Sweden and Finland – Autumn in The Gulf of Bothnia (Northbound)
HX Expeditions · MS Spitsbergen · 12 days

Day 1: Kiel is a true maritime hub on the Northern coast of Germany. For generations, it's been the start point for voyages to the North Atlantic, Baltic Sea, and beyond. Today, it's your journey that begins here. Before you embark the ship, take some time to stroll along the wide promenades of Kiel, appreciating the unique German and Scandinavian culture that's been carved out over countless generations of maritime travel. MS Spitsbergen is waiting for you. Get familiar with your ship and its crew as anticipation builds for the adventure ahead. Day 2: You begin your journey sailing in the wake of countless travelers, traders, and explorers who ventured through these seas before you. Today…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | HX Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | MS Spitsbergen |
| Length | 12 days |
| Region | Northern Europe & British Isles |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2028-10-08 to 2028-10-08 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Kiel, Germany |
| Day 2 | Baltic Sea (Cruising) |
| Day 3 | Karlskrona, Sweden |
| Day 4 | Gotland, Sweden, Sweden |
| Day 5 | Aland Islands, Finland, Åland Islands |
| Day 6 | Härnösand, Sweden |
| Day 7 | High Coast, Sweden, Vasternorrlands, Sweden |
| Day 8 | Kvarken Archipelago, Finland, Finland |
| Day 9 | Haparanda, Sweden |
| Day 10 | Luleå, Sweden |
| Day 11 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 12 | Stockholm Archipelago (Cruising) |
| Day 13 | Stockholm, Sweden |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-10-08 | 2028-10-20 | 12 | MS Spitsbergen | Yes |
Current offers
- 130th Anniversary offers — through 2028-03-31 · 5% Extra off Cabins and 10% Extra off suites On top of our 130th Anniversary Offers
Supplier offers, from the Virtuoso promotions feed. They stack with the advisor benefits on the booking rather than replacing them — how that works.
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