An Extended Journey from Medieval Canals to Nordic Design

13 nights May 6, 2028

The An Extended Journey from Medieval Canals to Nordic Design is a 13-night Scandinavia cruise aboard EXPLORA V, operated by Explora Journeys. Departing Southampton on May 6, 2028, the voyage visits 11 ports. Fares start from $8,360 per person.

Itinerary

Day 14 May 19, 2028 Stockholm Arrives 08:00 Without a doubt Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a vacation in Sweden with an MSC cruise will prove it. Built on no fewer than fourteen islands, where the fresh water of Lake Mälaren meets the brackish Baltic Sea, clean air and open space are in plentiful supply here. An MSC cruise of Northern Europe will give you the opportunity to appreciate its port front, reach the Baltic Sea and experience the atmospheres with a tour of the town where broad boulevards lined with elegant buildings are reflected in the deep blue water, and rows of painted wooden houseboats bob gently alongside the cobbled waterfront. But Stockholm is also a hi-tech metropolis, as you will find out on your excursion on land during your cruise, with futuristic skyscrapers and a bustling commercial heart. The old town, Gamla Stan, is a district with cobbled streets and narrow alleyways huddled together on a triangular-shaped island. Today the area is an atmospheric mixture of buildings surrounded on all sides by a latticework of medieval lanes and alleyways. The district of Norrmalm swaps tradition for a thoroughly contemporary feel: this is downtown Stockholm where you’ll find shopping malls, huge department stores and conspicuous, showy wealth. In the green island of Djurgården you can see an extraordinary 17th century warship, the Vasa, rescued and preserved after sinking in Stockholm harbour. Cross Norrbron or Riksbron from the Riksdagshuset and up rears the most distinctive monumental building in Stockholm, Kungliga Slottet – a low, square, yellowy-brown construction, with two arms that stretch down towards the water. It’s uniform and sombre outside, but with a magnificent Rococo interior that’s a swirl of staterooms and museums. Itssheer size is quite overwhelming: you should not miss the Royal Apartments and the Treasure Room. The former are used for royal receptions and the second keeps a collection of crowns studded with precious stones. Go to Stockholm Cruises visiting Stockholm

Stockholm photo — Day 14 May 19, 2028 Stockholm Arrives 08:00 Without a doubt Stockholm is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and a vacation in Sweden with an MSC cruise will prove it. Built on no fewer than fourteen islands, where the fresh water of Lake Mälaren meets the brackish Baltic Sea, clean air and open space are in plentiful supply here. An MSC cruise of Northern Europe will give you the opportunity to appreciate its port front, reach the Baltic Sea and experience the atmospheres with a tour of the town where broad boulevards lined with elegant buildings are reflected in the deep blue water, and rows of painted wooden houseboats bob gently alongside the cobbled waterfront. But Stockholm is also a hi-tech metropolis, as you will find out on your excursion on land during your cruise, with futuristic skyscrapers and a bustling commercial heart. The old town, Gamla Stan, is a district with cobbled streets and narrow alleyways huddled together on a triangular-shaped island. Today the area is an atmospheric mixture of buildings surrounded on all sides by a latticework of medieval lanes and alleyways. The district of Norrmalm swaps tradition for a thoroughly contemporary feel: this is downtown Stockholm where you’ll find shopping malls, huge department stores and conspicuous, showy wealth. In the green island of Djurgården you can see an extraordinary 17th century warship, the Vasa, rescued and preserved after sinking in Stockholm harbour. Cross Norrbron or Riksbron from the Riksdagshuset and up rears the most distinctive monumental building in Stockholm, Kungliga Slottet – a low, square, yellowy-brown construction, with two arms that stretch down towards the water. It’s uniform and sombre outside, but with a magnificent Rococo interior that’s a swirl of staterooms and museums. Itssheer size is quite overwhelming: you should not miss the Royal Apartments and the Treasure Room. The former are used for royal receptions and the second keeps a collection of crowns studded with precious stones. Go to Stockholm Cruises visiting Stockholm

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 32-day span: $7,985 · range $7,985–$10,650

Current prices

Per person · 2 guests · incl. taxes & fees

Inside

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Oceanview

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Balcony

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Suite

from $8,360

$643 / night

Fare rows

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,360

$643 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $8,775

$675 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,260

$712 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Grand Terrace Suite

Cabin grade

Available

from $9,710

$746 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $10,800

$830 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Deluxe Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $11,175

$859 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Premier Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $17,200

$1,323 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Penthouse

Cabin grade

Available

from $20,100

$1,546 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cove Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $23,100

$1,776 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cove Residence with Whirlpool

Cabin grade

Available

from $24,250

$1,865 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Retreat Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $26,650

$2,050 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Serenity Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $47,350

$3,642 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Cocoon Residence

Cabin grade

Available

from $53,250

$4,096 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 22, 2026

Prices come from third-party data feeds via Explora Journeys and may differ from the cruise line's current fare. Confirm the final price before booking. How our pricing works

All cabin grades (15) Detailed cabin specs available at booking.

Name	Supplier code	Type
Cove Residence	CO1	Suite
Cove Residence with Whirlpool	COJ	Suite
Cocoon Residence	CR	Suite
Deluxe Penthouse	DP	Suite
Grand Penthouse	GP	Suite
Ocean Grand Terrace Suite	GT	Suite
Owner’s Residence	OR	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT1	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT2	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT3	Suite
Ocean Terrace Suite	OT4	Suite
Penthouse	PH	Suite
Premier Penthouse	PP	Suite
Retreat Residence	RR	Suite
Serenity Residence	SR	Suite

Ship

Your ship EXPLORA V 5★ **72,810** GT **892** guests Every moment aboard EXPLORA V is designed to awaken a sense of space and ease, with an intimate atmosphere and a seamless connection to the ocean. Every moment aboard EXPLORA V is designed to awaken a sense of space and ease, with an intimate atmosphere and a seamless connection to the ocean. Explore ... Go to EXPLORA V Cruises on EXPLORA V

An Extended Journey from Medieval Canals to Nordic Design

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