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8 Night Musical New Year in the Gulf of Bothnia

From Kemi to Helsinki

Le Commandant Charcot

Ponant Cruises
4 Stars
  • Cruise #: 13932795
  • Departs: Sat, Dec 28, 2024
  • Returns: Sun, Jan 5, 2025
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    Saturday - Dec 28, 2024
    Day
    1
    • Kemi, Finland
    Kemi reveals itself in the Gulf of Bothnia as you enjoy the pleasures of winter, from the snow-covered shores of Finnish Lapland. The ephemeral snow castle will welcome you in an enchanted icy setting, and the bracing air will take hold of you during a snowmobile outing or a sled trip, pulled by huskies or reindeer - your choice. Around a hundred kilometers (60 miles) towards the North, on the mythical line of the Arctic Circle, the Santa Claus Village of Rovaniemi offers a magical discovery from a child's eye view. In the heart of these preserved landscapes, the Scandinavian culture has been forged since the Stone Age, between the history and the traditions of the people of the Far North. ...
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    Sunday - Dec 29, 2024
    Day
    2
    • Kemi, Finland
    • Depart: 18:00:00
    Monday - Dec 30, 2024
    Day
    3
    Oulu, Finland, Finland
    • Oulu, Finland, Finland
    The bells are ringing, the snowflakes are whirling around in the air and the lights are illuminating the charming city of Oulu - the largest town in the north of Scandinavia, located 150 kilometers (93 miles) from the Arctic Circle. On the edge of the Oulujoki River, the market square (Kauppatori) will tempt you with its stalls. The wooden houses that are home to cafes and restaurants make for reassuring refuges. Around you, the white kingdom awaits, with its snow-covered beaches and the promise of fabulous sunsets. Choose to go snowshoeing or on a nature excursion and become aware that you are breathing the purest air in Europe. Enter the tranquility of the forest and familiarize yourself with Scandinavia's emblematic animal, the reindeer, of course, during a visit to a farm. ...
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    Tuesday - Dec 31, 2024
    Day
    4
    Lulea, Sweden
    • Lulea, Sweden
    Tucked away at the back of the Gulf of Bothnia, Lulea is the perfect departure point for exploring Swedish Lapland. Among the excursion opportunities, you will be able to go deep into the forest on a snowmobile or on snowshoes to attempt to glimpse a moose or a black grouse. Unless, of course, you would prefer to enjoy some ice fishing on a frozen lake. The Lappish night often offers an unforgettable spectacle of stars. In Gammelstad, discover the best-preserved example of a unique type of settlement found in northern Scandinavia, the church-town. Wander through the alleyways of the old town by lantern light and observe its 424 brick-red houses constructed around the stone church, which dates back to the beginning of the 15th century. Used in the past on days of worship and on religious holidays by the faithful arriving from the surrounding countryside, they are still used today as pieds-a-terre by families during ecclesiastical events. ...
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    Wednesday - Jan 1, 2025
    Day
    5
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    The unrivaled comfort of Le Commandant Charcot makes it an ideal cocoon for your winter cruise. The interior spaces, opening wide out onto the exterior, were designed to let you easily reconnect with the surrounding landscapes. In the spa, you will be able to relax during long winter evenings. The Blue Lagoon, an outdoor pool heated thanks to an energy recovery system, the snow room, the detox bar, and the uninterrupted outside promenade deck will enable you to make the most of the pure air, at every opportunity. Finally, you will have the opportunity to take part in more educational moments during conferences. ...
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    Thursday - Jan 2, 2025
    Day
    6
    Rauma, Finland, Finland
    • Rauma, Finland, Finland
    Stretching for 500 kilometers (310 miles), the western coast of Finland is dotted with historic towns founded at the height of the Swedish Empire. Rauma, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, tells part of this exciting history. The old town is built around a Franciscan monastery, the remains of which are the Church of the Holy Cross dating back to the middle of the 15th century. Stroll the streets and alleyways of this medieval city and discover an exceptionally well-preserved example of traditional Nordic wood construction techniques. At the Marela Museum, a fine ship-owner's home, you will dive into the town's maritime and industrial history and be able to immerse yourselves in the day-to-day life of a wealthy 19th-century merchant. ...
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    Friday - Jan 3, 2025
    Day
    7
    Stockholm, Sweden
    • Stockholm, Sweden
    Anchored opposite the old town, which shines brightly during this Advent period, you will be immersed in the unrivaled wonderland of Stockholm as it prepares for Christmas - Jul in Swedish. Singing and music resonate from the narrow and lit-up streets of the historic center Gamla stan. Share the Swedish enthusiasm for this time of the year and indulge in a hot glogg spicy mulled wine at the stalls of a Christmas market, amidst the aromas of cinnamon and ginger. In daylight hours, you will sail through the hushed decor of the Stockholm archipelago. A constellation of skerries - islets and reefs that rise to the surface of the water - stretches over fifty or so kilometers (30 miles) in the Baltic Sea. On the inhabited lands, bright red facades punctuate the blue-tinged landscape formed by the water and the sky. ...
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    Saturday - Jan 4, 2025
    Day
    8
    At Sea
    • At Sea
    The unrivaled comfort of Le Commandant Charcot makes it an ideal cocoon for your winter cruise. The interior spaces, opening wide out onto the exterior, were designed to let you easily reconnect with the surrounding landscapes. In the spa, you will be able to relax during long winter evenings. The Blue Lagoon, an outdoor pool heated thanks to an energy recovery system, the snow room, the detox bar, and the uninterrupted outside promenade deck will enable you to make the most of the pure air, at every opportunity. Finally, you will have the opportunity to take part in more educational moments during conferences. ...
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    Sunday - Jan 5, 2025
    Day
    9
    Helsinki, Finland
    • Helsinki, Finland
    Seated in the southern peninsula of Finland, Helsinki offers the buzz of a cosmopolitan city that has opted for both elegance and beauty. In the historic center, softly colored neoclassical buildings mix with spectacular modern structures. The lively district of Kallio is home to many boutiques and restaurants offering local specialities such as graavilohi - pickled, sweetened, and flavored salmon. And the large Christmas craft market is the ideal place to unearth Finnish design items. ...
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