This year’s theme of Helsinki Pride is “Pride Without Borders.”
Helsinki Pride Week will be celebrated from June 23 to June 29, 2025. The week will culminate on June 28 with the Pride Parade and a park celebration in the city center. In recent years, the event has attracted over 100,000 participants. The tradition of Pride parades in Finland began in 1981. Helsinki Pride is […]
Jakobstad – A new coastal destination for Cruise Guests
Jakobstad (Pietarsaari in Finnish) is an emerging cruise destination on Finland’s scenic west coast, now open to international cruise calls. This picturesque seaside town offers Baltic cruise guests a unique day experience filled with maritime heritage. The town breaths Nordic culture, and small-town charm – all close to the port of Jakobstad. One of Jakobstad’s […]
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 inaugural call in Hamina. The coastal charm of the Eastern Gulf of Finland National Park lured hundreds of people welcoming the port on deck. The guests were welcomed warmly by the local parade girls and our […]
Inaugural Call for Finnish-Built Carnival Miracle
Carrying around 2000 guests onboard, Carnival Miracle arrived to Finland on a sunny Sunday for a day of fun. Built in 2004 in Helsinki, this Spirit-class cruise ship had over 700 guests in different tours by Next Travel around the Finnish capital and surroundings. Guests on this trip are enjoying a 12-day cruise around Scandinavia & the […]
Why Finland is a Growing Hotspot for Cruises?
Finland is steadily carving out its place as an interesting cruise destination in Northern Europe. Known for its clean cities, expansive natural beauty, rich culture, and operational reliability, Finland offers cruise lines the opportunity to add both depth and distinction to their itineraries. As traveler expectations evolve and cruise lines look to enhance guest experience […]
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 the Baltic Cruise Market. My take-aways from the diverse program is related to the Baltic cruise market development and the magics of story telling increasingly important for sales. Statistics Show Positive Bounce in the Baltic […]
Cruise Europe chairman visits Turku
A very well-known person within the cruise community is Mr Simone Maraschi, the chairman of Cruise Europe and Managing Director of Cruise Gate Hamburg. On Monday 12.5.2025 Mr Maraschi took part in a high-profile panel discussion regarding Sustainable Maritime Industry alongside Tim Meyer, from Meyer Turku Shipyard, Kiki Larsen from Maersk Mc-Kinney and Niels Rytter […]
”Revenue Can Be Shared to Smaller Destinations; This is a Part of Sustainable Cruising”
These were some of the many inspiring words that was said during the Cruise Europe Conference in Copenhagen this week. The Cruise Finland representatives are happily landed back at home, after an exciting, motivating and educating cruise conference in beautiful Copenhagen. Northern Lights and Green Transition: Finnish Ports at the Forefront of Cruise Industry Trends […]
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 without promotion there is no location to sell. Promotion at Seatrade Cruise Global Promoting a couple of weeks ago at Seatrade Cruise Global, which is the leading event in networking within the cruise community, we […]
7 reasons Helsinki should be your next cruise destination
Find your reason to visit Helsinki. Three words that define the essence of Helsinki—where urban culture blends with untouched nature, and well being is a way of life. Whether you’re here for world-class design and architecture, the sustainable culinary scene, or the restorative power of the sauna, Helsinki offers a uniquely Nordic balance of city […]
Sustainable Cruising: How Finland Leads the Way
Finland is known for its fresh air, lush forests, and four distinct seasons. Ensuring that Finland remains a sustainable travel destination requires proactive measures to combat global warming and pollution.
Finland is Still the Happiest Country in the World
For the eighth year in a row, Finland is the happiest country in the world. Our fellow Nordic countries also keep topping the rankings, but what makes Finland the happiest country on the planet? The answer lies in trust, nature, sisu, and simple yet meaningful pleasures. We may not always express our happiness loudly or […]