Birka Gotland attracted 160,000 travellers this summer – Gotland Alandia Cruises

Close to 160,000 travellers chose to travel with the Baltic Sea’s new pleasure cruise ship Birka Gotland during June, July and August 2024.

During the summer months, the ship has offered both shorter Åland cruises and a record number of departures to Visby. BIRKA GOTLAND has also docked at popular Baltic Sea destinations such as Höga Kusten, Ystad and Bornholm.

BIRKA GOTLAND entered service with new owners after an extensive upgrade in March this year. Part of the new investment has been a record number of 31 calls to Visby. What is also new is that the departure ports have been expanded so that both Ålanders and Gotlanders have been able to easily check in at Birka Gotland.

“It is great fun that BIRKA GOTLAND has attracted so many travellers in its first summer under new management. It is proof that we have found the right thing with an attractive combination of onboard experiences and Baltic Sea destinations”, says Kenneth Gustavsson, commercial director Gotland Alandia Cruises.

Interest in the longer cruises to the High Coast, Ystad and Bornholm has been great, thanks to close cooperation with the destinations and a solid range of excursion destinations on land. In total, nearly 160,000 have travelled with BIRKA GOTLAND in June, July and August. Most travelled during the industrial holiday in the month of July, but August will be recorded as a good second.

“Now we will continue to be a relevant alternative for those looking for a shorter getaway with good food, shopping, spa and entertainment. This autumn we raise the temperature with double dance bands, 80s and 90s music on the weekends and, of course, our luxurious seafood buffet, which we serve every day of the week”, says Kenneth Gustavsson.

(Birka Gotland attracted 160,000 travellers this summer – Gotland Alandia Cruises)