Midnight Sun Voyage
Sailing north in June means the sun barely sets. The route runs from the capital to the Arctic Circle and back, with long evenings on deck and short nights in port.
- From
- Helsinki
- Nights
- 7
- Season
- June to July
- Theme
- Archipelago
Day by day
- 1
Helsinki
Shore time 2 h
Arrive Embark from 15:00
Depart 18:00
West out of the harbour, with the sun still high at 22:00.
- 2
Mariehamn
Shore time 7 h
Arrive 08:00
Depart 16:00
Shipyard quarter and the Pommern, then north across the Aland Sea.
- 3
Vaasa
Shore time 8 h
Arrive 09:00
Depart 18:00
The Kvarken archipelago, a UNESCO site, seen from the water tower.
- 4
Oulu
Shore time 8 h
Arrive 08:00
Depart 17:00
Market hall and the Pikisaari wooden district at the river mouth.
- 5
Kemi
Shore time Full day
Arrive 09:00
Depart Overnight
Crossing the Arctic Circle, with a sauna and late supper on board.
- 6
At sea, Bothnian Bay
Shore time None
Arrive Cruising
Depart Evening
A full day on deck for the return passage, with two talks on the ice.
- 7
Helsinki
Shore time Afternoon
Arrive 14:00
Depart Overnight
Late arrival, with the evening free in the city before disembarkation.
- 8
Helsinki
Shore time Morning
Arrive In port
Depart Disembark by 10:00
Breakfast on board and departure from the South Harbour.
What is included
- Cabin for the full voyage
- Breakfast and dinner on board each day
- Port taxes and harbour fees
- Arctic Circle crossing certificate
- Sauna session on two evenings
Not included
- Shore excursions
- Lunches and drinks
- Transfers to Helsinki
- Travel insurance
Ships on this route
Four cabin categories on each ship, from interior cabins to forward suites.
Compare cabinsMS Aurora Borealis
480 guests, 7 decks, built 2019
Interior, Ocean View, Balcony, Arctic Suite
Route questions
Boarding opens in the afternoon before departure from Helsinki. Check in at the quay with your passport, then the cabin is ready within an hour. The exact window is confirmed in your booking documents.
No. Excursions are booked separately, on board or before departure, so you can decide port by port. Every shore day also works without an excursion, and the host can suggest a walking route.
Yes, when weather or ice requires it. The captain decides with the local harbour authorities, and any change is announced on board as early as possible. Substituted calls are chosen from the same island group.
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