Sailing through Northern Capitals

Arrive at your departure airport to catch a flight to Helsinki*. Night on board.*Important: If your outbound flight leaves at dawn (before 04:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the selected departure day.

Arrive in Helsinki, Finland’s coastal capital and design hub—your Northern European adventure is officially underway. Self-transfer* to your hotel and check in. The rest of the day is yours to begin exploring the city at your own pace using a 24-hour Helsinki City Card**, from an evening cruise*** to museum visits. We recommend a tour of the charming Market Square at the South Harbor, where you can discover local food traditions.*Train, bus, and taxi services are available from the airport. You can purchase digital train and bus tickets using the HSL app.**Collect your Helsinki City Card at the airport or in the city center by presenting your Helsinki Card voucher at one of the designated pickup locations. The card provides free access to over 20 museums, sightseeing bus tours, public transportation, and more.Pickup Locations:Helsinki Airport, Lentoasemantie 1, 01530 Vantaa, Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, Arrival Hall (Look for the BAG WRAP sign)Hours: Mon–Sun, 06:00–22:00Helsinki City Center, Stockmann, Service Point (8th floor), Aleksanterinkatu 52, 00100 HelsinkiHours: Mon–Fri 10:00–20:00, Sat 10:00–19:00, Sun 12:00–18:00***Available during the summer months (May 21–September 21).

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the first half of the day either relaxing or sightseeing in the city using your Helsinki City Card. We suggest exploring free-entry spots like Oodi Helsinki Central Library and Sibelius Park. You could also visit the Design Museum or join a bus tour. Whatever you decide, be sure to plan ahead so you don’t miss any departures—you have a boat to board this afternoon!Be back at the hotel by 14:30 for the transfer* to the pier, which leaves at 14:45. Check in for the overnight cruise sailing to Stockholm, departing at 17:15. Night on board.*Included transfers throughout the trip will be by coach or private car, depending on group size.

Arrive in Stockholm, the Scandinavian capital and a city that’s mastered blending the old with the new. Transfer to your hotel, where you can store your luggage before check-in. The day is then yours to dive into Stockholm, enjoying unlimited use of Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing buses, thanks to your Stockholm City Pass (valid for 1 day).* The pass lets you stop at famous landmarks and includes free entry to over 70 top attractions.Don’t miss the iconic Vasa Museum or the Viking Museum for a fascinating insight into Viking culture. We also recommend taking the Royal Canal boat tour for spectacular views of the city from the water.You might also consider visiting the charming old town, Gamla Stan, the Royal Palace, Stockholm Cathedral, or the Nobel Prize Museum. Why not end your day at the unforgettable Ice Bar—a unique and cool experience! Overnight stay in Stockholm.*This digital pass, accessible via a mobile app, includes unlimited rides on Hop-On Hop-Off buses for 1 day (valid until midnight, not a rolling 24-hour period).

Breakfast at the hotel. Spend the morning relaxing or exploring the city at your own pace. At 14:30, be ready in the hotel lobby for your 14:45 transfer to the pier. Check in for your overnight cruise, and at 17:30, set sail toward Tallinn. Night on board.

Arrive in Tallinn, the historic Estonian capital. Transfer to your hotel, where you can store your luggage before check-in. Using your Tallinn Card (valid for 24 hours)*, we recommend spending the afternoon exploring the city.We suggest visiting the peaceful Kadriorg Palace and Gardens and the Kumu Art Museum. At sunset, catch breathtaking views from the Tallinn TV Tower for a romantic moment. Overnight stay in Tallinn.*This digital card, accessible via a mobile app, can be activated on either Day 5 or Day 6 and provides unlimited public transport journeys around the city, plus free access to more than 50 popular attractions for a total of 24 hours.

Breakfast at the hotel. A half day of self-guided exploring awaits with your Tallinn Card. We recommend visiting the UNESCO-listed Old Town, known for its medieval charm—with cobbled streets, stone walls, merchant houses, and scenic paths leading up to Toompea Hill. Within the Old Town, you’ll find highlights like Toompea Castle, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Pikk Jalg Street, the Town Hall, and its lively square.In the afternoon, take some time to relax and get a good rest before tomorrow’s cruise to Helsinki. Overnight stay in Tallinn.

Breakfast at the hotel.* Be ready in the hotel lobby for your transfer to the pier. After checking in for the cruise, you’ll depart for Helsinki.Arrive in Helsinki and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to soak up more of the city's magic at your own pace. Overnight stay in Helsinki.*Please note: Due to an early checkout time, breakfast at the hotel may not be an option.

Breakfast at the hotel.* Sadly, it’s time to bid farewell to the three capital cities—Helsinki, Stockholm, and Tallinn. At the indicated time, self-transfer** to Helsinki Airport for your flight back to Canada. Arrive in Canada and conclude your trip.*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.**Taxis, public buses, and trains are available near the hotel. You can buy digital train and bus tickets using the HSL app.