The First Maiden Call of the Season to Mariehamn
The first inaugural call of the season to Marieham was made by the expedition ship National Geographic Endurance today. The ship was launched in July 2021 and is purpose-built for operations in the Arctic and Antarctic regions. NG Endurance is specifically designed for operating polar expeditions, and is one of the most advanced expedition cruise ships in the world. The vessel holds a Polar Code PC5 (Category A) ice-class rating and may operate in areas with up to 2 metres of ice. The ship also carries a fleet of zodiacs and kayaks, as well as sophisticated equipment for diving in the underwater world.
A delegation representing the City of Mariehamn, the Åland Sea Shipping, the Port of Mariehamn as well as Visit Åland welcomed the expedition ship to Mariehamn. The group was given a guided tour onboard by Captain Mr Aaron Wood after the traditional plaque exchange.
Åland Attractions and Local Delicacies
Shuttle buses will transport guests between the ship and the Maritime Quarter in Mariehamn throughout the day. The cruise onshore programme offers a selection of Åland attractions and experiences. The guests will visit the Maritime Museum and the museum sailing ship Pommern, which is the only four-masted merchant sailing ship in the world still in its original state. A lecture on the construction of the galeas Emelia which is being built by volunteers in the Maritime Quarters in Mariehamn was given onboard this morning. The cruise guests will also visit the galeas. Emelia will be launched on 25 July this summer. Tasting local delicacies is also on the programme for the guests who will visit Bolstaholm farm, famous for its own meat production, as well as Öfvergårds, a family run apple farm, famous for its cold-pressed apple juice.
Mariehamn is happy to welcome National Geographic Endurance again on Monday 8 June!
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