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From Helsinki to Copenhagen

Nordic Illumination

Dates:
20 Jun - 2 Jul 2026
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
9
Ship:
Insignia
Cruise Line:
Oceania Cruises
Fares:

From £2,567 pp

Uspenski Cathedral, Helsinki, Finland

From Helsinki to Copenhagen

Nordic Illumination

Dates:
20 Jun - 2 Jul 2026
Duration:
12 Nights
Journey type:
Cruise only (please call for flight options)
No. of ports:
9
Ship:
Insignia
Cruise Line:
Oceania Cruises
Fares:

From £2,567 pp

Voyage Itinerary

20 June

Setting sail from Helsinki

Finland's lovely capital Helsinki is a maritime city, with the sea on three sides and almost 100 kilometres of shoreline, as well as around 300 islands. Its contemporary architecture and focus on modern design sit surprisingly well alongside its four hundred year history.

Helsinki cathedral at sunset

21 June

Åland Islands: Mariehamn

Mariehamn is the capital of the Åland Islands, a Swedish-speaking archipelago that actually belongs to Finland, situated halfway between Stockholm and Helsinki. The gentle pace of island life and the unique blend of Finnish, Swedish and Russian culture makes this an intriguing place to spend some time.
Rural landscape in the Aland Islands

22 June

Finland: Vaasa

The city of Vaasa, on Finland’s west coast, lies just 50 nautical miles from Sweden, and nearly a quarter of the population speak Swedish as their first language. You can learn more about the history of Vaasa at the Museum of Old Vaasa, while just offshore lies the beautiful Kvarken Archipelago, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Kvarken Archipelago, Finland

23 June

Finland: Oulu

Oulu is a likeable city centred around a lively market square, known for both its high-tech economy and for its lovely natural setting on the Gulf of Bothnia. The city centre is spread across several islands, with some great museums, restaurants and shops, as well as plenty of green space.
Oulu city hall, Finland

24 June

Finland: Kemi

25 June

Sweden: Lulea

Church in Lulea, Sweden

26 June to 27 June

Sweden: Sundsvall

28 June to 29 June

Sweden: Stockholm

The buzzing city of Stockholm is the capital of Sweden. Many sights will delight; the busy waterfront, the cobbled streets in the Old Town, and the museums, palaces, gardens and galleries. And of course, just 20 minutes away, its archipelago of 30,000 islands offers a totally different experience.
Gamla Stan, Stockholm

30 June - At sea

1 July to 2 July

Arriving in Copenhagen

Wonderful Copenhagen is the perfect city to explore on foot, by bicycle or by water. Visit the bustling wharf at Nyhavn, enjoy the palaces, galleries and museums, wander through the amazing Tivoli Gardens, and if you have time, make the most of Copenhagen’s gastronomic revolution.
Copenhagen city skyline
Frilandsmuseet, near Copenhagen, Denmark

Don't miss

We love the open air museum, the Frilandsmuseet, just north of the city, housing more than 50 farms, mills and houses from the mid 17th to the mid 20th centuries.

The ship

Insignia

Capacity:
670 Guests
Crew:
400 Staff
Style:
On Oceania it's all about the time spent ashore, so back onboard it's relaxed and unpretentious, with no dressing up. Openseating throughout creates an atmosphere which is friendly and sociable, and from 2026 they operate as adults-only

Small enough to operate fascinating port-intensive itineraries, but with the space for dining options, comfortable accommodation and more, sister ships Insignia, Nautica, Regatta and Sirena are for many the perfect size.

What we love

These four boutique style sister ships carry just 684 guests apiece, with a comfortable, relaxed country house style and plenty of intimate corners. We love the alternative restaurants - Oceania is rightly renowned for great food - and the pretty little library up on deck 10.

Learn more about Insignia
Oceania Insignia - Pool deck

inclusions

  • All meals including speciality dining
  • Speciality coffees & teas, soft drinks, juices, water
  • Unlimited WiFi
  • Onboard gratuities
  • Group fitness classes

Tailor-make your trip

Ways to make it better
    • 71 Nyhavn hotel, Copenhagen

      Two nights in Copenhagen

      Excellent super modern hotels abound, but our favourite for comfort and value is 71 Nyhavn, overlooking the harbour front.

    • Frederiksborg Castle, Denmark

      Around Copenhagen

      Travel out of the city to North Zealand to see the renaissance Frederiksborg Castle, and Hamlet’s Kronborg Castle at Elsinore.

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    Will I save by booking with Mundy Cruising?

    Absolutely. You'll save money and time by booking with us rather than directly with the cruise line and enjoy more flexibility in your travel arrangements. We have access to preferential rates and exclusive offers, and we offer expert advice on how to get the best value.

    Can you help with pre and post-cruise arrangements?

    From flights and transfers to hotels and tours, we can help with all your travel needs to make sure your trip is exceptional. What's more, we are members of ABTA and also offer full ATOL protection, not to mention a 24hr emergency contact, so we offer complete peace of mind.

    What are the benefits of a small luxury ship?

    Because small ships are able to reach smaller ports of call and provide a higher level of service than their big ship counterparts, we believe that small ship cruising is the very best way to travel. Usually they offer more space per person, and an attentive team to make sure you have the very best experience. Small ship cruising offers the very best of the best.

    Why Mundy?

    Who we are

    Founded in 1970, we have sold more luxury cruises for more years than anyone else in the UK.

    Mundy Cruising was the very first cruise specialist in the UK. We have been making the best cruise holidays even better since 1970.

    How? Simply by offering our clients more expertise, more personal service, more unique ideas, more fascinating add-ons, more fabulous freebies and more peace of mind.

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