The cruise ship BIRKA GOTLAND, with its home port in Stadsgården in central Stockholm, is now concluding its second summer since the relaunch in 2024. During the summer, the ship visited, in addition to Åland and Gotland, the High Coast, Ystad, Bornholm, and Riga.

New this year is the major focus on families with children, with Pelle Svanslös and Maja Gräddnos serving as the ship's school holiday mascots.

"We are truly satisfied with the cruise summer, and particularly delighted that families have discovered how enjoyable it is to travel with us. Of the total 165,000 travellers, families with children have increased the most, with a full 27 per cent more children on board compared to summer 2024," says Kenneth Gustavsson, CEO of Gotland Alandia Cruises.

The ship's sales statistics also show that interest in Visby and Gotland remains strong. Despite fewer port calls, nearly 6,000 more visited Gotland with BIRKA GOTLAND this summer compared to last year. Slightly more Gotlanders have also chosen to travel with the ship than in summer 2024. Even the longer cruises have attracted holidaying Swedes, not least thanks to BIRKA GOTLAND's close co-operation with the various Baltic Sea destinations.

"After a splendid summer, we now look forward to a packed autumn of experiences. In September, we are offering a special cruise to the harvest festival on Åland for the first time. We also welcome star chef Danyel Couet on board, invest in a sparkling disco concept on Fridays, and present popular Swedish artists on Saturdays. Just in time for the autumn holidays, Pelle Svanslös and Maja Gräddnos will join us again! This will be a Birka autumn you simply do not want to miss," says Kenneth Gustavsson.

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