The First Call of the Season to Mariehamn
The first call of the season to Mariehamn was made yesterday with the arrival of MS Hamburg. The cruise ship carried a maximum of 355 passengers, mostly from Germany, but onboard were also guests from Austria and France.
The cruise guests took part in excursions around the Åland islands, and visited, among others, the historic ruins of the tower of Notviken of the fortress Bomarsund. The fortress was built by the Russians in the 1840s and destroyed by the French-Bristish allies in 1854. The Bomarsund fortress is one of the main historical sites on the Åland islands. The guests also visited Åland’s Hunting and Fishing Museum in Eckerö.
Another stop was made at the Maritime Quarters, where traditional wooden boats are being built, and is located on the eastern side of Mariehamn. The quarters also include shops with local handicrafts such as textiles, jewelry, pottery and knitwear as well as products of wood and iron.
Several Maiden Voyages This Season
A total of 12 calls will be made to Mariehamn during the cruise season, of which six are maiden voyages:
Endurance, Lindblad Expeditions, on 3 June
Azamara Journey, Azamara Cruises, on 18 July
Evrima, Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection, on 22 July
Le Champlain, Ponant, on 31 July
Amera, Phoenix Reisen, on 7 August
Scenic Eclipse II, on 10 August
MS Hamburg will make three calls in total in Mariehamn this season. The next call will be made on 1 June and the last call will take place on 29 September, which is also the last call of the season.
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