




Pirates of the Baltic Sea - Early Bird!
The number of nights during the trip.
If the number of total night differs from information in "accommodation" area, under what's included, the extra nights are transfer nights.
The total amount of extras you can add to enrich your trip.
MORE SPOTS PENDING: trip not on sale. We are reviewing if we can add more spots.
NOT ON SALE YET: the trip sale has not started. The sales opening time is not confirmed yet.
OVER 10 PLACES: the sales is open, at the moment there are more than 10 spots on sale
SALES STARTS SOON: The trip sale will start in less than 7 days.
Trip overview
AHOY ye landlubberrr!
Time to step aboard and find your place amongst the seadogs!
We are happy to welcome you onboard the Pirates of the Baltic Sea! The most epic and unforgettable cruise experience on the Baltic Sea - the 28th Voyage. We are calling you to hoist the masts and sail from Helsinki to Stockholm! Experience two nights full of fun and partying with fellow international students in the beautiful archipelago and one day of visiting Stockholm. International students from all over the world are joining the cruise! Follow @pobsofficial on Instagram for more information and updates of the event!
Travel documents! To join the trip you must have a valid passport or European IDcard* in original copy. If you have a residence permit in the EU, you must bring it too in original copy.
*driver's license is NOT an accepted document for travel.
If you want to stay in one cabin with your friends (max 4 persons), make one booking, choose Economy, Standard, Promenade or premium cabin and add everyone's information to the booking.
If you choose "Spot in a random cabin" you can NOT choose who you are staying with even with same booking.
Extras and guided activities

How is the buffet like?
- There are many food options, including options for most common allergies and diets.
- Unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks on tap included.

Italian food buffet dinner on the second night
- suitable for common allergies/intollerances
Italian buffet dinner on the return trip to Helsinki (Sunday evening). The buffet includes unlimited beer, wine and soft drinks on tap and food with vegetarian options.

Buffet breakfast on Monday
- suitable for common allergies/intollerances
How is the buffet like?
- There are many food options, including options for most common allergies and diets.
- Drinks included.

Buffet breakfast on Sunday
- suitable for common allergies/intollerances
How is the buffet like?
- There are many food options, including options for most common allergies and diets.
- Drinks included.

2 x breakfast
Breakfasts on both mornings (Monday and Tuesday)

3 Hours Stockholm bus tour
Note! You can only attend one of the city tours!
- Duration3 hours
A 3 hour guided bus tour through Stockholm, starting from the harbour with the possibility to hop off in the city centre after.

3h Walk tour in Stockholm
Note! You can only attend one of the city tours!
- Duration3 hours
A 3 hour guided walking tour through Stockholm starting from the harbour.

Spa & Sauna
Treat yourself and take a break from the rush around you. Enjoy Sauna and warm pools to relax and get ready for the night!
PoBS Goodie Bag
Accommodation
Make a joint booking for everyone staying in the cabin.
Windowless cabin for 3 people on decks 5 and 9 to 11. The lower beds can be converted into a double bed. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner for the cabin occupants.
Make a joint booking for everyone staying in the cabin.
Windowless inside cabins for 4 people on deck 2. The lower beds can be moved together to make a double bed. In these cabins, the sounds of engines may be heard. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner for the cabin occupants.
- Make a joint booking for everyone staying in the cabin.
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Windowless cabin for 4 people on decks 5 and 9 to 11. The lower beds can be converted into a double bed. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner for the cabin occupants.
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- Make a joint booking for everyone staying in the cabin.
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High-quality 4 people cabin with a view of the Promenade from the window, located on decks 8 to 11. The cabins have a TV and the lower beds can be moved together to make a double bed. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner for the cabin occupants.
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- Make a joint booking for everyone staying in the cabin.
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High-quality 4 people cabin with a view of the sea from the window, located on decks 5 and 8 to 11. The cabins have a TV and the lower beds can be moved together to make a double bed. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner for the cabin occupants.
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Windowless inside cabins for 4 people on deck 2. The lower beds can be moved together to make a double bed. In these cabins, the sounds of engines may be heard. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner for the cabin occupants.
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You can NOT choose your cabin mate
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Windowless cabin for 4 people on decks 5 and 9 to 11. The lower beds can be converted into a double bed. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner.
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You can NOT choose your cabin mates High-quality 4 people cabin with a view of the Promenade from the window, located on decks 8 to 11. The cabins have a TV and the lower beds can be moved together to make a double bed. The cabin price includes the first night's open bar buffet dinner
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You can NOT choose your cabin mates
What is included
When booking with your friends, you can choose the cabin class: economy, standard, promenade or premium. NOTE! You need to make one booking together with your friends in order to be in the same cabin.
You can also choose to book a single ticket in a random cabin.
When?
On the first night.
What can we eat?
A variety of meals including options for most common allergies and diets.
Drinks included.
Goodie bag filled with a PoBS T-shirt and other gifts
Package price does not include
Transfer to the harbour
You are responsible for your own travel to the harbor, contact your ESN section about possible group transfers!
Health travel insurance
We recommend travellers have insurance that covers cancellations due to sickness and accidents.
If you do not have one, from your user account you can add Health Insurance until 8 days before the trip departure.
For more details, please check our FAQ here.
NOTE! this product is not available for residents in Sweden.
Meals not listed as included
You can add other meals online or visit any restaurant/bar onboard the ship.
NOTE! You cannot board the ship with food/drinks. The security will check everyones' bags at boarding and any food/drink can be confiscated!
Extra activities which are not included in the trip package
Extra activities can be bought through your user account on www.timetravels.com while the sale is open and until they are sold out.
Departure points
- Helsinki Olympia Terminal
Example itinerary
Travel documents! To join the trip you must have a valid passport or European IDcard* in original copy. If you have a residence permit in the EU, you must bring it too in original copy.
*driver's license is NOT an accepted document for travel.
12:00–15:00 Boarding the ship at Olympia terminal in Helsinki. You will receive an email with the exact boarding time.
There is a security check at the terminal; you cannot bring any opened bottles or alcohol onboard. In addition, to guarantee a peaceful stay for the other passengers onboard the ship, speakers are not allowed on board. They will be confiscated.
17:00 The ship departs to Stockholm
First, we have a warm welcome show to start off the cruise!
There is an all you can eat and drink buffet for everybody included in the price on the first night. You will know the exact time for your buffet at the latest at the harbor.
During both evenings there are all kinds of activities on board. You get a complete digital timetable before the cruise. Examples include:
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Dance class
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Costume Competition
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ESNcard raffle
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Speed Friending
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Dating Game
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Bingo
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Pub Quiz
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Karaoke
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Scavenger Appro
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Cabin Crawl
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Beer Pong
All times Swedish time
7:00–9:30 Breakfast buffet open, you can buy a discounted voucher online while booking.
9:30 Arrival to Stockholm, Värtahamnen terminal.
Free time in Stockholm. Guided tours available in Stockholm for extra price. Please, see the booking page for more information.
16:00 Boarding gate closes, you must be onboard the ship before this time.
16:45 The ship departs to Helsinki
On both nights there is party and music playing until early morning hours.
7:30–10:00 Breakfast buffet open, you can buy a discounted voucher ahead of time.
10:30 Arrival to Helsinki, at the Olympia terminal
Timetravels reserves the right to changes in the itinerary.
Good to know
You will receive an email saying what time you should be at the harbor or the place your bus departs from. As we are a huge group, we recommend that you board on time and follow the instructions from the PoBS team.
You may not bring any alcohol to the boat. There is going to be a security check at the terminal for all participants and any alcohol found will be confiscated and you might be left in the harbor.
Yes, IF you make one booking togther with you friends.
Cabin choises:
Economy cabin (for 4 people): Windowless 4-person cabins on deck 2 with adjustable beds. Engine noise may occur.
Economy cabin (for 3 people): Windowless 3-person cabins on deck 2 without adjustable beds. Engine noise may occur.
Standard cabin (for 4 people): Windowless 4-person cabins on decks 5 and 9-11 with convertible beds.
Promenade cabin (for 4 people): High-quality 4-person cabins on decks 8-11 with Promenade views. Includes a TV and adjustable beds.
Premium cabin (for 4 people): High-quality 4 person cabins on decks 5 and 8-11 with sea views. Includes a TV and adjustable beds.
NOTE! If you book an individual ticket, you will not be able to choose who you are sharing the cabin with!
Yes, it is.
Only non-alcoholic beverages are allowed to drink throughout the boat. The bars are open until 4.00 (Finnish time) and the prices are student-friendly. Alcohol purchased from the bars should not be drunk in the cabin hallways.
Smoking is allowed only on the restricted areas.
The dinner is a buffet and there are several dishes available, also vegetarian ones. Lactose and gluten free options should be clearly indicated on the descriptions next to each dish. If you have other food restrictions and you’re unsure of what you can eat or not, don’t hesitate to ask the local restaurant staff for help!
During your day in Stockholm, you keep your cabin and can leave the luggage there. Please note that neither the ferry company, ESN Finland nor Timetravels takes responsibility for any valuables left in the cabins.
Yes, you can.


















