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Pirates of the Baltic Sea, International sales - EARLY BIRD!

Duration2 nights
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Availabilitysale starts soon
Sale starts on27.08.2026 at 12:00
Sat, 07.11.2026 – Mon, 09.11.2026
from 137€sale will start on 27.08sale will start on 27.08 at 12:00
Sat, 07.11.2026 – Mon, 09.11.2026
Pirates of the Baltic Sea, International sales - EARLY BIRD!
from 137€sale will start on 27.08sale will start on 27.08 at 12:00

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. 

What is included

2 nights onboard and 1 day in Stockholm2 nights onboard and 1 day in Stockholm

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. 

 

1 Buffet dinner1 Buffet dinner

When?

On the first night. 

What can we eat?

A variety of meals including options for most common allergies and diets.

Drinks included.

Fun program and party every night, all night long!Fun program and party every night, all night long!
Goodie bag and PoBS T-shirtGoodie bag and PoBS T-shirt

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.

 

Guided activities

Buffet dinner on the first night

free

Italian food buffet dinner on the second nights

Sale ends on 22.3.
  • suitable for common allergies/intollerances
38€

Buffet breakfast on Monday

Sale ends on 20.9.
  • suitable for common allergies/intollerances
20.50€

Buffet breakfast on Tuesday

Sale ends on 20.9.
  • suitable for common allergies/intollerances
20.50€

2 x breakfast

Sale ends on 20.9.
41€

3 Hours Stockholm bus tour

Sale ends on 20.9.Limited availability

Note! You can only attend one of the city tours!

  • Duration
    3 hours
17€

3h Walk tour in Stockholm

Sale ends on 20.9.Limited availability

Note! You can only attend one of the city tours!

  • Duration
    3 hours
13€

Spa & Sauna

Sale ends on 20.9.
    14€

    PoBS Goodie Bag

    free

    Example itinerary

    DAY 1

    Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki 

    NOTE! The ferry from Tallinn arrives in West Terminal in Helsinki and you need to go to Olympia Terminal on your own. 

    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:

    • Dance class

    • Costume Competition

    • ESNcard raffle

    • Speed Friending

    • Dating Game

    • Bingo

    • Pub Quiz

    • Karaoke

    • Scavenger Appro

    • Cabin Crawl

    • Beer Pong

    DAY 2

    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.

    DAY 3

    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

    If you chose Tallinn as your departure point:

    Ferry from Helsinki West Terminal to Tallinn

    Accommodation

    Economy cabin up to 4 people
    Standard cabin up to 4 people
    Promenade cabin up to 4 people
    Premium cabin up to 4 people
    Spot in a random economy cabin
    Spot in a random standard cabin
    Spot in a random premium cabin
    Spot in a random Promenade cabin
    Economy cabin up to 3 people

    Good to know

    Can I bring alcohol and food onboard?

    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.

    When and where is the boarding?

    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. 

    Can I choose who I share my cabin with?

    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! 

    Is tap water drinkable onboard?

    Yes, it is.

    Can I drink in the hallway? Can I drink tax-free alcohol onboard?

    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.

     

    Can I smoke inside?

    Smoking is allowed only on the restricted areas.

    I have a special diet or food allergies – can I still join the dinner?

    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!

    Can we leave our luggage on the ferry when we go to Stockholm?

    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.

    Can I pay with a bank card onboard?

    Yes, you can.