From Vikings to Samurai Stockholm Sakura Blossom Cruise from Helsinki

From Vikings to Samurai

Stockholm Sakura Blossom Cruise from Helsinki

April 24–26

Join our special spring cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm and experience the magical combination of Scandinavian history and Japanese culture during the Cherry Blossom Festival in Stockholm.

Travel in a small Russian-speaking group aboard the elegant Silja Symphony and enjoy two nights on board without changing ships.

The tour can also start from Tallinn or you may join the group directly in Stockholm.

Program

Day 1 – April 24 | Helsinki – Overnight Cruise

Check-in at the terminal before 16:00.

Departure from Helsinki at 17:00.

Enjoy your evening on board Silja Symphony with restaurants, entertainment, panoramic sea views and duty-free shopping.

Overnight on board.

Day 2 – April 25 | Stockholm City Tour & Sakura Festival

Arrival in Stockholm at 10:00.

After disembarkation we begin our guided city tour of Stockholm, discovering both the historical and modern sides of the Swedish capital.

Stockholm’s history is inseparably connected with water. Here, where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic Sea, Viking traders once sailed their routes across Europe and beyond. Archaeologists still discover treasures from those times — including Arab coins and jewelry brought back from distant voyages.

Today the city reveals a surprising cultural contrast. In Kungsträdgården Park, a gift from Japan in 1998, the famous Stockholm cherry blossoms transform the park into a spectacular cloud of pink flowers each spring.

During the excursion you will discover:

• the famous Stockholm Metro, known as the longest art gallery in the world

• the lively district of Norrmalm, the modern heart of the city

• elegant Östermalm, with its grand boulevards and historic architecture

• the prestigious waterfront promenade Strandvägen

We will also visit the historic Östermalms Saluhall Market, one of the most beautiful food halls in Scandinavia, where you can discover Swedish delicacies such as venison, Baltic herring, crayfish and the famous shrimp sandwich.

You will also see the unique point where the fresh waters of Lake Mälaren meet the Baltic Sea — a fascinating hydrological phenomenon in the very center of Stockholm.

Our tour finishes in Kungsträdgården Park, where the cherry blossoms create one of the most beautiful spring scenes in Scandinavia.

After the excursion you will return independently to the ferry.

Departure from Stockholm at 16:45.

Overnight on board.

Day 3 – April 26 | Arrival in Helsinki

Breakfast on board.

Arrival in Helsinki at 10:30.

Prices:

Cabin B

Inside cabin without window.

Price per cabin:

4-person cabin – €420

3-person cabin – €390

2-person cabin – €340

1-person cabin – €290

Promenade Cabin

Inside cabin with window facing the Promenade deck.

4-person cabin – €480

3-person cabin – €420

2-person cabin – €380

1-person cabin – €340

Cabin A (Sea View)

4-person cabin – €520

3-person cabin – €450

2-person cabin – €400

1-person cabin – €380

Children under 11 years old may stay as a 5th passenger in a 4-person cabin without an extra bed – €55

Included in the Tour

• Accommodation in selected cabin category

• 2 Scandinavian buffet breakfasts

• Onboard entertainment program

• Escort by our professional guide

• 3-hour guided excursion in Stockholm

Additional Expenses

Public Transport in Stockholm

Metro tickets purchased individually:

Single ticket (75 minutes) – approx. €5

24-hour ticket – €18

Passengers under 20 or over 65 – €11

Children under 7 travel free with a paying adult.

Optional Dinner on Board (pre-booking recommended)

Adult – €48 (one way)

Teenager 12–17 – €20

Child 6–11 – €16.5

Children under 5 – free

Important Information

The excursion is approximately 80% walking and takes place near the water. Please dress according to the weather.

Entrance to Östermalms Saluhall market is free.

Cherry blossom season usually occurs between late April and early May, depending on weather

conditions.