MS Birka Gotland

1 reviews | 705° place out of 714
91.40
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  • Shipyard Aker Finnyards (Rauma, Finland)
  • Year 2024
  • Length 177.00 m
  • Beam 28.00 m
  • Tons 34,924 gt
  • Decks 11
  • Cabins 900
  • Passengers 2000
  • Crew 200
  • Crew/Pax ratio 1 : 10.00
  • Currency EUR
  • Language English
  • Flag Sweden
Description

Specially designed for cruises through the Stockholm archipelago and Åland, the Birka Gotland offers a multitude of panoramic views from its public areas, including the Yacht Club Bar, the Pacific Pub, and the Club Copacabana, where live music is played. Dining options include three restaurants ("Grand Buffet," "Four Seasons," and "Café Brazil") and eight bars, while special attention was paid to the ship's fitness, wellness, and relaxation facilities during the design phase. The Birka Gotland features not only a swimming pool and an artificial beach under a magrodome but also sun loungers, palm trees, and even beach parties and barbecues (weather permitting). There is also a casino and a large duty-free shop on board, and the ship benefits from the special tax regime of the Åland Islands.
Kai Ortel

91.40 Global rating
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Kai O @kaiortel Expert Contributor (11) 22/09/2024 Cruises Expert
91.40

BIRKA GOTLAND - the perfect Swedish getaway

I liked

Ship freshly refurbished, very relaxed onboard atmosphere, lots of music, great scenery to be watched.

I didn't like

High onboard prices (Swedish price levels), high-density ship, small cabins.

Comment

The BIRKA GOTLAND is the perfect getaway for a maritime short break when in Stockholm or central Sweden. She alternates between 2- and 3-day cruises from Stockholm to Mariehamn/Åland and Visby/Gotland and is both a great "party boat" and a mini-cruise ship offering spa, wellness and conference facilities.


Cruising area
Northern Europe, Svalbards, Greenland
Experience
Cruised (3 days)
Language
English
Period
Jul 2024
Who cruised?
Single
Nationality
Germany

Ports of call: Stockholm, Mariehamn/Åland and Visby/Gotland. Occasionally diverting to Rønne/Bornholm, Härnösand (Sundsvall), Ystad, Riga and other Baltic ports.

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