants' houses. Admire the impressive Renaissance façade of the Blackheads Brotherhood House, the well-preserved Gothic Guild House and the quaint Holy Ghost Church with the oldest street clock in Tallinn. Enter the XV century Town Hall for a guided tour of this magnificent building. Walk through the Dominican convent to view St. Catherine's passage and see the oldest pharmacy in Europe that has been in operation since 1422. Then, time to shop for souvenirs comes next. We will quickly see the Viru Gate in the city wall before boarding the bus back to the pier.

Join us on a fun day out of sightseeing by coach and on foot. Leave the port and reach the Upper town to begin with a walking tour around Tallinn old town. You can admire the impressive Toompea Castle, presently the seat of the Parliament, visit the Russian Orthodox Church of Alexander Nevsky and the Gothic Dome Church. Enjoy magnificent views of the Lower town with its gabled roofs and soaring spires. Walking along the "Short Leg Street", a narrow, steep lane with steps, descend to the Lower town where you will continue your tour passing by highlights such as the Town hall, the XV century pharmacy, the Great Guild, the Blackheads Brotherhood House and many homes of medieval merchants. After a typical Estonian lunch, enjoy free time for shopping in an Estonian arts and crafts store. Next, board the coach and continue to "Rocca al Mare", the Open Air Museum for a scenic hike through the forest and to see authentic examples of the local XVIII and XIX century rural architecture. Return to the ship.

Start with a drive through the cultural centre of Tallinn and then along the medieval city wall that encompasses the Old Town. Start your walk in the Upper town and visit the Nevsky Cathedral with a remarkable array of 18th- and 19th-century icons before enjoying the panorama of the most famous tower of the city wall, Kiek in de Kök Tower and Neitsitorn. Walking along the "Short Leg Street", a narrow, steep lane with steps, descend to the Lower town where you will continue your tour passing by highlights such as the Town hall, the XV century pharmacy, the Great Guild, the Blackheads Brotherhood House and many homes of medieval merchants. Enjoy a free time shopping for souvenirs and then board a bus to drive along the main thoroughfare to the central park of Kadriog. We will stop to take photographs at the Song Festival Grounds and continue with a drive through a beautiful residential area to reach the "Pirita Marina" which hosts splendid international regattas every year and was the site for the yachting Olympics. Have an external view of St. Birgit's Convent before heading back to the port passing by the most famous Estonia monument "Russalka" (mermaid) and the summer residence of count Orlov.

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