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Brilliance Of The Seas

07-Aug-2013

Sailing Itinerary*

Day Port* Arrive Depart Actvity

Wed Aug 07 Harwich, England 05:00 pm Docked

Thu Aug 08 Cruising

Fri Aug 09 Copenhagen, Denmark 07:00 am 04:00 pm Docked

Sat Aug 10 Cruising

Sun Aug 11 Stockholm, Sweden 09:00 am 05:00 pm Docked

Mon Aug 12 Helsinki, Finland 10:00 am 06:00 pm Docked

Tue Aug 13 St. Petersburg, Russia 07:00 am Docked

Wed Aug 14 St. Petersburg, Russia 06:00 pm Docked

Thu Aug 15 Tallinn, Estonia 08:00 am 05:00 pm Docked

Fri Aug 16 Cruising

Sat Aug 17 Gothenburg, Sweden 11:00 am 06:00 pm Docked

Sun Aug 18 Cruising

Mon Aug 19 Harwich, England 04:00 am Docked *All itineraries are subject to change without notice.




Table of Contents

General Information Terms and Conditions Summary of Tours

Locations Copenhagen, Denmark Stockholm, Sweden Helsinki, Finland St. Petersburg, Russia Tallinn, Estonia Gothenburg, Sweden Harwich, England

Online Shore Excursions reservations for your sailing will be available up until 02-Aug-2013 11:59 PM EDT. If you are within the cut-off time, you will need to make your reservations onboard.




General Information Discover new places, new foods and new experiences. Travel to some of the most exciting sites the world has to offer and do things you never dreamed you would, or could. This is your vacation - and with our Shore Excursions you can be sure it will be one to remember.

Why Book Shore Excursions Whether you’re looking for a high-energy adventure or a laid-back, relaxing day, we have a shore excursion for you – from sightseeing to snorkeling, boating to flightseeing, hiking to beach breaks and so much more.

Years of experience and guest feedback have gone into the selection of the tours offered so that the shore excursions provide the best each port has to offer with a wide variety of activities and options to choose from.

We’ve done the work of planning your day so you don’t have to – just choose which adventure to embark on.

If there are any unforeseen changes in itinerary or arrival time, we’ll take care of the details so you can enjoy your cruise vacation.

Tours are independently operated with local, reputable and insured tour operators.

Purchasing Shore Excursions

You can book your shore excursions before you board the ship or once you’re onboard:

BEFORE YOU BOARD ONBOARD THE SHIP

At www.RoyalCaribbean.com/ShoreEx At the Explorations! Desk

To purchase your shore excursions, view full tour descriptions, images and videos, or download the shore excursion brochures, visit: www.RoyalCaribbean.com/ShoreEx. You can browse the shore excursions by port of call or activity type. You will need to enter your cruise reservation ID, ship name and sail date to view and purchase excursions specific to your cruise. Please note that not all excursions are available on all ships and sail dates.

You can purchase your shore excursions online from at least 3 months to 4 days prior to your cruise vacation. We strongly encourage you to purchase your tours before boarding the ship to ensure you get your first choice as many tours have limited space available and so you can begin enjoying your vacation as soon as you get onboard – one less thing on your mind once your vacation begins. In using our website to purchase your shore excursions, please rest assured that Royal Caribbean keeps your personal data, including credit card details, secure.

With the order form

Through interactive TV (where available)

When planning your shore excursions, please consider the following:

In many cases, it is possible to participate in two tours in one day. If booking two tours, we suggest allowing approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour between tours.

Tour departure times in this brochure and online are local time. Once onboard, please check your tickets for meeting time and location. For ports where guests must tender ashore, if your tour meets on the pier, please allow sufficient time for the tender ride. Departure times are subject to change at anytime.

As weather is beyond anyone’s control, tours are designed to operate under most conditions, thus tours operate rain or shine. In the event a tour is cancelled as a result of inclement weather or for any other reason, you will receive a full refund to your onboard SeaPass account.

After you complete your purchase online, you will receive an email confirmation. Your tour tickets will be delivered to your stateroom


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onboard the ship. Please check them carefully and note the meeting time and place to join your tour. Please note some tours will meet in an onboard lounge while others will meet directly on the pier.

Although we know you’ll enjoy the tours you select, if you change your mind, you can also process a cancellation online for any tours you’ve purchased online up to 4 days prior to your sail date. Tours are subject to cancellation or withdrawal at any time without prior notice.

Once onboard the ship, you can purchase tours by visiting the Explorations! Desk, completing the order form found in your stateroom, or using the interactive TV system available on most ships. Purchases made onboard the ship will be charged to your onboard SeaPass folio which you sign up for through Online Check-in or at the pier during check-in. Cancellation deadlines for each port are noted onboard and any cancellations requested once onboard the ship will be processed to your onboard SeaPass folio. Please note that some tours such as overland or overnight tours that include flights and/or hotels may have a special cancellation policy due to the nature of the arrangements that must be made in advance. Please read the tour description carefully for these cancellation details.

For guests with mobility disabilities and challenges, please send accessible tour inquiries and requests to [email protected] no later than 21 days prior to your saildate. For more information on Accessible Cruising and Shore Excursions, please visit www.RoyalCaribbean.com. Please note that tours operated outside of the United States may not provide the same level of access to guests with disabilities.

If you are traveling with a group or would like to arrange a custom or private tour for your family or larger group, please contact us at [email protected].

For guests participating on a Royal Caribbean Alaska Cruisetour, we offer additional excursions during the land portion of your vacation which you may purchase up to 10 days prior to your vacation or from your Tour Director once you’ve joined the land portion. Land excursions are available for an additional fee and are scheduled during free time so you don’t miss a minute of planned activities.

Tour Pricing

Prices for shore excursions are quoted per person in the selected currency. In many destinations, we offer private vehicles for you to book for more independent sightseeing and these are priced per vehicle as noted in the tour description. Shore excursions include transportation and local guide or escort, unless otherwise noted. Other amenities such as drinks, meals, entrance fees are included as noted in the tour description. Should you choose to leave a tour prior to its completion; any costs incurred to return to the ship will be at your expense. Refunds will not be made for guests who choose to deviate, leave or otherwise not utilize all of the services scheduled to be provided during the excursion.

Children’s pricing is available on many tours for guests aged 4 – 12 years. There is no charge for infants 3 years and under for shore excursions (lap child). A parent or guardian must accompany guests under 18 years of age on all tours.

Gratuities are not included in tour prices unless specifically noted. Extending a gratuity to your guide and/or driver is strictly optional; however, in some countries, these personnel may anticipate that if you are pleased with their services, you will reward them in a monetary fashion. A commonly accepted guideline is $4-$6 USD per person for a half day tour and $10-$15 USD per person for a full day tour.

Exchange rates used to calculate prices online are updated periodically. Online shore excursions purchases must be conducted in the same currency as your cruise reservation. Cancellations processed online will be to same credit card and in the same currency as the purchase. Any tours cancelled once onboard will be refunded in USD to your onboard Seapass account.

Prices are subject to change at any time and may vary by sailing. The prices included in this brochure are accurate for the selected sailing at the time the brochure was generated online. To view current pricing, please log into the Pre-Cruise Planner for your specific sail date at www.RoyalCaribbean.com/ShoreEx.

Once Onboard the Ship


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Once onboard, if you pre-purchased tours, your tour tickets will be delivered to your stateroom. Please review them carefully and take note of the meeting time and location for each tour. Some tours will meet in an onboard lounge while others meet directly on the pier. For ports where guests must tender ashore, if your tour meets on the pier, please allow sufficient time for the tender ride.

In the event of a delayed arrival into port, please listen for announcements regarding ship clearance to proceed ashore and/or tour departure times. If your tour is meeting in an onboard lounge, staff will make announcements in the lounge regarding tour departure times.

In the event of a change in itinerary or arrival time, you will receive notification of any required changes to the tours you’ve selected. For guests who have made tour arrangements with vendors not advertised through Royal Caribbean, the shipboard staff will not be able to assist with any changes to those arrangements and Royal Caribbean will not provide refunds for these arrangements if they must be cancelled.

When determining what to wear and bring with you during your tour, please consider the expected weather conditions and where you will be going during the day. Some countries may have more conservative ideas about dress than you’re accustomed to. Many places of worship may require visitors to dress conservatively such as avoiding wearing shorts, tank tops and revealing clothing. When reviewing the tour descriptions, please look for the Dress Code icon and language regarding appropriate dress code. We also recommend comfortable walking shoes and in sunny destinations, we suggest a hat, protective sunscreen and sunglasses. Please read the tour descriptions carefully for any additional suggestions on clothing and what to bring. If you have additional questions, please visit the Explorations! Desk onboard.

Many tours allow time for guests to shop or to explore independently, however, unless specifically noted as a shopping tour, tours are not designed around shopping and time allocated is limited and may be altered as needed during the tour. Please look for the Shopping icon and language in the tour description regarding time allowed for independent exploration and shopping. Standards and types of transportation vary considerably throughout the world. Vehicles used for shore excursions may not have air conditioning, restroom facilities and/or seat belts/restraints. For the comfort of all guests, smoking is not allowed on any vehicles used during shore excursions.

Many ports are not located in the city center. For the convenience of guests, a shuttle bus service has been arranged for a fee in those ports where applicable that do not have adequate local transportation available. This service is setup to complement the local transportation and guests are welcome to utilize the local services. Details of which ports will have a shuttle service available for a fee will be provided onboard.

All guests are required to be back onboard no later than 30 minutes prior to the scheduled departure time which is posted at the gangway each day. Shore excursions are scheduled to meet these requirements. If you leave a tour while in progress, you are responsible for ensuring your return to the ship on time. If for any reason a tour is delayed, the shipboard management team will be notified and will await the tour’s return. Guests on tours with vendors not advertised through Royal Caribbean are responsible for ensuring they return to the ship on time as it will not wait for them, if delayed.

Responsibility

Excursions are offered for sale by Royal Caribbean International as a convenience to our guests. While great care has been taken to offer the finest excursions available at each port, these excursion services are provided by independent tour operators, and Royal Caribbean International will not be responsible or liable for any loss, damage, injury, costs, or delays resulting from, or in conjunction with, your use of these services. Royal Caribbean International acts only as the agent of the supplier of these services and does so on the express condition that no liability of any kind, howsoever caused, shall attach to Royal Caribbean or its agents, servants or employees in connection with or arising there from. All tickets, coupons and vouchers issued by Royal Caribbean International for Shore Excursions arrangements made on behalf of guests are expressly subject to the terms and conditions of the person or company providing such transportation facilities ashore.

Icons & Descriptions

This brochure contains descriptions for all of the shore excursions available on your cruise vacation. As the brochure may be more pages than you’d like to print, we’ve added Summary of Tours pages for each port so you can use those or print them as a reference. The same long tour descriptions that are included in this brochure are also available on the website at




www.RoyalCaribbean.com/ShoreEx.

Some tours may also have restrictions such as age, weight and height. These restrictions are established by the tour operators for the safety and comfort of our guests. Each tour also has an assigned activity level of mild, moderate or strenuous which acts as a guideline for choosing the most appropriate tour for you. Kindly note the below symbols act only as a guideline and guests must make their own judgment regarding participating in tours. Guests must always consider any pre-existing medical conditions when deciding whether to participate in a tour. It is recommended that guests consult their personal doctor before going on a tour if they have any pre-existing medical conditions. There are additional symbols to assist with your tour selection. The symbols represent the following:

Mild

To fully participate may require leisurely walking over primarily even surfaces. There may be a limited number of steps, a minimal amount of cobblestones or uneven surfaces, and some standing for extended periods of time.

Moderate

To fully participate may require extended periods of walking over even and uneven surfaces, steep terrain and/or water activity in a slight current. There may be steps, inclines, cobblestone surfaces, and extended periods of standing. Participants with physical limitations should take this into account.

Strenuous

To fully participate may require extended periods of physical exertion, extensive walking, climbing, or biking. There may be numerous steps, inclines, cobblestones, and other rough terrain throughout the excursion. These excursions are the most active and have been designed for participants in excellent health and very good physical condition.

Dress Code

Conservative attire is recommended when going ashore on this tour. No exposed shoulders or knees. Short pants and tank tops are not acceptable.

Family Friendly

These tours may be suitable for families with young children. Age restrictions may apply.

Headsets

This tour utilizes an audio system that provides guests with headset units to use during the course portion of the tour. These units will assist the users with hearing the narration provided by the guides. Units are to be returned at the conclusion of the tour program.

Light Snack

If a light snack or refreshment is served on an excursion, it will be designated with this symbol.

Meal

Most tour departures complement the ship's meal service hours. If a meal is served on an excursion, it will be designated with this symbol.

Must Transfer from Wheelchair

For guests who use collapsible wheelchairs or scooters. Guests must transfer from their wheelchair or scooter to board the motorcoach, usually 2 or 3 steps. Guests should be self-sufficient. If assistance is required, guests should travel with a companion to provide any required assistance.

Shopping

Time permitting, limited shopping is available during the tour.

Waiver

All participants on this tour are required to complete a waiver and/or release form. This document will be distributed by the tour operator prior to commencing the tour.

Wheelchair Accessible

For guests who are full-time wheelchair users. Guests may remain in their wheelchair or scooter for the duration of the excursion.





Terms and Conditions

Prices of Shore & Land Excursions include local transportation, such as motorcoaches, limousines, taxis and boats (unless otherwise indicated in the excursion description). Meals and/or beverages are only provided when specified in the excursion description. Snorkeling, scuba and golf tours only include the equipment specified as part of the price. Shore & Land Excursions are subject to cancellation or modification, depending on the number of guests participating. In the event of an excursion cancellation or modification, we will endeavor to provide advance notice to you. Certain tours have a minimum booking requirement, or must be limited to a maximum number of participants. Not all excursions described on this website may be available during a particular sailing or during your Alaska Cruisetour. Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. reserves the right to cancel any Shore & Land Excursion due to inclement weather conditions, or any other reason whatsoever, and shall not be liable for any loss whatsoever to guest(s) by reason of such cancellation. Full refunds will be extended to guests holding tickets for canceled Shore & Land Excursions. The Guest accepts that Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. acts as agent only for passengers and has no responsibility for the performance of the Shore & Land Excursions herein specified. See your travel partner for additional terms and conditions applicable to your purchase of a Shore or Land Excursion.





Summary of Tours Copenhagen, Denmark - 09-Aug-2013

Tour Code

Tour Title Difficulty Level

Restrictions Departure Time

Approximate Duration

Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

CP01 Copenhagen By Bicycle Strenuous Minimum Height: 60 inches Minimum Age: 14 years

9:30 am 3 hr(s) 96.00 96.00

CP02 City of Copenhagen Mild N/A 8:30 am 3 hr(s) 49.00 26.00

CP03 Walking Tour of Copenhagen Strenuous N/A 9:45 am 3 hr(s) 49.00 26.00

CP05 Copenhagen Harbor Tour Mild N/A 11:00 am 2 hr(s) 56.00 36.00

CP06 Royal Copenhagen (Interior Visits)

Moderate N/A 9:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 79.00 39.00

CP08 Castles of North Zealand Moderate N/A 8:30 am 7 hr(s) 146.00 76.00

CP10 Copenhagen by Kayak Strenuous Minimum Height: 60 inches 12:30 pm 2 hr(s) 30 min(s) 129.00 109.00

CP13 Charming Copenhagen - Walk & Cruise

Strenuous N/A 9:00 am 4 hr(s) 74.00 40.00

CP14 City Sightseeing with Dragor Village

Moderate N/A 9:00 am 4 hr(s) 79.00 49.00

CP19 Rosenborg Castle & Tivoli Gardens


CP27 Tivoli Gardens & Harbour Tour Moderate N/A 10:15 am 4 hr(s) 86.00 46.00

CP28 Panoramic Copenhagen City Mild N/A 12:30 pm 2 hr(s) 30 min(s) 52.00 32.00

CP58 Copenhagen City Sights & Ice Bar

Mild Minimum Age: 18 years 12:00 pm 3 hr(s) 87.00 87.00

CP59 Jewish Copenhagen Tour Moderate N/A 9:45 am 4 hr(s) 72.00 42.00

CP97 Copenhagen Brewery Tour Mild Minimum Age: 18 years 9:15 am 4 hr(s) 89.00 89.00

CP98 The Hidden Gem Royal Cafe with Smushi & Sail


CPA1 Over the Bridge to Sweden Moderate N/A 9:00 am 5 hr(s) 79.00 59.00

CPA2 Copenhagen City Sights & the Royal Danish Theater


CPC7 A Discovery Walk in Copenhagen


* Prices are subject to change and may vary by sailing. Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Tours Stockholm, Sweden - 11-Aug-2013

Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

WS01 Stockholm & Vasa Museum Moderate N/A 9:45 am 3 hr(s) 64.00 39.00

WS02 Old Town & City Hall Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 64.00 39.00

WS03 Old Town & Royal Palace Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 64.00 39.00

WS05 Historic Stockholm & Sigtuna Moderate N/A 9:30 am 6 hr(s) 30 min(s) 109.00 59.00

WS10 Cycling Around Royal Djurgarden Strenuous Minimum Height: 54 inches Minimum Age: 10 years

10:00 am 3 hr(s) 99.00 64.00

WS11 Old Town & Alfred Nobel Prize Tour


WS14 A Day in Stockholm Moderate N/A 9:30 am 6 hr(s) 124.00 99.00

WS16 Panoramic Stockholm Mild N/A 10:00 am 1:45 pm

2 hr(s) 30 min(s) 46.00 29.00

WS17 Swedish Fairy Tales & Vasa Museum

Moderate Minimum Age: 3 years 9:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 99.00 69.00

WS23 Kayaking in National City Park Strenuous Minimum Age: 15 years 10:00 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 189.00 109.00

WS24 Hiking the Royal Haga Park Moderate N/A 1:00 pm 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 79.00 49.00

WS53 Stockholm, Its Famous Archipelago with Lunch


WS54 City Hall & Lake Maelaren Cruise


WS59 Historic Roof Tour Strenuous Minimum Height: 60 inches Maximum Weight: 300 pounds Minimum Age: 15 years

9:45 am 3 hr(s) 182.00 182.00

WS72 Millennium Tour - Girl with the Dragon Tattoo


WS73 Skyview Mild N/A 9:45 am 3 hr(s) 59.00 49.00

WSD9 Wild Rib Boat Adventure Strenuous Minimum Age: 12 years 2:00 pm 2 hr(s) 199.00 199.00

WSE1 Sweet Stockholm Moderate N/A 9:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 139.00 139.00

WSG4 The Abba Tour Moderate N/A 9:45 am 3 hr(s) 69.00 59.00


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WSG8 A Discovery Walk in Stockholm Moderate N/A 10:15 am 3 hr(s) 44.00 39.00





Summary of Tours Helsinki, Finland - 12-Aug-2013

Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

HE01 City of Helsinki Mild N/A 10:45 am 2:30 pm

3 hr(s) 49.00 29.00

HE02 Porvoo & Helsinki Highlights With Lunch


HE03 Helsinki, Porvoo & Countryside With Lunch


HE10 Glimpse of Old Town Porvoo Moderate N/A 1:15 pm 4 hr(s) 62.00 45.00

HE14 Helsinki Nordic Walking Strenuous Minimum Height: 60 inches 2:15 pm 2 hr(s) 30 min(s) 69.00 69.00

HE15 Helsinki By Bike Strenuous Minimum Height: 60 inches Maximum Weight: 300 pounds

2:15 pm 3 hr(s) 69.00 69.00

HE17 Helsinki Highlights & History Moderate N/A 11:00 am 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 79.00 49.00

HE29 Finnish Countryside Home Visit & Helsinki Highlights


HE32 Helsinki Walking Tour Strenuous N/A 11:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 49.00

HE52 Panoramic Helsinki Mild N/A 2:45 pm 2 hr(s) 42.00 24.00

HE75 Helsinki From Land & Sea Mild N/A 11:00 am 4 hr(s) 99.00 74.00

* Prices are subject to change and may vary by sailing. Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska

HE76 Porvoo, Cruise & Helsinki With Lunch


HE83 Helsinki By Road & Rail Mild N/A 11:15 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 89.00 69.00

HED1 Helsinki Highlights & Ice Bar Winterland

Mild N/A 11:15 am 4 hr(s) 84.00 74.00

HEE6 A Discovery Walk in Helsinki Mild N/A 10:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 49.00

HEF4 Kayaking in the Finish Archipelago

Moderate Maximum Height: 80 inches Minimum Age: 12

10:30 am 4 hr(s) 15 min(s) 199.00 189.00

HEG2 Helsinki Speedboat Blast Strenuous Maximum Weight: 300 pounds. Minimum AGe: 8 years.

11:30 am 1 hr(s) 139.00 119.00

Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Tours St. Petersburg, Russia - 13-Aug-2013

Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping

Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 450.00 450.00

PZ16 Panoramic St. Petersburg with Peter & Paul Fortress Territory

Mild N/A 8:00 am 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 40.00 24.00

PZ28 Exclusive Hermitage Museum with Gold Room


PZ32 Van - Pushkin (Exterior)/Pavlovsk (Interior)


4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00

PZ33 Van - Hermitage/Peterhof/Panoramic Sights/Shopping

Moderate N/A 8:30 am 8 hr(s) 1,550.00 1,550.00

PZ35 Van - Hermitage/Pushkin/Panoramic Sights/Shopping


PZ50 Car - Peterhof/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 450.00 450.00

PZ51 Car - Pushkin/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 4 hr(s) 395.00 395.00

PZ56 Car - Pushkin (Exterior) & Pavlovsk (Interior)


4 hr(s) 395.00 395.00

PZ57 Car - Hermitage/Peterhof/Panoramic Sights/Shopping


PZ58 Car - Hermitage/Pushkin/Panoramic Sights/Shopping


PZ61 Car - Peterhof/Pushkin/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 8 hr(s) 850.00 850.00

PZ63 Van - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping


4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00

PZ65 Van - Peterhof/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00

PZ66 Van - Pushkin/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00

PZ70 Van - Peterhof/Pushkin/Shopping


PZ86 Grand St. Petersburg with Hermitage


PZ88 St. Petersburg Cathedrals Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 70.00 29.00

PZ89 Local Life Experience: Metro Ride, Kuznechny Market

Strenuous N/A 1:45 pm 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 40.00 22.00




Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

PZ93 Panoramic St. Petersburg Mild N/A 9:00 am 3 hr(s) 45 min(s) 39.00 12.00

PZI9 City Highlights & Pushkin Moderate N/A 7:30 am 10 hr(s) 150.00 70.00

PZJ5 Hermitage Museum Moderate N/A 2:00 pm 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 70.00 30.00

PZJ8 Peterhof: Grand Palace & Fountains


PZK1 Walking Tour & Visit to the Spilled Blood Church


PZK3 Walk Along Nevsky Prospect Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 39.00 12.00

* Prices are subject to change and may vary by sailing. Excursions must be purchased in the same currency as your cruise or Alaska

PZK3 with Shopping

Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 39.00 12.00

PZK6 Folkloric Show of Song & Dance Moderate N/A 7:15 pm 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 37.00

PZM3 St. Petersburg 2-Day Tour Package

Moderate N/A 7:20 am At Your Leisure 305.00 185.00

PZM4 Evening Neva River Cruise with Folkloric Show

Moderate N/A 7:30 pm 2 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 37.00

PZP5 Evening Car Mild N/A 7:30 pm 4 hr(s) 325.00 325.00

PZP6 Evening Van Mild N/A 7:30 pm 4 hr(s) 600.00 600.00

PZQ4 Peterhof Parks & Fountains with Train Ride

Moderate N/A 1:00 pm 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 65.00 40.00

Cruisetour reservation. Exchange rates are determined by a competitive pricing program and may be subject to change without notice.

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Summary of Tours St. Petersburg, Russia - 14-Aug-2013

Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD



4 hr(s) 450.00 450.00


Mild N/A 8:00 am 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 40.00 24.00



4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00





PZ50 Car - Peterhof/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 450.00 450.00

PZ51 Car - Pushkin/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 395.00 395.00



4 hr(s) 395.00 395.00





PZ61 Car - Peterhof/Pushkin/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 8 hr(s) 850.00 850.00



4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00

PZ65 Van - Peterhof/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00

PZ66 Van - Pushkin/Shopping Moderate N/A 8:30 am 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 895.00 895.00





PZ93 Panoramic St. Petersburg Mild N/A 1:45 pm 3 hr(s) 45 min(s) 39.00 12.00

PZ94 Tsarskoye Selo (Pushkin) Moderate N/A 7:30 am 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 23.00

PZJ2 Hermitage & Peterhof Strenuous N/A 7:45 am 9 hr(s) 45 min(s) 175.00 97.00




Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

PZJ5 Hermitage Museum Moderate N/A 8:45 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 70.00 30.00

PZJ7 Rivers & Canal of St. Petersburg & Yussupov Palace

Strenuous N/A 1:30 pm 4 hr(s) 70.00 35.00

PZK2 Peterhof: Parks & Fountains with hydrofoil Ride

Strenuous N/A 1:00 pm 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 25.00

PZK3 Walk Along Nevsky Prospect with Shopping

Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 39.00 12.00

PZQ6 Paint Your Own Matryoshka Doll Mild Minimum Age: 4 years 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 45 min(s) 65.00 40.00


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PZQ6 & Russian Tea Party

Mild Minimum Age: 4 years 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 45 min(s) 65.00 40.00





Summary of Tours Tallinn, Estonia - 15-Aug-2013

Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

TL01 Tallinn Walking Tour Strenuous N/A 8:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 49.00 26.00

TL02 Tallinn Highlights Moderate N/A 9:30 am 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 49.00 26.00

TL03 Panoramic Tallinn Mild N/A 11:45 am 2 hr(s) 15 min(s) 39.00 19.00


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TL07 Best of Tallinn with Concert & Lunch


TL14 Tallinn - City of Contrasts Moderate N/A 8:45 am 4 hr(s) 48.00 28.00

TL16 Town & Country Life Moderate N/A 8:30 am 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) 52.00 32.00





Summary of Tours Gothenburg, Sweden - 17-Aug-2013

Tour Code




Adult Price USD

Child Price USD

GF08 Volvo & Gothenburg Mild N/A 11:30 am 3 hr(s) 46.00 24.00

GF09 Panoramic Gothenburg & Canal Cruise

Mild N/A 11:45 am 1:30 pm

3 hr(s) 69.00 36.00

GF10 Gothenburg & City Walk Moderate N/A 12:00 pm 4 hr(s) 59.00 39.00


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GF10 Gothenburg & City Walk Moderate N/A 1:30 pm

4 hr(s) 59.00 39.00

GF12 Tjoloeholm Manor Moderate N/A 1:30 pm 3 hr(s) 30 min(s) 59.00 39.00

GF22 Marstrand & the Scenic West Coast


GF24 Panoramic Gothenburg Mild N/A 12:00 pm 3 hr(s) 54.00 34.00

GF30 Northern Archipelago Tour Mild N/A 1:00 pm 4 hr(s) 59.00 49.00





Summary of Tours Harwich, England - 19-Aug-2013

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HR01 London Panoramic Sightseeing & Heathrow Airport


HR03 Internal Visit to Buckingham Palace & Heathrow Airport



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HR04 Royal Windsor & Heathrow Airport





Exterior walking portions of the listed tour will be conducted in all weather conditions (rain or shine). Guests are advised to take the appropriate weather gear and wear comfortable walking shoes.

For a select shore excursion to be provided in another language (i.e. Spanish, French, German and/or Italian), the required minimum of 25 guests must be met. Please contact the Shore Excursion office directly on board the vessel for further details.

Copenhagen, Denmark 09-Aug-2013

CP01 Copenhagen By Bicycle

Prices:

Adult 96.00 / Child 96.00 USD Duration:

3 hr(s)

One of the best ways to learn and experience the atmosphere of Copenhagen city is to do it by bicycle -the most popular way of transport among the Copenhageners.

Commence the tour by following the harbour front passing the Langelinie Yacht Marina. Stop at the original location of the Little Mermaid, the world famous symbol of Copenhagen. Drive along the green park and harbour continue to the modern, but elegant Amaliegarden, with the Queen's Palace, Amalienborg right behind the square.

Near the Amalienborg Palace you will come to the canals of Nyhavn. Nyhavn was previously the sailors' quarter, but is today a fashionable promenade with restaurants and bars, but still being able to keep the atmosphere of the sea and the past centuries.

Cross the King's New Square where the Royal Theatre is located and continue pass The King's Garden - the lush green park next to

Restrictions: Minimum Height: 60 inches, Minimum Age: 14 years

Departure Times: 9:30 am

Rosenborg Castle, the elegant renaissance castle from 17th century. Continue to Nyboder - the tiny yellow painted houses, which in 17th century were built by the Danish builder king, Christian IV for the families of the Navy - which still is a criterion for living in Nyboder. Return to the ship.

Note: Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with hand brakes for this moderately strenuous tour that includes approximately 4.5 miles (2.5 hours of cycling). Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any biking excursion. Participants must be at least 60 inches (150 cm) in height. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. Please wear the appropriate walking or sports shoes. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take extra bottled water with them to stay hydrated during the ride.

CP02 City of Copenhagen

Overview: This is the perfect introduction to Copenhagen, the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417. This tour includes a narrated city drive through some of the main highlights in Copenhagen as well as photo opportunities of the Little Mermaid and Amalienborg Palace.

Highlights: Sights seen from the coach include: Town Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens, New Carlsberg Glyptoteque, National Museum, Christiansborg Castle, Stock Exchange Borsen, Amalienborg Palace, and Amaliehaven.

Prices: Adult 49.00 / Child 26.00 USD

Duration: 3 hr(s)

Restrictions: N/A





Photo opportunities: Stop for a photo of the original location of the famous Little Mermaid as well as the Amalienborg Palace.

Full Description: Copenhagen has been the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417. It is a city in which the modern developments of the 20th century, far from spoiling the atmosphere of history and old world charm, have been blended with the older buildings and monuments to form a thriving and harmonious environment.

On this tour, you will pass the main highlights within Copenhagen which include Town Hall Square; Tivoli Gardens; the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque; the National Museum; the Christiansborg Castle, home of the Danish parliament; the old Stock Exchange Borsen; the residence of the Royal Family, Amalienborg Palace; and the beautiful park, Amaliehaven, at the seafront.

You’ll also stop for photo opportunities at the original location of the famous Little Mermaid, the diminutive statue which has become the world famous symbol of Copenhagen, as well as at Amalienborg Palace before returning to the starting point.

What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard the ship) and photo identification when in port.

-Camera and cash for shopping.

-Sun protection including sunglasses, and a hat as well as a rain coat as a precaution.

What to Wear: -Comfortable closed toe walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards over even and cobblestone surfaces with approximately 2-3 steps.

-The order of the tour may be reversed or altered depending on traffic or local conditions.

Copenhagen - the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417 - is a city in which the modern developments of the 20th century, far from spoiling the atmosphere of history and old-world charm, have been blended with the older buildings and monuments to form a thriving and harmonious environment.

CP03 Walking Tour of Copenhagen

Prices:


3 hr(s) Restrictions:

N/A Departure Times:

9:45 am

The best way to learn and experience the atmosphere of Copenhagen city is to do it by walking -walking through streets, crossing squares, passing the Copenhageners on their way from one place to another, for shopping, or just enjoying the sun in parks or on benches. Feel the city on a walking tour.

You will commence the tour by following the harbour front passing the Langelinie Yacht Marina.

Stop at original location of the famous Little Mermaid, which has become a symbol of Denmark. Stroll along the green park and harbour up to the modern, but elegant Amaliengarden, with the Queen's Palace, Amalienborg right behind the garden.

Near the Amalienborg Palace you will come to the Nyhavn canals. Nyhavn was previously the sailors' quarter, but is today a fashionable promenade with restaurants and bars, but still being able to keep the atmosphere of the sea and the past centuries.

Cross the King's New Square where the Royal Theatre is located and proceed into the medieval Copenhagen where the cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and narrow courtyards are still dominating - but carefully restored. On your way also pass by the




Christiansborg Castle, housing the Danish Parliament, before strolling into the cozy narrow pedestrian streets again.

The tour terminates at the King's New Square. Return by shuttle.

Outside visits: Amalienborg Palace

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 4 miles (3 hours) over cobblestone streets and even surfaces. Low heeled, comfortable walking or hiking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them. One beverage per person will be served at one of the local taverns/cafes in Nyhavn at the direction of the guide.

CP05 Copenhagen Harbor Tour

Enjoy a comprehensive look at "Wonderful, Wonderful Copenhagen", as the song goes - by land and sea.

The tour starts by coach and takes you for a short sightseeing tour through the city - passing places of interest such as The King's New Square and the Royal Theatre, Amalienborg Palace - the residence of the Royal Family, Town Hall Square, the Tivoli Gardens and the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque.

At Gammel Strand - formerly the Old Fish Market - you change from bus to boat. The leisurely cruise takes you through the canals of Christianshavn with its picturesque old buildings, the Royal Library's new building, Black Diamond, and Our Saviour's Church with its


Duration: 2 hr(s)

Restrictions: N/A


green and gold steeple and other landmarks. After this, you will make a stop at the original location of the Little Mermaid, the fairytale creation of Hans Christian Andersen before the coach takes you back to the pier.

Note: Guests are required to climb 10 steps to board the coach and canal boat. Participants should take care while entering/existing the canal boats. There is approx. 400 yards of walking over even and cobblestone surfaces with 2 to 3 steps. Depending on traffic and how crowded the attractions are, the guide may alter the order of the tour.

CP06 Royal Copenhagen (Interior Visits)

Prices:


3 hr(s) 30 min(s) Restrictions:


9:30 am

Copenhagen - the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417, has a long history as the "Royal" city of Denmark, having been associated with a long line of monarchs well before its proclamation as the capital. The location of the city, at the mouth of the Baltic and astride the trade routes between continental Europe and Scandinavia, made it the obvious choice for the Danish monarchs, who once reigned over Sweden and Norway also. Once the city had won royal favor, it attracted the barons, earls and nobility with their retinues. The traces of the wealth, which was concentrated in their hands, remain for all to see, in the form of imposing palaces, mansions and churches.

The tour will take you to Rosenborg Castle, built between 1606 and 1617 by King Christian IV - a prodigious instigator of building and construction work, who today is often referred to as the "builder-king". Today, the castle houses a fine collection of porcelain silverware and fine art, which have belonged to Danish monarchs through the ages, as well as the Crown Jewels and Coronation regalia.

From Rosenborg Castle, you will drive through the heart of Copenhagen, to Christiansborg Castle, until 1794 the home of the Danish Royal Family. After several fires, the castle was rebuilt between 1907-28 and today it houses the Danish Parliament and the Royal Reception Rooms where the Queen entertains her official guests. A visit is paid to the Royal Reception Rooms and the Knights Hall




with its magnificent chandeliers and tapestries.

You will continue past Amalienborg Palace - the residence of the Royal Danish Family, the Royal Theatre, Town Hall and Tivoli Gardens. You will return to the departure point - stopping en route at the original location of the world famous statue: The Little Mermaid, the fairytale creation of Hans Christian Andersen, the world famous symbol of Copenhagen.

Inside visits: Rosenborg (1 hr), Christiansborg (45 min.)

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even surfaces with more than 100+ steps involved. Camera and video photography are not permitted in either palace. Handbags, camera bags, jackets, umbrellas and/or backpacks are not allowed inside of Rosenborg Palace. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion at the venues. Please be aware that at certain times there may be a private audience with the Queen taking place in Christiansborg Palace (without prior notice) that may prevent the Royal Reception Rooms being visited.

Denmark is a country made up of the peninsular of Jutland and hundreds of islands. The capital, Copenhagen, is located on the island of Sealand, at an important focal point of trade and sea routes. Over the centuries, the city has attracted people from all over the country -people who have been drawn by the opportunities and wealth, in all senses, which they have perceived to be available. The countryside north of Copenhagen has traditionally been the Copenhagener's playground, particularly for Royalty who has dotted the area with castles and palaces.

CP08 Castles of North Zealand

Prices:




8:30 am

Leave Copenhagen and drive north along the coastal road, passing through a number of fashionable and exclusive residential areas where you will pass Hvidore Palace, once a noble residence and now it serves as a conference center for Novo Nordisk Pharmaceutical, before driving through the outskirts of the Deer Park. Having passed through a number of small villages and popular resorts, you arrive in Helsingor, where a visit is paid to Kronborg Castle. Built in the late 16th century by King Frederik II, Kronborg has achieved worldwide fame as the setting for the dramatic masterpiece by William Shakespeare, ''Hamlet - Prince of Denmark''.

After visiting Kronborg, you will drive to one of the excellent restaurants in North Sealand for lunch, usually Asminderod Inn, which is a lovely thatched inn close to Fredensborg Palace. Depending on the number of passengers on this tour and number of coaches, some coaches will go to Kronborg first while others go to Frederiksborg. Lunch is at the same time, though.

After/before lunch you will see Fredensborg Palace: built on the initiative of King Frederik IV, the palace has an Italianate architecture and is the Spring and Autumn residence of the Danish Royal Family. Continue a short way to Hillerod, where a visit is paid to Frederiksborg Castle. One of the finest examples of Renaissance architecture in northern Europe, Frederiksborg Castle was built by order of King Christian IV and now houses the Museum of National History, a collection of priceless Danish paintings, porcelain, silverware, tapestries and furniture.

The tour returns to Copenhagen, passing through small rural communities and agricultural and forested countryside, arriving back at the departure point in the late afternoon.

Note: Frederiksborg Castle involves an approximate 0.5 mile walk over cobblestone surfaces. The inside visit involves walking over even surfaces and approximately 55 steps. Kronborg Castle involves an approximate 0.25 mile walk over cobblestone surfaces. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Flash photography is not permitted in either the Kronbrog or Frederiksborg Castle. Tour order may vary in order to avoid traffic and congestion at the venues.

CP10 Copenhagen by Kayak

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Copenhagen is a city by the sea with many years of tradition for the maritime life. In the canals and along the harbor front you will see many ships and boats, from the elegant luxury yachts at Langelinie or the more homely houseboats in Christianshavn.

After your 20-minute transfer to the kayak pier, you will be given safety instructions and outfitted with your safety vest and paddle. Join local qualified instructors and learn the basics of paddling a stable single-man kayak before casting off with your group. Your guide will lead you through the waterways so that you can feel the currents and become a part of the life of the Copenhageners in the canals. At one of the water cafes you will stop for refreshment and a well deserved break before heading back to the kayak station for your transfer back to the ship.

Adult 129.00 / Child 109.00 USD 2 hr(s) 30 min(s) Restrictions:

Minimum Height: 60 inches Departure Times:

12:30 pm

Note: Tour includes approximately 1.5 hours of kayaking. Children must be at least 10 years of age and comfortable handling a kayak on their own. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any kayaking excursion. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a small backpack for belongings, and take bottled water with them to stay hydrated during the tour.

CP13 Charming Copenhagen - Walk & Cruise

Prices:




9:00 am

The best way to learn and experience the atmosphere of Copenhagen city is to do it by walking and by water-walking through streets, crossing squares, passing the Copenhageners on their way from one place to another, for shopping, or just enjoying the sun in parks or on benches. Feel the city on a walking tour.

Commence the tour by following the harbor front passing the Langelinie Yacht Marina. Stop at the world famous Little Mermaid (photostop), which has become a symbol of Denmark. Stroll along the green park and harbor and continue to the modern, but elegant Amaliegarden, with the Queen's Palace, Amalienborg (photostop) right behind the square.

Near the Amalienborg Palace you will come to the Nyhavn canals. Nyhavn was previously the sailors' quarter, but is today a fashionable promenade with restaurants and bars, but still being able to keep the atmosphere of the sea and the past centuries. On the way to Nyhavn a stop at Odd Fellow Palace is made for a refreshment.

Cross the King's New Square where the Royal Theatre is located and proceed into the medieval Copenhagen where the cobblestone streets, half-timbered houses, and narrow courtyards are still dominating - but carefully restored. On your way also pass by the Christiansborg Castle, housing the Danish Government, before strolling into the cozy narrow pedestrian streets again.

At Gammel Strand you board one of our lovely canal boats. The leisurely cruise takes you through the canals of Christianshavn with its picturesque old buildings and Our Saviour's Church with its green and gold steeple, The Black Diamond - the new wing of the Royal Library and other landmarks before making a stop at the original location of the Little Mermaid, the fairytale creation of Hans Christian Andersen before returning to Langelinie Pier.

Please note that The Little Mermaid will be replaced by an abstract Multimedia version created by Chinese artist Ai Weiwei for the summer of 2010.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles (2.5 hours) over cobblestone streets and even surfaces. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them. One beverage per person will be served at one of the local taverns/cafes in Nyhavn at the direction of the guide.




Copenhagen - the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417 - is a city in which the modern developments of the 20th century, far from spoiling the atmosphere of history and old-world charm, have been blended with the older buildings and monuments to from a thriving and harmonious environment.

On this tour which is an ideal introduction to the city, you will pass the main highlights within Copenhagen including the Town Hall

CP14 City Sightseeing with Dragor Village

Prices:




9:00 am

Square, Tivoli Gardens, the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque, the National Museum, the Christiansborg Castle - home of the Danish parliament (photo stop), the old Stock Exchange and the residence of the Royal Family - Amalienborg Palace and the beautiful park, Amaliehaven, at the seafront (stop).

After completing the tour of Copenhagen drive cross the bridge and over the to island of Amager. At the very end of the island is the beautiful little village called Dragor located. In the early sixteenth century, King Christian II invited a group of farmers from the Netherlands - at the time, a more agriculturally advanced nation than Denmark - to settle here to produce food for the royal household. Twenty-four families arrived, and they and their descendants stayed for three centuries, continuing to live in Dragor area and leaving only for their weekly trips to the Amagertorv market in downtown Copenhagen - amongst their many other achievements they were responsible for introducing the carrot to Denmark. You still find many Dutch names on the doors in Dragor.

Dragor is a cozy village dominated by its characteristic yellow painted house, red roofs and cobblestone streets and a charming harbour front. Here you stroll in the narrow and charming streets and see and hear about the history of this beautiful small village.

The tour of Dragor ends at the local cafe, where coffee will be served (coffee stop). After the coffee break you will be driven back to the ship

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even and cobblestones surfaces with 10 - 15 steps. Depending on traffic and how crowded the attractions are, the guide may alter the order of the tour. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 20 minutes for shopping and browsing while in Dragor.

CP19 Rosenborg Castle & Tivoli Gardens

Prices:




9:45 am

Copenhagen - the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417 has a long history as the "Royal" city of Denmark, having been associated with a long line of monarchs well before its proclamation as the capital. The location of the city, at the mouth of the Baltic and astride the trade routes between continental Europe and Scandinavia, made it the obvious choice for the Danish monarchs, who once reigned over Sweden and Norway as well. Once the city had won royal favour, it attracted the barons, earls and nobility with their retinues and traces of the wealth remain for all to see, in the form of imposing palaces, mansions and churches.

The tour will take you to Rosenborg Castle, built between 1606 and 1617 by King Christian IV - a prodigious instigator of building and construction work, who today is often referred to as the "builder-king". Today, the castle houses a fine collection of porcelain silverware and fine art, which have belonged to Danish monarchs through the ages, as well as the Crown Jewels and Coronation regalia.

From Rosenborg Castle, you will drive through the heart of Copenhagen and see the Royal Theatre, Town Hall Square.

Continue to Tivoli Gardens and Theme park - the fairy tale gardens, which opened its gates in 1843. Stroll through the park admiring the romantic lakes, pavilions, flower decorations and the vivid life of the Danes. Tivoli gardens is Denmark's oldest amusement park.




Before you return to the departure point, you pass by Amalienborg Palace- the residence of the Royal Danish Family- the residence of the Royal Danish Family as well as one at the original location of the world famous statue of The Little Mermaid, the fairytale creation of Hans Christian Andersen.

Inside visit: Rosenborg Castle and Tivoli Gardens

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even surfaces with approximately 100 steps at the castle. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Camera and video photography are not permitted in the palace as well as handbags, camera bags, jackets, umbrellas and/or backpacks. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion at the venues. Please note that tour price only includes the entrance fee to Tivoli Gardens and Theme Park; it does not include any rides or special attractions. Should you decide to not take the designated coach return to the ship, you will be responsible for the payment and securement of your own return transfer to the ship.

Enjoy a comprehensive look at "Wonderful, wonderful Copenhagen", as the song goes - by land and sea.

The tour starts by coach and takes you for a short sightseeing tour through the city - passing places of interest such as Kongens Nytorv and the Royal Theatre, Amalienborg Palace - the residence of the Royal Family, Town Hall Square, and the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque.

CP27 Tivoli Gardens & Harbour Tour

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10:15 am

Stop at Tivoli Gardens and Theme park - the fairy tale gardens, which opened its gates in 1843. Stroll through the park admiring the romantic lakes, pavilions, flower decorations and the vivid life of the Danes. Tivoli Gardens is also Denmark's oldest amusement park.

Continue by foot to Gammel Strand.

At Gammel Strand - formerly the Old Fish Market - you will board a boat for a leisurely cruise that will take you through the canals of Christianshavn with its picturesque old buildings and Our Saviour's Church with its green and gold steeple and other landmarks before making a stop at the original location of the Little Mermaid, the fairytale creation of Hans Christian Andersen before returning to the Langelinie pier.

Note: Guest must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over flat and cobblestone surfaces. Walking while at Tivoli Gardens and Theme Park is at the guests' discretion. Participants are required to climb up to 10 steps to board the coach and canal boat. Participants should take care while entering/exiting the canal boats. Please note that tour price only includes the entrance fee to Tivoli Gardens and Theme Park; it does not include any rides or special attractions. Should you decide to not take the designated coach return to the ship, you will be responsible for the payment and securement of your own return transfer to the ship. Tour order may be reversed to avoid congestion but covering the mentioned sites.

Copenhagen - the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417 - is a city in which the modern developments of the 20th century, far from spoiling the atmosphere of history and old-world charm, have been blended with the older buildings and monuments to from a thriving and harmonious environment.

CP28 Panoramic Copenhagen City

Prices:




12:30 pm




On this tour which is an ideal introduction to the city, you will pass the main highlights within Copenhagen including the Town Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens, the Black Diamond, the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque, the National Museum, the Christiansborg Castle - home of the Danish parliament, the old Stock Exchange and the residence of the Royal Family - Amalienborg Palace and the beautiful park, Amaliehaven, at the seafront.

During the tour, photographic stop is made at the original location of the Little Mermaid - the diminutive statue, which has become the world famous symbol of Copenhagen, before returning to the starting point.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.4 mile over flat and cobblestone surfaces with 3 - 5 steps to enter/exit the coach.

CP58 Copenhagen City Sights & Ice Bar

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The tour starts by coach and will take you for a short sightseeing tour through the city - passing places of interest such as The King's New Square and the Royal Theatre, Amalienborg Palace - the residence of the Royal Family, Town Hall Square, the Tivoli Gardens and the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque.

After a lovely tour through Copenhagen drive to the Copenhagen Hotel 27 right in the heart of the city where Denmark's first permanent ice bar is located. The interior is kept below zero temperature - five degrees Centigrade all year round. The whole interior is made of pure, clear ice from the Thorne River in Northern Sweden. All guests are provided with warm fur ponchos, mittens and shoes before entering. A vodka drink in an ice glass will be served and the staff will inform about the bar and its construction.

Note: Guests must be at least 18 years of age to participate in the vodka tasting. Please bring photo identification with you. Guests


Duration: 3 hr(s)

Restrictions: Minimum Age: 18 years

Departure Times: 12:00 pm

must be able to walk approximately 0.25 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with 3 - 4 steps to enter/exit the coach. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Depending on traffic and the crowding at the venues, the guide may reverse the tour route but covering all listed sights.

This tour will combine the main sights of the Danish Capital with the story of the first Jews in Denmark since 1622 to today.

CP59 Jewish Copenhagen Tour

Prices:




9:45 am

The Jews in Denmark have always had an important roll and influence in the Danish culture and history and during this tour you will experience the Danish Capital with a Jewish perspective.

You pass the Copenhagen Citadel - the 1660 harbour fortification occupied by the Nazis during World War II on your way to the Resistance Museum (inside visit). The Resistance Museum tells the story of the Danish resistance during the Nazi occupation between 1640 - 1945, the deeds of the Danish resistance movement and the dramatic escape of the Danish Jews to neutral Sweden and the liberation of Denmark in 1945. This operation was very different to the handling of the Jewish communities in the other occupied countries and helped Denmark gain back a spot as an allied country after the war.

You will continue to the Danish Jewish Museum, a fantastic architectural accomplishment by Daniel Libeskind that is the famous architect behind the Jewish Museum in Berlin and the rebuilding of the World Trade area in New York. The Jewish museum focuses on the everyday life of the Jewish community and houses a great collection of material which can document significant aspects of the Jewish life in Denmark including paintings, drawings, prints and photographs, silverware and textiles, books, scrapbooks and newspapers, letters, films and videos and much more. The Danish Jewish Museum is located very close to Christiansborg Palace,




house of the Danish Parliament.

After the visit to the museums the guide will take you for a very interesting walk in the city centre. You will stop by the famous Round Tower with Hebrew inscriptions on the facade and from here a 30 minutes walk will show you the Copenhagen Synagogue, the Church of the Holy Trinity where the Torah Scrolls from the Synagogue were hidden from the Nazis in 1943, pass the statue of world famous Danish Jewish Nobel Prize winner Niels Bohr, the Latin Quarter, the Copenhagen Cathedral and the Copenhagen University.

The tour will continue on the bus passing the major city highlights including the King's New Square and the cozy area of Nyhavn with the anchor to Danish sailors of World War II, before returning to the pier.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.15 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with steps at each venue and up to 60 steps at the Museum of Danish Resistance. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. This tour will not operate during Monday port visits.

On the Copenhagen Brewery tour you will visit one of the Nordic region's oldest breweries and hear about the remarkable founder of Carlsberg beer JC Jacobsen and his son Carl. You will also admire beautiful architecture and sculptures including a small version of the Little Mermaid from 1937 and you will taste and enjoy the beers of two great Copenhagen Breweries. This tour will give you an insight in the past and present of beer production. Departing the pier by coach, you will travel towards the Carlsberg Brewery Visitors Centre. You will drive pass the amazing Elephant Gate, the most famous building of the Carlsberg Brewery Site consisting of four life size granite elephants, each one of them bearing the initials of Carl Jacobsen's four surviving children.

CP97 Copenhagen Brewery Tour

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Minimum Age: 18 years Departure Times:

9:15 am

The Visitor's Centre is located in the 1947 building which housed the original brewery. Your visit will start at the old granary and you will walk through the main exhibition presenting highlights from Carlsberg's fascinating historical development. You will continue through the sculpture garden where you can see a part of Carl Jacobsen collection including a Rodin and a small version of the Little Mermaid from 1937. You will also pass the old villa of JC Jacobsen and the horse stables before heading to the Bar Jacobsen.

The tour of Carlsberg Brewery ends at the Bar Jacobsen on the Old Carlsberg warehouse where you can choose your favorite Carlsberg beer and Jacobsen special beer to enjoy by the 18 metre long copper plated bar overlooking the characteristic, beautiful copper vessels.

A short time for shopping will be given before heading to the next stop, Nørrebro Bryghus.

The Nørrebro Bryghus is the vision and dream of master brewer Anders Kissmeyer. Anders started his career controlling the quality of Carlsberg breweries around the world and he is now part of one of the best micro breweries in the city of Copenhagen. A guide from the Brewery will take you on a tour explaining the various tastes, ingredients and brewing processes while you sample 4 of their fantastic beers. As they are always experimenting with well known beer types and new recipes we don't know exactly which beers will be available. Maybe their refreshing version of a Belgian white, a classic Pilsner with its distinctive malty taste or a powerful Bombay Ale. But one thing is for sure, they will taste good and look good!!! After a short time for shopping at the Brewery beer shop you will return by coach to the pier.

Note: This tour can not operate on Sundays nor Mondays.

CP98 The Hidden Gem Royal Cafe with Smushi & Sail

Prices:




10:45 am




Sail your way through the picturesque Copenhagen Harbour – Taste your way through Danish Smoerrebroed – however with a twist and visit the "Hidden Gem" - The Royal Café. So put on your sneakers and get ready for this experience!

After a short transfer into town we will start the walking tour at the Royal Palace Amalienborg. The palace consists of four equal palaces surrounding the octagonal square. Many celebrations are taking place here – one of the bigger to mention is the Queen’s birthday in April, where the square is packed with people singing birthday songs, waving their flags while waiting to catch a glimpse of the Queen stepping out on the balcony.

The palace creates a line going from east to west. On the eastern end – on the other side of harbor, you will see the newly built Opera –on the other side the Marble Church, which holds one of the biggest domes in Europe – however not to compete with St. Paul's.

Kings Square and Nyhavn lies side by side. Nyhavn is famous for its many restaurants, pubs and bars – on good summer days it is not the worst place to go for a beer! In the canal you will see many wooden ships – many of the nicely restored.

Walking on Stroeget – one of the longest pedestrian streets in the world will lead us to the “Hidden Gem”. Without knowing the café is here you will never find it, as it has been hidden away in one of the historical backyards on Amager Square – behind the Royal Porcelain factory store. Here you will taste “The Danish Smoerrebroed” – with a twist – served as what we call “Smushi” it consist of Ryebread or other bread types topped with sliced beef, fish or other Danish Specialites – just like the Danish “Smoerrebroed” – just smaller pieces. The “Smushi” will come together with a glass of wine or a beer.

The Roayl Café is an experience itself with its very artistic decoration – it has like a small shop selling small funny and odd items, cups, books, postcards etc. When leaving the café we will have a short walk over the lively “Hoejbro Square”, which is where more of the pedestrian streets in Copenhagen meet. From here you will also have beautiful views of Christiansborg – that houses the Royal Reception Rooms as well as the Danish Parliament. At Gammel Strand we will embark the Canal boat for a cruise through the Copenhagen Harbour as well as the Canals of Christianshavn. During the cruise you will see many of Copenhagen’s famous buildings, such as the Old Stock Exchange, The Black Diamond that houses the Royal Library. Further down the harbour we will pass the newly built Opera right at the waterfront facing the Royal Palace. By the end of the tour the boat will pass probably Copenhagen’s most well known lady – The Little Mermaid.

Operational Notes: In case of extremely High tide, the canal cruise might be re-routed. Tour Might be operated in reverse order.

On 1st of July 2000 a bridge was inaugurated, but it was not just any bridge. It was the Øresund Bridge, linking the two nations of

CPA1 Over the Bridge to Sweden

Prices:




9:00 am

Denmark and Sweden together. Two former “enemies” are now one. Two people & two cultures are now very close to each other and formed the new area of Øresund Region.

A short drive of 15 min. and crossing the 12 km bridge and tunnel and you are in Sweden. This tour takes you to Sweden, the 2nd of the four countries in Scandinavia.

Pass by Malmö and drive through the flat farmland up to Lund – a town with long historical traditions. Once (when under the Danish flag) Lund was the home of the bishop for Scania. It is now a town with a large university and many international students come to study here.

Take a stroll through the old city with its charming small wooden houses and visit the imposing cathedral. Watch especially the advanced astronomic clock on the wall. (closed during services).

Drive south to the city of Malmö, the third largest city of Sweden, with 300.000 inhabitants.




In the medieval city centre you will stroll through history admiring the charming old 17th century houses, cross small squares and cobblestone streets.

You will have 30 min. free for shopping & leisure time(e.g. the Swedish handicraft shops and other small specialists shops in the area).

After shopping return to Copenhagen over the bridge to the ship.

CPA2 Copenhagen City Sights & the Royal Danish Theater

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9:30 am

Copenhagen – the capital city of the kingdom of Denmark since 1417 – is a city in which the modern developments of the 20th century have been blended with the older buildings and monuments to form a thriving and harmonious environment. Pass the main highlights including the Town Hall Square, Tivoli Gardens, the New Carlsberg Glyptoteque, the National Museum, the Christiansborg Palace, home of the Danish parliament, the old Stock Exchange and the residence of the Royal Family – Amalienborg Palace. After completing a short tour of Copenhagen, drive to the beautiful Royal Danish Theatre.

Everyone should at some time visit The Royal Theatre. The building is old, but the house is filled with atmosphere. It is thrilling to think that many of the historical famous people who you read about, have visited the house on King's Square.

The Royal Danish Theatre is both the national Danish performing arts institution and a name used to refer to its old purpose-built venue from 1874 located on Kongens Nytorv in Copenhagen. The theatre was founded in 1748, first serving as the theatre of the king, and then as the theatre of the country. The theatre presents opera, the Royal Danish Ballet, classical music concerts (by the Royal Danish Orchestra, which dates back to 1448), and drama in several locations. When arriving to the Royal Theater you will have a guided tour. The tour ends with a look into the main stage (if no rehearsals are going on). After visiting the Royal Theatre you will return to the pier.

During the tour, photographic stops are made at the Little Mermaid – the diminutive statue, which has become the world famous symbol of Copenhagen, as well as at Amalienborg Palace.

An excellent way to get acquainted with any historic city is on foot. With lightweight audio players and a detailed map, this program

CPC7 A Discovery Walk in Copenhagen

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9:00 am

offers an easy walking tour of the historic sights of Copenhagen. The audio player is yours and yours alone, so you can spend as much time as you’d like, or as little, at each spot. And since there are no schedules to keep, you are free to have a meal, take a break for refreshments, or spend time shopping whenever you want. Carry a lightweight stereo i-Pod as you explore Copenhagen’s historic sights. The player’s earpieces allow you to listen to all the facts and history of this fascinating city while walking through the streets at your own pace. Simply consult the customized map to find each location and then go to the indicated number on the player for a detailed description of the site and its history.

Follow the suggested route or set out on your own adventure, moving about the city with ease thanks to your map and audio directions. There are many points of interest programmed into the player, so your exploration of Copemhagen is limited only by your personal wishes. From the shopping along the Stroget, to the magnificent Christiansborg Palace, and the somber beauty and history of Saint Peter's Church your Discovery Walks stroll through exciting Copenhagen will be the highlight of your visit to this lively city.

Note: Present photo ID (such as a driver’s license) when picking up your i-pod. Duration of tour depends on personal preference. Lunch is on your own and is not included. You are responsible for your own transportation to the starting point and throughout the tour. Ideally,




participants will be familiar with i-Pod technology prior to booking this tour, but a brief explanation of the equipment will be provided. Passenger must sign security agreement upon receiving equipment.




Exterior walking portions of the listed tours will be conducted in all weather conditions (rain or shine). Guests are advised to take the appropriate weather gear and wear comfortable walking shoes. For a select shore excursion to be provided in another language (i.e. Spanish, French, German and/or Italian), the required minimum of 25 guests must be met. Please contact the Shore Excursion office directly on board the vessel for further details.

Stockholm, Sweden 11-Aug-2013

WS01 Stockholm & Vasa Museum

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Overview: Discover the history and beauty of Stockholm. From medieval times to a modern city, this tour gives you the perfect introduction to Stockholm and Sweden. This tour is also good for guests with limited mobility.

Highlights: -Panoramic drive: View the various districts of Stockholm with their unique character including the Old Town, the Royal Palace, the beautiful park lands of the island of Djurgården, the historic diplomat district as well as the modern shopping and business areas. -Fjällgatan: Enjoy a stop for a panoramic view of the city. -Vasa Museum: Visit the home of the Vasa, the famous and fully restored 17th century Royal battleship and pride of Sweden’s mighty navy


Duration: 3 hr(s)

Restrictions: N/A


Full Description: Your tour of Stockholm will take you through the districts of Södermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Östermalm, and Djurgården; each with its own special character. Your tour begins with a drive up to Fjällgatan for a panoramic view of the city. You will cross Gamla Stan, see the enchanting medieval Old Town and pass the Royal Palace overlooking Stockholm’s inner harbor. Proceed past the Royal Dramatic Theater along Strandvägen to the island of Djurgården; regarded as Stockholm’s amusement and recreation center. The island is known for its beautiful park lands, the Skansen Open Air Museum and the Vasa Museum.

The Vasa Museum is home to the Vasa, once considered to be one of the world’s largest and most prestigious warships. The museum

is built around the 17th century ship. Though it sank in Stockholm’s inner harbor on her maiden voyage in 1628, the Vasa was salvaged in 1961 and restored to its former glory. The Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.

Your tour continues on to the historic diplomat district and through Östermalm, a fashionable neighborhood of stately apartment buildings. You will also see the modern shopping and business areas of Hamngatan and Sergels Torg before returning to the ship.

What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard ship) and photo identification when in port -Camera and cash for shopping (most major stores accept credit cards)

What to Wear: -Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. -Guests are encouraged to check the weather forecast while onboard and dress accordingly

Important Notes: - On this tour, there is approximately 1 mile of walking over concrete or paved sidewalks and interior tile. -There are approximately 50 steps at the Vasa Museum but the Vasa Museum is wheelchair friendly with an elevator. -The tour sequence may vary and it operates in all weather conditions.




Passing through the southern residential district of Soedermalm, drive west along Soeder Maelarstrand and across the Western Bridge spanning Riddarfjarden and offering extensive views of the city skyline.

In the distance you will see the three crowns atop the imposing City Hall, beautifully situated by the shores of the Lake Maelaren. Inaugurated in 1923 after 12 years of work by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen.

WS02 Old Town & City Hall

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1:30 pm

Renowned for its architecture, murals, mosaics and for being the site for the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Experience the grandeur and spaciousness of the impressive Blue Hall and Golden Chamber and enjoy the beautiful view from the Garden.

Pass through the city centre to finally reach Stockholm's oldest and coziest quarter, the Old Town. Witness the historic elegant exterior of the dominating Royal Palace and enjoy a stroll along the narrow, twisting alleys and cobblestone streets with buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries with baroque doorways and coat of arms. At Stortorget, the Great Square stands the Old Stock Exchange, now home of the Swedish Academy and the Nobel Museum. Experience the medieval intimacy of what is today a living historical monument of international renown.

Before returning to the pier admire the splendid panorama of Stockholm from Fjaellgatan, the most popular view point in the city.

Note: The tour of Old Town is on foot over cobblestone streets with approximately 1 mile of walking. The City Hall involves approximately 300 yards of walking with 50 to 60 steps. The order of the tour may vary but all mentioned sights would be covered.

Get to know the oldest and most charming part of Stockholm, the Old Town. Witness the historic elegance of the exterior of the Royal Palace, nowadays the Stockholm Palace is the King's work place while Drottningholm Palace is the permanent home of the Royal Family. Visit the State Apartments displaying magnificent baroque and rococo interiors, and still often being used for different functions.

Continue with your guide for a walk along the narrow streets and experience the medieval intimacy of what is today a living historical monument of international renown. See the exterior of the Cathedral, the oldest church in Stockholm, see Stortorget, the Great Square,

WS03 Old Town & Royal Palace

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1:30 pm

being the centre of the Old Town, dominated by the old Stock Exchange, today housing the Nobel (Prize) Museum and the Swedish Academy, whose members every year decide the laureate of the Nobel Prize for Literature.

Finally enjoy some free time for independent activities. Visit the interior of the Cathedral for a quiet moment or just browse in the antique shops, art galleries or in the great variety of boutiques with handicrafts, souvenirs, clothes and much more.

Note: The tour of Old Town is by foot on cobblestone streets with approximately 1 mile of walking. The Royal Palace involves approximately 400 yards of walking with approximately 150 steps. The order of the tour may vary but all mentioned sights will be covered. In the event that the Royal Palace is closed due to a private function, a venue substitution will be made and will be announced on board the ship. Should the State Apartments be closed during your visit, either the Bernadotte or Guest Apartments will be substituted. Time permitting, guests will have approximately 45 minutes of free time for browsing and shopping in Old Town. *For the September 1, 2012 sailing of the Brilliance of the Seas, the visit to the Royal Palace will be replaced with a visit to the Royal Armoury.




Overview: Enjoy some of the highlights of Stockholm and its nearby surroundings with a stroll along the beautiful and historic streets of Stockholm’s Old Town, visit a wonderful museum and free time in the city center, and a visit to the idyllic little town of Sigtuna, founded nearly 1,000 years ago.

WS05 Historic Stockholm & Sigtuna

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9:30 am

Highlights: -Stockholm’s Old Town: Stroll the streets of Stockholm’s oldest quarter which is a living historical monument. -Vasa Museum: Visit the home of the Vasa, the famous and fully restored 17th century Royal battleship and pride of Sweden’s mighty navy -Sigtuna: Visit the thousand year old town

Full Description: Begin your tour with a drive to Fjällgatan and the splendid panoramic view of Stockholm and the inner harbor. From there, you will cross to the island of Gamla Stan and the enchanting, medieval Old Town. Stroll along the narrow, twisting alleys and cobblestone streets of Stockholm’s oldest quarter, a living historical monument. Wander with your guide, feel the bohemian atmosphere, and admire the

Baroque doorways and rusting coats of arms adorning the houses which date back to the 16th and 17th centuries.

You will see the historic and elegant exterior of the Royal Palace, the Stock Exchange, now the home of the Swedish Academy and the Stortorget (Great Square) which is the hub of the Old Town. During your visit, you will have some free time for shopping or lunch on your own.

After your guided tour of Old Town, you’ll drive through the city center and continue on to the nearby island of Djurgården. This is the site of the amazing Vasa Museum. Here you’ll see the Vasa, the famous and fully restored 17th century Royal battleship and pride of Sweden’s mighty navy.

Your tour continues through the northern outskirts of the city and into the scenic countryside en route to the idyllic little town of Sigtuna with wooden houses and narrow alleys. Set on Lake Mälaren, Sigtuna was founded 1,000 years ago by Sweden’s King Christian. On the heights above the town, the religious and educational foundations of Sigtuna continue to flourish. The surrounding countryside and farmland continue to bear countless traces of old cultural traditions. You’ll walk the narrow alleys and along the “Stora Gatan,” the oldest street in Sweden. You’ll see the houses and the smallest Town Hall in Scandinavia that dates back to 1744, all made of wood. After your walking tour of Sigtuna, the motor coach will return you to the pier.

What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard ship) and photo identification when in port. -Camera and cash for shopping (most major stores accept Euros and credit cards).

What to Wear: Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Important Notes: -This tour includes walking for approximately 1.7 miles (cobblestone and flat pavement) with 40 steps to climb and extended periods of standing. In the Vasa Museum, guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards though the museum. -There is an elevator in the Vasa Museum. -Lunch is not included in this tour; however, there is time for lunch and shopping on your own. -The order of the tour may be reversed or altered depending on traffic or local conditions -You may be required to check large bags, backpacks, video cameras and/or personal water bottles at designated check points




Once the Royal Family's private hunting grounds, Djurgarden has been a favorite recreation area for Stockholmers for decades. There are yacht harbors, canals, great private mansions, and palaces to view, several museums to visit and a variety of restaurants and cafes. Come along and learn about the beautiful Djurgarden while biking around and enjoying the fresh air of Stockholm's most popular island.

Djurgarden Stockholm's "green lung," has an enormous stretch of open parkland close to the city center, and regarded as the world's

WS10 Cycling Around Royal Djurgarden

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Minimum Height: 54 inches, Minimum Age: 10 years Departure Times:

10:00 am

Djurgarden Stockholm's "green lung," has an enormous stretch of open parkland close to the city center, and regarded as the world's most attractive centrally located parkland. Djurgarden was originally a Royal game-preserve but has developed into a popular culture-reserve where many interesting events take place. There are a number of well-visited museums and attractions including the celebrated Skansen Open-Air Museum, Vasa Museum, Grona Lund Tivoli, The Nordic Museum, and various Art Museums. Needless to say, animals and birds thrive on Djurgarden and the island is a part of the Eco Park, the world's first City National Park. The park has become one of Sweden's most frequently visited areas, serving as a major ecological environment for wildlife and plants.

Note: There are approximately 6.5 miles of cycling on this tour. Participants must be in good physical condition, comfortable using hand brakes and be confident on a bicycle. Participants should be at least 54 inches in height and 10 years of age. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 years. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any cycling excursion. Please wear the appropriate walking or sports shoes and dress comfortably. This tour will operate rain or shine; therefore, participants should take the appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take bottled water to stay hydrated during the ride.

Overview: Visit the Nobel Prize Museum, dedicated to the Nobel Prize laureates and their achievements. A visit to the City Hall with its magnificent halls and which also is the place for the annual Nobel Prize Banquette held in honor of the laureates is also included.

Highlights: - Visit to Alfred Nobel Museum - Visit to City Hall

WS11 Old Town & Alfred Nobel Prize Tour

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10:00 am

Full Description: Alfred Nobel, (1833-1896) was a cosmopolitan with a background in St. Petersburg, Paris and Stockholm. Along with his inventions, he also constantly sought solutions to different problems. The invention of dynamite in 1866 solved some, but also created new ones. Later in his life, he had the idea of ideas – the Nobel Prize.

On November 27, 1895, Alfred Nobel signed his last will providing for the establishment of the Nobel Prize. He wrote that physics, chemistry, medicine, literature and peace would each year receive a part of the revenues of his fortune. The Nobel Prize was already from the start a world event! Some of the world’s most important ideas and discoveries can be found among the Nobel Prizes.

Arrive in the Old Town, the oldest quarter in Stockholm. A short walk will take you to, Stortorget or the Great Square, where the Nobel Museum is located inside the Old Stock Exchange, one of the most beautiful 18th century buildings in Stockholm. Enjoy a visit to this fascinating Museum whose aim is to spread knowledge as well as to create interest and discussion around the natural sciences and culture through creative learning and exhibition techniques, modern technology and elegant design. Learn more about the Nobel Prize and its founder, as well as about the Laureates and their creative endeavors. Walk along the timeline and experience decades of




development. The same building is also home of the Swedish Academy, whose members choose the Nobel Prize Laureate for literature each year.

Continue through the modern down town area, passing the Concert Hall where the Nobel Prizes are awarded each year. Further towards the island of Kungsholmen where you in the distance will see the three crowns atop the imposing City Hall, beautifully situated by the shores of the Lake Mälaren. Inaugurated in 1923 after 12 years of work by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen. Renowned for its architecture, murals, mosaics and for being the site for the annual Nobel Prize banquet.

Experience the grandeur and spaciousness of the impressive Blue Hall, where over 1200 guests enjoy the prestigious Nobel Prize Dinner at the 10th of December each year. Guests of honor being the King and Queen. You will also see the Golden Chamber, where the guests are invited to dance after dinner.

Return to the ship passing Heleneborg, once the home but also laboratory of Alfred Nobel and his family. Many of his experiments with Return to the ship passing Heleneborg, once the home but also laboratory of Alfred Nobel and his family. Many of his experiments with nitroglycerine were made here and this is also where in 1864 his younger brother Emil is killed during the preparation of nitroglycerine.

What to Bring: - You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard the ship) and photo identification when in port. - Camera, cash for shopping where possible (most major stores accept credit cards).

What to Wear: - Comfortable Walking Shoes. - Guests are recommended to check the weather forecast onboard and dress accordingly.

Important Notes: - There is approximately 2 miles of walking involved on this tour over concrete or paved sidewalks, cobblestones and interior tile. - At the City Hall there are approximately 60 steps and at the Alfred Nobel Museum approximately 50 steps . There will be extended periods of standing at the City Hall and Alfred Nobel Museum. periods of standing at the City Hall and Alfred Nobel Museum. - The City Hall can close with short notice due to official visits, meetings etc. - The tour sequence may vary. - This tour operates in all weather conditions.

A tour that covers all the main sights and the whole city of Stockholm with the districts of Soedermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Kungsholmen, Oestermalm and Djurgarden each with its own special character. Begin with a drive up to Fjaellgatan for a panoramic

WS14 A Day in Stockholm

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9:30 am

Kungsholmen, Oestermalm and Djurgarden each with its own special character. Begin with a drive up to Fjaellgatan for a panoramic view of the city.

Passing through the southern residential district of Soedermalm, drive west along Soeder Maelarstrand and across the Western Bridge spanning Riddarfjaerden and offering extensive views of the city skyline. In the distance you will see the three crowns atop the imposing City Hall, beautifully situated by the shores of the Lake Maelaren. Inaugurated in 1923 after 12 years of work by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen. Renowned for its architecture, murals, mosaics and for being the site for the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Experience the grandeur and spaciousness of the impressive Blue Hall and Golden Chamber and enjoy the beautiful view from the Garden.

Continue past the Royal Dramatic Theatre along Strandvaegen to the island of Djurgarden, regarded as Stockholm's amusement and recreation centre with great park lands but also museums as the Skansen Open Air Museum and the Vasa Museum, housing the Swedish warship Vasa.

Visit the Vasa, once considered to be one of the world's largest and most prestigious warships. The museum is built around the 17th




century warship, which sank in Stockholm's inner harbour on her maiden voyage in 1628. Salvaged in 1961 and today restored to much of its former glory, the Vasa represents an authentic piece of living history.

Continue through Oestermalm, a fashionable neighbourhood of stately apartment buildings to the modern shopping and business areas at Hamngatan and Sergels Torg before reaching Stockholm's oldest and cosiest quarter, the Old Town.

Here you will have an opportunity to experience Stockholm on your own. Enjoy lunch at one of the many charming cafes or restaurants, shop or simply wander around the streets and alleys and feel the medieval intimacy of what is today a living historical monument of international renown.

Meet up with your guide again for a guided walk through the Old Town. Witness the historic elegance of the exterior of the dominating Royal Palace and the Cathedral, dating back to the 13th century.

Visit the Cathedral, the city's oldest church and the coronation site of most of Sweden's Kings. The exterior reveals little of the beauty of its late Gothic interior. Here you will find one of the oldest and most known sculptures in Northern Europe, St. George and the Dragon dating back to 1489 and symbolizing Sweden's struggles to break free of Denmark.

Walk along the narrow, twisting alleys and cobblestone streets with buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries with baroque doorways and coat of arms. At Stortorget, the Great Square, you will see the Old Stock Exchange, now home of the Swedish Academy and the Nobel Museum.

Return to your coach for the drive back to the pier.

Note: Lunch is not included in this tour; however, there is time for lunch and shopping on your own. You should have currency exchanged before leaving the ship. Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with inclines and 20 - 40 steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tour order may vary between coaches and possible operate in reverse order. The Coronation Cathedral sometimes holds religious functions; therefore, it cannot be guaranteed to be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Royal Caribbean International.

Covering the city districts of Soedermalm, Gamla Stan, Norrmalm, Oestermalm, Kungsholmen and Djurgarden each with its own special character, this tour gives an excellent introduction to Stockholm.

Fjaellgatan with its magnificent view of the city is a must as well as the enchanting medieval Old Town, "Gamla Stan" with the Royal Palace overlooking Stockholm's inner harbour.

WS16 Panoramic Stockholm

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10:00 am, 1:45 pm

From the historic Island of Riddarholmen, adjacent to the Old Town and mostly regarded as a part of it, you have a stunning view over the Lake Maelaren and the City Hall.

Proceed past the Royal Dramatic Theatre along Strandvagen to the island of Djurgarden, regarded as Stockholm's amusement and recreation centre with great parklands and beautiful gardens but also with many cafes and restaurants as well as the Groena Lund Tivoli, the Skansen Open Air Museum and the well known Vasa Museum, housing the 17th century warship Vasa.

Continue through the Diplomat quarters and through Oestermalm, a fashionable neighbourhood of stately apartment buildings, to the modern shopping and business areas at Hamngatan and Sergels Torg.

On the island of Kungsholmen you will pass the impressive City Hall, renowned for its architecture, mosaics and for being the site of the annual Nobel Prize Banquet. Proceed south via the Western Bridge to Soedermalm before returning to the ship.Please note that itinerary can be done in a revised order.




Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 50 yards over even surfaces in the port terminal area and 2 - 3 steps to enter/exit the coach. There are no shopping stops on this tour. You will stop for photos only. No interior visits will be made during this excursion. Tour order may vary but all mentioned sights would be covered.

Begin your tour with a voyage of discovery through the magical world of children's stories at Junibacken Museum, a building full of tales

WS17 Swedish Fairy Tales & Vasa Museum

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9:30 am

Begin your tour with a voyage of discovery through the magical world of children's stories at Junibacken Museum, a building full of tales and mischief. This is where Sweden's best-loved children's characters come to life. You will meet many of the characters created by world famous children's book writer, Astrid Lindgren such as Pippi Longstocking, the strongest girl in the world, Madicken (Mardie), Emil, the Lionheart brothers and many more.

Astrid Lindgren has earned admiration and respect the world over and countless awards have been bestowed on her over the years, to many Swede's great disappoint though, she was never granted the Nobel Prize in literature before she passed away in 2002. Her stories have a remarkable power that makes them stay with us even as adults. Thoughts about life and death, friendship and loneliness, along with happiness and sorrow are major themes in her work.

Entering Junibacken, you will step straight into the Storybook Square, home to many of the best-loved figures in Swedish storybooks. You will climb aboard the Story train taking you on a magical tour through the tales by Astrid Lindgren. This is an indescribable journey of laughter and tears, delight and fear. Each figure you see on the train ride has its own personality. When the train ride is over, step into Villa Villekulla cottage, home of Pippi Longstocking. Before leaving this very unique site, you will have some free time to stroll in Sweden's largest and well-stocked children's bookshop or visit the Museum Cafe, decorated like an old-fashioned country shop, at the Sweden's largest and well-stocked children's bookshop or visit the Museum Cafe, decorated like an old-fashioned country shop, at the same time enjoying the magnificent views across the Stockholm waterfront.

Continue to another Stockholm treasure, the Vasa Museum. In the early 17th century, the Swedish battleship Vasa was considered the world's largest - and the pride of mighty Sweden's navy. While preparing to set out on her maiden voyage in 1628, she capsized and sank in Stockholm's inner harbor. In 1961, 333 years after the tragic mishap, a Swedish team succeeded in salvaging the great ship, which was astonishingly well preserved. Painstakingly restored too much of its original magnificence, the resurrected Vasa today is the dramatic centerpiece in the new Vasa Museum - an authentic piece of living history, profoundly worth a visit.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.50 mile over even surfaces with 5 to 10 steps. There is an elevator available in the Vasa Museum. Time permitting, you will have approximately 30 minutes of free time at the Junibacken Museum and 45 minutes at the Vasa Museum. The Story Train is not wheelchair accessible. It is not allowed to take pictures during the storytrain ride. The minimum age for participation is 3 years since portions of the story train could be frightening to small children. Tour itinerary may change but all listed sights will be covered.

Depart the pier for a short panoramic tour through Stockholm. Arrive at Brunnsviken Bay situated in the Haga Park, a beautiful park planned by King Gustav III at the end of the 18th century and today part of the world's first National City Park. Brunnsviken Bay is ideal for kayaking, as the water is very calm and warm during summer. The stunning beauty and interesting cultural history makes it very attractive among Stockholmer's themselves. The adventure starts at the clubhouse of the city kayak club where your guide will give you a lesson in the technique of canoeing. After the lesson, paddle out into the water of Brunnsviken to explore this little gulf that is actually part of the Baltic Sea. Pause to enjoy the beautiful scenery and listen to the guide pointing out what you see around you. Your guides

WS23 Kayaking in National City Park

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10:00 am




will be ever ready to give you instructions and tips to improve your paddling technique.

Note: Tour includes approximately 2 hours of kayaking. Guests must be able to walk approximately 100 yards over uneven terrain. Children must be at least 15 years of age and comfortable handling a kayak or being in the water. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any kayaking excursion. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a small backpack for belongings and take bottled water with them to stay hydrated during the tour. Guests on the afternoon departure (when available) will need to make alternate lunch arrangements since the departure time conflicts with the on board dining schedule.

WS24 Hiking the Royal Haga Park

For anyone feeling up to a pleasant and refreshing walk through beautiful parklands, this is the tour for you.

Your coach will bring you through the center of Stockholm and on towards the Haga Park, ever since the 18th century a popular place for outings among Stockholmers and today part of the world's first National City Park. It is also considered to be one of the most beautiful English style parks in the world.

King Gustav III stood at the center of the 18th century, French oriented, cultural life in Sweden. His interest in Haga had its origins in an infatuation for country life and his dream was to lay out Haga's land as a pleasure park with a palace, in the fashion of Versailles.


Duration: 3 hr(s) 30 min(s)

Restrictions: N/A


Walk with your guide along the water of Brunnsviken across green slopes, hills and parklands passing among other buildings the Gustav III Pavilion, one of the classic buildings from the Gustavian period. Another building from the same era is the Echo Temple, built as a summer dining room for Gustav III.

The Haga Palace, built in the beginning of the 19th century is also the palace where the present King and his four sisters grew up. A favorite on the grounds is the King's old play house. The Haga Palace is still used by the Swedish government to accommodate and entertain official visitors on state visits.

Continue towards the famous Copper Tent Inn, dating back to the 1780's.

Before returning to the ship by coach enjoy some free time with possibility to buy a cup of coffee with some Swedish pastry, enjoy the park on your own or pay a visit to the adjacent Butterfly and Bird House, a 2000 sq.m. tropical forest featuring live, free-flying butterflies and birds.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3 miles over varying terrain. A portion of the route will be uphill so guests should be in good physical condition. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any hiking/walking excursion. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 years. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take bottled water to stay hydrated during the tour. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes of free time prior to returning to the ship.

WS53 Stockholm, Its Famous Archipelago with Lunch

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9:30 am




A chance to get a closer look at the inner parts of the Stockholm Archipelago, known for being one of the most beautiful archipelagos in the world. You will not remain unfamiliar with Stockholm itself as a short (panoramic) introduction to the city and most of the main sights will be included. Pass by the Old Town with the Royal Palace and the Cathedral, the Opera House, the modern City Centre and the Vasa Museum.

Leave the city and suburb areas behind and drive (approximately 1 hour) through the countryside to arrive in Vaxholm, often referred to as the "Pearl in the Archipelago". Your guide will take you on a walk through this summer town, with its beautiful old buildings with ornate carvings and big verandas. The view from the port and across the water to the imposing Fortress is magnificent.

Following your visit reboard your coach and continue to the car ferry that will take you across to the island of Rindo. Rindo is today a holiday paradise but was also built up around a defence station, the Oscar Fredriksborg Fortress. A short drive will take you across the island to the next ferry, which will deliver you across to Varmdo. The community of Varmdo is located east of Stockholm and reaches the most distant islands in the Baltic Sea. At Siggesta Gard, lunch will be served in the Old renovated barn dating from the later part of the 19th century. Surrounding Siggesta there is a unique, untouched agricultural environment.

After a relaxed lunch continue to Gustavsberg, a historic town, famous throughout the world for its china factory, founded in 1825. The main attraction is the Porcelain Museum in the Ceramic Centre and housed in the attractive drying houses, which is where the porcelain was dried prior to firing. A visit is of course included to this treasure trove of all kinds of porcelain ranging from Granny's coffee cups to Gustavsberg's contribution to the modernist concept of aesthetically pleasing and functional household ceramics.

After the visit there will be time on your own (approximately 30 minutes) where you can stay in the museum, take a walk in the harbour or do some good bargain shopping in one of the shops. Return to Stockholm (approximate 45-minute drive) and the pier.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over varying uneven surfaces including cobblestone streets and gravel with steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping or browsing in the Porcelain Museum.

A short bus ride will take you to the island of Kungholmen where In the distance you will see the three crowns atop the imposing City Hall, beautifully situated by the shores of the Lake Maelaren. Inaugurated in 1923 after 12 years of work by the combined elite of Swedish construction workers, sculptors, artists and craftsmen. Renowned for its architecture, murals, mosaics and for being the site for the annual Nobel Prize banquet. Experience the grandeur and spaciousness of the impressive Blue Hall and Golden Chamber and enjoy the beautiful view from the Garden.

A short walk and you will be at the pier where you will join our motor launch for a relaxed boat tour on the beautiful Lake "Maelaren" and

WS54 City Hall & Lake Maelaren Cruise

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A short walk and you will be at the pier where you will join our motor launch for a relaxed boat tour on the beautiful Lake "Maelaren" and through the inner city canals around the islands of Kungsholmen, Langholmen and Reimersholme. Learn about the history of Stockholm while enjoying the narrow canals and leafy shorelines, pass the Karlbergs Castle, charming allotment gardens, recreation areas, beaches, residential areas and much more. This boat tour really shows you a lot of where Stockholmers live and spend their free time.

Rejoin your coach for a panoramic tour of the modern down town areas and shopping districts followed by a drive through Stockholm's oldest quarters, the Old Town before ending pierside.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with 20 steps at the entrance of City Hall and 40 additional steps throughout the venue. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Tour order may vary but all mentioned sights would be covered.

WS59 Historic Roof Tour




Try something sensational and unique to Stockholm - a guided walk conducted along the roofs of the city! Buckle up in your safety harness and take your first steps along the narrow rooftop path that only we will follow. You will be stunned over the fantastic views and the fascinating stories that your guide will narrate!

A rooftop tour is conducted according to rigorous measurements of safety. Even though many may view the height (up to 43 meters) as a challenge, it is not this aspect that is the main aim of the tour but rather a unique historical experience with a magnificent view.


Duration: 3 hr(s)

Restrictions: Minimum Height: 60 inches, Maximum Weight: 300 pounds

Minimum Age: 15 years


The tour will begin with a drive from the pier to Riddarholmen, the small neighbouring island of the Old Town. During the 13th century Franciscan monks built a monastery here parts of which still remains in the cellar vaults of many impressive buildings that stand here today, as the Riddarholmen Church which is the final resting place of most Swedish Kings. Next to the Church is the Old Parliament Building which we'll enter and take the elevator up to the top floor and via the attic step out into the open. You will now find yourself in a perfect starting point to learn of the history of Stockholm as well as be presented the most breathtaking Stockholm views.

After your rooftop tour continue to the Old Town for a walk on ground in Stockholm's oldest and cosiest quarter, Gamla Stan. On this island of antiquity in the heart of the city, experience the medieval intimacy of what is today a living historical monument of international renown. Witness the historic elegance of the exterior of the dominating Royal Palace combined with a pleasant stroll along the narrow streets and alleys. See Stortorget (Great Square) - the hub of the Old Town where Stockholm's Blood bath occurred in 1520 and the former Stock Exchange, now the home of the Swedish Academy that meets each year to decide the laureate of the Nobel Prize for Literature. Leaving the Old Town, return to the ship.

Note: Due to the nature of this tour, guests should not have a history of cardiovascular problems, fear of heights or a tendency to faint. It Note: Due to the nature of this tour, guests should not have a history of cardiovascular problems, fear of heights or a tendency to faint. It is not recommended for pregnant women. Guests should be able to move freely, bend down, climb etc. without problems. Minimum age for participation is 15 years, minimum height is 60 inches and maximum weight is 300 pounds.

Over 20 millions have already read author Stieg Larsson's three Millennium books about journalist Mikael Blomkvist and computer hacker Lisbeth Salander, that have become bestsellers around the world. The films and TV series following the books are now being shown internationally. The main characters live and work on the island of Sodermalm in central Stockholm. Follow along in Mikael Blomkvist's and Lisbeth Salander's footsteps while getting additional background information about the characters and the author.

WS72 Millennium Tour - Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

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After a short bus transfer the walking tour starts at Bellmansgatan 1, where Mikael Blomkvist lives. During a pleasant walk through the picturesque areas of Sodermalm, pass the Millennium editorial office, Lisbeth Salander's luxury apartment and many other locations mentioned in the books and seen in the films. On the way you will also learn more about historical and contemporary Stockholm and its inhabitants. Included in the tour is a short stop at the Stockholm City Museum's Millennium exhibition. Then we continue with a short panoramic bus tour crossing the Vasterbron bridge, offering a splendid view of the city, passing the Kungsholmen island and the inner city of Stockholm before returning to the harbor.

Note: The Stockholm City Museum is closed on Mondays. Therefore, it will be an outside visit only on that day of the week.

WS73 Skyview

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Be one with the sky as you ride one of the most remarkable attractions in Sweden - the SkyView. In early spring, 2010, the two glass gondolas that will be traveling along the outside and to the top of the Globe will open to its first brave visitors. The Ericsson Globe Arena, resembling a giant golf-ball, is the largest spherical building in the world. An exhilarating 2-minute ride will take you to the top of the Globe. At 130 meters above sea level, the "bubble" will stop for you to have ample time to marvel over the magnificent view over the city.

Continue your introduction tour of Stockholm on the ground with a panoramic drive covering all major sights. Fjallgatan with its wonderful view of the city, which sprawls over no less than 14 islands, is a must as well as the enchanting medieval Old Town, "Gamla Stan" with the Royal Palace overlooking Stockholm's inner harbour. Proceed past the Royal Dramatic Theatre along Strandvagen and pass the island of Djurgarden, regarded as Stockholm's amusement and recreation centre with great parklands and beautiful gardens but also

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island of Djurgarden, regarded as Stockholm's amusement and recreation centre with great parklands and beautiful gardens but also with many museums.

Continue through ostermalm, a fashionable neighbourhood of stately apartment buildings, to the modern shopping and business areas. On the island of Kungsholmen view the impressive City Hall, renowned for its architecture, mosaics and for being the site of the annual Nobel Prize Banquet. Proceed south via the Western Bridge to Sodermalm before returning to the Ship.

Please note that itinerary can be done in a revised order.

WSD9 Wild Rib Boat Adventure

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Combine a fantastic nature experience with a really interesting cultural heritage spiced with a little adventure experiencing the special energy you find at sea. The word Archipelago is greek and it means “pleasant sea”. Visit the inner part of the Stockholm archipelago, one of the world’s most spectacular, consisting of no less than 24,000 islands, islets and rocks. In our humble opinion it is also the most beautiful archipelago in the world.

We navigate close to the water in safe and fast rubber boats where you will be given appropriate clothing and gear for any kind of weather. Your experienced captain will guide you through the landscape, which changes from the urban surroundings of Stockholm to the inner parts of the archipelago passing Fjäderholmarna, the first real archipelago islands reached from Stockholm. Pass the fortress town Vaxholm, an idyllic town founded in 1647. On the small island opposite the town is Vaxholm Castle dating from the 16th century and the stretch of water below the building was formerly the main sea route to Stockholm. Thus, the fortress was strategically situated to defend the city from naval attacks, today its military importance has ceased and it houses a fascinating museum. Cruise at full speed, going at 40 knots over open waters, through narrow canals and past islets and skerries you will experience the archipelago in a speedy way.

Restrictions: Minimum Age: 12 years


The return will be via a different route.

During this tour you will be able to indulge your senses in one of the most beloved desserts -chocolate.

WSE1 Sweet Stockholm

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During the testing you will get to try world class chocolate and learn everything about its history, growing and production.

You will get to discover various flavours and characteristics when trying chocolate with different amounts of Cacao from all corners of the world and learn the secret to quality chocolate and its medical effects.

After the chocolate tasting you will continue tot the Old Town. The historic elegance of the exterior of the imposing Royal Palace contrasts starkly with the narrow, twisting alleys and cobbled stone streets at the foot of the Palace walls. As you stroll around the small streets, it is easy to imagine that you are still in medieval times in the city, which is a living historical monument of international renown. As you wander with your guide, you can drink in the bohemian atmosphere and the sense of age and history in houses, which date from the 15th and 16th centuries, with their baroque doorways and rusting coats of arms. You will see the Great Square (Stortorget) - the hub of the Old Town, on which the Stock Exchange, now the home of the Swedish Academy, stands and the most narrow street – Mårten Trotzigs gränd.

After the visit to the Old Town you will continue with a panoramic drive of Stockholm passing by many of its highlights such as the After the visit to the Old Town you will continue with a panoramic drive of Stockholm passing by many of its highlights such as the Royal Opera, Sergel Square, National Museum etc.

London has the Beatles tour, New York has Sex and the City tours, and now we are happy to present Stockholm the city where ABBA lived and worked! This in cooperation with the Stockholm City Museum.

Join us on a tour of ABBA land and 1970s Stockholm! After departing the pier, pass the City Hall where Benny performed for the very

WSG4 The Abba Tour

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Join us on a tour of ABBA land and 1970s Stockholm! After departing the pier, pass the City Hall where Benny performed for the very first time. The tour continues via the Sheraton Hotel, one of many places ABBA videos were recorded, and one of the city’s most distinctive 1970s landmarks. The Royal Opera was the scene of ABBA’s legendary 1976 royal wedding gala performance, and Benny and Anni-Frid at one time lived in the Old Town. The tour revels in disco-glittery ABBA history but it also includes the transformation of the Stockholm City district when the old Klara quarter was demolished; the Velour Man: and the decade when the king married, and also formally handed over power to the nation.

A special edition Map will be yours. Follow the tour and keep as a souvenir.

WSG8 A Discovery Walk in Stockholm

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An excellent way to get acquainted with any historic city is on foot. With lightweight audio players and a detailed map, this program offers an easy walking tour of the historic sights of Stockholm.

The audio player is yours and yours alone, so you can spend as much time as you’d like, or as little, at each spot. Since there are no schedules to keep, you are free to have a meal, take a break for refreshments, or spend time shopping whenever you want.

Carry a lightweight stereo iPod as you explore Stockholm’s historic sights. The player’s earpieces allow you to listen to all the facts and history of this beautiful island city while walking through the streets at your own pace. Simply consult the customized map to find each location and then go to the indicated number on the player for a detailed description of the site and its history. Follow the suggested route or set out on your own adventure, moving about the city with ease thanks to your map and audio directions.

There are more than 20 points of interest programmed into the player, so your exploration of Stockholm's intriguing streets is limited

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only by your personal wishes. From the grandeur of the city's Royal Palace, to the beautiful King's Garden, and the somber beauty and history of Riddarholmen Church your Discovery Walks stroll through Stockholm will be the highlight of your visit to this wonderful city.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2.5 miles over cobblestones, interior tiles and paved sidewalks.

Important Notice: Any iPod(s) not returned to in good working order will be assessed a Lost/Damaged item fee to the guest's onboard account in the amount of $200.00 per iPod.




Exterior walking portions of the listed tour will be conducted in all weather conditions (rain or shine). Guests are advised to take the appropriate weather gear and wear comfortable walking shoes. For a select shore excursion to be provided in another language (i.e. Spanish, French, German and/or Italian), the required minimum of 25 guests must be met. Please contact the Shore Excursion office directly on board the vessel for further details.

Helsinki, Finland 12-Aug-2013

HE01 City of Helsinki

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Overview: This tour will take you to see the highlights of Helsinki. Ride through the city in comfort while making a few photo-stops and visits along the way. You’ll have a wonderful opportunity to explore the beautiful “Daughter of the Baltic”.

Highlights: -Visit Senate Square with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral and the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church -Drive past Uspenski Cathedral, Parliament House, the National Museum, Finlandia Hall, the Contemporary Art Museum, and the Opera House -Enjoy photo stops at the Olympic Stadium and the Sibelius Monument

Full Description: This tour will take you to see the highlights of Helsinki. Following the coast road, you’ll pass the shipyard, Embassy Park, and the

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Departure Times: 10:45 am, 2:30 pm

This tour will take you to see the highlights of Helsinki. Following the coast road, you’ll pass the shipyard, Embassy Park, and the colorful open-air market. Your first stop will be a visit to Senate Square with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral. As you continue along, you will pass Uspenski Cathedral and see the icebreakers docked for the summer season.

You’ll drive on to Mannerheim Street, the main street of Helsinki. You’ll see Parliament House, the National Museum, Finlandia Hall, and Kiasma, the new contemporary art museum. Continuing on, you will pass the new Opera House and then make a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, venue for the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki.

The tour then takes you to visit Sibelius Park where you can photograph the monument which honors the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. After that, it's on to visit the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church, blasted into solid rock.

During your tour of Helsinki, you’ll be shown the downtown shuttle stop. After the tour, guests on the morning departure can choose to stay downtown and take the shuttle bus back to the ship at their convenience.

What to Bring: What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard ship) and photo identification when in port -Camera and cash for shopping (Euros and credit cards are widely accepted)

What to Wear: -Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 900 yards over even surfaces and some level gravel with 2 - 3 steps. -The Temppeliaukio Rock Church sometimes holds religious functions. It cannot be guaranteed that it will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and cruise line. -On the morning departure, guests may choose to stay in town at the end of the tour and return by shuttle. -On Sundays, stores will generally open at noon. -The order of the tour may be reversed or altered depending on traffic or local conditions.




Overview: This tour will take you to see some of the highlights of Helsinki including a visit to the Old Town of Porvoo and lunch at Kiala.

Highlights: -Drive past Helsinki highlights such as the Embassy Park and the Presidential Palace and visit Senate Square with the elegant

HE02 Porvoo & Helsinki Highlights With Lunch

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-Drive past Helsinki highlights such as the Embassy Park and the Presidential Palace and visit Senate Square with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral -Visit the historic Sipoo Old Church -Enjoy lunch at Kiala Manor -Enjoy a guided tour of the town of Porvoo and explore at your leisure -Visit Helsinki’s unique Rock Church

Full Description: Leaving the harbor, you will pass the shipyard, Embassy Park, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, and the Presidential Palace. You will make a brief stop at the Senate Square to see the elegant Lutheran Cathedral. You will then pass the new Opera House, the Olympic Stadium, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, the Parliament House, and Kiasma, the contemporary art museum.

Leaving the city, you will drive eastwards to the community of Sipoo. Here you will have the opportunity to visit the old church which

dates to the 15th century.

Lunch will be served at the Kiala Manor/Distillery, located on the outskirts of the old town of Porvoo. You will have time to explore the grounds and browse through the handicraft shops. After lunch, enjoy a sightseeing tour of Porvoo as you walk the cobblestone streets and admire the wooden buildings. Dating back to 1346, Porvoo is the second oldest town in Finland. You will make a photo stop at the old bridge which offers magnificent views of the town. You will also have an opportunity to explore on your own.

On the way back to Helsinki, you will stop at the Rock Church. This Helsinki landmark is carved from solid rock and is topped with a copper dome.

What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard ship) and photo identification when in port -Camera and cash for shopping (Euros and credit cards are widely accepted)

What to Wear: -Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with some inclines and some steps. -The Temppeliaukio Rock Church and Sipoo Church sometimes hold religious functions, so it is not guaranteed that they will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and cruise line. -There is approximately 50 minutes of free time in Porvoo. -On Sundays, stores will generally open at noon. -The order of the tour may be reversed or altered depending on traffic or local conditions.

HE03 Helsinki, Porvoo & Countryside With Lunch

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This tour includes most of the highlights of Helsinki, a visit to Porvoo and the Savijarvi Farm where lunch is served at the family's home.

Leaving the harbor, you will pass Embassy Park, the Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral and the Presidential Palace. You will make a stop at the Senate Square and have some time to explore and shop at the Open-Air Market. Then you continue past Kiasma, the Parliament House, the National Museum, the Finlandia Hall, the new Opera House and the Olympic Stadium, where the Olympic of 1952 took place.

Leaving Helsinki, you will head towards Sipoo and Savijarvi farm (an active family run horse-breeding farm). At the farm you will receive a personal welcome by the Family and get an introduction to the farm and the way of life. The children of the family will then show you the different horses.

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The family will then invite you into their home for a three course meal with fish as the main course.

After lunch, you will enjoy a sightseeing tour of Porvoo, the second oldest town in Finland dating back to 1346. Walk the cobblestone streets of this charming old wooden town. You will also have an opportunity to explore on your own. You will make a photo stop at the Old Bridge of Porvoo, which offers magnificent views of the town.

On the way back, you will stop at the Rock Church. This Helsinki landmark is carved out of solid rock and topped with a copper dome.

Before returning to the ship your bus will pass the Helsinki shipyards.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with some inclines and some steps. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion. The Temppeliaukio Rock Church sometimes holds religious functions, so it is not guaranteed that it will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Celebrity Cruises Inc. There is approximately 50 minutes of free time in Porvoo.

Your tour begins with a drive to Porvoo along the picturesque coastal road.

Porvoo is an old town situated at the mouth of the River Porvoo. It was an important trading center as early as the Middle ages. In 1346 the Swedish King Magnus Eriksson gave the town its charter.

HE10 Glimpse of Old Town Porvoo

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Porvoo has been loved by poets and artists, perhaps more than any other Finnish Town, amongst them Finland's national poet J.L. Runeberg. Today Porvoo is a small town with a population of 20,000.

Upon arrival in Porvoo, you will stop at the Old Bridge from where you will be able to see one of the most photographed views in Finland: the Old Town of Porvoo with a decorative row of red riverside storehouses.

From the bridge your guide will take you through the Old Town with its idyllic little houses and narrow winding cobblestone streets. You will also have time to walk around on your own and to visit the different small handicraft shops.

After your free time meet your guide who will invite you to the Porvoo Roastery Cafe to enjoy refreshments of coffee or tea and piece of cake. Relax in the summer sun on the cafe's renovated floating barge adjoining the terrace and take in the unique view of the next door red painted wooden warehouses. If the weather isn't favorable enjoy refreshments inside the very atmospheric building built in 1902. The cafe also still roasts coffee beans on the premises which add to the flavor of the venue.




Rejoin your motor coach for the return journey back to Helsinki and your cruise ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with some inclines and steps. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping and browsing. The drive to/from Porvoo is approximately 1 hour each way, dependent upon traffic conditions. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion.

HE14 Helsinki Nordic Walking

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2:15 pm

Be introduced to a traditional Finnish activity and to Finland's capital, Helsinki. Nordic Walking is one of the fastest growing recreational fitness sports in the world. Developed in Finland by off-season Cross Country Skiers, Nordic Walking makes use of specially designed walking poles which engage the upper body, providing a total body workout.

Meet your guide at the ship and receive your gear along with a demonstration of the simple techniques involved in Nordic Walking. After brief warm-up exercises, begin your approximately 5 mile walk (depending on the group's fitness) into the center of Helsinki passing along dedicated walking paths, past city parks, waterfront districts, residential and commercial areas.

Follow your guide beyond the industrial pier and the shipyard, past a marina and a residential area before picking up the pace along the scenic waterfront area. You will walk through Kaivopuisto Park and see exclusive waterfront properties and embassies located in the area. From a distance you can even see the Suomenlinna Island Fortification. Next you will arrive to the Market Square and enjoy the colorful sights and sounds of one the most popular tourist attractions of the city. Continue your walk to the Senate Square with the Lutheran Cathedral making your way to a green park area where many of the citys popular summer concerts are organized. Along your way you will see the Parliament and the Contemporary Art Museum, Kiasma, as you wind down your activity and enter the downtown area finally coming to the end of your walk. Conclude at the downtown Shuttle Bus stop and return directly to the ship, or you may choose to remain and independently enjoy more of the city sights at your own pace. Your guide will collect your Nordic Walking Poles should you decide to remain in the city.

Note: Total walking time is approximately 2 hours covering approximately 5 miles, dependent upon group's speed, fitness and ability. Guests must be in good physical condition, wear sturdy, low heeled, comfortable walking or hiking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. Nordic Walking Poles included. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any hiking/walking excursion. Participants must be at least 60 inches ( 5 feet/152 cm ) in height. A parent or guardian must accompany children under the age of 16 years. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take bottled water with them to stay hydrated during the walk. Tour order may vary between groups but covering all mentioned sites.

HE15 Helsinki By Bike

Explore Helsinki by Jopo, the famous Finnish bike, designed as practical transportation for a wide range of people. Known as "everyone's bicycle", Jopos were once found in almost every Finnish home. Your guide will provide a safety briefing before you head into the Finnish Capital, a wonderful city to explore by bike because of the relatively flat terrain. Ride along paths by city parks, waterfronts and residential and commercial areas, and experience the city from a unique perspective.

View Helsinki's main city beach, Hietaranta, and continue along the waterfront to Sibelius Park to see the monument to Finland's world famous composer. Pass through the residential district of Toolo to the shores of Toolo Bay. Here enjoy a great view of the city as well as the new Opera House and decorative wooden villas dating from the 19th century. You will also see in the distance Finlandia Hall, the


Duration: 3 hr(s)

Restrictions: Minimum Height: 60 inches, Maximum Weight: 300 pounds





National Museum and the Parliament as you continue to the eastern side of the city. Stop for photos at the eastern Harbour and capture the beauty of Katajanokka Island, summer home to the Finnish Icebreaker fleet and location of the Orthodox Uspenski Cathedral, with its 13 golden onion domes. At Market Square, walk with your bike and safely enjoy the colorful sights and sounds of one of the most popular tourist attractions in the city. As you head away from the Old City Harbour, take a moment to admire the skyline which prominently features the Lutheran Cathedral, the City Hall and the Presidential Palace.

Proceed to the exclusive waterfront homes of Diplomats and the popular Kaivopuisto Park with scenic views across to the impressive Suomenlinna Island Fortress. A final stop will be made to view the traditional spring time custom of carpet washing. Pass the well-known local small boat marina of Merisatama, bringing you back to your ship, and completing your introduction to this beautiful Baltic capital.

Note: Minimum required in order for the tour to operate. Guests must be in good health and be comfortable riding a bicycle with foot brakes for this moderately easy tour that includes approximately 10 miles (2.5 hours of cycling) over mostly flat paved and gravel cycle paths. Some mild undulations and one gentle hill will be encountered. All bikes used are unisex style city bikes. Helmets are provided and must be worn. Participants should be aware that there are certain inherent risks involved in any biking excursion. Participants must be at least 60 inches (152 cms) in height. A parent must accompany children under the age of 16. Please wear the appropriate walking or sports shoes. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them, carry a backpack for belongings and take extra bottled water with them to stay hydrated during the ride.

This tour consists of some of the main sights of Helsinki and a visit to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum. Begin by passing the shipyard

HE17 Helsinki Highlights & History

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along the coastal road by the Embassy Park and the colorful open-air market; continue to the Senate Square (stop) with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral. Enroute pass the Uspenski Cathedral and the Icebreakers docked for the summer season.

On Mannerheim Street, which is the main street through the city, you will see the Parliament House, the National Museum, and the Finlandia Hall, which is the concert and convention center designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto. You will also pass the new Contemporary Art Museum, Kiasma, designed by the American architect Steven Holl. Pass by the Olympic Stadium venue for The Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952. Also pass the new Opera house completed in 1993. Continue to Seurasaari Open-Air Museum, which was established by ethnologist, Axel O. Heikel in 1909 and consists of over a hundred buildings from the different provinces of Finland. The oldest building on the island is a 1686 wooden church from Karuna near Turku. Your guided walking tour is a fast way to see the traditional Finnish life and architecture and enjoy the beautiful nature. Refreshments will be served while on the island. Proceed to the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church blasted into solid rock. Return to the pier and your ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over varying surfaces, inclines and 20 - 40 steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The Temppeliaukio Rock Church sometimes holds religious functions, so it is not guaranteed that they will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Royal Caribbean International. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion.

This tour includes visiting a family home in the heart of rural Finnish countryside along with some of the main important highlights of Helsinki.

HE29 Finnish Countryside Home Visit & Helsinki Highlights

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Head out of Helsinki and travel to the farming community of Sipoo, so close to the city yet very much typical Finnish countryside. After passing through typical woodland and countryside scenes including picturesque small villages you will arrive in Sipoo where you will have a short introduction to the oldest Church in the Community, St. Sigfrid's, dating back to the 15th century.

From here you continue to a close-by private family home and farm, where the lady of the house will welcome you upon arrival. Enjoy your time here exploring the farmhouse and the garden, as your gracious hosts tell you about life in the countryside. You will be served coffee or tea along with a typical Finnish pastry.

Returning to the city pass the colorful Open air market, the Presidential Palace, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral, see the Icebreakers docked for the summer and also the Bank of Finland and House of Estates. Stop and visit Senate Square to get a historical update on Helsinki. The entire Square with its' buildings are all from the mid 1800's in neo Classical style.

Continue along Mannerheim Street, the main street of Helsinki. Here you will see the Parliament House, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, Kiasma and the Olympic Stadium before arriving back to your ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces, with some inclines and steps. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion. The Sipoo Old Church is closed to guided tours on Sundays and sometimes holds religious functions, so it is not guaranteed that they will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Royal Caribbean International.

HE32 Helsinki Walking Tour

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Helsinki's tree-lined avenues, graceful parks, and distinctive architecture are wonderful for a walking tour.

A bus will take you from the pier to Senate Square with the Lutheran Church, the Senate Building, and the University with its neo-Classical atmosphere.

From here, walk by the central railway station of Eliel Saarinen to see the National Theater and Sanoma Talo. Pass the formidable buildings that dominate Helsinki's skyline, the Kiasma museum of contemporary art, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum and Parliament House.

A flavorful cup of coffee or tea will be served with a pastry at a waterfront cafe near the Opera House, then continue your walk up to Toolo residential area, through Hesperia Park. You'll see the famous Rock Church-a magnificent modern-day structure built entirely into bedrock and quarried stone.

Your walking tour ends at the Rock Church, from where you will be taken by coach back to the pier.

You will have the option of staying in the downtown area (AM tour only) and returning to the ship on your own.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3 miles over various surfaces, inclines with steps. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them. In the event of a special function being held at the Rock Church, the inside visit will not be possible. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Royal Caribbean International. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion.

HE52 Panoramic Helsinki

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On this tour you will see the main sights of Helsinki.

Helsinki is also called "the Daughter of the Baltic" or "the White City of the North". You start your tour by passing the shipyard along the coastal road past Embassy Park and the colorful open-air market; continue on for a photo stop at the Senate Square with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral. En-route you will pass Uspenski Cathedral and our Icebreakers docked for the summer season.

Then on to Mannerheim Street, which is the main street through the city, where you can see the Parliament House, the National Museum and Finlandia Hall, which is our concert and convention center designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto. You will also pass the new Contemporary Art museum, Kiasma, designed by the American architect Steven Holl.

Continuing on, you will pass our new Opera house completed in 1993 and then the Olympic Stadium venue for the Olympic Games in

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Helsinki in 1952.

The tour then takes you to Sibelius Park where you will make a photo stop of the monument of approximately 600 steel pipes, which honor the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius.

Return to the pier.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 50 yards over flat surfaces with 3 to 5 steps to enter/exit the coach. No interior visits will be made on this excursion, only photo stops. Tour order may vary in order to avoid traffic congestion.

HE75 Helsinki From Land & Sea

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Explore Helsinki from two perspectives, by land and by sea. Depart the ship by motor coach, and make a brief transfer to a pier near Embassy Park. Here, board your private sightseeing boat to cruise the Helsinki archipelago and enjoy the natural beauty the beaches, and the impressive wealth of historical sights only a few kilometers from the city center. Pass the Suomenlinna fortification islands, the North harbor where the giant Icebreaker fleet is stationed, the Zoo and other places of interest. A cruise through the magnificent archipelago is an experience that you won't soon forget.

Upon arrival at the Market square, enjoy free time to perhaps sample tasty Finnish berries or shop for handicrafts from the local artisans. Then, rejoin your motor coach for a leisurely panoramic tour of the main city highlights. Passing the Presidential Palace and Uspenski Cathedral, make a brief photo stop at Senate Square and see the elegant Lutheran Cathedral. Continue to Mannerheim Street, the city's main street, to see the Parliament House, the National Museum and Finlandia Hall, the concert and convention center,


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designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto.

Pass the new Opera house, completed in 1993, and the Olympic Stadium, venue for the Helsinki Olympic Games of 1952. Proceed to Sibelius Park where for a brief stop with time to photograph the monument of approximately 600 steel pipes, which honor the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Afterwards, pass the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church, blasted into solid rock, before Continue passing the Shipyard and arriving back at your cruise ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards over varying surfaces with steps to enter/exit the boat. Care must be taken when boarding the vessel. Order of tour might vary. The Panoramic sightseeing part of the tour does not include any interior visits of venues. If the Market Square is closed, an alternative shopping venue will be used. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping and browsing.

HE76 Porvoo, Cruise & Helsinki With Lunch




History, culture and old world charm are revealed as you travel to the town of Porvoo. Take a cruise along the Porvoo River, enjoy a lunch and see the main sights of Helsinki. Leaving the harbor, pass the shipyard, Embassy Park, Market Square, Uspenski Orthodox Cathedral and the Presidential Palace before making a stop at the Senate Square. Continue past the New Opera House, the Olympic Stadium, Finlandia Hall, the National Museum, the Parliament House and the Contemporary Art Museum, Kiasma, opened in 1998 and designed by American architect Steven Holl.

Then, depart the city, heading east to Porvoo the second oldest town in Finland dating back to 1346. A photo stop will be made at the

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Old Bridge of Porvoo, which offers views of your surroundings. Then enjoy a guided walk through some of the cobblestone streets of this charming old wooden town. Take some time to explore independently before passing along the Porvoo River boulevard to board your sightseeing boat.

Your guided cruise will take you along the Porvoo River and through parts of the Gulf of Finland archipelago, giving you another view of Finland's naturally beautiful countryside. After approximately 30 minutes, you will arrive at Haikko Manor where lunch will be served. Situated overlooking the Gulf of Finland, the present Manor building was designed by professor and architect Armas Lindgren. Originating in 1362, the Manor was owned by the Dominican Monastery of Vyborg, Russia. If time allows after lunch you may explore some of the grounds before beginning your coach ride back towards Helsinki. Upon arrival, Upon arrival visit the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church blasted into solid rock and enjoy a relaxing return transfer to the ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with some inclines and steps. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion. The Temppeliaukio Rock Church sometimes hold religious functions, so it is not guaranteed that they will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Royal Caribbean International. There are approximately 40 minutes of free time in Porvoo.

You start your tour by passing the shipyard and Hietalahti market on your way to visit Sibelius Park where you can photograph the monument of over 600 steel pipes, which honor the great Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. Continuing on through the residential area of Toolo to make a photo stop at the Olympic Stadium, venue for The Olympic Games in Helsinki in 1952. You will see our Icebreakers docked for the summer season, pass the Uspenski Cathedral and the colorful open-air market before making a stop to visit Senate

HE83 Helsinki By Road & Rail

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Square with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral.

You will then be taken to your private tram and commence on an approximately 45 minute ride through Helsinki. The Helsinki tram network is the only one in Finland and also one of the oldest electrified tram networks in the world, dating back to 1900 when the first electric single-track lines were constructed by a German company O.L. Kummer.

On your narrated tram ride you will travel towards Kallio, the former working class district, passing Kaisaniemi Park over the "long bridge" built in 1912 which still bears marks of two different wars. You will pass the Hakaniemi Market and redbrick market hall as you make your way to Kallio. The area is nowadays a very popular area to live especially among students and young people, which can be seen in the many bars and restaurants located in the area. Making your way back to downtown you will pass Helsinki's amusement park Linnanmaki opened in 1950 and the Opera House before continuing along Mannerheim Street, which is the main street through the city. You can see the Parliament House, the National Museum and Finlandia Hall, which is our concert and convention center designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto. You will also pass the new Contemporary Art museum, Kiasma, designed by the American architect Steven Holl. Your tram will turn onto Aleksanterinkatu on passing the "Three Smiths" statue that survived the bombing of Helsinki in 1944 with only a few scars. This street is one of Helsinki's most popular shopping streets with many of the international




clothing brands represented. Then, rejoin your motor coach for a leisurely drive back to your ship.

NOTE: Order of tour might vary.

This tour consists of the main Helsinki highlights and a visit to one of the largest Ice Bars in the world! You start by passing the

HED1 Helsinki Highlights & Ice Bar Winterland

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embassy park and bustling city harbor before stopping for a photo opportunity at Senate Square with the elegant Lutheran Cathedral. En route you will pass the Uspenski Cathedral and the icebreakers docked for the summer season.

Continue your journey with an approximate 20 minute ride East wards from down town to one of the largest ice bars in the world. Upon arrival you will be given proper clothing to wear so you will stay warm. You will enter a winter wonderland of snow and ice around you. All this has been constructed in this large hall like structure with an Ice Bar and Igloo Hotel in the centre. You will be served an ice cold drink of vodka from your ice cold glass - made of ice. After your cooling drink you will have some time to browse around. You will find different winter activities you can try out should you wish including Husky rides and Reindeer rides (these activities are available at extra charge).

After this ice cold experience you will begin your drive back to to down town Helsinki. Drive along Mannerheim Street, which is the main street through the city, where you can see the the Opera House, Parliament House, the National Museum and Finlandia Hall, which is our concert and convention center designed by the famous architect Alvar Aalto. You will also pass the new Contemporary Art museum, Kiasma, designed by the American architect Steven Holl.

Finally you will make a stop to visit the inside of the unique Temppeliaukio Rock Church blasted into solid rock.

PLEASE NOTE: Order of tour may vary. Warm clothing provided for guests. Visit includes one ice cood drink. No minimum age to participate however guests must be 18 and present ID to drink alcohol. Underage guests will be served non alcoholic beverage. Additional drinks available for purchase.

HEE6 A Discovery Walk in Helsinki

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10:30 am

An excellent way to get acquainted with any historic city is on foot. With lightweight audio players and a detailed map, this program offers an easy walking tour of the historic sights of Helsinki. The audio player is yours and yours alone, so you can spend as much time as you’d like, or as little, at each spot. And since there are no schedules to keep, you are free to have a meal, take a break for refreshments, or spend time shopping whenever you want.

Carry a lightweight stereo i-Pod as you explore Helsinki’s historic sights. The player’s earpieces allow you to listen to all the facts and history of this memorable city while walking through the streets at your own pace. Simply consult the customized map to find each location and then go to the indicated number on the player for a detailed description of the site and its history. Follow the suggested route or set out on your own adventure, moving about the city with ease thanks to your map and audio directions.

There are more than 20 points of interest programmed into the player, so your exploration of Helsinki is limited only by your personal wishes. From the grandeur of the city's Senate Square, to the monumental Uspenski Cathedral, and the extensive works of art housed at the Ateneum your Discovery Walks stroll through beautiful Helsinki will be the highlight of your visit to this wonderfully historic city.




Note: Present photo ID (such as a driver’s license) when picking up your i-pod. Duration of tour depends on personal preference. Lunch is on your own and is not included. Tour includes free roundtrip shuttle tickets. Ideally, participants will be familiar with i-Pod technology prior to booking this tour, but a brief explanation of the equipment will be provided. Passengers must sign a security agreement when picking up the equipment. Additionally, any i-pod(s) not returned in good working order will be assessed a lost/damaged item fee to the guests onboard account in the amount of Euro 200 per Ipod.

HEF4 Kayaking in the Finish Archipelago

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Maximum Height: 80 inches, Minimum Age: 12 Departure Times:

10:30 am

After a short walk from your ship, you will change into appropriate clothes (which are provided for you), for a fast boat ride in the Finnish Archipelago.

You will board your special rubber speed boat, built with a fiberglass-reinforced hull and powered by a powerful engine.

You begin your adventure heading towards the center of the city, past Embassy Park and Suomenlinna Island Fortress.

HEG2 Helsinki Speedboat Blast

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Maximum Weight: 300 pounds., Minimum AGe: 8 years. Departure Times:

11:30 am

After passing the giant Icebreakers, you will head towards the narrow straight “Kustaanmiekka” and then hit full throttle! Experience the scenic Finnish Archipelago at speeds up to 40 knots, traveling over waves and past large and small islands. See Finnish summer homes, some dating back to the 19th century.

Speeding back to the City pass the a new residential area and reappear next to the shipyard and your cruise ship.

Return to the pier and walk back to your ship, one great thrilling experience richer!

Note: The sights passed and visited are subject to change due to weather conditions, high-water and/or rough seas. The Captain has the right to cancel, change, shorten or abort the tour at anytime due to weather conditions, high water and/or rough seas. Guest should consider their physical health before taking this tour.




The order of the tours and the exact route/itinerary may vary depending upon where the vessel will dock and local conditions. Transportation has been obtained for the excursions in St. Petersburg; however, the vehicles' air-conditioning system may not be to North American standards. Not all venues, museums, and attractions are air-conditioned; therefore, guests should dress accordingly. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for every shore excursion. Heavy traffic conditions along the routes to/from the Palaces of Peterhof & Pushkin should be expected for the months of May through August 2010. Due to the high volume of visitors expected at the various attractions and venues, you may encounter large crowds and long lines (queues) at the venues. Due to this reason, local guides may decide to alter the tour itinerary and the order in which the tour is accomplished. It may not be possible to visit all sites listed. This is beyond the control of the local tour operator or Royal Caribbean International.

St. Petersburg, Russia 13-Aug-2013

Important Information Regarding Visa Requirements in Russia.

During your two-day visit to St. Petersburg, a very special program of excursions has been planned. Guests who have purchased one of the available excursions will not require a visa while on that particular excursion. If you would like to visit St. Petersburg after taking a tour, you will need to obtain a Russian visa.

Please be advised that without a visa, shoreside visitation is limited to the period of the excursion and you will not be permitted to leave the ship outside of excursion hours. If you do have a visa, we still recommend advance purchase of excursions as some tours have limited capacity.

Guests who wish to sightsee independently or sightsee outside of Royal Caribbean shore excursion hours MUST obtain an individual Russian Visa before leaving home. Should you wish to obtain an individual visa for Russia, you will need to have the contracting company (tour agent or travel agency) provide you with the necessary Visa Support Letter and documentation. It will then be necessary to contact the visa service of your choice. All nationalities should consult their appropriate consulate to define their needs for this call. Visas cannot be issued on board the ship. In order to receive a Russian visa, a guest must have a valid passport, which does not expire within 30 days of the last day of the cruise.

Guests who have not purchased one of the available excursions, do not possess a Russia visa, or whose visa is not properly supported by the proper documentation will not be permitted ashore in St. Petersburg by local Russian Immigrations.

Guests on an independent car or van excursion purchased from Royal Caribbean do not need an individual visa to participate in this program.

Independent Car or Van Excursions: In addition to the normal assortment of excursions, Royal Caribbean offers guests a chance to explore St. Petersburg and the countryside via private car or van with a driver and qualified English or foreign language-speaking guide. Please refer to the Independent Car or Van Excursions for more information about this program.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. For those guests who want to experience St. Petersburg in a small group, you can tour the city and surrounding areas via private car or van. A driver with an English-speaking guide will accompany you during the program you have selected. (Foreign language guides may be requested but may incur additional fees.) We have compiled specific itineraries to help maximize your time in port. Listed below and on the following page, you will find the information needed to pre-reserve your private car or


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van.

Pre-reserving: In order for Royal Caribbean International; to make all of the necessary arrangements, advance reservations are strongly recommended for this service due to limited availability of both vehicles and guides. Actual vehicle type may vary depending on availability and final number of guests participating per vehicle.

General Information: Three (3)-passenger cars or ten (10)-passenger vans can be arranged for your private half-day or full-day excursion. This is a private tour; thus, the family or group of friends who accompany you should agree to share the cost. Royal Caribbean International will not match up persons requesting an excursion to form a private group for a car or van. Please note that a party of two or three must pre-reserve a car, not a van.

Cars and vans should only be pre-reserved by one individual per party, since Royal Caribbean International places orders per vehicle. The entire cost of the vehicle will be charged to that person's credit card details and cannot be divided amongst the party by Royal Caribbean International. A tour ticket will be issued and delivered onboard the ship to the stateroom of the guest booking this tour.

All group participants (in the vehicles) who have pre-reserved a vehicle through Royal Caribbean International Explorations Office will not require an individual Russian visa to participate in this program, unless otherwise stipulated through the Russian Consulate or Embassy in their specific country.

Where To Go: Onboard the ship, the Explorations Office will request the names of each individual in your party. This information is required to allow your party to disembark the ship for the tour. Please provide this information promptly to avoid being denied participation by the local authorities. Private vehicle arrangements are non-refundable after confirmation of the individuals in your party has been provided to the Explorations Office. If you have any questions, the Explorations Office will be able to assist you accordingly.

St. Petersburg is a large city with the same traffic and construction problems found in any other large metropolitan area. Please keep in mind that you must consider travel time, venue location, and crowding when making your tour selections. Since many venues are likely to be visited by other tour groups, please note that you may experience crowding at some locations that is beyond the control of the local agents or Royal Caribbean International.

Lunch Note: The full-day private car or van excursions in St. Petersburg do not include lunch. However, your guide can assist you in choosing a local restaurant suitable for lunch. Kosher food is available in St. Petersburg. It is customary to invite the guide to dine with you, covering his or her expenses. This way, the guide can assist you in ordering and provide an opportunity for you to discuss those subjects concerning St. Petersburg, which may be of interest to you. Your driver will provide his own lunch and remain with the car or van during this time.

In addition, on the day of your private tour, your guide will help organize your itinerary, make recommendations and advise you as to any unusual requests. It cannot be guaranteed that the same guide will escort you on both the AM and PM departures (if 2 are taken) or Day 1 and Day 2 departures (if 2 are taken).

Please keep in mind: Cars hold a maximum of 3 persons. Vans hold a maximum of 10 persons. A party of 2 or 3 must pre-reserve a car only. Vans are reserved for groups of 4 to 10 guests.

Entrance fees (1 venue for half-day options and 2 venues for full-day options), photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary (except where noted otherwise). Meals, refreshments, and gratuities are not included. Visits to the Hermitage's Gold Room are only performed by pre-arranged appointments and are not included in the listed Hermitage visit with a private vehicle. Photography in St. Isaac's Cathedral is permitted. No deviations can be made in length of tour or departure time. Subway fees are not included. Video recordings are permitted at the Yusupov Palace. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof.


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This tour will allow you to enjoy the city's best landmarks and take pictures during photo stops. Your first photo stop will be at the St. Isaac's Square dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral (1818 - 1858) with its 4th largest dome in the world. Continue with a short drive to the one of the main landmarks of St. Petersburg - the Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood, marvelous Russian-style multicolored, onion-domed church which was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated on March 1, 1881. There you will have an opportunity to shop at the neighboring flee market. Continue by driving across the Neva River to view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, flanked by two Rostral Columns originally lighthouses. There you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Neva River in its widest part. In front of you is the Peter and Paul Fortress, the first structure of the city.

This tour will give you an opportunity to visit the Peter and Paul Fortress territory - one of the highlights of the city with the St Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral, museums and a number of interesting buildings that complete the ensemble of the Fortress. Following your walk at the Fortress territory, you will visit one of the souvenir shops with abundance of traditional Russian souvenirs.

Note: Please contact the Shore Excursion Department at [email protected] if you are travelling with a wheelchair or scooter or to review full details on this tour. This tour is designed for those guests with walking difficulties and those unable to handle numerous steps or extended periods of walking or standing. This tour is conducted on a full-size coach and cannot accommodate guests confined to electric wheelchairs or scooters. Guests must be able to walk roughly 350 yards over even surfaces with a few steps to enter/exit the coach independently. You will stop for photos and shopping only. No interior visits will be made during this excursion. The drive to/from the Port of St. Petersburg is approximately 30 minutes each way, dependent upon traffic conditions.

PZ28 Exclusive Hermitage Museum with Gold Room

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8:40 am

Begin with a short drive through the city to the Hermitage Museum. Located on the banks of the Neva River, the Winter Palace is home to the Hermitage Museum. The enormous complex comprises five buildings and displays one of the greatest art treasures. Today, the museum contains more than 3 million exhibits, which rival the Louvre and Prado in architectural, historical, and artistic magnificence. The Winter Palace itself is an incomparable work of art. This enormous edifice designed by Bartholomew Rastrelly in the Baroque style comprises of 1800 doors, 1900 windows and 114 staircases. The contoured ceilings, precious woods, chandeliers, magnificent halls, staterooms and elaborate staircases represent the utmost in opulence and beauty.

The guided tour in the Winter Palace will include numerous reception halls - the Small Throne Room, the Armorial Hall and the Grand Throne Hall. Proceed to the Small Hermitage, famous for its exquisite decoration with marble colonnade, crystal chandeliers and the amazing Peacock Clock.

In the Old Hermitage, you will see a collection of Italian Renaissance including masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci and Rafael. Your guide will lead you to the New Hermitage, where the 16th - 18th Italian art is presented. The halls with The Dutch collection are so rich that you can observe Rembrandt's artistic career from his early masterpieces to the very last revelations of the genius.

The culmination of your day will be a visit to the Golden Treasury Room. The Gold Room presents a significant collection of archeological finds - the famous Scythian and Greek gold, numerous royal gifts, and a collection of Western European jewelry made by the most prominent jewelers of the time.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 2.4 kilometres over uneven and cobblestone surfaces. This tour is not recommended for persons who have difficulties walking. The Hermitage has limited interior seating and no air-conditioning. There are approximately 120 steps covering 2 stories and 2 wheelchair accessible lifts in the Hermitage; however, 4 to 7 steps that must be climbed first to reach the lifts. There are two lifts in the Hermitage Museum, one of them goes to the second floor only, the other goes to the second and third floors. Large carry bags, umbrellas and heavy coats are not permitted and must be checked prior to entering the museum. The Museums may change their expositions or close some of the halls without notice. Camera and video fees for the Hermitage Museum are included in the tour cost. Flash photos are usually not permitted in areas displaying paintings. There are small gift shops and stalls throughout the museum. The visit to the Gold Room (approximately 30 minutes) is only performed by pre-arranged appointments, no exceptions. During the visit to the Gold Room photo/video are not allowed.





The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. Only the gardens and grounds of Pushkin will be visited. No interior visit of the palace.


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8:30 am, 1:30 pm

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees are included for the Hermitage on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions


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8:30 am

due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted.This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length


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8:30 am

or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rear seat with Driver and Guide up front. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand

PZ50 Car - Peterhof/Shopping

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8:30 am, 1:30 pm




Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rear seat with Driver and Guide up front.

PZ51 Car - Pushkin/Shopping

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8:30 am

Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rear seat with Driver and Guide up front.


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8:30 am, 1:30 pm

Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. Only the gardens and grounds of Pushkin will be visited. No interior visit of the palace.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rea r sea t. Please see the information listed


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8:30 am

under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees for the Hermitage are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.


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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rea r sea t with Drive r and Guide up front. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package.

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PZ61 Car - Peterhof/Pushkin/Shopping

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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rea r sea t with Drive r and Guide up front.Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees for Pushkin Palace are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the routes to/from Peterhof Palace & Pushkin Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at the Palaces might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package.


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8:30 am, 1:30 pm

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

PZ65 Van - Peterhof/Shopping

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8:30 am, 1:30 pm




The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide.

PZ66 Van - Pushkin/Shopping

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8:30 am

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees for Pushkin Palace are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the routes to/from Peterhof Palace and Pushkin Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at the Palaces might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.


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8:30 am

Overview: St. Petersburg’s diversity and magnificence is revealed during your exploration of important sites including the opulent St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the famous Hermitage Museum.


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8:15 am

Highlights: -Hermitage Museum: Explore the world famous museum and observe its numerous reception halls and art exhibits. -Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. -St. Isaac’s Cathedral: View its vast and opulent interiors lined with extraordinary works of art. -Photo stops during guided tour: Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood and Aurora battle ship. -Souvenir store: Browse an abundant collection of traditional Russian souvenirs on Nevsky Prospect.

Full Description: Begin your full day tour with a comfortable coach ride passing splendid architecture while your guide provides commentary on the fascinating history of the city. Pass Palace Square, the main square of the city, beautifully balanced and proportioned around the Alexander Column, an important focal point for this architectural ensemble. The picturesque Baroque Winter Palace stands on the northern site of the square. The coach will proceed across the Neva River to the first stop on the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, flanked by two Rostral Columns. Next, your coach circles the Peter and Paul Fortress and proceeds to the Hermitage main entrance to begin your guided tour.




At the Hermitage, you will walk through the Winter Palace with its numerous reception halls, the Small Throne Room, the Armorial Hall, the Grand Throne Hall, and the Malachite Room. Marvel at the 15th –16th century French art exhibits and works of Impressionists. Proceed to the Small Hermitage, famous for its exquisite embellishments of crystal chandeliers, a marble colonnade, and the amazing Peacock Clock. In the Old Hermitage, observe a splendid collection of Italian Renaissance art including masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Rafael. Follow your guide to the New Hermitage, for the exhibits of 16th –18th century Italian art. Witness Rembrandt’s artistic career from his early masterpieces to the very last revelations of his genius in the Dutch collection.

At the conclusion of your tour of the Hermitage, enjoy lunch in one of St. Petersburg’s local restaurants.

Following lunch, proceed to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the world’s largest cathedrals, which was designed by French architect August Montferrant and took 40 years to construct from 1818 to 1858. The cathedral is named for St. Isaac of Dalmatia whose Saint’s Day on May 30 coincides with Peter the Great’s birthday. The vast and opulent interior measuring 4,000 sq m (43,000 sq ft) is sure to make a lasting impression with its hundreds of extraordinary 19th century works of art.

Proceed from St. Isaac’s Cathedral to the cruiser Aurora, which signaled the beginning of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. Prepare your cameras as you enjoy the view through the Field of Mars to the Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood, built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881. Finally, browse in one of the souvenir shops with abundant traditional Russian souvenirs. Your tour concludes with a ride on St. Petersburg’s and Russia’s most famous street, Nevsky Prospect, before returning to the ship.

What to Bring: -You should always present your valid national passport, a tour ticket and the completed migration card (both sides) at the Immigration Control. -Camera -Cash for souvenirs (US Dollars and Euros are accepted in the souvenir stores as well as credit cards) -Umbrellas and jackets are recommended since the tour is operated in any weather conditions

What to Wear: -Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are recommended.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over even surfaces with over 200 steps. -The Hermitage Museum may change the exposition or close some of the halls without prior notice. -The Hermitage has limited interior seating and no air-conditioning. -Please note that St. Isaac’s Cathedral has been recently equipped with a lift that goes to the second floor where the main exposition is located. -All the photo and video fees are included in the tour price. Flash photo restrictions might apply in some of the Hermitage rooms. -Large bags, umbrellas and heavy jackets must be checked before entering the Hermitage Museum. -The route/itinerary may change due to current traffic circumstances.

PZ88 St. Petersburg Cathedrals

A short drive will take you to St. Isaac's Cathedral, one of the focal points and landmarks of St. Petersburg. St. Isaac's is one of the world largest cathedrals. The Cathedral is named for St. Isaac of Dalmatia whose Saint's Day (May 30) coincides with Peter the Great's birthday. The church functioned until 1928 and was converted into a museum in 1931. You will be impressed by the vast and opulent interior which covers 43,000 sq ft and filled with hundreds of imposing 19th century works of art. You will see the iconostasis with mosaic icons. While walking through the doors pay attention to the high relieves depicting scenes from the life of Christ and events from Old Russian history. During World War II the interior suffered extensive frost and moisture damage, it was restored from 1947 - 1963.

After the tour of the cathedral you will board your coach for a short drive to the Cathedral of Resurrection on Spilled Blood. For many years this splendid cathedral was closed to the public and opened again in the late 90s as a museum after a 25 year renovation. The



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Church has a remarkable history. The Church of Spilled Blood was built on the spot where Tsar Alexander II was assassinated on March 1, 1881 when a bomb was thrown at his feet. Inside the church you will see the original part of the sidewalk where the Alexander II's blood spilled on the cobblestone. The temple is one of the finest examples of the Russian Revival Style. With its golden domes, colored spirals, textured cupolas, it is a structure, which bewilders and enchants the eye.

Following the visit to the church your tour will drive through the centre of the city to the St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral. This masterpiece combines baroque style with elements of traditional Russian architecture. The golden crosses on five sparkling domes of the church rise among the trees at the bottom of Glinka Street, sheltering many revered 18th century icons and a fine carved wooden iconostasis. Its beautiful bell tower overlooks the Kryukov Canal. The area was originally settled by Russian sailors in the time of Peter the Great and St. Nicholas is the patron saint of sailors. The walls of the upper church reflect the sad pages of the history of the Russian Navy. They are embellished with memorial marble plaques bearing the names of the sailors who perished on different battleships and submarines in the course of the 20th century.

In the lower church you can find the St. Nicholas icon. It was given to the church by Greek sailors. The lower church also shelters many other revered icons, including the icon of Our Lady of Kazan and the icon of Our Lady of Vladimir. The St. Nicholas Naval Cathedral is one of a few St. Petersburg churches that was not closed by the Bolsheviks after the 1917 revolution.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.8 kilometres over even surfaces with 20 steps. Conservative dress is required to enter the monastery. No shorts, short skirts or halter-tops. Tour price includes photo and video charges at St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood. Photography is not permitted in the functioning church. Tour order may vary but all listed sites will be covered.

PZ89 Local Life Experience: Metro Ride, Kuznechny Market

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Begin your experience of today's Russia with a short drive to one of the underground stations. The St. Petersburg Subway or Metro is acclaimed as one of the best in the world for its efficiency, cleanliness and its architecture. Each station has its own unique design. Older stations are richly decorated and new ones are simple and modern but not less impressive. Leave the Metro at one of the Central Stations and follow your guide to the Kuznechny Food Market. Enjoy exploring the large variety of fare as well as the lively atmosphere. Next, board your coach and visit one of the best restaurants in the centre of St. Petersburg where you will be welcomed with a friendly cup of tea.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.8 kilometres over uneven and cobblestone surfaces with approximately 40 to 60 steps. Due to the walking and stair climbing involved on this tour, it is not recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping while at the Kuznechny Market.

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Get your bearings with this comprehensive introduction to the imposing grandeur of St. Petersburg during this sightseeing drive with several photo stops along the way. St. Petersburg rose from the marshy banks of the River Neva to become a distinctly European city dubbed as Peter the Great's Window to the West. During this fascinating tour, you will view many of the sights that have made St. Petersburg famous. Drive pass the Winter Palace, the Admiralty, and the Cruiser Aurora, from which a blank round was fired as a signal for the Bolsheviks assault on the Winter Palace in 1917. See the Field of Mars, drive along Nevsky Prospect, the city's main street and pass the impressive St. Isaac's Cathedral with its immense gold cupola.

PZ93 Panoramic St. Petersburg

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9:00 am




Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 183 metres over cobblestone surfaces with 2 to 5 steps to enter/exit the coach. No interior visits will be made on this excursion. Tour order may vary in order to avoid traffic congestion.

Overview: On this full day guided tour you can explore Pushkin and Peter and Paul Fortress. Enjoy a panoramic tour including the city’s best landmarks and a visit to a souvenir shop with an abundance of traditional Russian souvenirs.

PZI9 City Highlights & Pushkin

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7:30 am

Highlights: -Pushkin: Visit Catherine’s Palace, one of the world’s architectural masterpieces, and stroll the charming grounds. -Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant -Photo stops during guided tour: St. Isaac’s Square, Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood, Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Aurora Battleship -Peter and Paul Fortress & Cathedral: Visit one of St. Petersburg’s first structures and resting place of the Russian czars. -Souvenir store: Browse an abundant collection of traditional Russian souvenirs.

Full Description: Begin your full day tour with a comfortable ride from the ship to Tsarskoye Selo, one of the most splendid royal summer residences. After the revolution, it was named Pushkin for Russia's most celebrated early 19th century poet and writer, Alexander Pushkin. Following an hour-long ride, enjoy a guided tour of Catherine’s Palace, considered to be one of the architectural masterpieces of the world. Of special interest is the Amber Room, which was once considered to be the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Hear the fascinating story of its restoration after World War II.

Follow the tour of the palace with a short walk in the park. The 1,400 acres of grounds are dotted with charming pavilions set around the central lake. Nearest to the palace are Cameron’s sumptuous Agate Rooms to which he added a covered gallery featuring busts of 30 of Catherine’s favorite philosophers. The romantic landscape of the park is animated with the neo-gothic Admiralty, Chesma column, Turkish bath, Marble Bridge, Chinese pagoda, the Grotto pavilion, and the Hermitage pavilion.

At the conclusion of your tour of Pushkin, you will walk or drive to a local restaurant for lunch. Following lunch, you will continue your exploration of the city of St. Petersburg on a guided tour. Your first photo stop will be at St. Isaac’s Square, dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral and its gilded dome, ranked 4th largest in the world. Pass the Palace Square, the main square of the city, beautifully balanced and proportioned around the Alexander Column. On the square’s northern side stands the picturesque Baroque Winter Palace, a former imperial residence. You will then proceed across the Neva River for a view of the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, flanked by two rostral columns, originally lighthouses. Take a moment to enjoy the panoramic view of the Neva River at its widest point.

Peter and Paul Fortress, the first structure of the city, stands straight ahead. You will proceed to Peter and Paul’s Cathedral, one of St. Petersburg’s first structures and a burial place of the Russian Czars, where your guide will lead you on a visit within the territory of the fortress. Continue your city tour with a drive past the Artillery Museum along the Petrograd side of the city where Art Nouveau architecture flourished at the end of the 19th century. Proceed to the Aurora cruiser, which signaled the start of the revolution in 1917 by firing a single blank shot from its bow gun.

Following the stop at this historical battleship, you will proceed to one of the main landmarks of St. Petersburg, the Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood. Continue from the church to reach Nevsky Prospect, St. Petersburg’s and Russia’s most famous street. Proceed to one of the souvenir shops with abundant traditional Russian souvenirs before returning to the ship.

What to Bring: -You will need to present your valid national passport, a tour ticket and the completed migration card (both sides) at the Immigration Control -Camera




-Cash for souvenirs (US Dollars and Euros are accepted in the souvenir stores as well as credit cards) -Umbrellas and jackets are recommended since the tour is operated in any weather conditions


Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.25 miles over gravel paths, cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 100 steps. -Catherine’s Palace and museums may change the exposition or close some of the halls without prior notice. -Please note that Catherine’s Palace has been recently equipped with a lift that goes to the second floor where the main exposition is located. -Special shoe covers will be provided and must be worn in Catherine Palace. -All the photo and video fees are included in the tour price. Flash photos restrictions might apply in some of the palace rooms. Video and still photography are not permitted in the Amber Room of Catherine’s Palace. -Large bags, umbrellas and heavy jackets must be checked before entering Catherine Palace. -The route/itinerary may change due to current traffic circumstances.

Overview: Enjoy a guided visit to the State Hermitage, one of the world’s greatest art museums to explore its priceless collection of art.

PZJ5 Hermitage Museum

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2:00 pm

Highlights: -Hermitage Museum: Explore the world famous museum and observe its numerous reception halls and art exhibits.

Full Description: Following your journey into the city, your guide will lead you to the Winter Palace, former official residence of the imperial family. View its splendid gala rooms including the Field-Marshal’s Hall, the small Throne Room, the Emblem Hall with its vast gilded columns, the Gallery of 1812, and the Hall of St. George. Proceed to the Small Hermitage, the only custom-built museum which served as Catherine’s retreat from the bustle of the court. View the beautiful Pavilion Hall and see the 13th – 18th century Italian art collection in the Old Hermitage. The pride of the collection are masterpieces such as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Madonna with a Flower and Madonna Litta, and works by Rafael including the Madonna Conestabile and The Holy Family.

You will then proceed to the New Hermitage, a 19th century building first opened to the public in 1852. See the most celebrated Spanish canvases featuring Spain’s leading “Golden Age” artists from El Greco to Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya. Tour the Rembrandt collection, including the stunning Old Man in Red and The Return of the Prodigal Son, one of his last works. Follow your guide to the Hermitage collection of 15th – 18th century French paintings. The rich and variable collection traces the development of different styles and schools of that time.

At the conclusion of your tour of the Hermitage, your coach will be waiting to return you to the ship.

What to Bring: -You should always present your valid national passport, a tour ticket and the completed migration card (both sides) at the Immigration Control -Camera





Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.75 mile over even surfaces. There are approximately 120 steps covering 2 stories. There are 2 wheelchair accessible lifts, however, 4 to 7 steps must be traversed to reach them. One of the lifts goes to the first floor only, the other one goes to the second and third floors. -There is limited seating inside the museum and no air-conditioning. -The Hermitage Museum may change the exposition or close some of the halls without prior notice -All the photo and video fees are included in the tour price. Flash photo restrictions might apply in some of the Hermitage rooms. -Large bags, umbrellas and heavy jackets must be checked before entering the Hermitage Museum.

PZJ8 Peterhof: Grand Palace & Fountains

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5 hr(s)

Peterhof, located 22 miles west of St. Petersburg and on the Gulf of Finland, is one of the most delightful of all summer palaces to visit in the area. Built in 1723 as a summer home of Peter the Great, it was intended to rival Versailles. Painstaking work, using old plans, photographs and descriptions made it possible to recreate the famous palace and park with fountains that are included in the UNESCO catalogue of the world's most precious historical sights.

You'll enter the palace from the main Staircase, adorned with gilded carvings, that leads into a suite of sumptuously decorated staterooms. The staterooms are appointed especially the opulent Throne Room used in the past for great receptions and official ceremonies. Peter's Oak Study is one of the few rooms to have survived unaltered from the days of Peter the Great. Some of the oak panels are originals by Nicolas Pineau.

Following the tour of the Grand Palace, you'll descend into the Lower Gardens, a 300-acre fountain park with a number of pavilions and

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palaces overlooking the Gulf of Finland. Peter himself drafted the layout of the park, including the spectacular system of fountains that cascade throughout the grounds. The elaborate system includes 4 cascades as well as 173 fountains, with the Samson Fountain considered the most impressive. The Grand Cascade is one of the most impressive fountain complexes in the world and was reopened in 1995 after five years of restoration. Your guide will escort you through other beautiful sections of the gardens to see the numerous fountains and view the facades of the small palaces scattered around the grounds. Following your visit of the palace grounds, you will have a 1-hour return to the ship, dependent upon traffic.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3.2 kilometres over gravel paths, cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 200+ steps. Guests are required to walk approximately 0.4 kilometres from the coach parking area to the Park's main entrance. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Special shoe covers must be worn touring the Peterhof Palace. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. The Museums may change their expositions or close some of the halls without notice. Please be aware that the Peterhof fountains are subject to maintenance work without advance notification. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear (jacket or umbrella) with them. Due to the walking involved in this tour, it is not recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

You will begin with a drive through the city center to the Field of Mars, the former military parade grounds. There is a memorial in the middle of the Field dedicated to the victims of the first Russian revolution of 1905-07. Continue with a photo stop by the Mikhailovsky Castle, the most mysterious building in the city. The Castle was built by architect Brenna in 1797-1800 as a residence for Emperor Paul I. After Paul's death on March 12, 1801, Mikhailovsky castle was abandoned and later in 1819 was given to the army's Main Engineering

PZK1 Walking Tour & Visit to the Spilled Blood Church

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9:00 am




School. Since that time, the castle is often referred to as the Engineers' Castle. Continue your tour with a walk through Michael's Garden before proceed to the Spilled Blood Cathedral for an interior visit.

This Russian-style multicolored, onion-domed church was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated on March 1, 1881. Emperor Alexander III built a church at the spot where his father was mortally wounded. Constructed from 1883-1907, the church is designed in the spirit of sixteenth- and seventeenth century Russian architecture, inspired particularly by St. Basil Cathedral on the Red Square in Moscow. The construction of the church was almost entirely funded by the Imperial family and thousands of private donators. The facades are faced with glazed shaped brick and ceramic tiles as well as decorated with mosaic panels. In the decor of interiors, Italian marbles and Russian semiprecious stones are used. Five cupolas of the church, some 1000 square meters in area are covered with jewelry enamel. The belfry is decorated with mosaic coats-of-arms of cities and regions of the Russian empire. The church is interesting as a kind of an architectural accent in classical surroundings. You will also have a chance to shop at a local souvenir market right next to the Church on the Spilled Blood.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over various uneven and cobblestone surfaces with 20 steps. Conservative dress is required to enter the Church. No shorts, short skirts or halter-tops are acceptable. Tour price includes photo and video charges at the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood. Photography is not permitted in the functioning church. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for souvenir shopping at the market outside of the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood. Tour order may vary but all listed sites will be covered.

Your tour will begin with a short drive to Nevsky Prospect, one of the well-known streets in St. Petersburg. Cutting through St.


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1:30 pm

Petersburg's historical center, Nevsky Prospect runs from the Admiralty to the Moscow Railway Station before making a slight curve to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery. Since the 18th century, it has been the center of the bustling, rapidly growing city. This street is lined with magnificent architectural ensembles and offers a wealth of cultural interests including cathedrals and churches, numerous theaters and movie houses, the Small Philharmonic Concert Hall, the City's National Public Library, and numerous cafes, restaurants and nightclubs. It is also the main shopping area of St. Petersburg. Some of the best shops can be found around Gostiny Dvor Arcade and Passage. The street always teems with people until late into the night. Nevsky Prospect has also figured prominently in Russian history and literature.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over uneven, cobblestone surfaces, inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Due to its nature, this tour is not suitable for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 2 hours for souvenir shopping during the tour. The drive to/from the port is approximately 30 minutes each way, dependent upon traffic conditions. Tour order may vary between coaches due to traffic or crowding circumstances.

Traditional songs and dances are a part of Russia's strong heritage. Here in the city of St. Petersburg, renowned for its contribution to the arts of music, theatre and dance, you enjoy the performance of a professional folkloric ensemble. Professional artists will entertain you with a creative range of dances, songs and music, introducing you to the treasures of Russian national art and its cultural traditions. You will enjoy a champagne reception during the intermission of an unparalleled performance where you are indulged with a whirlwind of colorful folk costumes, some of Russia's traditional songs, the music of a Russian folk orchestra, the beauty of the maiden round dances and the skill of the acrobatic Russian Dancers!

PZK6 Folkloric Show of Song & Dance

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7:15 pm




Note: Prior to the tour's departure, an early dinner will be served for all guests on the Folkloric Show Song & Dance. Guests are required to climb 37 steps to reach the Concert Hall (no handrails along the staircase) and an additional 17 steps to reach restrooms on lower level. There are 100 metres of walking over even surfaces. No elevators or ramps are available in this venue.

Experience the history, culture and extravagance of St. Petersburg over 2 days without overlapping any venues, attractions or options. This port package is available on any Jewel of the Seas' sailings with a 2-day stay in St. Petersburg, Russia. Tour packages will only be

PZM3 St. Petersburg 2-Day Tour Package

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7:20 am

sold via the website; they will not be available onboard although individual tours will be sold onboard, subject to space availability. A minimum is required in order for this package tour to operate.

Day 1:

Begin with a visit to Catherine's Palace in Pushkin, originally known as Tzar's Village. Renowned for its splendid fairytale interior of fine furnishings and china, it ranks as one of the masterpieces of world art. Peter the Great presented the estate to his wife Catherine in 1710; it served until the time of the last Tzar as the imperial family's summer residence. You will be guided through the various lavish rooms including the Throne Room, the State Dinning Room, the Reception Room, the Blue Drawing Room and others. During World War II, the palace suffered significant damage; painstaking work restored it to its original splendor. After the tour in the palace, you will be escorted through a section of the garden decorated with several pavilions, monuments and bridges in a variety of styles.

A Russian lunch will be served in a local restaurant before continuing your exploration of the city of St. Petersburg. Begin your city highlights tour with a view of the monumental St. Isaac's Cathedral. Its golden dome, coated with more than 200 pounds of gold, dominates the city skyline. Pass the main square of St. Petersburg with its 4754 centimetres high column erected as a monument to victory over Napoleon I. Stop at the Rostral Columns to enjoy a splendid view of the Neva River, the Hermitage, and the golden spire of Peter and Paul Cathedral. You will be guided through Peter and Paul Fortress, which is considered the birthplace of St. Petersburg. This extensive walled complex includes the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, now part of the St. Petersburg History Museum. The cathedral became the burial place of the Tzars starting with Peter the Great. While in the cathedral, you will see the tombstones of the Imperial family including Nicholas II and his relatives.

Continue to the Cruiser Aurora, which signaled the beginning of the Bolshevik Revolution. Proceed past the Field of Mars and the Marble Palace before arriving at the Church of Our Savior on Spilled Blood where you will stop for photographs of this exquisitely decorated church that was built on the spot where Alexander II was assassinated in 1881. Continue with a drive along Nevsky Prospect, the main thoroughfare of St. Petersburg past the Kazan Cathedral and further on out of the city for the short transfer back to the vessel.

Day 2:

An approximate one-hour drive will take you to Peterhof, the town of Palaces, fountains, parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian tsars. Conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles, the complex was officially opened in 1721. Explore the Palace with its opulent staterooms and priceless art. See the breathtaking Grand Cascade, a series of 64 fountains, 37 gilt statues and 3 waterfalls. Following a Russian lunch, return to the heart of the city to visit the famous Hermitage Museum. Discover Russia's largest art museum with an astounding collection of over 2 million pieces of art. Founded by Catherine II in 1764, the collection is housed in four buildings, the most impressive of them being the Winter Palace.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 5 kilometres over gravel paths, cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 200+ steps in Peterhof and approximately 120 steps covering two stories in the Hermitage. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Special shoe covers must be worn touring both Peterhof Palace and Pushkin. Camera and video fees for the Hermitage and Pushkin are included in the tour cost. Flash photos restrictions might apply in certain rooms. Large carry bags, umbrellas and heavy coats are not permitted in the palaces, and must be checked prior to entering the museums. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. The Museums may change their expositions or close some of the halls without notice. Please be aware that the Peterhof fountains are subject to maintenance work without advance notification. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace and Pushkin Palace, guests should expect delays and




tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at the Palaces might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

Petersburg is often called the Venice of the North. The city is situated on 42 islands and more than 60 small rivers and canals crisscross the city in various directions. However, the main waterway of St. Petersburg is the Neva River.

PZM4 Evening Neva River Cruise with Folkloric Show

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7:30 pm

While cruising on the Neva, enjoy St. Petersburg's magnificent waterfront: Point of Vasilievsky Island with its red Rostral Columns, St. Peters and Paul Fortress, the stately Winter Palace and Hermitage buildings, the elegant Grand Duke's palaces, the Marble Palace, the lovely blue dome of the Mosque and other numerous buildings and monument. The boat will also approach Aurora Cruiser, which signaled the start of the Revolution in 1917 by firing a single blank shot from its bow gun. A colorful folkloric concert will provide traditional entertainment for you while onboard. A small, professional company of folk singers and musicians will perform typical Russian dances and songs. Traditional costumes add to the flavor of the special evening with champagne and canapes served during the concert.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.80 kilometres over cobblestone surfaces with 10 to 25 steps. Participants should take care while entering/exiting the riverboats. There are numerous steps to negotiate on the boat pier. Due to the nature of this tour, participants should be advised that this excursion is not wheelchair accessible. Tour order may vary to avoid congestion.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 - Car - Panoramic Sights / Hermitage / Shopping. Any entrance fees, meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. Please note that inside visits are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The evening tour order/program; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide.

PZP5 Evening Car

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7:30 pm

PZP6 Evening Van

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 - Car - Panoramic Sights / Hermitage / Shopping. Any entrance fees, meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. Please note that inside visits are not included. No deviations are allowed to the tour length or advised departure time. The evening tour order/program; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide.


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PZQ4 Peterhof Parks & Fountains with Train Ride

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Take a coach ride bound for Peterhof Palace via the new districts of St. Petersburg, the countryside and the former Grand Dukes' residences including the Constantine Palace, the official residence of the Russian President. Once at Peterhof, you’ll begin a guided tour of the 300-acre Lower Park with its system of fountains. The elaborate system includes 4 cascades as well as 174 fountains, with the Samson Fountain considered the most impressive fountain complex in the world. During your tour, you’ll view the Marine Canal, the Monplaisir Palace and Monplaisir Garden with it statues and fountains, including the statues of Peter the Great, the Sun Fountain and the Roman Fountains. The most impressive is the Grand Cascade with its central figure - Sampson Tearing Open the Jaws of the Lion.

Of special interest for the children will be several trick fountains designed by Peter the Great himself. They include the Bench Fountains, the Oak Tree and the Umbrella. Having passed along the Monplaisir Alley, you’ll find yourself near the Chessboard Cascade where the

Adult 65.00 / Child 40.00 USD 4 hr(s) 30 min(s) Restrictions:


1:00 pm

excursion train will be waiting to take you across an area of the park that hasn’t been explored by your group and to the neighboring park of Alexandria. Along the way, you’ll view the Cottage Palace, the Farmer's Palace, the Gothic Chapel and other places of interest. You’ll enjoy an approximate 30-minute ride on the miniature train.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.25 miles over gravel paths, cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 200 steps. Guests are required to walk approximately 0.25 mile from the coach parking area to the Park's main entrance. Please be aware that the Peterhof fountains are subject to maintenance work without advance notification. No interior visit to the Peterhof Palace will be made on this tour. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear (jacket or umbrella) with them. Due to the walking involved in this tour, it is not recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to it. As a result, the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International. Tour order may vary between groups. Space is limited to number of seats available on the train but a minimum is required in order to operate. Children are provided with a juice box during the tour. A parent or guardian must accompany children 16 years and younger to participate on this tour.




The order of the tours and the exact route/itinerary may vary depending upon where the vessel will dock and local conditions. Transportation has been obtained for the excursions in St. Petersburg; however, the vehicles' air-conditioning system may not be to North American standards. Not all venues, museums, and attractions are air-conditioned; therefore, guests should dress accordingly. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended for every shore excursion. Heavy traffic conditions along the routes to/from the Palaces of Peterhof & Pushkin should be expected for the months of May through August 2010. Due to the high volume of visitors expected at the various attractions and venues, you may encounter large crowds and long lines (queues) at the venues. Due to this reason, local guides may decide to alter the tour itinerary and the order in which the tour is accomplished. It may not be possible to visit all sites listed. This is beyond the control of the local tour operator or Royal Caribbean International.

St. Petersburg, Russia 14-Aug-2013

Important Information Regarding Visa Requirements in Russia.

During your two-day visit to St. Petersburg, a very special program of excursions has been planned. Guests who have purchased one of the available excursions will not require a visa while on that particular excursion. If you would like to visit St. Petersburg after taking a tour, you will need to obtain a Russian visa.

Please be advised that without a visa, shoreside visitation is limited to the period of the excursion and you will not be permitted to leave the ship outside of excursion hours. If you do have a visa, we still recommend advance purchase of excursions as some tours have limited capacity.

Guests who wish to sightsee independently or sightsee outside of Royal Caribbean shore excursion hours MUST obtain an individual Russian Visa before leaving home. Should you wish to obtain an individual visa for Russia, you will need to have the contracting company (tour agent or travel agency) provide you with the necessary Visa Support Letter and documentation. It will then be necessary to contact the visa service of your choice. All nationalities should consult their appropriate consulate to define their needs for this call. Visas cannot be issued on board the ship. In order to receive a Russian visa, a guest must have a valid passport, which does not expire within 30 days of the last day of the cruise.

Guests who have not purchased one of the available excursions, do not possess a Russia visa, or whose visa is not properly supported by the proper documentation will not be permitted ashore in St. Petersburg by local Russian Immigrations.

Guests on an independent car or van excursion purchased from Royal Caribbean do not need an individual visa to participate in this program.

Independent Car or Van Excursions: In addition to the normal assortment of excursions, Royal Caribbean offers guests a chance to explore St. Petersburg and the countryside via private car or van with a driver and qualified English or foreign language-speaking guide. Please refer to the Independent Car or Van Excursions for more information about this program.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. For those guests who want to experience St. Petersburg in a small group, you can tour the city and surrounding areas via private car or van. A driver with an English-speaking guide will accompany you during the program you have selected. (Foreign language guides may be requested but may incur additional fees.) We have compiled specific itineraries to help maximize your time in port. Listed below and on the following page, you will find the information needed to pre-reserve your private car or


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van.

Pre-reserving: In order for Royal Caribbean International; to make all of the necessary arrangements, advance reservations are strongly recommended for this service due to limited availability of both vehicles and guides. Actual vehicle type may vary depending on availability and final number of guests participating per vehicle.

General Information: Three (3)-passenger cars or ten (10)-passenger vans can be arranged for your private half-day or full-day excursion. This is a private tour; thus, the family or group of friends who accompany you should agree to share the cost. Royal Caribbean International will not match up persons requesting an excursion to form a private group for a car or van. Please note that a party of two or three must pre-reserve a car, not a van.

Cars and vans should only be pre-reserved by one individual per party, since Royal Caribbean International places orders per vehicle. The entire cost of the vehicle will be charged to that person's credit card details and cannot be divided amongst the party by Royal Caribbean International. A tour ticket will be issued and delivered onboard the ship to the stateroom of the guest booking this tour.

All group participants (in the vehicles) who have pre-reserved a vehicle through Royal Caribbean International Explorations Office will not require an individual Russian visa to participate in this program, unless otherwise stipulated through the Russian Consulate or Embassy in their specific country.

Where To Go: Onboard the ship, the Explorations Office will request the names of each individual in your party. This information is required to allow your party to disembark the ship for the tour. Please provide this information promptly to avoid being denied participation by the local authorities. Private vehicle arrangements are non-refundable after confirmation of the individuals in your party has been provided to the Explorations Office. If you have any questions, the Explorations Office will be able to assist you accordingly.

St. Petersburg is a large city with the same traffic and construction problems found in any other large metropolitan area. Please keep in mind that you must consider travel time, venue location, and crowding when making your tour selections. Since many venues are likely to be visited by other tour groups, please note that you may experience crowding at some locations that is beyond the control of the local agents or Royal Caribbean International.

Lunch Note: The full-day private car or van excursions in St. Petersburg do not include lunch. However, your guide can assist you in choosing a local restaurant suitable for lunch. Kosher food is available in St. Petersburg. It is customary to invite the guide to dine with you, covering his or her expenses. This way, the guide can assist you in ordering and provide an opportunity for you to discuss those subjects concerning St. Petersburg, which may be of interest to you. Your driver will provide his own lunch and remain with the car or van during this time.

In addition, on the day of your private tour, your guide will help organize your itinerary, make recommendations and advise you as to any unusual requests. It cannot be guaranteed that the same guide will escort you on both the AM and PM departures (if 2 are taken) or Day 1 and Day 2 departures (if 2 are taken).

Please keep in mind: Cars hold a maximum of 3 persons. Vans hold a maximum of 10 persons. A party of 2 or 3 must pre-reserve a car only. Vans are reserved for groups of 4 to 10 guests.

Entrance fees (1 venue for half-day options and 2 venues for full-day options), photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary (except where noted otherwise). Meals, refreshments, and gratuities are not included. Visits to the Hermitage's Gold Room are only performed by pre-arranged appointments and are not included in the listed Hermitage visit with a private vehicle. Photography in St. Isaac's Cathedral is permitted. No deviations can be made in length of tour or departure time. Subway fees are not included. Video recordings are permitted at the Yusupov Palace. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof.


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This tour will allow you to enjoy the city's best landmarks and take pictures during photo stops. Your first photo stop will be at the St. Isaac's Square dominated by the majestic Saint Isaac Cathedral (1818 - 1858) with its 4th largest dome in the world. Continue with a short drive to the one of the main landmarks of St. Petersburg - the Church of Resurrection on the Spilled Blood, marvelous Russian-style multicolored, onion-domed church which was built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated on March 1, 1881. There you will have an opportunity to shop at the neighboring flee market. Continue by driving across the Neva River to view the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, flanked by two Rostral Columns originally lighthouses. There you can enjoy the magnificent view of the Neva River in its widest part. In front of you is the Peter and Paul Fortress, the first structure of the city.

This tour will give you an opportunity to visit the Peter and Paul Fortress territory - one of the highlights of the city with the St Peter's and St. Paul's Cathedral, museums and a number of interesting buildings that complete the ensemble of the Fortress. Following your walk at the Fortress territory, you will visit one of the souvenir shops with abundance of traditional Russian souvenirs.

Note: Please contact the Shore Excursion Department at [email protected] if you are travelling with a wheelchair or scooter or to review full details on this tour. This tour is designed for those guests with walking difficulties and those unable to handle numerous steps or extended periods of walking or standing. This tour is conducted on a full-size coach and cannot accommodate guests confined to electric wheelchairs or scooters. Guests must be able to walk roughly 350 yards over even surfaces with a few steps to enter/exit the coach independently. You will stop for photos and shopping only. No interior visits will be made during this excursion. The drive to/from the Port of St. Petersburg is approximately 30 minutes each way, dependent upon traffic conditions.


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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. Only the gardens and grounds of Pushkin will be visited. No interior visit of the palace.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping


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for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees are included for the Hermitage on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted.This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.


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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package.

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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rear seat with Driver and Guide up front. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

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PZ51 Car - Pushkin/Shopping

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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rear seat with Driver and Guide up front. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide.


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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rear seat with Driver and Guide up front. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. Only the gardens and grounds of Pushkin will be visited. No interior visit of the palace.


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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rea r sea t. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees for the Hermitage are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rea r sea t with Drive r and Guide up front. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees are included for the venues incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package.


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The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Car holds three (3) passengers on rea r sea t with Drive r and Guide up front.Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees for Pushkin Palace are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the routes to/from Peterhof Palace & Pushkin Palace, guests

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should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at the Palaces might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length


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or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. A visit to the Hermitage's Gold Rooms is not included in this private vehicle package.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length

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or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 1 venue, photography and video fees are included for the venue incorporated on your

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selected itinerary. Any meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide.

The tour price is per vehicle, not per person. Please see the information listed under PZ12 Car - Panoramic Sights/Hermitage/Shopping for further details on this option. Entrance fees for 2 venues, photography and video fees for Pushkin Palace are included on your selected itinerary. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. Any


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meals, refreshments, subway fees, or gratuities are not included. No deviations can be made to the tour length or advised departure time. The tour order; however, can be discussed on the spot with your guide. As heavy traffic can occur along the routes to/from Peterhof Palace and Pushkin Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at the Palaces might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

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St. Petersburg’s diversity and magnificence is revealed during your exploration of important sites including the opulent St. Isaac’s Cathedral and the famous Hermitage Museum.

Highlights: -Hermitage Museum: Explore the world famous museum and observe its numerous reception halls and art exhibits. -Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a local restaurant. -St. Isaac’s Cathedral: View its vast and opulent interiors lined with extraordinary works of art. -Photo stops during guided tour: Spit of Vasilievsky Island, Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood and Aurora battle ship. -Souvenir store: Browse an abundant collection of traditional Russian souvenirs on Nevsky Prospect.

Full Description: Begin your full day tour with a comfortable coach ride passing splendid architecture while your guide provides commentary on the fascinating history of the city. Pass Palace Square, the main square of the city, beautifully balanced and proportioned around the Alexander Column, an important focal point for this architectural ensemble. The picturesque Baroque Winter Palace stands on the northern site of the square. The coach will proceed across the Neva River to the first stop on the Spit of Vasilievsky Island, flanked by two Rostral Columns. Next, your coach circles the Peter and Paul Fortress and proceeds to the Hermitage main entrance to begin your guided tour.

At the Hermitage, you will walk through the Winter Palace with its numerous reception halls, the Small Throne Room, the Armorial Hall, the Grand Throne Hall, and the Malachite Room. Marvel at the 15th –16th century French art exhibits and works of Impressionists. Proceed to the Small Hermitage, famous for its exquisite embellishments of crystal chandeliers, a marble colonnade, and the amazing Peacock Clock. In the Old Hermitage, observe a splendid collection of Italian Renaissance art including masterpieces by Leonardo da Vinci and Rafael. Follow your guide to the New Hermitage, for the exhibits of 16th –18th century Italian art. Witness Rembrandt’s artistic career from his early masterpieces to the very last revelations of his genius in the Dutch collection.

At the conclusion of your tour of the Hermitage, enjoy lunch in one of St. Petersburg’s local restaurants.

Following lunch, proceed to St. Isaac’s Cathedral, one of the world’s largest cathedrals, which was designed by French architect August Montferrant and took 40 years to construct from 1818 to 1858. The cathedral is named for St. Isaac of Dalmatia whose Saint’s Day on May 30 coincides with Peter the Great’s birthday. The vast and opulent interior measuring 4,000 sq m (43,000 sq ft) is sure to make a lasting impression with its hundreds of extraordinary 19th century works of art.

Proceed from St. Isaac’s Cathedral to the cruiser Aurora, which signaled the beginning of the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917. Prepare your cameras as you enjoy the view through the Field of Mars to the Cathedral of Our Savior on the Spilled Blood, built on the spot where Emperor Alexander II was assassinated in 1881. Finally, browse in one of the souvenir shops with abundant traditional Russian souvenirs. Your tour concludes with a ride on St. Petersburg’s and Russia’s most famous street, Nevsky Prospect, before returning to the ship.

What to Bring: -You should always present your valid national passport, a tour ticket and the completed migration card (both sides) at the Immigration Control. -Camera -Cash for souvenirs (US Dollars and Euros are accepted in the souvenir stores as well as credit cards) -Umbrellas and jackets are recommended since the tour is operated in any weather conditions


Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over even surfaces with over 200 steps. -The Hermitage Museum may change the exposition or close some of the halls without prior notice. -The Hermitage has limited interior seating and no air-conditioning. -Please note that St. Isaac’s Cathedral has been recently equipped with a lift that goes to the second floor where the main exposition is located. -All the photo and video fees are included in the tour price. Flash photo restrictions might apply in some of the Hermitage rooms. -Large bags, umbrellas and heavy jackets must be checked before entering the Hermitage Museum. -The route/itinerary may change due to current traffic circumstances.




Get your bearings with this comprehensive introduction to the imposing grandeur of St. Petersburg during this sightseeing drive with several photo stops along the way. St. Petersburg rose from the marshy banks of the River Neva to become a distinctly European city dubbed as Peter the Great's Window to the West. During this fascinating tour, you will view many of the sights that have made St. Petersburg famous. Drive pass the Winter Palace, the Admiralty, and the Cruiser Aurora, from which a blank round was fired as a signal for the Bolsheviks assault on the Winter Palace in 1917. See the Field of Mars, drive along Nevsky Prospect, the city's main street and

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pass the impressive St. Isaac's Cathedral with its immense gold cupola.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 183 metres over cobblestone surfaces with 2 to 5 steps to enter/exit the coach. No interior visits will be made on this excursion. Tour order may vary in order to avoid traffic congestion.

Tsarskoye Selo, also known as the Tzar's Village or Pushkin, is the site of Catherine's Palace. Pushkin is located approximately 27

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kilometres south of St. Petersburg in a 5,997,441 sq. metre park. Designed in the mid-18th century by Rastrelli, and named in honor of Peter the Great's wife, it was a summer residence of the imperial family from the time of Peter until the fall of the monarchy in 1917. The palace's stunning aqua facade is nearly 30,480 centimetres long and adorned with gold and white ornaments. You will be guided through the various lavish rooms, including the Throne Room, State Dining Room, Reception Room, Blue Drawing Room, Picture Gallery and others.

Following your visit of the palace interior, you will have a 30 to 45-minute tour of the palace gardens before your 1 hour return to the ship. The French Garden is laid out in geometric patterns in front of the east facade and the landscaped English Garden with its Great Pond to the south. Catherine the Great was responsible for the creation of the English Garden in 1768.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.8 kilometres over gravel paths and even surfaces with approximately 45 steps. Special shoe covers must be worn when touring the palace. Camera and video fees for Catherine's Palace are included in the tour cost. Flash photos are usually not permitted in areas displaying paintings. The Museums may change their expositions or close some of the halls without notice. There is a gift store in the Palace and local vendors near the bus park. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Pushkin Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Pushkin might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

An approximate one-hour drive will take you to Peterhof, the town of Palaces, fountains, parks and the most brilliant of all the summer residences of the Russian tsars. Conceived by Peter the Great to rival Versailles, the complex was officially opened in 1721. Explore the Palace with its opulent staterooms and priceless art. See the breathtaking Grand Cascade, a series of 64 fountains, 37 gilt statues

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and 3 waterfalls. Following a Russian lunch, return to the heart of the city to visit the famous Hermitage Museum. Discover Russias largest art museum with an astounding collection of over 2 million pieces of art. Founded by Catherine II in 1764, the collection is housed in four buildings, the most impressive of them being the Winter Palace.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3.6 kilometres over gravel paths, cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 200+ steps in Peterhof and approximately 120 steps covering 2 stories in the Hermitage. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Special shoe covers must be worn touring the Peterhof Palace. Camera and video fees for the Hermitage are included in the tour cost. Flash photos restrictions might apply in certain rooms. Large carry bags, umbrellas and heavy coats are not permitted in the palaces, and must be checked prior to entering the museums. Effective with the 2009 season, video and still photography are not permitted in the Grand Palace of Peterhof. The Museums may change their expositions or close some of the halls without notice. Please be aware that the Peterhof fountains are subject to maintenance work without advance notification. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

Overview: Enjoy a guided visit to the State Hermitage, one of the world’s greatest art museums to explore its priceless collection of art.

Highlights: -Hermitage Museum: Explore the world famous museum and observe its numerous reception halls and art exhibits.

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Full Description: Following your journey into the city, your guide will lead you to the Winter Palace, former official residence of the imperial family. View its splendid gala rooms including the Field-Marshal’s Hall, the small Throne Room, the Emblem Hall with its vast gilded columns, the Gallery of 1812, and the Hall of St. George. Proceed to the Small Hermitage, the only custom-built museum which served as Catherine’s retreat from the bustle of the court. View the beautiful Pavilion Hall and see the 13th – 18th century Italian art collection in the Old Hermitage. The pride of the collection are masterpieces such as Leonardo Da Vinci’s Madonna with a Flower and Madonna Litta, and works by Rafael including the Madonna Conestabile and The Holy Family.

You will then proceed to the New Hermitage, a 19th century building first opened to the public in 1852. See the most celebrated Spanish canvases featuring Spain’s leading “Golden Age” artists from El Greco to Murillo, Zurbaran, Velasquez, and Goya. Tour the Rembrandt collection, including the stunning Old Man in Red and The Return of the Prodigal Son, one of his last works. Follow your guide to the Hermitage collection of 15th – 18th century French paintings. The rich and variable collection traces the development of different styles and schools of that time.

At the conclusion of your tour of the Hermitage, your coach will be waiting to return you to the ship.

What to Bring: -You should always present your valid national passport, a tour ticket and the completed migration card (both sides) at the Immigration Control -Camera


Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.75 mile over even surfaces. There are approximately 120 steps covering 2 stories. There are 2 wheelchair accessible lifts, however, 4 to 7 steps must be traversed to reach them. One of the lifts goes to the first floor only, the other one goes to the second and third floors.




-There is limited seating inside the museum and no air-conditioning. -The Hermitage Museum may change the exposition or close some of the halls without prior notice -All the photo and video fees are included in the tour price. Flash photo restrictions might apply in some of the Hermitage rooms. -Large bags, umbrellas and heavy jackets must be checked before entering the Hermitage Museum.

Yusupov family line goes back at least as far as the Romanovs. Crimean merchants of Tartar extraction, the family's wealth rivaled that

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of the Tsar himself, with some believing the Yusupovs to be richer. As a favorite of the Felix Yusupov, the palace was decorated lavishly exemplifying his wealth and eccentric lifestyle. Once, while in Italy, Felix admired a beautiful white marble staircase and offered to purchase it. Unfortunately, for Yusupov, the owner refused to sell. Not to be disappointed, Yusupov purchased the whole palace, dismantled the staircase and shipped it to St. Petersburg where it sits in his favorite palace today. It was in this palace that Prince Felix Yusupov, had conspired to kill a man whom he regarded a real threat to the future of the Russian Empire. Gregory Rasputin, a peasant who had gained control over the tsar's family through his alleged supernatural powers, was murdered at the Yusupov Palace and his death was as mysterious as his life. Your guide will escort you to the cellar, where 'Madame Tussauds' style wax statues reenact that tragic tea party for you. You will also descend the palace's famous Italian marble staircase to the private theater, sumptuously decorated in the rococo style.

Following the tour of the palace, you will experience a canal cruise where the boat will glide along the canals passing by the embankments with palaces and theaters, museums and private homes. The boat cruises past St. Isaac's Cathedral built in 1858. This is one of the largest churches in the world with a huge gold dome. Further along the Moika is a group of yellow buildings that form the Teachers Training University. At the time of Catherine the Great it used to house the orphanage instituted by the empress. Next is the Stroganov Palace, a baroque masterpiece of Rossi, Count Stroganov, who was the president of the Academy of Arts and a noted collector. The Stroganovs amassed their huge fortune through the monopoly they held on salt. The boat cruises under the Choir Bridge. It takes its name from the Choir Hall located nearby. A cruise along the Moika and the Neva Rivers is another chance to appreciate history and splendid architecture of this beautiful city. At the conclusion of your scenic tour, rejoin your coach for the return trip to the pier.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.6 kilometres over flat and cobblestone surfaces with 100 steps. There are a lot of steps on the boat pier and it is not accessible to wheelchairs. Participants should take care while entering/exiting the riverboats. The top decks of the boats are not open for guests' usage due to the close proximity to the bridges. The Museums may change their expositions or close some of the halls without notice. Camera fees for Yusupov Palace are included in the tour cost. Flash photo restrictions might apply in certain rooms. Videos are not permitted. Due to the stair climbing involved on this tour, it is not recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. Tour sequence may be altered to avoid congestion but always covering the mentioned sites.

Peterhof, located 22 miles west of St. Petersburg and on the Gulf of Finland, is one of the most delightful of all summer palaces to visit in the area. Built in 1723 as a summer home of Peter the Great, it was intended to rival Versailles. Painstaking work, using old plans, photographs and descriptions made it possible to recreate the famous palace and park with fountains that are included in the UNESCO catalogue of the world's most precious historical sights. Join your coach at the pier for the one-hour drive to Peterhof.

Peter himself drafted the layout of the 300-acre park, including the spectacular system of fountains that cascade throughout the grounds. The elaborate system includes 4 cascades as well as 173 fountains, with the Samson Fountain considered the most

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impressive. The Grand Cascade is one of the most impressive fountain complexes in the world and was reopened in 1995 after five years of restoration. Your guide will escort you through other beautiful sections of the gardens to see the numerous fountains and view the facades of the small palaces scattered around the grounds. Following your visit of the Lower Park of the Palace grounds, you'll take a 30-minute hydrofoil ride from Peterhof to St. Petersburg where you board a coach for the return drive to the pier.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over gravel paths, cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 200 steps. Guests are required to walk approximately 0.25 mile from the coach parking area to the Park's main entrance. Please be aware that the Peterhof fountains are subject to maintenance work without advance notification. No interior visit to the Peterhof Palace will be made on this tour. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear (jacket or umbrella) with them. Due to the walking involved in this tour, it is not recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. As heavy traffic can occur along the route to/from Peterhof Palace, guests should expect delays and tour interruptions due to same. As a result the total time spent at Peterhof might be impacted. This is beyond the control of the local agent and/or Royal Caribbean International.

Your tour will begin with a short drive to Nevsky Prospect, one of the well-known streets in St. Petersburg. Cutting through St. Petersburg's historical center, Nevsky Prospect runs from the Admiralty to the Moscow Railway Station before making a slight curve to the Alexander Nevsky Monastery. Since the 18th century, it has been the center of the bustling, rapidly growing city. This street is lined with magnificent architectural ensembles and offers a wealth of cultural interests including cathedrals and churches, numerous theaters and movie houses, the Small Philharmonic Concert Hall, the City's National Public Library, and numerous cafes, restaurants and nightclubs. It is also the main shopping area of St. Petersburg. Some of the best shops can be found around Gostiny Dvor Arcade and Passage. The street always teems with people until late into the night. Nevsky Prospect has also figured prominently in Russian history


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and literature.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over uneven, cobblestone surfaces, inclines and steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Due to its nature, this tour is not suitable for guests with walkers or wheelchairs. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 2 hours for souvenir shopping during the tour. The drive to/from the port is approximately 30 minutes each way, dependent upon traffic conditions. Tour order may vary between coaches due to traffic or crowding circumstances.

PZQ6 Paint Your Own Matryoshka Doll & Russian Tea Party

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Experience Russian folk art and traditions by participating in Matryoshka Doll workshop – a class in painting the traditional Russian nesting dolls. Begin with a 30-minute transfer to a local souvenir salon where your workshop (approximately 1 hour) will take place. Each participant will receives a wooden nesting doll, paints, brushes, workstation and expert supervision. After the class, you'll take your Matryoshka doll home as a souvenir and memento of your time in St. Petersburg. Before leaving the salon, you can look for the perfect souvenir to take home as well as enjoy a complimentary cup of tea or coffee for the adults and hot chocolate or juice for the kids. A short transfer will take you to one the downtown restaurants where you will enjoy a typical Russian tea party with Russian pastry.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.15 mile over cobblestones and even surfaces with approximately 5 steps. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping and browsing at the souvenir shop. Participants should wear clothing that can be stained with paint. A parent or guardian must accompany children 16 years and younger to participate on this tour. Space is limited to number of seats available in the workshop but a minimum is required in order to operate.




The tour order and exact route/itinerary may vary depending upon where the vessel will dock and local conditions. Exterior walking portions of the listed tours will be conducted in all weather conditions (rain or shine). Guests are advised to take the appropriate weather gear and wear comfortable walking shoes. For a select shore excursion to be provided in another language (i.e. Spanish, French, German and/or Italian), the required minimum of 25 guests must be met. Please contact the Shore Excursion office directly on board the vessel for further details.

Tallinn, Estonia 15-Aug-2013

TL01 Tallinn Walking Tour

Overview: Enjoy a walking tour of Tallinn’s historic Upper and Lower Old Town, the best way to enjoy this well-preserved charming town.

Highlights: -Upper and Lower Old Town: Enjoy a walking tour -Church of St. Alexander Nevsky: Visit the Russian Orthodox church -St. Mary’s Cathedral: Visit this 13th century cathedral

-Town Hall Square: Stroll through the square and see the exterior of the 15th century Town Hall



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Full Description: Your tour begins as you drive from the port to the Upper Old Town of Tallinn. Arriving at Tall Hermann Tower, you’ll disembark the coach at to begin your walking tour. The well-preserved medieval quarter of Tallinn, with its narrow cobblestone alleyways, can be best enjoyed on foot. You will visit the Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky. Built in the traditional style of 17th century Moscow

churches, the interior contains a number of interesting icons and mosaics. A visit will also be made to the famous 13th century St. Mary’s Cathedral. Your tour continues to a site that gives you a beautiful panoramic view over the Lower Old Town. You’ll see the towers and steeples rising above the cluster of red-tiled roofs just as they have for hundreds of years. After touring the Upper Old Town you will enter the Lower Old Town where you will see the exterior of the Church of the Holy Spirit. Your tour will reach Town Hall Square where you will view the exterior of the 15th century Town Hall. Your walking tour will end near Mere Boulevard, where you will have the option to return to the ship via motor coach or stay in town for Your walking tour will end near Mere Boulevard, where you will have the option to return to the ship via motor coach or stay in town for independent exploration and shopping.

What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard ship) and photo identification when in port -Camera and cash for shopping (most major stores accept Euros and credit cards)

What to Wear: -Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended. -This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 2 miles over uneven surfaces and cobblestone streets, several inclines with approximately 90 steps. -Flash photos are not permitted in the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral and St. Mary`s Cathedral. Video and photography are not permitted




in Old Town cathedrals and churches. -If the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral has a special event or mass service, guides will remain outside and guests can enter on their own. -The interior of the Dome Church (St. Mary’s Cathedral) is closed to tours on Sundays due to regularly scheduled church services and functions. Only exterior views will be available on Sunday visits. -On Sundays and public holidays, some shops, boutiques and small stores will be opened for shorter periods or closed for the day. -The order of sites visited may vary to avoid overcrowding.

TL02 Tallinn Highlights

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9:30 am

This excursion combines a short walking tour of the highlights of Tallinn that can only be enjoyed on foot, as well as a panoramic tour of the city's major attractions and surrounding area.

You will depart from the pier for the scenic sightseeing drive of the surroundings of Tallinn starting with the beautiful Kadriorg Park (coach traveling by), founded by Peter the Great in honor of his wife Catherine. En route you will also have a photo stop at the Song Festival Ground (inside visit included) which is a host to Estonian Song Festivals that are held every five years with up to 30,000 performers singing to a capacity of 300,000 spectators. You'll see the well-preserved 16th-century ruins of St. Bridget's Convent (coach traveling by) as you pass the Olympic Yachting Complex (coach traveling by) located outside the city centre.

A short drive follows to Tallinn's Old Town where you can see ancient walls and tower gates (coach traveling by). Upon arrival at Tall Hermann Tower (stop - exterior visit only), you will disembark the coach for a short walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square where you can view the baroque Toompea Castle (stop - exterior visit only), now housing the Estonian Parliament. You will visit the beautiful Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky (inside visit included) containing a number of gold icons and mosaics. A visit will Russian Orthodox Church of St. Alexander Nevsky (inside visit included) containing a number of gold icons and mosaics. A visit will also be made to the famous 13th-century St. Mary's Cathedral (inside visit included) - a home to more than 100 medieval coats of arms. Next you will walk a short distance for a beautiful panoramic view over the Lower Old Town with its towers and steeples rising above the cluster of red-tiled roofs. Return to your coach to drive back to the port.

Note: There are limited shopping opportunities available. Guests may stay in town at the end of the tour. There is approximately 1 mile of walking over cobblestone streets, several up and down inclines with 30 steps. Visitation to the interior of the Dome Church is not possible on Sundays due to regularly scheduled church services and functions. Tour order may vary but all mentioned sites will be covered.

TL03 Panoramic Tallinn

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2 hr(s) 15 min(s)

After a short drive from the port, ancient walls and tower gates come into view. Arriving at the Great Coastal Gate of Tallinn (coach traveling by), you will observe the magnificent "Stout Margaret" Cannon Tower (coach traveling by). You will stop for photographs at the Tall Hermann Tower (stop - exterior visit only) from where you will have the option to walk the short distance up Toompea Hill to Palace Square to view from the outside the baroque Toompea Castle (stop - exterior visit only), now housing the Estonian Parliament. You may also visit the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (inside visit included), which dominates the city skyline.

Departing from Tall Hermann Tower, you will continue past the original city walls built in 13th - 15th century before finally proceeding past the Kaarli Church (coach traveling by) and the Estonian Opera and Ballet Theater (coach traveling by) towards the main recreation area of Tallinn, Kadriorg Park (coach traveling by). Kadriorg Park was founded by Peter the Great in honour of his wife Catherine I in the 18th century. From here you will proceed to Song Festival Ground (inside visit included), with an amphitheater specially built for the popular Estonian Song Festival. You will pass by the Forest Cemetery (coach traveling by) where distinguished Estonians are buried

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amongst the pine trees before continuing onto Pirita, the beach side location of the yachting complex (stop - exterior visit only) built for the 1980 Olympic Games. On the way you will pass the 16th century ruins of St. Bridget's Convent (coach traveling by). Return to the port through the contemporary business center of Tallinn.

Note: You will have the option of staying in town or returning to the ship at the conclusion of your tour. There are approximately 50 yards of walking over even surfaces with 15 steps. The walking portion at Tall Hermann Tower is optional and at your discretion. Tour order may vary to avoid overcrowding but all mentioned sites will be covered.

TL07 Best of Tallinn with Concert & Lunch

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This comprehensive full day tour starts by visiting The Song Festival Ground. A short stop here will give you an impression of the enormous Song Festivals that are held every five years on this site, with up to 30,000 performers singing to a capacity of 300,000 spectators. From here you will continue to Pirita (coach traveling by), the beach-side location of the yachting complex built for the 1980

Olympic games where also the 16th century ruins of St Bridget's Convent (coach traveling by) can be seen.

A short drive follows to Tallinn's Upper Town, where you will pass ancient walls and tower gateways and disembark the coach at Tall Hermann Tower (stop - exterior visit only) from which flies the national blue, black and white flag. Walk up Toompea Hill to Palace Square. You will view the baroque Toompea Castle (stop - exterior visit only), now the residence of the Estonian Parliament and visit the lovely Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevski Cathedral (inside visit included), a dominating feature of Upper Town's city skyline, and home to numerous golden icons and mosaics. From here continue along Tallinn's medieval cobbled streets to visit the gothic St. Mary's Cathedral (inside visit included) Proceed to the scenic viewpoint over the Lower Town rooftops, where you will have a short opportunity for shopping at the small shops. Descend the Short Leg Street to the Town Hall Square in the Lower Town where free time is given to

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view the Gothic Town Hall (stop - exterior visit only). There, in one of Tallinn's typical Old Town restaurants lunch will be served.

A special visit to a medieval building is accompanied by a concert of medieval music. You will continue to Catherine's Passage where free time is allotted for a shopping opportunity at the craft workshops, where glass, leather, millinery and ceramic wares can be seen in production and purchased. Then walk back to the coaches at the coach park to drive back to the port.

Note: Visitation to the interior of the St. Mary's Cathedral will not be possible on Sundays due to regularly scheduled Church Services.

TL14 Tallinn - City of Contrasts

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This tour reveals the many contrasting faces of Tallinn, its differing nature and styles of life.

First drive to Lower Old Town and walk to Town Hall Square with its majestic Town Hall from the 15th century. Here you will have some time for shopping. After rejoining your coach at Mere Boulevard drive to Song Festival Ground where important Estonian Song Festivals are held every five years.

Driving from Song Festival Ground to Kose-Pirita district you will witness a very different type of architecture - private houses from 1950-60's, all in their neat gardens. In Pirita you will drive past the ruins of the oldest Convent in Old Livonia- St.Bridget`s Convent (coach traveling by)-and the beautiful sailing harbor (coach traveling by) where the Sailing Regatta of Moscow Olympic Games were held in 1980.

The coast of the nearby Viimsi peninsula saw the arrival of its first inhabitants over two centuries, 1271-1471. Gradually mixed

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settlements appeared, where side-by-side with the Swedes lived Estonians and Finns. Even today you can see the old farm buildings alongside new houses which are building up rapidly. The Open Air Museum (inside visit included) displays Estonian peasant architecture from the 19th -20th centuries. Here you will also enjoy refreshments in a restaurant overlooking the picturesque seashore.

Note: Guest must be able to walk approximately 650 yards over even and grassy surfaces, inclines and 5 - 15 steps. Comfortable non-slip shoes are recommended. Guests may stay in town at the end of the tour or make their own way back to the ship. Tour order may vary but all mentioned sites will be covered.

TL16 Town & Country Life

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Use the opportunity to explore Tallinn and Estonian countryside by visiting Tallinn's astonishing Old Town, ascertain about life in a farm and pay a home visit to a private house. Your tour begins with Tallinn's Upper Old Town and visiting Alexander Nevsky Cathedral (inside visit included) with its many icons and mosaics. Continue with the 15th century Dome Church also known as St Mary's Cathedral (inside visit included). From the nearby viewpoint you can enjoy a wide view over the Lower Old Town with its church spires, medieval houses and red rooftops.

You will then continue through the western part of Tallinn (coach traveling by) and out to Esko farm (inside visit included) which specializes in rearing cows, having now approximately 100. The farm was established with 8 cows following the independence of Estonia in 1991 and is owned and managed by one family, aided by a small staff of workers. They produce cheese and curds from their milk, the products being sold to baker's shops and a special cheese restaurant in Tallinn. You will be invited to taste their products.

Departing from Esko farm you will drive back to town where you will visit a private home (inside visit included). Enjoy seeing over the

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house before joining the owner for a cup of coffee and homemade cake.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.75 mile over uneven, cobblestone and grassy surfaces, inclines and 15 to 45 steps. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Due to the nature of this tour, it is not recommended for guests with walkers and wheelchairs. Time permitting, there are limited opportunities (approximately 15 minutes) to shop at the Viewpoint. Visitation to the interior of the Dome Church is not possible on Sundays due to regularly scheduled church services and functions.




Exterior walking portions of the listed tours will be conducted in all weather conditions (rain or shine). Guests are advised to take the appropriate weather gear and wear comfortable walking shoes. For a select shore excursion to be provided in another language (i.e. Spanish, French, German and/or Italian), the required minimum of 25 guests must be met. Please contact the Shore Excursion office directly on board the vessel for further details.

Gothenburg, Sweden 17-Aug-2013

GF08 Volvo & Gothenburg

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Volvo, perhaps one of the most well known Swedish products. Enjoy a visit to this pearl of Museums, "The World of Volvo", displaying Volvo's development from the start in 1927 until the 21st century. All lines of business are represented: aero, bus, construction equipment, trucks and of course cars! Quality, Safety and Environmental thinking are the three most important factors for Volvo and in the exhibition hall you can study what has been done and also how Volvo is constantly striving towards getting better in every aspect.

A visit to the Museum is like a travel through time. From the end of the merry 20's to the dynamic IT-age of today. Meet the Volvo PV444, that most of all symbolize the success of Volvo. The Fire engine from 1934 - the favourite of most "boys", a collection of older Volvo Trucks, the Volvo racing story in a nutshell with the Volvo 850 Racing, an Amazon and more. The museum is an attraction for men and women alike and do not miss the prototype of the only car designed by women for women! (even high heels are thought of). In all over 100 vehicles are on display so there is something for everyone.

Before leaving the museum there will also be some free time and possibility to visit the souvenir store.

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Continue for a panoramic tour of Gothenburg, Sweden's second largest city. Founded in 1621 by the King Gustav II Adolf, who got tired of the Danish raids and wanted a strong fortress in the west. The town grew quickly into an important trade and maritime city and is still today an important harbour.

In the heart of the city you will pass Goetaplatsen, with the famous Poseidon Fountain, by Carl Milles. The Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall and the Municipal Theatre are also located at Gotaplatsen.

Drive along Avenyen, the main street and the Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg with a great number of nice restaurants, bars and shops. At Gustav Adolfs Square, you will see the City Hall, the Court House and the Stock Exchange.

You will also drive by the in Gothenburg very famous "Feskekyrkan" the Fish Market, with its special architecture. Return to the pier.

Overview: See Gothenburg’s main highlights on a panoramic city tour as well as a canal cruise aboard a sightseeing boat.

Highlights: Masthugg Church: Enjoy a photo opportunity and inside visit of the church. Canal cruise: Board a sightseeing boat for a classic city tour and see canals dating back to the 17th century, including the extremely low Osthyveln Bridge.

GF09 Panoramic Gothenburg & Canal Cruise

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11:45 am, 1:30 pm




Sights seen from the coach include: Götaplatsen and the famous Poseidon Fountain, Museum of Fine Arts, Concert Hall, Municipal Theatre, Feskekyrkan, Opera House, Maritime Centre, and City Center. Full Description: Enjoy a panoramic tour of Gothenburg, Sweden’s second largest city. Gothenburg was founded in 1621 by King Gustav II Adolf, who got tired of the Danish raids and wanted a strong fortress in the west. The town grew quickly into an important trade and maritime city, and is still today an important harbor.

Start your tour with a drive up to the Masthugg Church, where you’ll have a magnificent view of Gothenburg and the port. An inside visit to the church will be included as well. In the heart of the city, you will pass Götaplatsen and see the famous Poseidon Fountain by Carl Milles as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall, and the Municipal Theatre. You’ll drive along Avenyn, the main street and the Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg with a great number of nice restaurants, bars and shops. At Gustav Adolf’s Square, you will see the City Hall, the Court House and the Stock Exchange. You will also pass by the Feskekyrkan, the fish market famous for its architecture.

Once you reach Kungsbroplatsen, you’ll leave your coach and board the sightseeing boat, Paddan, or the Toad. The classic city tour on the Paddan displays the beauty of Gothenburg from a waterside perspective. Step aboard in the center of the city and see the old moat and the canals that date from the 17th century while learning about the history of the city's construction and defense.

You’ll pass beneath many low bridges. The extremely low Osthyveln (cheese slicer) Bridge brings you out into the fascinating harbor where the sights include traditional shipyards, the fishing harbor, new and old housing, expanding commercial and academic sites, and the maritime museum. When passing under certain bridges, you will need to sit down on the floor of the boat and keep your head down as the bridges are so low so that you cannot remain seated on the chair. At the end of your tour, you will rejoin your coach for the return drive to the pier.

What to Bring: -You should always take your SeaPass card (provided onboard the ship) and photo identification when in port. -Camera and cash for shopping. -Sun protection and sunglasses.

What to Wear: -Guests are advised to wear warm, layered clothing and bring raingear depending on weather conditions. -Comfortable, non-slip, closed toe shoes are recommended.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.3 miles on flat, concrete and cobblestone surfaces. -When passing under certain bridges, you will need to sit down on the floor of the boat and keep your head down as the bridges are so low so that you cannot remain seated on the chair. -An inside visit of the Masthugg Church is included if no service, funeral or any other event is taking place. -The tour sequence may vary. -This tour operates in all weather conditions.

The Gothenburg we know today was inaugurated as a town 1621 after King Gustav II, tiring of Danish raids, gave the order to build a strong fortress, in order to secure Sweden's only western port. Gothenburg grew rapidly into the trading and maritime city envisaged by King Gustav II, and during the 18th century the East India Company became Sweden's first international trading company. Silk, tea, spices and porcelain, the luxury items of the age, were imported to Sweden from countries such as China, despite journeys often lasting more than a year.

GF10 Gothenburg & City Walk

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Cross the Alvsborgs bridge, Gothenburg's "Golden Gate" to Klippan viewpoint for a spectacular view of the city and port. Continue to the city center and Gotaplatsen, the cultural hub of the city flanked by the Museum of Fine Arts, The Concert Hall, The Municipal Theatre and the Library. The square is dominated by Carl Milles' imposing sculpture the Poseidon Fountain. Drive along Avenyn, Gothenburg's loveliest and busiest street, to Gustav Adolfs Torg where you alight the coach on a guided walk. This square is named after the city's founder, and here you will see the City Hall, the Court House and the Stock Exchange.

Continue to Kronhuset, built in 1643-55 and the oldest offficial building in Gothenburg. The building today holds small 18th century style shops including a general store, a small glassware shop, cafe, chocolate shop and a clockmaker. Pass the East India Company house, which today is home for the City Museum. Next door is the German Church, built in 1748 and one of few buildings that was saved from fire in in the 18th and 19th centuries. Head along the canal towards the harbour. From this pier, many swedish emigrants left Sweden for a new and better life in America. By 1890, close to 800,000 swedes had settled in North America. Admire the Gothenburg Opera House, inaugurated in 1994 and gives performances of musicals, opera, ballet and concerts. The super modern building is a striking example of the swedish love for modern design.

From the harbour, now explore the south side of the canal to see Gothenburg's Cathedral before re-boarding the coach for your return drive via the events district. Pass Liseberg amusement park, the Swedish Exhibition and Congress Centre, Scandinavium and Ullevi arenas before terminating pierside.

Sweden's west coast is her sunshine coast and has become the most popular holiday region in the country. The area is dotted with picturesque fishing villages, inlets and idyllic coastal resorts.

GF12 Tjoloeholm Manor

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Drive to Fjaeras Braecka, situated by beautiful Lake Lygnern, it is a 4 km long ridge which was formed when the inland receded between 12,000 and 13,000 years ago. It is one of the most remarkable and impressive glacial sea formations in the country. There is a fantastic view.

40 kilometres south of Gothenburg, on a peninsula, you'll find one of Sweden's largest attractions, a beautiful manor house in the Elizabethan style. The house, erected 1898-1904, fascinate thousands of visitors every year. While the front makes you think of the 16th century and the Tudor era, the inside is a brilliant example of Art Nouveau and craftsmanship in the spirit of William Morris. The manor also conceals a comfort far above the standard. The house was heated by a piped hot air system, in spite of the many fireplaces. The three bathrooms were fitted with showers and sunken baths and the estate had its own electricity generator. In order to keep the wall-to-wall carpets clean, a horse-drawn vacuum cleaner was pulled around the outside of the house and the thick hoses were pushed into the rooms through the windows.

Surrounded by the unique environment at Tjoloeholm, there will be some free time to enjoy in the grounds of the Castle, before your coach return to Gothenburg and the Ship.

Sweden’s west coast is her sunshine coast and has become the most popular holiday region in the country. The area is dotted with picturesque fishing villages, inlets and idyllic coastal resorts.

Through enchanting rural, costal areas continue west to the medieval town of Marstrand, accessible only by ferry and spread over an

GF22 Marstrand & the Scenic West Coast

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island of the same name and Koön.

Dominated by the 17th century Carlstens Fortress, Marstrand has a very special, turn of the century character, its white wooden houses decoratively carved and its cobbled streets smoothed by centuries of traffic. Marstrand is a sailing town par excellence and the harbor throngs with boats of all sizes, shapes and colors.On the highest top of the island of Marstrand lies Carlstens Fortress. For more than 300 years this large grey guardian has protected the small wooden city below.

Enjoy some free time for a snack or walk on your own before returning to the mainland and Gothenburg. A short Panoramic Tour of Gothenburg is also included before or after the Marstrand visit.

GF24 Panoramic Gothenburg

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Overview: See Gothenburg’s main highlights on a panoramic city tour. Highlights: -Masthugg Church: Enjoy a photo opportunity and inside visit of the church. -Sights seen from the coach include: Götaplatsen and the famous Poseidon Fountain, Museum of Fine Arts, Concert Hall, Municipal Theatre, Feskekyrkan, Opera House, Maritime Centre, and City Center.

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tired of the Danish raids and wanted a strong fortress in the west. The town grew quickly into an important trade and maritime city, and is still today an important harbor.

Start your tour with a drive up to the Masthugg Church, where you’ll have a magnificent view of Gothenburg and the port. An inside visit to the church will be included as well. In the heart of the city, you will pass Götaplatsen and see the famous Poseidon Fountain by Carl Milles as well as the Museum of Fine Arts, the Concert Hall, and the Municipal Theatre.

You’ll drive along Avenyn, the main street and the Grand Boulevard of Gothenburg with a great number of nice restaurants, bars and shops. At Gustav Adolf’s Square, you will see the City Hall, the Court House and the Stock Exchange. You will also pass by the Feskekyrkan, the fish market famous for its architecture.


What to Wear: -Guests are advised to wear warm, layered clothing and bring raingear depending on weather conditions. -Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Important Notes: -Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.3 miles on flat, concrete and cobblestone surfaces. -An inside visit of the Masthugg Church is included if no service, funeral or any other event is taking place. -The tour sequence may vary. -This tour operates in all weather conditions.

GF30 Northern Archipelago Tour




Overview: Enjoy a tour to Gothenburg’s beautiful northern archipelago. Öckerö municipality is spread over 10 islands situated only 25 minutes from Gothenburg City and is connected to the mainland only by ferry.

Highlights: -Archipelago tour: See the captivating islands of Öckerö, Hönö and Fotö and get a close look at the arctic flora, ancient relics and stunning views.


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Full Description: Öckerö is the municipality’s maritime center hosting fishing boats and boathouses. This genuine archipelago environment will get you close to arctic flora, ancient relics and stunning views. Witness the view of the ocean, the beautiful harbors and charming fishing huts.

You’ll start your archipelago tour with a panoramic drive through the captivating islands of Öckerö and Hälsö, where you will make a short stop at the old Öckerö Church dating back to the Middle Ages. You’ll also visit the local folklore center where you will delight in pastries and coffee before leaving Öckerö for the connecting islands of Hönö and Fotö.

On the bridge between Hönö and Fotö, be sure to look out of the window for an extensive and breathtaking view of the archipelago. Once you arrive in Fotö, you’ll join your guide on a walking tour through a typical old fishing village where the fishing huts are nestled amongst the granite landscape of the archipelago. After the walk, you will return to the pier.


What to Wear: -Guests are advised to wear warm, layered clothing and bring raingear depending on weather conditions. -Comfortable walking shoes are strongly recommended.

Important Notes: - Guests must be able to walk approximately 1 mile on flat, concrete and grass surfaces. - An inside visit of the Öckerö Church is included if no other event is taking place. -The tour sequence may vary. -This tour operates in all weather conditions




Exterior walking portions of the listed tours will be conducted in all weather conditions (rain or shine). Guests are advised to take the appropriate weather gear and wear comfortable walking shoes. Transportation has been obtained for the excursion program; however, all vehicles' air-conditioning systems may not be to North American standards.

For a select shore excursion to be provided in another language (i.e. Spanish, French, German, Portuguese and/or Italian), the required minimum of 25 guests must be met. Please contact the Shore Excursion office directly on board the vessel for further details.

Harwich, England 19-Aug-2013

HR01 London Panoramic Sightseeing & Heathrow Airport

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On your journey to Heathrow Airport, obtain an overall impression of one of the most lively and interesting cities in the world. Arrive in the East End of central London where the Tower of London will come into view. Passing St. Paul's Cathedral, you will see Trafalgar Square in which stands the imposing Nelson's Column and flanked by the National Art Gallery. Pass through Admiralty Arch and into The Mall, where at the far end stands Buckingham Palace, London residence of the Queen. On one side of the Mall is delightful St. James' Park, a quiet and relaxed oasis with its flowerbeds and its ducks and pelicans on the lake. Also, in the same area, see Whitehall with its poignant War Memorial - The cenotaph, Horseguard's parade and Downing Street, official London Residence of the Prime Minister. Continue to Westminster-Parliament Square and the Houses of Parliament, a focal point of English history. Nearby is the architectural masterpiece of Westminster Abbey. It represents a unique pageant of British history as the setting for every Coronation since 1066 and for numerous other Royal occasions. Your guide will point out external features of the building and you will be able to take photographs before you continue your trip to Heathrow Airport.



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Note: The amount of walking required during the free time is at the guest's discretion. Photo opportunities will be made where/when possible at the main points of interests as your panoramic tour travels through the capital. There will be a short stop for shopping (approximately 1 hour) in the central area before continuing to Heathrow Airport for check-in and your return flight. Entrance fees and meals are not included in the tour price. Tour order may vary between groups.

Transit Port:

To meet the needs and desires of those guests with a little extra time in Harwich, Royal Caribbean International will be offering a limited tour program to London, which will be available to guests who fall into the following category:

a) Guests with flights departing from Heathrow after 3:00 pm the last day of the cruise.

If you meet any of the above criteria, you can participate in the tour listed. For more information, please contact the Explorations! Desk onboard the ship. During the Olympic Games period (July-August 2012) there will be a significant increase of traffic in and around the central London area. There will also be road closures in effect during this period and it may be necessary to alter the route of the excursion at short notice. ‘The Mall’ will not be accessible throughout the Olympic period and other sights around London may not be accessible.

HR03 Internal Visit to Buckingham Palace & Heathrow Airport

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For a just a short period each summer when the Court has left London for summer vacation in Scotland, it is possible to view the State Rooms of Buckingham. Travel directly to central London and towards the ceremonial avenue of The Mall where at the far end you will see Buckingham Palace. At the Ambassador's entrance where Diplomats presenting the credentials of their country to the Queen and Court of St. James arrive by carriage, you will follow the same route and walk across the courtyard to enter the main part of the palace. From the pomp and ceremony of a State Visit, when the Guard of Honor is mounted in the Quadrangle and The Queen entertains the visiting Head of State at a ceremonial banquet, to ministerial and diplomatic audiences, receptions and other events, the State Rooms which you will see, provide a majestic backdrop to the on going works of the monarchy. Visits to the State Rooms are not guided but an excellent self operated audio set is supplied and you are encouraged to tour at a leisurely pace taking full advantage of this unique chance to experience part of the great British culture and heritage.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 700 yards over flat surfaces with 15 - 20 steps between floors within the Palace. Guests with special needs have alternative access to the Palace. Photography and video are not permitted inside Buckingham Palace. At the termination of the tour, guests will board the coach to continue to Heathrow Airport for check-in and return flights. For those guests remaining in London, they will be dropped at Victoria Rail Station to make their own way to their hotels. Meals are not included in the tour price. Tour order may vary between groups.

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a) Guests with flights departing from Heathrow after 3:00 pm the last day of the cruise.

b) Independent guests with an extended overnight stay in a downtown London hotel.

If you meet any of the above criteria, you can participate in the tour listed. For more information, please contact the Explorations! Desk, onboard the ship. During the Olympic Games period (July-August 2012) there will be a significant increase of traffic in and around the central London area. There will also be road closures in effect during this period and it may be necessary to alter the route of the excursion at short notice. ‘The Mall’ will not be accessible throughout the Olympic period and other sights around London may not be accessible.

The area around Windsor is steeped in history, dominated by its famous Castle, originally built as a fortress by William the Conqueror. Across the river, which flows on past Runnymede, the scene of King John's signing of Magna Carta, is Eton College where many

HR04 Royal Windsor & Heathrow Airport

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distinguished and eminent individuals have been educated. You will travel directly on the motor-way route from Harwich towards Windsor. From many miles distance the Castle can be seen rising above the River Thames and the charming town which surrounds it.

Windsor Castle is probably the largest fortress of its kind in the world, and has belonged continuously to the sovereigns for over 900 years. The Castle dominates the town, standing on a chalk outcrop overlooking the river, and from whichever direction approached, it rises magical in outline above the surrounding countryside.

Upon arrival in Windsor, there will be time for shopping or independent sightseeing in the main part of Windsor town, which grew up around the Castle in the Middle Ages. There are quaint Georgian shops, houses and inns while the most prominent building on the High Street is the Guildhall completed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1689. Alternatively, there will be time for an independent visit to Windsor Castle.

Note: There is a moderate amount of walking to the various parts of Windsor Castle. Entrance fees to Windsor Castle are not included in the tour price. Windsor Castle can be closed at short notice due to official visits and/or functions. St. George's Chapel is closed on




Sundays throughout the year for religious services. This is beyond the control of the local agent and Royal Caribbean International.

Transit Port:


a)Guests with flights departing from Heathrow after 3:00 pm the last day of the cruise.

If you meet any of the above criteria, you can participate in the tour listed. For more information, please contact the Explorations! Desk onboard the ship. During the Olympic Games period (July-August 2012) there will be a significant increase of traffic in and around the central London area. There will also be road closures in effect during this period and it may be necessary to alter the route of the excursion at short notice.


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