Author: Petra Cranston

Photo credit: Harri Tarvainen

Some Thoughts About Embracing Finland’s Dark Season: A Journey to Calm and Hidden Beauty

In the middle of November, we Finns usually moan after the lushness and the sun in the middle of the

Svenska Dagen – Celebrating the Swedish Language in Finland

The Day of the Swedish Language in Finland Svenska dagen, or the Day of the Swedish Language, is celebrated in

Turning October’s Darkness Into Festive Coziness

The Aaltoja! Festival in Kotka, Finland is a bustling light and sound city festival held annually in October. The Aaltoja!Festival 

Autumn Is Like A Painter’s Palette – the Finnish Third Season

The summer turns into autumn just now on the coastline in Finland. Nature starts to make itself ready for the

Finland’s Bold Presence at Seatrade Europe 2025

Seatrade Europe 2025 was a vibrant celebration of innovation, collaboration, and optimism in the cruise industry. With over 3,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, and 75

Discover Kotka: Finland’s Most Beautiful Summer City 2025

A gem and a vibrant coastal city on the south east coast of Finland, the charming city of Kotka has officially been

AIDAbella in Hamina June 2025, parade girls waving their pom-poms welcoming the passengers

AIDA Cruises Opened the Cruise Season in Port of HaminaKotka

With sunny hot weather and blue skies, Port of HaminaKotka welcomed AIDA Cruises’ AIDAbella on Sunday June 15th for her

Cruise Baltic Conference: Take-Aways to Chew

This week the Cruise Baltic member ports and destinations gathered in Gdansk, Poland for a summit discussing topics related to

Cruise ships in Helsinki Hernesaari in summertime

Cruise Finland: Market Insights Eastern Baltic

When selling a cruise destination, according to market analysts, the most important fact is the location on the itinerary. And