Baltic Swinger Cruise Itinerary 2016

During the Baltic Swinger Cruise it’s all about the Journey and the Destinations

Voyage on the Water
Sexy couples on the Baltic Swinger Cruise will enjoy lively, cosmopolitan Stockholm sports an appealing mix of modern Scandinavian architecture and fairy tale palaces, watched over by a Board of Beauty, responsible for preserving the city. One third of its area is devoted to green space, and another third to waterways, providing lots of room to breathe.
Gamla Stan is the oldest section, retaining the medieval layout of narrow meandering paths. For the contemporary take there’s Sodermalm, known trendily as SoFo, with welcoming restaurants and pubs, specialty shops, and boutiques. Stieg Larson fans hang out here, as it is the area of the city where most action in the Millennium novels takes place.

The Town of Roses & Ruins
Visby boasts a rich history with tales of the Viking Age when it was a stronghold and trading post, a flourishing medieval period, and its membership in the powerful Hanseatic League. Today Visby is best known as the Town of Roses and Ruins; you can stop and smell the blooms in all their glory in the Botanical Garden, and visit an array of impressive ruined medieval churches. Wander a maze of cobbled streets in the old walled city, bicycle through beguiling countryside and dramatic coastal scenery, cast a line on a fishing expedition, or take a few swings at one of the seven excellent golf courses.

A Baltic Beach Town
Warnemunde is a seaside resort neighboring the red brick 800-year-old Hanseatic city of Rostock.
From here it is possible to spend the day in Berlin, capital city of a reunited Germany. Its historical core, home to important monuments like the Brandenburg Gate and the Reichstag building, is part of a revitalized city center, with cafes, restaurants, museums, and galleries. Layered over the Prussian past are WWII, recognized in a Memorial for the Murdered Jews of Europe; and Cold War relics, including a surviving section of the Berlin Wall and the infamous Checkpoint Charlie.

Cruise to the city of Sprires
Copenhagen is known as a city of spires: the skyline of its medieval core is punctuated only by the steeples of churches and towers of palaces, though a modern building boom has overtaken other parts of the city. Today’s Copenhagen is known for its excellent quality of life and environmental consciousness – with many parks, it is green both literally and in today’s sense of the word. It is also bicycle-friendly, with bike paths lining almost every major street. After a ride or wander through the old town, stop for a local repast of Smørrebrød, traditional open-face sandwiches, or a mouthwatering Danish pastry.

Venice of the North
Amsterdam has a personality all its own, including a long time reputation for tolerance. You’ll be thinking of tulips and wooden shoes, perhaps Heineken beer, and some of the city’s past inhabitants: Rembrandt, Van Gogh, and Anne Frank, who wrote her famous diary hidden in a canal-side house. But do you know that Amsterdam has more canals than Venice (connecting a jigsaw puzzle of 90 islands), joined by some 1,280 bridges (many illuminated by fairy lights at night)? Or that it boasts the oldest stock exchange in the world?

Baltic Swingers Cruise Theme Parties 2016

The theme parties on this cruise are designed help you step into expressing your inner desires.  Let go, immerse yourself in the fantasy of it.  Guests who dress in theme report more social interaction and more fun.

You can go all out on a costume or simply echo the theme with an accessory.  Not in the mood? No problem it’s all about doing your own thing with your partner and having a wonderful time.

Baltic Swinger Cruise Accommodations & Dining Information

The ship is completing a complete renovation in April 2016.  We have included a few renderings for the new design.

Club World Owners Suite

Deluxe Verandah Stateroom

Ship and Stateroom Details
All staterooms on Azamara Club Cruises come with:

• Complimentary stateroom attendants
• Daily fruit basket
• Fresh cut flowers
• 24-hour room service
• Sweet surprise on your pillow each evening
• Afternoon canapés
• Complimentary shoe-shine service
• 23″ plasma television
• Personal stationery
• Elemis bathroom products
• Two nights of complimentary specialty dining
• One complimentary large bottle of water
• New European bedding
• Complentary use of binoculars, umbrellas and plush robes
• Destination-influenced entertainment and enrichment programs
• Meals and room service
• Selected house pouring wine with lunch and dinner is now included
• Specialty Dinning in Prime C and Aqualina available (complimentary for suite guests), with a minimal upcharge for guests in Club Veranda, Club Oceanview and Club Interior staterooms

All suites come standard with all of the above, plus

• English butler service
• Priority check-in and departure
• Priority luggage delivery at boarding
• Three nights of complimentary specialty dining
• Complimentary garment pressing (limit of two items per person upon embarkation
• Opportunity to book in-suite spa services
• Priority tender service
• Welcome champagne

Baltic Swinger Cruise Cuisine 2016

Fabulous Cuisine for every Taste
Azamara offers a choice of six distinctive dining options, including room service. Whether you’re a fan of haute cuisine or down-home cooking, you’ll love the quality reflected in the fresh ingredients, careful preparation, and variety of menu choices. Let’s have a taste.

Specialty Dining & Fine Wines
Azamara proudly features two specialty restaurants, Prime C and Aqualina. Specialty dining is complimentary for suite guests (Club World Owner’s Suites, Club Ocean Suites and Club Continent Suites). For others, there is an added charge approximately $25 per-person cover. Reservations are highly recommended.  Make reservations when you complete online checkin or see the maitre’d when you board.

Aqualina
You’ll love the contemporary, inventive Italian cuisine at Aqualina, with two new rotating menus.  Enjoy a fresh experience of Italy’s most famous dishes including pastas, poultry, fish and veal. Starters include beef tenderloin carpaccio with orange oil, lobster ravioli, and seared tuna wrapped in veal, followed by second courses such as sweet pea and fennel soup or delicious salads of watermelon and tomato or arugula and radicchio with prosciutto chips. Main courses include forest mushroom risotto, a perfectly grilled veal chop, a Venetian seafood platter or delicate dover sole. Save room for Azamara’s famous desserts like marsala custard, lemon soufflé, tiramisu and chocolate torte. Hours: 6PM–9:30PM Location: Aft-Port – Deck 10 Sample:Menu 1 Menu 2

Prime C

Settle in for a marvelous evening at Azamara’s classic wood-paneled steakhouse with stunning views and lush autumn décor. The menu includes steaks in a variety of cuts cooked to perfection, along with starters like crab cakes with remoulade, lobster bisque, wedge salad with bacon and blue cheese, and more. Other entrée choices may include lamb, pork, veal chops, game hens and seafood. Indulge in the famous mini cinnamon-sugar donuts with a trio of dipping sauces for dessert.

The Wine Cellar
From France to California, and Argentina to South Africa, the Azamara Wine Cellar will delight your palate with a vast collection of limited production, small label and rare vintage wines. Our knowledgeable sommeliers will help you pick the perfect wines for your evening meal. And be sure to look to the daily onboard news for Wine Corner gatherings in the Mosaic Café, when you can discover and sip new wines with the sommelier’s guidance. Something extra: Arrange a wine tasting here. Ask our sommelier or concierge for details. Hours: Specialty restaurant dining hours and by appointment Location: Prime C

Discoveries Restaurant
With a wide variety of nightly selections like filet mignon with black truffle sauce, Discoveries Restaurant is a hands-down favorite for an elegant yet lively dining scene. Reservations are not accepted, and you have the choice of being seated at a table for two or as part of a larger group of fellow guests (which is a great way to meet new people). Discoveries Bar is also a great gathering spot for drinks before or after dinner. Breakfast: 8 AM–9:30 AM Lunch: 12 PM–1:30 PM Dinner: 6 PM–9:30 PM Location: Aft-Deck 5

Pool Grill
Dine poolside on made-to-order fish-kabobs, burgers, fries and salads. There’s more: Don’t miss the famous pool deck parties, when servers may include a few friendly officers. These parties are legendary for great food, music and conviviality. Hours: 11 AM-6 PM Location: midship-Deck 9

Windows Cafe
Take in the fresh breeze at an outdoor table in Windows Café, our casual buffet offering made-to-order breakfasts and a large variety of lunch and dinner options. Choices change daily and include fresh sushi, stir-fry and pastas, salads, smoked lox and other cold fish, a carving station and sumptuous desserts. There’s more: Don’t miss the buffets! Indian, Mexican, Spanish, Italian, and other regional cuisine. Our international crew takes pride in their native cuisine and it shows. Hours: Early Riser: 6:30 AM–7 AM, Buffet Breakfast: 7 AM–10 AM, Late Risers’ Lite Breakfast: 10 AM–11 AM, Lunch Buffet: 12 PM–2:30 PM, Afternoon Tea: 3:30–4:30 PM, Casual Dinner: 6 PM–9:30 PM Location: Aft-Deck 9

Mosaic Cafe
Sink into a comfortable chair at the Mosaic Café and enjoy an espresso or hot tea with fresh biscotti, tea sandwiches or scones—on the house, of course. Centrally located on deck five, the Mosaic’s congenial service and atmosphere make it a favorite gathering spot for conversation, cards and trivia games. When: Most of the day, from early morning to late night Where: Amidship-Deck 5 Dining: What (and What Not) to Wear
In all of our dining rooms, we encourage guests to follow a “resort casual” dress code, following good taste and common sense.

• Bare feet, tank tops, baseball caps, bathing suits, shorts, and jeans are not allowed in the main dining room or two specialty restaurants. (Khakis and other trousers are fine.)
• When dining at Windows Café, guests must wear footwear and a cover-up or shirt.
• In Prime C, Aqualina and Discoveries Restaurant, many guests enjoy dressing up. Formal evening wear (tuxedos and gowns) is not expected. We recommend that men bring a sport coat or suit; this attire comes in handy for evenings onshore as well. For women, dining attire includes dresses, skirts, blouses with pants and capris, and other appropriate attire.

Special Dietary Needs
With advance notice, Azamara can accommodate most special dietary needs. Please submit your request in writing to Azamara Access Department no later than 40 days before US sailings, and 80 days before all other sailings. Fax requests to 954.628.9622 or e-mail to:Special_Needs@AzamaraClubCruises.com.
Standard kosher-style menus are available on all voyages. On the day of boarding, please confirm your special dietary arrangements with the restaurant manager.

Room Service
The best time for room service? Whenever you say it is, 24-hours a day. Order from the full breakfast menu between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM, and they will deliver at your appointed time. Lunch and dinner room service features a menu of hearty soups, fresh salads, gourmet sandwiches, pizzas and desserts.

Baltic Swinger Cruise What’s Included 2016

Cruises are a great value because so much is included.  That includes all of your meals at all the restaurants and room service. (except at the specialty restaurants where you will have a slight up charge.)

Entertainment and theme parties are included.  There will be pool parties by day, theme parties every night and sexy playrooms for exploring the more erotic aspects of this cruise.

Drinks are not included.  Consider getting the drink package if you want be truly care free and not have to put any thought to how much you are spending.

Tours off the ship and Spa treatments are the other things you will want to budget a bit of extra $ for.

Amenities Included:

• Select house wine served during lunch or dinner only
• Unlimited Bottled water, soft drinks, specialty coffees and teas
• Concierge services for personal guidance and reservations

For Suite Guests:
All standard amenities plus:

• English butler service
• complimentary Internet minutes
• One free bag of laundry service per suite, all seven days
• Complimentary dining in the specialty restaurants
• Afternoon tea service in suite

 Pricing, Policies and Insurance for the Baltic Swinger Cruise

Pricing

The best pricing strategy is to book early. Prices are always released at the lowest rate and get higher closer to departure.

• Suites sell out almost immediately.
• Waitlist is available for Suites and Verandah Staterooms
• Check all the decks occasional cancellations happen and open a Verandah Stateroom
• Oceanview staterooms available on deck 4 $6150 + $750= $6900 taxes total for 2

For up to date pricing please consult the online booking link.  

Baltic Swinger Cruise Policies

LLV Cruises are Couples Only.  Couples are allowed to bring a third female to share their cabin if the cabin is equipped.  Single men are not allowed.

Payment Dates
Monday, August 3, 2015 35%
Monday November 2, 2015 35%
Monday January 25, 2016 30%

Cancellation Policy
Cancellation up to August 2, 2015 – full refund less $50 per person
Cancellation after August 3, 2015 – full refund less $125 per person
Cancellation after November 2, 2015 – full refund less $250 per person
Cancellation after February 3, 2016 – No Refund

We recommend travel insurance.

Travel Insurance

Yikes, travel insurance is not a fun topic but a lot of you have asked…
This is about what happens if you are paid, packed and ready to go… and there is a problem.

The biggest 2 reasons people take insurance are:

• Trip Cancellation
• Medical Expenses or Medical Evacuation

Full Ship charters are better than regular cruises in many ways, however the penalties and potential for a loss if you have to cancel is higher. Shortly after final payment most full ship charter cruises become non-refundable. That means if you have to cancel your trip not only do you have that disappointment of a cancelled vacation, but I have to tell you you don’t get your money back.

Our most popular insurance is ‘World Wide Trip Protector’ and provides full coverage when purchased up to 21 days after your vacation purchase.

The best value just to make sure you have coverage is ‘Trip Protector Lite Expanded.’

We recommend Travel Insured – Get a quote and buy insurance  
Note: this link opens a window for Travel Insured – if you have questions pleases phone our office for assistance.

Please consider purchasing Travel Insurance

Since everyone pretty much likes me right now and I’d like it to stay that way, please consider purchasing travel insurance. Or at least don’t say I didn’t warn you if there is a problem.

Other coverages that take the worry out of travel:

• Trip Interruption – Return air only
• Trip Delay & Missed Connection coverage
• Baggage Loss or Delay
• Cancel for Work Reasons Options available on select policies

We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance for your upcoming cruise. There are hundreds of circumstances that could cause you to cancel your trip, return home early or force you to seek emergency medical treatment while traveling. Travel insurance offers coverage for unforeseen problems such as, an unexpected financial change or scheduling conflict, a cancelled flight or a serious illness. You even have the option where you can cancel for any reason. We recommend Travel Insured – Get a quote and buy insurance

Baltic Pre-Cruise Options

Old Town of Stockholm

3 Night VIP Experience

Authentic Emersion in Old City, Glama Stan, Stockholm
Saturday, July 30 – August 2, 2016 

This package will be limited to 36 couples.  Over half the people on our group responded ‘YES’ so this option will fill quickly.

3 nights Accommodations at Victory Hotel Your package begins when you arrive at this delightful Boutique 4 star hotel that boasts a collection of artifacts.  Victory is know for it’s warm service and special touches.

VIP Use of the Spa Area: You can book a two hour sole occupancy by or by speaking to the reception during your stay.

A nighty treat of port and chocolates are delivered to each room every evening.  What a delightful way to end your day.

Don’t just go sight seeing… Live the Experience!

Perfect Location in Old City Glama Stan:  Step outside of our hotels and you will find surroundings just as unique. Don’t miss the opportunity to look around Old Town or pay a visit to Stockholm Cathedral, the Royal Palace, the Royal Armoury, the Nobel Museum or the Royal Coin Cabinet.  Stay right in the middle of it all.

Daily Breakfast  Enjoy a delicious full breakfast buffet daily,  hot and cold selections like Swedish pancakes, fruit smoothies, fresh fruit, scrambled eggs, meatballs, bacon, cold deli meats and cheeses, fresh cucumbers and tomatoes, homemade breads and rolls and pastries.

• Ghost tour in Glama Stan and Group Dinner.  Historic and entertaining.   The perfect way to explore as a group.  Because guests will arrive thru out the day our Saturday night event will feature a walking tour that can easily be caught up to by any late arriving guests. Meet fellow cruisers, find the hidden secrets of the old city and enjoy 3 course dinner in a local pub.
• Private Dinner Cruise:  Tour the islands and around Stockholm on our Private Charter.  You will board the historic steamer for a late afternoon tour, dinner and a bottle of wine.  Of course transportation to the pier is included.

• VIP Ice Bar Experience – We plan to reserve all the slots and host a private VIP icebar experience.  From the moment you slip into a warm poncho and thick gloves and you get to step into the glimmering sculpted interior, magic strikes. The crisp air, the drinks that are served a glass made of ice, the artistry and the contrast between the cold temperature and the warm atmosphere create a unique experience and a memory for life.  Admission and your first drink are included.
• Sunday Night Rampage in Stockholm – bring your dancing shoes and prepare to explore clubs that rock until the early hours of the morning.  We will have one of our favorite lifestyle host couples leading the fun.  Admission to the first club is included.  Return transportation to the hotel is not included.

• Monday Night LLV Official Kick off Party –  admission for 2 includes  1 welcome drink each, canapés and hors d’ouevres, DJ. This is the official kick off party and the theme is Masquerade.  From 8:00 pm – Midnight at the Bern’s Hotel.
• Transportation to the LLV Official Party in the heart of the night club district.  No return transportation to Victory Hotel is included.
• Group Transportation to the Cruise from Victory Hotel on 8/2. The ship is embarking at the Stockholm Freeport Cruise Terminal.  This is in a commercial port area of Stockholm.   The ship will remain in port however this is not a hop on hop off location.  You should plan to board midday and stay on the ship until it repositions to the Palace area early on the morning of 8/3.

The Itinerary

Day 1: Saturday, July 30 – Welcome to Stockholm
Arrival on your own to Victory Hotel
6:00 pm Welcome meet & greet
7:00 pm Ghost Tour of Glama Stan
8:30 pm Group Dinner

Day 2: Sunday, July 31 – Stockholm by Land and Water
Start the morning off with some sight seeing in Glama Stan or sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
5:00 transfer to pier for Dinner Cruise
6-10:00 Private Dinner Cruise & Stockholm Island Tour
11pm – Late! Stockholm Dance Club Rampage

Day 3: Monday, August 1 – Ready to Rock the Cruise
Start the morning off with some sight seeing in Glama Stan or sleep in and enjoy a leisurely breakfast.
6:30 pm transportation to Ice Bar
7-8 pm VIP Ice Bar Experience
8-Midnight LLV Official Cruise Kick off Party Masquerade at Bern’s Hotel

Day 4:  Tuesday, August 2 – Embarkation
12 noon – Group transfer to Stockholm Freeport Cruise Terminal.

The Rooms & Rates

• Double $2349
• Deluxe $2749
• Junior Suite $ 2949
• Luxury Suite $3249

Junior Suite

Deluxe Room

Double Room