CruiseTickets for BIRKA GOTLAND’S destination cruises for the 2026 season are released. This year’s big news is two cruises to Gdansk in Poland, which will take place just as late summer turns into autumn. At the same time, the investment in an extended Visby season continues with more activities for families with children.
BIRKA GOTLAND, the Baltic Sea’s only pure cruise ship, mainly sails between Stockholm, Mariehamn and Visby. In 2026, longer trips to Baltic Sea destinations such as the High Coast, Bornholm and Riga will also be offered. Brand new are two departures to Gdansk in Poland, which will take place on 30 August and 13 September 2026 respectively.
During your port stop in Gdansk, you can choose from several excursion packages and, for example, combine the historically important Hanseatic city with the seaside resort of Sopot, experience traditional amber handicrafts and enjoy Polish coffee at the magnificent Art Nouveau hotel Grand.
“Gdansk has long been in demand by our passengers. To now be able to add one of the Baltic Sea region’s most magnificent cities, also via Visby, makes the cruise a unique experience,” says Daniela Nikander, Product Manager Gotland Alandia Cruises.
After the success of the extended Gotland season in 2025, BIRKA GOTLAND will continue with departures from Easter to the beginning of the autumn next year as well. New is an investment in more Gotland excursion destinations adapted for families with children.
“Our new Pelle No-Tail concept, which we have during the school holiday periods, has attracted even more families with children to discover BIRKA GOTLAND. That is why we are broadening the range ashore, including Kneippbyn as a novelty for younger travellers. Of course, we will also continue with the popular option of cruising between Mariehamn and Visby,” says Daniela Nikander.
