The Gulf of Bothnia – at The Gateway to The Arctic
PONANT EXPLORATIONS · Le Commandant Charcot · 8 days
Day 1: Seated in the southern peninsula of Finland, Helsinki offers the buzz of a cosmopolitan city that has opted for both elegance and beauty. Explore its historical centre where the soft hues of neoclassical buildings are juxtaposed with spectacular modern constructions. The bustling Kallio district is teeming with boutiques and restaurants where you can taste some local specialities like graavilohi – a sweet marinated aromatic salmon dish. Keskuspuisto park, a stone's throw from the centre, is a good place to sit and unwind. Day 2: The capital of Sweden occupies an archipelago in the east of the country at the junction of Lake Mälar and the Baltic Sea. In Gamla stan, meaning "old town"…
The sailing, in facts
| Operator | PONANT EXPLORATIONS |
|---|---|
| Ship | Le Commandant Charcot |
| Length | 8 days |
| Region | Northern Europe & British Isles |
| Departures | 4 listed · 2026-12-22 to 2027-01-15 |
Day by day
| Day | Where |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Helsinki, Finland |
| Days 2–3 | Stockholm, Sweden |
| Day 3 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 4 | Rauma, Finland, Finland |
| Day 5 | Day-at-Sea |
| Day 6 | Luleå, Sweden |
| Day 7 | Oulu, Finland |
| Days 8–9 | Kemi, Finland |
Every departure
| Departs | Returns | Days | Ship | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-12-22 | 2026-12-30 | 8 | Le Commandant Charcot | Yes |
| 2026-12-30 | 2027-01-07 | 8 | Le Commandant Charcot | Yes |
| 2027-01-07 | 2027-01-15 | 8 | Le Commandant Charcot | Yes |
| 2027-01-15 | 2027-01-23 | 8 | Le Commandant Charcot | Yes |
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