Vappu keinuu aalloilla – tule mukaan merijuhlaan!

May Day sways on the waves – come join the celebration at sea!

Apr 09, 2026

May Day (Vappu) is a celebration of spring, which begins when Havis Amanda is crowned with her student cap at 6:00 PM on May Day Eve. From there, it’s only natural to continue to the Royal Line May Day Eve dinner cruise departing at 7:00 PM, where delicious food, a sparkling festive atmosphere, and Helsinki’s springtime archipelago come together.

May Day Dinner on board m/s Helsinki

After Manta receives her cap, you can step aboard the nearby m/s Helsinki. Raise a toast and let the celebration continue! The city lights, the spring evening, and good company make the night perfect—away from the crowds and regardless of the weather – this is May Day at its best.

May Day Day Lunches at Sea

Continue your May Day celebrations in a relaxed atmosphere the next day. Even rainy weather won’t matter in the warm indoor spaces of the ship. On the May Day lunch cruise, you’ll enjoy a generous buffet, refreshing drinks, and the archipelago awakening for summer.

Step aboard a Royal Line vessel from Market Square and enjoy life together with family or friends. Make a table reservation for the May Day Eve dinner cruise here and book your May Day Day lunch cruise here.

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