FINLAND SMALL SHIP CRUISES - 2006
"THE ARCHIPELAGO & SEA OF THE
CZARS - GULF OF FINLAND,
ALAND ISLANDS & ARCHIPELAGO"
4 DAYS
M/S KRISTINA BRAHE:
HELSINKI - KASNAS- KORPO - MARIEHAMN -UTO - JURMO - HOGSARA - HELSINKI
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Kristina Brahe sails to the west from Helsinki. On this route the summer day,
the past and the present get intertwined with each other. The first stop is on
the Island of Jussarö, where the first lighthouse was built already in 1811.
Iron ore was excavated here in 1954-1967 and afterwards the Armed Forces took
the control of the island. It was opened to the public only in the summer of
2005.
The
cruise continues making zigzags through the archipelago to reach the idyllic
town of Tammisaari, which received city rights already in 1546. The
well-preserved old town, the parks with oaks which are several hundred years
old and the skilful merge of old traditions with the present day – this is
Tammisaari at its best.
Next you
will cruise out to the open sea and arrive at the Island of Jurmo, famous for
its moraine fields. What a mighty sight! Seven kilometres of stone fields
reaching to the sea and continuing for a couple of miles under the water.
Here, at the southernmost part of Salpausselkä, the sea stretches as far as
the eye can sea. In the evening you will arrive at the Island of Utö, which is
situated at Finland’s southernmost point and known for its fort and pilots.
The
third day of the cruise will take you to Åland’s Kökar. During the middle ages
there was a Franciscan monastery on its main island. Hansa ships might have
needed help, thus the Gray Friars settled in. The present church was built on
the same place where the monastery stood earlier.
You will
cross Kihti and arrive at Nauvo to discover a traditional village with grey
stone church, handicraft and coffee shops and an exhibition of ships’ models.
Nauvo has also a popular guest marina.
On the
next morning you will sail back to Helsinki taking home lots of memories of
this unique archipelago.
Departures from Helsinki 2006:
Jun 11, 18, 25
Jul 02,
09, 16, 23, 30
Aug
06, 13, 20
Cruise itinerary
(4 days)
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Sunday Departure from Helsinki, South Harbour, in
front of the Market Hall 9:00.
Jussarö 14:00 - 16:30. Arrival at
Tammisaari 18:15.
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Monday Departure from Tammisaari 8:00.
Jurmo, Korppoo 12:00 - 16:00.
Utö, Korppoo, Arrival 17:30.
Tuesday Utö, Departure
5:30.
Kökar, Åland 8:00 - 12:00.
Nauvo 16:30 - 19:00.
Wednesday
Arrival in Helsinki 8:00.
 SHIP DESCRIPTION:
The m/s Kristina Brahe was built to be a military vessel in Chicago,
USA in 1943. She is known to have crossed the Atlantic Ocean once during the war
under the flag of USA. In 1985 Rannikkolinjat Ltd. bought the shipping company
who owned the m/s Kristina Brahe and Kotka became the vessel's new home port.
More cabins were built and the restaurant improved. At the same time more
cruises were made abroad.
The m/s Kristina Brahe's charm is in the atmosphere of "the good old days". In
spite of several changes, the original style of the ship has been kept by
choosing genuine materials. The restaurant's matter of honor is to provide
perfect culinary experiences while the atmosphere in the dance-bar offers
passengers unforgettable cruise memories.
Renovated in 1998, 57 cabins (48 outside),
Finnish crew, one restaurant, one dance club/restaurant, sun decks, family owned
and run. One dinner seating with Nordic Cuisine with such specialties as smoked
salmon and fresh berries. Breakfast is a generous buffet, lunch and dinner
served a la carte. There are Finnish saunas, duty-free shops, a hair salon and a
library
CABIN DESCRIPTION:
The ship has five different cabin classes situated on four decks. The
cabins are quite small and modest. Most cabins have private facilities -
Category D and C cabins only have a wash basin; there are separate shower and
toilet facilities. All cabins are outside (porthole) except Category D which are
inside. Lower berths are available in most categories.
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RATES PER
PERSON 2006 |
DOUBLE* |
DOUBLE U/L |
SINGLE |
| Jun
& Aug |
July |
Jun
& Aug |
July |
Jun
& Aug |
July |
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D-class |
n/a |
n/a |
$490 |
$515 |
$555 |
$585 |
|
C-class |
$605 |
$645 |
$555 |
$585 |
$645 |
$525 |
|
B-class |
$710 |
$750 |
$645 |
$685 |
$775 |
$820 |
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A-class |
$840 |
$895 |
$775 |
$820 |
$905 |
$960 |
|
Kristina Class |
$905 |
$960 |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
n/a |
*Two lower berths except
D-class which is upper/lower only
-Inquire for triple/quad rates
INCLUDES:
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4days (3 nights) cruise on board of m/s
Kristina Brahe in choosen cabin class, according to itinerary above.
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Full board (3 x breakfast, 3 x lunch and 3 x
dinner)
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On board program featured by the cruise
director.
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Shore excursions in destinations.
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Shore excursions
included in the cruise rate:
Jussarö
Enjoy the
guided tour on the island which is famous for its lighthouse and iron ore.
This island was opened to tourism in summer 2005. Before that it was
controlled by the Finnish Armed Forces.
Tammisaari
Tammisaari is a green town in the archipelago, situated on
the southernmost point of Finland. The atmosphere of the town is idyllic
and peaceful, yet it offers rich cultural choice and good services. During
the walking tour you will visit the wooden old town and the beautiful
church.
Jurmo
A Gem in the Finnish Archipelago
approx. 2
hours
The Island of Jurmo in the outer archipelago is the largest of a number of
islands which belong to the magnificient Salpausselkä ridge, one of the
biggest territorial moraines in Northern Europe stretching from Karelia in
the east to the Hanko area in southwest Finland. This 5 km long barren
island, with an unusual plant life, is mentioned in a document as early as
1270. No trees grow on Jurmo, save a small number of planted pines and few
birches and alders in a marsh. Jurmo is now part of the South western
Archipelago National Park.
Utö
The oldest Lighthouse Point in Finland
approx. 1,5 hours
The most southern inhabited island in Finland lies far away from the
mainland. The rugged nature, spectacular landscape and inhabited village
community are part of the uniqueness of this island. From there you can
view the Baltic Sea. The island has a pilot station, a defense fort and
the oldest lighthouse point in Finland. The first lighthouse was built on
Utö island in 1751, destroyed during the war in 1808 - 1809, and was then
rebuilt
in 1814. The lighthouse chapel is its speciality. Noteworthy events on the
island have been battles and shipwrecks, which have left evidence of
wreckage behind. The island has some historical memorials and a harbour.
The museum of local history and culture tells about the life of lighthouse
guards, pilots and soldiers.
Kökar
Finland's Southermost Commune
approx. 3 hours
Kökar is the unique archipelago community, where the sea is always close
at hand. The rocks are barren and there is practically no forest. It is
indeed a magnificent sea-washed and wind-swept island. Kökar has a rich
and colourfull history. The first inhabitants were sealers who settled at
Otterböte approx. 100 B.C. During the 15th century a Fransiscan monastery
was founded on Hamnö. This place became a spiritual and cultural centre of
the entire archipelago. Kökar's museum of local history and culture gives
a wonderful insight into times gone by. Kökar today is a vital archipelago
community. Shipping, tourism and the commune employ most of the
inhabitants. At Karlby harbour you will have some free time.
Nauvo
This idyllic archipelago village is a very popular place to
visit, especially with private boats. The Finnish archipelago is a
desirable place for summer houses and Nauvo is one of the favourite areas.
You will have a guided tour in the village, visit the grey stone church
and see a small exhibition of ships’ models. There are also handicraft
shops with unique products made in the archipelago.
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