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 09.03.2005      TAKE A SEA TRIP! MEMORABLE MOMENTS IN THE ESPOO ARCHIPELAGO

Once again, Veka-Line and Manoris Travel are arranging summery sea trips in Espoo’s unique archipelago. This summer’s programme comprises the theme cruises “Life in the Archipelago Villas”, “The Archipelago During Prohibition” and "The Midsummer Bonfire Cruise".
 

 

Tickets
Good to know
Life in the archipelago villas
The archipelago during prohibition
Midsummer bonfire cruise

 

June
Mon 13.6. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  The archipelago during prohibition
Mon 20.6.    5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  Life in the archipelago villas
Fri 24.6.  8 p.m. - 11 p.m.  Midsummer bonfire cruise  NOTE! Arrival and departure in Haukilahti
 

July
Mon 4.7.   5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  The archipelago during prohibition
Mon 11.7. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  Life in the archipelago villas
Mon 18.7. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. 

The archipelago during prohibition 

Mon 25.7. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. 

Life in the archipelago villas

 
August
Mon  1.8.    5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  The archipelago during prohibition  NOTE! Arrival and departure in Haukilahti
Mon 8.8. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  Life in the archipelago villas  NOTE! Arrival and departure in Haukilahti
Mon 15.8. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  The archipelago during prohibition  NOTE! Arrival and departure in Haukilahti
Mon 22.8. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  Life in the archipelago villas
Mon 29.8. 5.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m.  The archipelago during prohibition

Tickets

The Archipelago During Prohibition & Life in the Archipelago Villas:

Adults 20 €
Pensioners and students 15 €
Children (7-16 years old) 10 €

Midsummer Bonfire Cruise:

Adults 28 €
Children (7-16 years old) 15 €

Children under 7 years old go free-of-charge when accompanied by a paying adult.
The prices include VAT at 8 %.

Good to know

The theme cruises arrive and depart at the Otaranta quay in Otaniemi (the archipelago boat pier, Fonecta phonebook map 27/A-5). NOTE! The quay for the Midsummer bonfire cruise is Mellsteninranta in Haukilahti (Fonecta phonebook map 16/A-3). The cruise ship is the 80-seater m/s Aurora. Guidance during the cruises is given in Finnish and in English if required.

For all cruises, bookings should be made in advance to Espoo Convention & Marketing, tel.+358 9 8164 7230. The fee is paid in cash upon departure. The cruises depart only if a minimum of ten people have made a booking by noon on the day of departure.

Chartered sea trips, with a guide, are also available upon order. Further information: Juha Nyberg/Veka Line Oy, tel. +358 40 500 0504.




Life in the Archipelago Villas

The theme of this trip is the colourful life in olden-day villas. In addition to revealing fascinating stories, the guide sheds light on the current state of affairs of the most famous villas. The trip includes a stop on the Iso Vasikkasaari island, which has services such as a restaurant and kiosk. Guidance in Finnish and in English if required. Arrives and departs at the Otaranta quay in Otaniemi. Note! On Mon 8 Aug arrival and departure in Haukilahti.

The Archipelago During Prohibition

The trip presents the Espoo archipelago during the time of prohibition, when motorboats ferried hard liquor in the dead of night. The guide tells intriguing tales about the times when alcohol could be easily and cheaply acquired in Espoo. The trip includes a stop on the Iso Vasikkasaari island, which has services such as a restaurant and kiosk. Guidance in Finnish and in English if required. Arrives and departs at the Otaranta quay in Otaniemi. Note! On 1 Aug and 15 Aug arrival and departure in Haukilahti.

Midsummer Bonfire Cruise

The traditional Midsummer bonfire cruise sets off on Midsummer’s Eve from the Haukilahti shore. The ship cruises through the Suvisaaristo archipelago and later heads out to the open sea at Seurasaarenselkä to provide a view of the magnificent Midsummer bonfire in Seurasaari. Coffee and refreshments are available during the cruise.

 

 

 

 


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