Cruise itinerary
8-Night Arctic Cruise from Helsinki
8 nights · Arctic · 7 ports of call
8-night Arctic cruise aboard Le Commandant Charcot, departing Helsinki and calling at Stockholm, At Sea, Rauma, Luleå, Oulu and Kemi.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- PONANT EXPLORATIONS
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Arctic · Polar
- Departs
- Helsinki
- Returns
- Kemi
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Helsinki
Depart 18:00
The capital of Finland, set on a granite peninsula and surrounding islands on the Gulf of Finland. Helsinki is known for its white Lutheran Cathedral above Senate Square, the sea-fortress of Suomenlinna offshore, and a strong design and architecture scene.
- Senate Square
- Suomenlinna fortress
- Market Square
- Day2
Stockholm
Sweden's capital, spread across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic. The medieval lanes of Gamla Stan hold the Royal Palace, while the Vasa Museum's salvaged 17th-century warship and the open-air Skansen sit on nearby Djurgården.
- Gamla Stan
- Vasa Museum
- Royal Palace
- Day3
Stockholm
Sweden's capital, spread across fourteen islands where Lake Mälaren meets the Baltic. The medieval lanes of Gamla Stan hold the Royal Palace, while the Vasa Museum's salvaged 17th-century warship and the open-air Skansen sit on nearby Djurgården.
- Gamla Stan
- Vasa Museum
- Royal Palace
At Sea
- Day4
Rauma
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Luleå
- Day7
Oulu
- Day8
Kemi
- Day9
Kemi
Upcoming departures
- 22 Dec 2026
- 30 Dec 2026
- 7 Jan 2027
- 15 Jan 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Arctic Cruise from Helsinki FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Arctic cruise calls at Helsinki, Stockholm, At Sea, Rauma, Luleå, Oulu and Kemi.
How many days are spent at sea?
1 day is spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Helsinki and ends in Kemi.
How long is this cruise?
8 nights aboard Le Commandant Charcot.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 22 Dec 2026, 30 Dec 2026, 7 Jan 2027 and 15 Jan 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.