Name: The Gulf of Bothnia, at the Gateway to the Arctic Cruise
Brand: Ponant
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Day 1 - Kemi

Day 2 - Kemi

Day 3 - Oulu

Arrive: Fri 01 January 2027 / Depart: Fri 01 January 2027

Day 4 - Lulea

Arrive: Sat 02 January 2027 / Depart: Sat 02 January 2027

From this genuine and well-preserved city in the Great North of Sweden, you will make your way to the medieval village of Gammelstad. This is a UNESCO World Heritage site notable for its stonebuilt church, the only surviving relic from the 15th Century giving us some idea of the region’s cultural wealth in those days. The Arctic Circle is a stone’s throw from here with its stunning landscapes and almost uninhabited territory where the indigenous nomadic Sami people still herd their reindeer.

Day 5 - At Sea

Day 6 - Rauma

Arrive: Mon 04 January 2027 / Depart: Mon 04 January 2027

With some 600 wooden houses from the 18th Century the old district of Rauma is the main attraction of this ancient maritime city, which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Enjoy a promenade round the heart of the town with its delightful cafés, antique shops and lace boutiques, a Rauma speciality.

Day 7 - Stockholm

Arrive: Tue 05 January 2027 / Depart: Tue 05 January 2027

The capital of Sweden occupies an archipelago in the east of the country at the junction of Mälar Lake and the Baltic sea. In Gamla stan, meaning “old town” in Swedish, you can stroll at your leisure in picturesque medieval streets until you reach the majestic Royal Palace. On the green island of Djurgården, you can visit several very different kinds of cultural centres: the Vasa museum is dedicated to a 17th century three-mast, the ecomuseum of Skansen presents traditional customs, and the ABBA museum is dedicated to the legendary pop group. For a fantastic, all-encompassing view of Stockholm, you can take a ride in SkyView, a glass-encased sphere gondola that takes you to the top of the world’s largest building, the Ericsson Globe, a Stockholm landmark.

Day 8 - At Sea

Day 9 - Helsinki, Finland

Arrive: Thu 07 January 2027 / Depart: Thu 07 January 2027

Seated in the southern peninsula of Finland, Helsinki offers the buzz of a cosmopolitan city that has opted for both elegance and beauty. Explore its historical centre where the soft hues of neoclassical buildings are juxtaposed with spectacular modern constructions. The bustling Kallio district is teeming with boutiques and restaurants where you can taste some local specialities like graavilohi - a sweet, marinated, aromatic salmon dish. Keskuspuisto park, a stone’s throw from the centre, is a good place to sit and unwind.

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Ship Cabins

Prestige Stateroom Deck 6

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Prestige Stateroom Deck 7

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Prestige Stateroom Deck 8

A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Deluxe Suite Deck 6

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Deluxe Suite Deck 7

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Deluxe Suite Deck 8

A lounge area with chaise longue and two armchairs A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony

Duplex Suite Deck 6

Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and a basket of fruit every day A lounge with armchairs, sofa bed, steam fireplace and TV A dining room with a 6-seater table A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses A Samsung tablet connected to Wi-Fi A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) and TV A bathroom with shower and balneo bathtub Five panoramic windows and a glazed panoramic swing door A private 26 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with sofa and armchairs, jacuzzi Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

Grand Prestige Suite on Deck 6

Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge area with chaise longue and second TV A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A panoramic sliding bay window A 5 m² glazed private balcony Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars

Owner's Suite

Private return transfer Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A living room with armchairs, two sofa beds, steam fireplace, and second TV A desk and bookcase A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A dining room with a 6-seater table A minibar with RIEDEL crystal glasses A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub A one-hour spa treatments per person (for 2 people) in the well-being space, chosen from the facial and body treatments on offer A private 186 m² terrace: outdoor lounge with deckchairs, hot tub, two sofas, and dining table Two panoramic sliding bay windows Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars A Swarovski Optik ST VISTA telescope

Prestige Suite Deck 7

A lounge with sofa, armchair, TV and sliding courtesy door A king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) Two bathrooms with shower Two panoramic sliding bay windows A 10 m² glazed private balcony

Prestige Suite Deck 8

Privilege Suite Deck 8

Priority boarding (depending on port of embarkation) Champagne and fruit basket upon arrival Butler service An assortment of sweet or savoury canapés and fruit basket every day A lounge with sofa bed, armchair, and sliding courtesy door A Samsung tablet connected to Wifi A bedroom with king-size bed (180 x 200 cm) or two single beds (90 x 200 cm) A bathroom with shower and Balneo bathtub Two panoramic sliding doors and rectangular porthole A 12.5 m² glazed private balcony Two pairs of Swarvoski CL Companion 10 x 30 binoculars