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

Day 1: Welcome to Stockholm: a charming coastal capital with a rich history, and the starting point of your adventure. In autumn, the medieval cobbles of Gamla stan feel relaxed and peaceful, so take some time to explore the city and its attractions, from cozy cafés serving up fresh coffees and cinnamon buns to the famous Vasa Museum. MS Spitsbergen is waiting for you. Get familiar with your ship and its crew as anticipation builds for the journey ahead. Day 2: As our expedition begins, we will sail through the Stockholm archipelago: a vast maze of 30,000 islands and skerries scattered across the Baltic Sea. The archipelago has long connected Stockholm to the wider Baltic, and as we journey…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | HX Expeditions |
|---|---|
| Ship | MS Spitsbergen |
| Length | 12 days |
| Region | Northern Europe & British Isles |
| Departures | 1 listed · 2028-10-20 to 2028-10-20 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Day 2 | Stockholm Archipelago (Cruising) |
| Day 3 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 4 | Luleå, Sweden |
| Day 5 | Haparanda, Sweden |
| Day 6 | Kvarken Archipelago, Finland, Finland |
| Day 7 | High Coast, Sweden, Vasternorrlands, Sweden |
| Day 8 | Härnösand, Sweden |
| Day 9 | Aland Islands, Finland, Åland Islands |
| Day 10 | Gotland, Sweden, Sweden |
| Day 11 | Karlskrona, Sweden |
| Day 12 | Baltic Sea (Cruising) |
| Day 13 | Kiel, Germany |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2028-10-20 | 2028-11-01 | 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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