So, for a change of scenery from Stockholm, this week I went on a cruise to Helsinki, which is the capital of Finland.
If you choose this kind of cruise you have limited time and resources in Helsinki, so if you are really interested in the city you should pick another cruise or flight that allows you more time. Some of the central tourist locations are very close to the boat (you can get a tram or walk for 10mins), but we didn't have time to see anything outside that small central area.
We found a really cheap cabin with Tallink Silja for only 320kr, which is 80kr for each of the four people in the cabin. The cruise gives you just under 6 hours to explore Helsinki before you get back on the boat and return home. The cruise ship had a large duty free shop, several restaurants (although none are cheap), a clothes shop, perfume and make up shop, souvenir shop, pub, nightclub and casino. There was also kids entertainment if you wanted (obviously we didn't). Our cabin, as expected, was very small, but there are plenty of places to sit around the boat so it's not a problem. So it was a nice boat and an enjoyable experience.
View leaving Stockholm
The cruise ship
There were lots of shops, restaurants and a casino on board
The cabin (without a window!)
Helsinki bridge of love
Russian Lutheran Cathedral
Helsinki Buildings
Upenski Cathedral
Frozen sea that you could walk on!
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