Name: 5 Night Europe - Northern Cruise
Brand: MSC Cruises
SKU: 130098
Price: 784 USD
Availability: InStock

Explore and book MSC Cruises 5 Night Europe - Northern Cruise on the MSC Splendida departing from Oslo, Norway on Aug 25, 2028 and ending in Stockholm, Sweden on Aug 30, 2028 Sail to Oslo, Norway, Copenhagen, Denmark, Warnemunde, Germany, Helsinki, Finland, Stockholm, Sweden

Oslo, Norway

The Best of Oslo
A Taste of Oslo
Norwegian Explorers
Discover Oslo on Foot with Ice Bar
Scenic Oslo
Highlights of Oslo

Copenhagen, Denmark

Dive into Copenhagen, Denmark's vibrant capital. With its historic palaces, modern design, and canal-front charm, cruising to Copenhagen ensures cultural experiences, architectural wonders, and the heart of Danish "hygge".

Warnemunde, Germany

Cold War Kaleidoscope (By Train)
Berlin - A 20th Century Experience 
Berlin From All Sides By Train
ACCESSIBLE BERLIN WALL, CHECKPOINT CHARLIE AND BRANDENBURG GATE
SACHSENHAUSEN CONCENTRATION CAMP & BERLIN (BY TRAIN)
Berlin's Jewish History & Story By Train
Berlin Discovery (By Train)

Helsinki, Finland

The Finnish capital, Helsinki, is a harmonious blend of neoclassical architecture, modern design, and natural beauty. As you cruise to Helsinki, explore its sea fortress, vibrant markets, and design districts, all while soaking in the Nordic culture and charm.

Stockholm, Sweden

Spread across 14 islands and connected by over 50 bridges, Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, is a picturesque city blending historic charm with modern flair. With its royal palaces, meandering waterways, and bustling old town, Stockholm offers cruisers a unique Nordic experience.

5 Night Europe - Northern Cruise

Baltic

Scandinavia

Europe

While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed.

Arcade

Feel the rush of Formula 1 with MSC’s F1 Simulator, putting you in the driver’s seat for a high-speed virtual race. Compete head-to-head with other racers and experience the thrill of the track. Perfect for all ages, whether you win or not!



MSC Formula Racer

Arena Sport Center

Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

Royal Palm Casino

Strike! That’s what you want to hear every time the bowling ball barrels down the alley. See whether you have the knack and play against your family and friends to crown the bowling champion in your midst.

Mini Bowling

Tennis Tournament - if you've got a killer backhand then why not enter our onboard tennis tournament? It might not be Wimbledon but it'll serve up a great workout and possibly a taste of glory, tooSoccer Tournament - can you kick it? Yes you can! Sign up for the onboard soccer tournament and show off your skills. Your team needs you, so get involved. Volleyball Tournament - unleash your competitive side in our very own onboard volleyball tournament. Quick reactions and impressive reach could lead you and your team to glory! Basketball Tournament - ready to shoot some hoops? Then enter our onboard basketball tournament. Get involved and prepare for glory! Ping Pong Tournament - pick up a paddle and prepare for battle! The ping pong tournament is on and you're invited. Ready for the challenge? See you there! Table Soccer Tournament - if you're a fan of football in the miniaturized form known as foosball why not enter today's tournament? Just remember the golden rule - no spinning!

Sports Tournaments

Bar del Riccio

Club 33

L'Aperitivo Bar

Tartaruga Bar

Galaxy Lounge

La Piazzetta

Movida Bar

La Prua Piano Bar

Splendida Bar

Royal Palm Casino Bar

Tea House & Dim Sum

The Aft Lounge

Enjoy the lively atmosphere of the Sports Bar, where you can catch the big game, unwind with a cocktail, or simply relax. Offering a variety of beers, cocktails, and complimentary hot dogs, it's the perfect spot for sports enthusiasts and casual gatherers alike.

Sports Bar

Enjoy a smoke-friendly oasis with its own bar on board – perfect for a relaxed evening of socializing in a comfortable indoor space.







The Cigar Lounge

The Purple Jazz Bar

Discover The One Bar on Deck 18, an exclusive retreat for Yacht Club guests, where you'll experience poolside indulgence in a spacious, upscale setting designed for relaxation and socializing.






The One Bar (Yacht Club Exclusive)

The MSC Yacht Club Lounge offers its guests an exclusive retreat with breathtaking panoramic views. Enjoy a sophisticated selection of craft cocktails, fine wines, and gourmet snacks in this elegant space, reserved solely for MSC Yacht Club Guests.

Top Sail Lounge (Yacht Club Exclusive)

L'Enoteca

L'Equatore

Get set to be wowed by the creativity of our talented chefs at the Daily Special Corner. Wrap your taste buds around a different specialty every day of your cruise for an unforgettable culinary surprise.

Daily Special Corner

Butcher’s Cut serves premium Linz Heritage Angus beef, aged to perfection and custom-cut by master butchers. Bold New World wines and crafted cocktails complete the upscale steakhouse experience.

Butcher's Cut

Enticing aromas and mouth-watering flavors are served up at our Ethnic Corner. Choose your personal favorite from a range of delectable dishes, hand-selected from every corner of the world, from Asian to Indian – and everything in between.

Ethnic Corner

Our main restaurants invite you on a journey around the world’s cuisines, offering exceptional international dishes every day of your cruise. Check out the Elegant Dinner to try a signature dish by two Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa.

International Dining

Indulge your sweet tooth at the Dessert Corner, a cornucopia of deliciously sweet treats that will have your mouth watering. Enter the magical world of fine patisserie, crafted with love by our team of talented bakers and pastry chefs with meticulous attention to detail.

Dessert Corner

L'Olivio Restaurant

Kids' Corner features a dedicated buffet line exclusively for kids and their families, offering a playful and relaxed dining experience. With a menu that changes daily, young cruisers can enjoy healthy and fun meals designed to excite their taste buds. This family-focused space ensures mealtime is as enjoyable as the adventures onboard.

Kids Area

Pago Buffet

Check out the Pasta Station for authentic Italian pasta just like mama used to make. Discover a new selection of delicious flavor combinations every single day to satisfy even the most discerning palate.

Pasta Station

We believe everyone’s special on an MSC cruise ship which is why we provide tailored menus and solutions to meet everyone’s dining requirements

Special Diets and Menus

In this exclusive restaurant, the art of oriental cuisine meets the passion of a Celebrity Chef: Jereme Leung, pioneer of oriental fusion cuisine.

Sea Pavillion Hot Pot by Jereme Leung

For those unexpected hunger pangs, the Take-Away Station is your go-to spot for quick and casual dining, offering popular fast foods. Enjoy a convenient snack whenever you need it during your cruise adventure.







Take Away Station

The Wellness Corner caters to health-conscious cruisers with a menu of light, nutritious dishes full of fresh ingredients and bold flavors. Designed to support wellbeing without sacrificing taste, it’s an ideal spot for guilt-free meals. Great for grabbing your daily dose of veggies and maintaining balance while at sea.



Wellness Corner

Villa Verde

As one of the healthiest diets on the planet, Mediterranean food takes center stage at our main restaurants, tempting you with French, Italian and Spanish cuisine. Don’t miss the Elegant Dinner with a signature dish our Michelin-starred chef Ramón Freixa

Mediterranean Dining

Come to the Carvery for deliciously tender, juicy and flavorful roast meat specialties that will please your palate any day of the week. Enjoy the theater of watching your personal favorites being carved right in front of your eyes especially for you.

Meat Carvery

La Reggia

Bora Bora Buffet restaurant

Visit our on-board 4D Cinema for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience, full of surprising features and visual effects.

4D Cinemas 

You’d normally have to travel to New York to see the top-rated shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theaters you can enjoy entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick, there’s sure to be a show you love.                                      

The Strand Theater

It’s all white for a night with dazzling décor and costumes to suit the theme, plus a special performance starring our theater cast.

White Party

A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship's departure, led by the Entertainment Team and dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade.

Sailaway Party

Every MSC Cruise is full of fun and discovery for kids of every age, starting with all the activities organised just for them and included in your fare. With a packed program of sports, games, competitions, parties and more, your children will enjoy endless discoveries with their new friends.Children can discover a world of their own thanks to 5 dedicated clubs for ages ranging from 0 to 17 years old, where they are looked after by our trained, multilingual personnel, certified for safeguarding children.

Kids Clubs

For parents of toddlers under 3 years old, this partnership with Chicco ensures a safe and enjoyable play area. Leave your little ones with the MSC Babycare staff or join in the fun with special Chicco toys and rhythmic activities designed to spark curiosity.



Baby Club 0-3

his is a competition for the whole family with dance, music and selfie challenges dedicated to Kelly & Kloe On Board, MSC Cruises’ original web series created for kids and families.

Family Game Show

Teens aged 15-17 are in for an unforgettable cruise experience. Dive into the Teen Club's action-packed world, featuring sports, dance-offs, social games, and thrilling Wii, Xbox, and PS4 tournaments.



Teen Club 15-17

Set sail for a day of creativity with the LEGO® Experience On Board. Your family can enjoy a full day of LEGO-themed activities, providing endless hours of building and creating for the kids while fostering family fun.

Lego Experience

who’s going to be the best dancer of the night? The whole family is invited to join the Youth Staff for a special disco time!

Family Disco

The Junior Club inspires connection and cooperation among 7 to 11-year-olds, through a wide variety of activities. Highlights range from Masterchef at Sea Juniors and Dorebro Sport competitions to our Fire & Ice live video game. Do you like acting, dancing or singing? Enjoy the thrill of filming with the Kelly & Kloe On Board Green Screen Experience!

Junior Club 7-11

With the Young Club, kids from 12 to 14 years old can dive into a world of discovery, involvement and interaction.Each day holds the promise of new experiences, with a dedicated programme of sport tournaments, hi-tech games and lots of other fun activities. And of course, every day also brings opportunities to make new friends.

Young Club (12-14)

The Mini Club, designed for children aged 3 to 6 and in partnership with LEGO®, is a hub of creativity and fun. With a wide range of activities and the exciting Doremi Family Disco, it’s a place where young imaginations soar and families create lasting memories together.

Mini Club 3-6

Join in the fast-paced fun on board with a game of volleyball at the outdoor court. Get a cardio workout, land that kill shot, and enjoy the thrill of friendly competition!


Volleyball

Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savoring outstanding ocean views.

Power Walking Track

Grant your wish for a game of football at the outdoor five-a-side pitch in the Sport Center. Team up with friends or family, engage in a friendly match, and turn strangers into friends as you have a blast and stay active.

Five-A-Side Football

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation at the MSC Aurea Spa, a sanctuary of Balinese tranquility. Offering a variety of signature treatments, a thermal area, and beauty services, it’s your escape to rejuvenation and luxury.

MSC Aurea Spa

Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated.

Medi Spa Center

Refresh your look with a new hairstyle! There are different packages which include a personalized shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process color treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard.

Hair Salon

Come to the outdoor Basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time.

Basketball

Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the onboard gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before.

Gym by Technogym

If a fast game of squash is your favorite way of keeping fit or if you’d just like to give it a first go, simply book the outside squash court at our onboard Sport Center and prepare to hit it like a pro. First played in Harrow, England, in 1830, the game certainly looks back on a long history.

Squash Court

Anyone for tennis? Play to your heart’s content at the outdoor tennis court of our onboard Sport Center. Tennis is ideal for getting some healthy activity, honing your hand-to-eye coordination and having loads of fun. Game, set and match to you.

Tennis Court

Get a lasting sensation of absolute well being that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath.

Thermal Area

You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialized staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic!

Beauty Salon

Eco-ship MSC Splendida carries you in comfort, style and luxury to the most desirable cruise destinations in the world, while at the same time being a beautiful destination in her own right. With so much to see and do onboard, every day on MSC Splendida promises travelers of all ages a world of new discoveries before they even step ashore.

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MSC Splendida

See the best of Copenhagen on two wheels with a little help from a pedelec, an electrically powered bicycle that assists you up to 25 km/h while you pedal. The city boasts a superb network of cycle paths, making it easy to get around to all the main sights. Your route first takes you through the park of the old citadel, Kastellet, and the Rosenborg garden en route to Sortedams Lake. From there, cycle to the zoological garden, where you can enjoy a short break to look around. Then it's back to the city centre, passing the Planetarium, the famous Tivoli Amusement Park, and the Town Hall Square. Enjoy another break independently exploring Copenhagen's historic inner city ("Indre By" in Danish). Your cycling ruote then proceeds past the Round Tower and Christiansborg Palace, then on to the new Nyhavn Harbor and the Amalienborg Palace. On your way back to the ship, you'll have time for a final photo stop in front of the world-famous statue of the Little Mermaid.

What better way to discover Copenhagen than by bicycle, the city's number 1 means of transport! The excellent cycle path network invites you to explore the sights by bike  and they come thick and fast. The tour begins with a cycle through the mighty Kastellet fortifications and the Rosenborg Castle garden to Sortedams Lake. You'll continue past the Planetarium, the famous Tivoli Amusement Park, and the Town Hall Square. Then enjoy a break in the medieval Indre By ("inner city") district, exploring Copenhagen's historic centre by yourself. After your break, cycle past the Round Tower, Christiansborg Palace, the new Nyhavn Harbor and Amalienborg Palace. Finally, before returning to your vessel, you will of course pass the most famous symbol of Copenhagen: Lille Havfrue, the Little Mermaid.

Embark yourself in this lovely exploration while enjoying at your leisure three of the main sightseeing spots in Copenhagen. Leave the pier by coach and drive directly to the Little Mermaid where you will have approx. 30 minutes to admire the beauty of Denmark's most iconic landmark, followed by a short drive to Amalienborg, current residence of the Danish Royal Family with another approx. 30 minutes to explore this exclusive quarter. To top off this experience, you will reach Nyhavn, a beautiful picturesque canal district filled with history and a wide variety of cafés, bars, and restaurants. Enjoy some more 30 minutes' strolling this area, an absolute favorite of both tourists and locals. Next, you may opt to return to the pier or to stay in town on your own, taking the shuttle service for a later return to the port; a stop is located only 7 minutes walk from Nyhavn. This canal district is situated at the heart of Copenhagen from where you can reach within 5 minutes' walk Strøget, the longest pedestrian shopping street in Europe, crossing the entire city center and leading you all the way to other main spots of the city such as the Nørreport quarter and the City Town Hall Square.

This short, but informative city tour starts with a drive to one of Copenhagen's symbols, the statue of Hans Christian Andersen's Little Mermaid. It was commissioned in honour of the fairytale by the founder of a Danish beer brand in 1909. Although only small in stature, the mermaid is beautifully sculpted and well worth a snapshot or two. Copenhagen's stunning waterfront and the canal district in Nyhavn comes next, home to a plethora of fashionable cafés, bars, and restaurants. Next to the harbour's many historical ships, the quarter is also known for its brightly coloured 17th- and early 18th-century buildings. Enjoy a guided walk through this lively quarter before boarding the coach again and continue your sightseeing tour of the city passing by the Christiansborg Palace, the Old Stock Exchange, Tivoli Gardens and the City Hall Square where a photo stop is scheduled. Located at the southwestern end of the pedestrian street Strøget, it is one of the large squares of the city flanked by notable buildings including the City Hall, the Politikens Hus - the headquarters of the national daily newspapers Politiken - and Industriens Hus, the headquarters of the Confederation of Danish Industry. After taking a look around the square and taking some photographs of the many sculptures, board the coach again and pass by Nørreport Station and Rosenborg Castle en route to Amalienborg Palace. A final stop outside the Royal Family's winter residence concludes your tour.

This eco-adventure begins with a visit to an urban rooftop gym in the newly developed Nordhavn area, before moving to Saint Kjled's Square for an introduction to Copenhagen's Climate-Resilient Neighbourhood, a beacon for how Denmark creates the climate-change-adapted urban spaces of the future. Next up is a guided visit to ØsterGRO, the first rooftop farm in Denmark, established in 2014 on top of an old car-auction house in the heart of the Climate-Resilient Neighbourhood. The farm covers 600 m² with fields of organic vegetables, herbs and edible flowers, a greenhouse, a henhouse and 3 beehives, selling its produce to 40 members who each pay for a share of the harvest. Your tour continues to The Wave - an urban hangout at the former industrial harbour, where you can enjoy a guided walk along the capital's waterfront, all the way to the sustainable Royal Playhouse with its new drainage system. Finally, enjoy some free time around the Nyhavn area before your transfer back to the pier.

Discover Copenhagen and the neighbouring town of Dragør on this enjoyable sightseeing tour, which begins with the main attractions of lovely Copenhagen, the Danish capital, with a first stop at the Little Mermaid, Copenhagen's most iconic landmark. Other places of interest include the stock exchange building and the vibrant canal-side Nyhavn district. After leaving the city, a coach will then take you on an approx. 30-minute drive to Dragør, giving you a chance to get a look at the bridge that connects Denmark with Sweden. Known for its many preserved historical buildings, the old part of Dragør town forms a labyrinth of picturesque alleyways, cobbled streets and traditional brightly painted Danish houses. A drink and a delicious Danish pastry round off your trip to this charming old seafaring town.

Explore the highlights of the Finnish capital and the nearby Lake District on a pedelec, an electrically assisted bicycle that helps you travel at up to 25 km/h while pedalling. Leaving Helsinki behind, you'll first cycle westward along the coast. On your journey through the Finnish countryside, you'll get an intimate impression of the wonderful landscape. Continue to the museum island Seurasaari and the Sibelius monument. Then once back in Helsinki, you'll cycle past the Olympic Stadium and the Finnish icebreaker fleet towards the Uspenski Cathedral. After a quick stop there, it's time to head on to the impressive Senate Square with its Lutheran Cathedral. After you arrive at the Esplanadii promenade, you can take a longer break to admire the Havis Amanda statue or explore the market on your own. Finally, your tour draws to a close as you cycle comfortably along the coast and back to your ship.

Why not opt for a different kind of sightseeing tour and join us on circuit of Helsinki by bike! We will take in the best of this beautiful city, passing the most important sights and enjoying a cycle ride through the city's leafy parks, past the main museums and along the sea front. Accompanied by a guide, we will make several stops en route, enabling you to learn more about the history and the culture of Helsinki. Pass Mannerheim Street, Helsinki's main thoroughfare, and a quick tour past the Market Square and the Finlandia Hall.

Enrich your visit to Helsinki with this fabulous 4D flying experience, followed by a trip to chocolate heaven! Your half-day outing in Helsinki will begin with a coach drive to the Market Square, from where you'll proceed to the nearby theatre for an unforgettable 10-minute 4D flight over the most beautiful landmarks and historic places of Helsinki. Your coach tour will then continue to the neo-classical Senate Square, surrounded by the mid-19th century public buildings built in the old city centre. After a photo stop at the Senate Square, you'll head for the outskirts of Helsinki and the Visitor Centre of Fazer, Finland's best-known chocolate maker. Your tour of the Fazer Visitor Centre will teach you all about Fazer the company, the chocolate making process and the other products for which Fazer is now renowned. This will be followed by a tasting of the many different types of chocolates and sweets that Fazer makes. Before you leave the Visitor Centre, you'll be gifted a little goodie bag of Fazer specialties to take away with you. You'll also have time to explore the shop and purchase some sweet gifts to take back home. Rejoining the coach, you'll enjoy a Panoramic tour back to your ship, making a photo stop at the Sibelius Monument on the way.

A great program for families and animal lovers! Experience a touch of northern magic at the Nuuksio reindeer park which is Finlands southernmost place where you can see and feed reindeers: these animals live in Nuuksio all year round. After a 45-minute coach drive from Helsinki, you will reach the park where you can feed the reindeers, take pictures or just observe these unique animals. Coffee, tea/juice and buns will be served over an open fire in an atmospheric Lappish kota (tepee), furnished with rustic wooden tables and benches, just like in Lapland. Before the drive back to Helsinki, you can visit the parks small gift shop to purchase souvenirs. Back in Helsinki, enjoy a very short sightseeing tour of the city including the main street, Mannerheim, the Parliament House, National Museum, Finlandia Hall, the new Helsinki Music Centre, the Contemporary Art Museum among other main sights. Before returning to the pier you will have free time at the Market Square area. Please note: this tour includes walking on uneven ground and is not suitable for guests with walking difficulties or using a wheelchair

Treat yourself to a taste of rural life and a chance to see the main sights of Helsinki on a half-day tour dedicated to presenting some of the best Finland has to offer. Situated only a short drive to the east of Helsinki in the middle of the unspoiled countryside, the Savijärvi Manor House will transport you back to the time of its construction in the late 19th century. Soak up the calming ambience, see how life was lived many moons ago and savour a refreshing cup of coffee or tea. Leaving the tranquillity of Savijärvi behind, your next destination will then be Helsinki itself. Look forward to a panoramic city round-up that includes such iconic landmarks as Mannerheim Street, Helsinkis main thoroughfare, the parliament buildings and the main open-air marketplace at the aptly named Market Square. A short stop will be made at Senate Square in the centre of Helsinkis oldest quarter for you to enjoy views of Helsinki Cathedral in the background and of the popular monument to the Russian czar, Alexander II. Your outing then ends with your return to the pier and your ship. Please note: this tour is not suitable for guests using a wheelcha

Considering some 73% of the total surface area covered by the Finnish capital is water - interspersed with countless larger and smaller islands - it seems fair to say Helsinki is a rather watery city. In addition, this relaxing outing gives you a chance to board a pleasure boat, cruise through the archipelago and simply enjoy all the beautiful views. The route taken around Helsinki's urban islands will take you past amazing waterfront saunas and opulent villas amid stunning natural beauty, all accompanied by a refreshing cup of coffee and an entertaining narrative on Helsinki's history provided by your friendly guide. Once your pleasure cruise has ended, a stop will be made at an open-air market for a chance to stroll through the colourful stalls. Your return to the ship then ends your tour.

Whatever the season, this half-day tour gives you a chance to visit the amazing, year-round Winter Wonderland Experience in the middle of the Finnish capital city. Only a short coach ride after leaving the ship will see you reach Winter Wonderland open throughout the year, complete with a huge ice bar and opportunities for husky sledging, tandem skiing and tobogganing. On arrival, you will be kitted out with thermal over-clothes, after which you will move on to visit some igloos, have a drink served in a glass made of ice and view the frosty decorations. However, you will also get to have a go at tobogganing, sledging and tandem skiing, to meet the friendly huskies and enjoy a short dog-powered sledge ride. There'll be time for you to look for a Lappish souvenir before you move on to a sightseeing drive around Helsinki. Enjoy a photo stop at Senate Square before returning to the ship.

The attractive city of Oslo is Norway's capital and looks back on a rich history going right back to its foundation by King Harald III c. 1048. This culture-based tour begins with a drive-by look at Oslo's main landmarks in the city centre, which certainly include the Royal Palace, on your way to Frogner Park. Covering an area of some 45 hectares, this super-sized city park also hosts a fabulous collection of art in the so-called "Vigeland Sculpture Arrangement". This exhibition of sculptural art comprises the lifework of the famous Norwegian sculptor, Gustav Vigeland, and is made up of more than 150 works that represent the full range of the human condition - from birth to death. Vigeland lived from 1869 to 1943 and is also known for having designed the medal that is awarded to winners of the Nobel Peace Prize. The tour then continues on to the nearby Bygdøy peninsula for a first stop at the fascinating Fram Museum, whose highlight is undoubtedly the impressive Fram ship, one of the hugest wooden ships in the world. Its expedition to the South Pole, which brought its team worldwide fame, is memorable. During your visit to the Museum, you can go on board the ship, visit the cabins, immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the polar expeditions; information is available in several languages thanks to an interesting film. To give an extra Arctic touch to the visit, don't miss the route on an ice corridor. To round out your Oslo experience, you will also pay a visit to the Kon-Tiki Museum for a look at the famous balsa-wood raft that the legendary Norwegian explorer and zoologist Thor Heyerdahl used to cross the Pacific Ocean in 1969 as well as the reed vessel Heyerdahl used on his Ra II expedition. This maritime experience ends with your return to the port and your ship.

Prepare to spend a few hours visiting the beautiful capital of Sweden and entering the magical world of Astrid Lindgren's characters. After leaving the port, you will enjoy a panoramic bus tour that will introduce you to the beauties of Stockholm. You will admire the City Hall  home of the Nobel Prize Banquet  the Royal Palace. Enjoy a 30-minute walk along the narrow, cobble-stoned streets of the old town, the winding alleys and past houses, shops and churches. A short bus transfer will take you to Djurgården Island and to Junibacken where many of famous writer Astrid Lindgren's characters have their home: Pippi Longstocking and her horse, the monkey Mr. Nilsson and Mardie. This is truly a fairytale paradise.

Leave the pier on a scenic drive through the Swedish capital on your way to Södermalm, the Southern Island. You will pass Åsögatan with its charming area of red wooden cottages dating back to the 18th century, on towards the Sofia Church. Then, leave the coach for a pleasant guided walk where it is easy to feel whisked back into an earlier century. You can spot many historic houses in excellent condition remain and are often the homes of artists and cultural workers. Continue through the Stockholm hipster area of SoFo, a pun on the more known SoHo, the districts in London and Manhattan. Enjoy Nytorget - a popular hangout for locals before continuing your walk towards Mosebacke with its terrasse and magnificent view over the whole city. Not far from Mosebacke you will find the Katarina Church, dating back to the 17th century. Board the coach again and continue the panoramic city drive passing many of the Stockholm's landmarks and main attractions on your way to the next stop: the Old Town. Enjoy a walk offering external views of the Royal Palace, the Cathedral, exploring the narrow, twisting alleys and cobbled stoned street of the old medieval town. Experience the medieval charm of the old historical buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries, before returning to the pier.

Enjoy a scenic drive to the old town and journey back hundreds of years as you visit the most charming island in Stockholm, the old district of the city known as "Gamla Stan". Enjoy a 30-minute sightseeing walk through narrow, cobbled streets and down winding alleys overlooked by soaring church spires and populated with boutique shops and homes dating from the XVI century. Board the coach and drive to the Vasa Museum built during the XVII century and which houses a Swedish warship that sank in Stockholm's harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628. The vessel was discovered in 1956 and raised from the seabed in 1961. After one hour visit inside the Museum, our excursion continues with a visit around Skansen Open Air Museum, the world's oldest open-air museum. Built to depict Swedish life and with replicas of traditional Swedish buildings, children will enjoy seeing many of the indigenous animals whilst you get a taste of traditional customs and life in this country. The excursion also includes some time on your own for shopping opportunities. Return to the port.

Situated at the point where Lake Mäleren meets the Baltic Sea and with a city centre made up of 14 islands that form part of the Stockholm Archipelago, Sweden's capital city is an incredibly green metropolis with a third of its surface area given over to parks, woodland and its scenic waterways. After boarding a modern and comfortable motorboat, the tour continues with a relaxing cruise along some of Stockholm's waterways and canals. A unique and enjoyable vista unfolds before your eyes, letting you experience the city's elegant architecture, verdant parklands, and wide, tree-lined boulevards from a fresh perspective. As there are countless photo opportunities along the way, you are advised to take a camera. Your tour comes to an end with your return to the port and your ship.

Gamla Stan, Stockholm's old quarter will be the starting point of our sightseeing tour where we will enjoy a pleasant 1-hour guided walk through the narrow cobble-stone streets and alleyways. These historic streets have preserved their ancient air and one could almost imaging being back in medieval times. Your guide will point out the main sites and squares. Continue to the Nordic Sea Hotel, in the heart of the city, for a unique experience of drinking from a frozen cup; we will visit the famous Icebar. Highly fashionable, the interior is made of glass and the temperature is never raised above -5°. The excursion will also include 30-minute sightseeing tour for an overview of this lovely Swedish city.

This comfortable coach-based tour will give you a chance to see all of Stockholm's highlights, while saving your feet at the same time. Your introduction to the Swedish capital begins in the trendy residential neighbourhood of Södermalm, situated on the southernmost of Stockholm's islands and known for its gorgeous old houses and creative, Bohemian vibe. Then it is on to City Hall for an outside peek at the elegant red-brick building, which was constructed from 1911 to 1923 and is the regular venue of Nobel Prize banquets. Other key sights on the drive-by tour not only include the vast complex making up the magnificent Royal Palace, the biggest in the world still used by a head of state, and the - literally - ship-shaped Vasa Museum, but also the Gröna Lund Amusement Park and the Skansen open-air museum and zoo. The latter-named was first opened to the public in the late 19th-century and was intended to show how life was lived in various parts of Sweden prior to industrialisation. To round off the tour, you can also enjoy lovely views of the old Royal Dramatic Theatre, the Royal Opera House and Stockholm city centre before you return to the pier and your ship.

Your sightseeing tour of Sweden's capital begins in Stockholm's old quarter - the so-called Gamla Stan - for a guided walk along its pretty cobbled streets. Next, a 1-hour coach drive will take you to Drottningholm Palace, the primary private residence of the Swedish royal family. Originally constructed in the 16th-century, the beautiful Palace was later destroyed by fire in 1661 and then rebuilt in a Baroque style - an endeavour that took some 20 years to complete. After the visit, the coach will return you to Stockholm, passing in front of the city hall where the Nobel Prize ceremonies are held on the way.

Situated at the mouth of the River Warnow and founded in the year 1195, the Baltic resort of Warnemünde presents visitors with an appealingly quaint townscape - one that this tour gives you a chance to explore on foot. After leaving the ship and meeting your guide, you'll set off on a roughly 2-hour walk around town. The route will take you down the promenade alongside the Alter Strom - literally Old Stream - harbour entrance, complete with moored fishing boats and yachts, old houses that fishing folk call home, cafés and a lighthouse dating back to 1897. Your guide will provide you with interesting information on the history of the lovely old town as you stroll towards a building simply called the Kurhaus - the spa building - which was built in Art Deco style and completed in 1928 according to plans already drawn up in 1898. Once you've returned to the Alter Strom, you can choose whether to stay and do some shopping or whether to return straight to the ship.

Promising to deliver the best of Berlin, this all-day tour begins with an approx 3-hour scenic coach drive through northern Germany to meet your guide in the big city. The tour will then take you to Charlottenburg Palace for a short photo stop and admire the vast complex in Baroque-/Rococo-style that dates back to the late 17th-/early 18th-centuries. After a chance to take some photos, you will move on through the west of Berlin, driving down Kurfürstendamm, then passing the 19th-century Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and the KaDeWe, Germany's largest department store. As you head for East Berlin, the route will take you past the 19th-century Victory Column and Potsdamer Platz before you will have approx. 1-hour free time to explore the area around the Brandenburg Gate or to have lunch on your own. During the communist era, this was the site of the terrifying "death strip", but now freed of this oppressive spectre, the area welcomes visitors with the German Reichstag building on the one and the lovely Unter den Linden boulevard on the other side. Re-connect with your guide at the nearby Holocaust Memorial before heading for East Berlin, passing Bebelplatz, Gendarmenmarkt, Checkpoint Charlie  an iconic reminder of the former political division. The excursion will also give you chance to take a look at what is left of the Berlin Wall before heading back to Warnemünde and to your ship.

Make the most of your call in Warnemünde and spend half a day exploring the gorgeous old Hanseatic city of Rostock. Accompanied by your guide you will board a boat in Warnemünde for an enjoyable 1-hour cruise along the river with some nice chances to take photos for your memory book. You will arrive in Rostock to start an approx. 1.5-hour walking tour that will introduce you to the city and its gabled, brick-fronted houses and main landmarks. After a chance to visit the 13th-century Evangelical Lutheran Church of St. Mary, Rostock's largest and most important, you'll move on to the Kröpeliner Gate, built around 1900, the 13th-century city hall, Rostock University, founded in 1419, and the 13th-century Monastery of the Holy Cross. The tour concludes with the journey back to Warnemünde and your waiting ship.

Your tour begins with a 2-hour coach drive through north Germany's bucolic countryside to Lübeck where you will meet your guide. Enjoy an approx. 1.5-hour walking tour through its medieval centre, listed as a UNESCO heritage site and marvel at the many reminders of the Hanseatic League's heyday between the 11th and 17th centuries. Your will walk the lovely old streets and admire buildings, courtyards, passing through the fabulous Holsten Gate and the seven spires of Lübeck's five churches, right up to the late 13th-century Hospital of the Holy Ghost and the 13th-/14th-century Church of St. Mary, home to the world's largest mechanical organ. A look at the 14th-/15th-century old Town Hall is also on the itinerary before having some free time to have lunch on your own. Next, another 1.5-hour coach drive will take you to the historical town of Schwerin, situated on the shores of the scenic Lake Schwerin. Enjoy a walk in this fairy-tail environs down the narrow old streets to reach the imposing brick Gothic cathedral in the middle of town, along with the beautiful buildings flanking the marketplace. Strolling on, you will then head for the utterly amazing Schwerin Castle, which is surrounded by palatial gardens and sits on an island in Lake Schwerin. Enjoy a visit to the Castle's gardens before returning to the port.

This excursion offers the opportunity to spend some time enjoying and relaxing on the Baltic coast. The excursion begins by boarding a coach and a short panoramic tour en-route to Warnemünde, the surrounding countryside until reaching Bad Doberan. Nestled between beautiful beech tree forests, the town is very popular today thanks to Heiligendamm, a district facing directly the Baltic Sea. Your exploration of the very small town includes the visit of the beautiful red-brick Cathedral built in 1368, one of the best examples of Gothic architecture within northern Germany. The Cathedral also presents traces of evident influence of the dominating Gothic style, elements which feature in other Hanseatic churches and features typical of the buildings of the Cistercian monks during the period. After visiting the Monastery, you will board the coach again to reach Heiligendamm, where the G8 summit took place and considered to be the oldest continental spa in Europe. Take a walk with your guide along the beach promenade and explore the seaside architecture; do not miss to take a look at the typical Strandkorb, a special wooden beach chair designed to provide shelter from wind and sand gusts. On your way back towards the port you will get a short glimpse of the Hanseatic city of Rostock by coach including the main landmarks, such as St Marys church, city hall and Rostock University.

Non-alcoholic beverage package	$17 - $25
Alcoholic beverage package	$38 - $69
Gratuities	$14 - $20
Wi-fi internet access	$10.95 - $31.95
Specialty dining	Varies
Spa packages & shore excursions	Varies

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