This year Silja Line turns 60 years old, and the celebration continues throughout the year. Yesterday it was time for the anniversary cruise in Stockholm, and all we can say is: what a cruise and what a party! We travelled on the Silja Symphony from Värtahamnen to the centre of Stockholm, and this was a trip with a lot of excitement. The festivities were not only drinks and food, but also live bands, water cannons and aeroplanes. Among other things.
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Welcome on board
As we chugged out of Värtahamnen, the guests, which consisted of Silja Line's friends and partners, gathered on the promenade for bubbles and welcome speeches. This type of speech can be a lengthy affair, but not in this case. On the contrary, we were treated to an entertaining speech and prepared for the trip ahead, which was described as "a trip into Stockholm with a huge luxury yacht" ...
Great buffet lunch
The lunch buffet that Silja Line offered did not go off without a hitch, so to speak. The ship's various restaurants had helped and together created a really luxurious buffet with everything from sushi and Italian specialities to sandwich cakes and hot dishes. And cheeses, of course. And desserts ...
Mingle on deck
After lunch it was time to mingle on deck. Silja Line offered drinks and really good live music with a saxophonist. In addition, we were lucky that the sun shone over us.
Water cannons and aeroplanes
A real birthday is celebrated with water cannons and aeroplanes, right? As we made our way into the centre of Stockholm, there was always a boat with water cannons in front of us and an airplane with a banner above us. On one side was a small boat with Silja Line's seal Harry. As we lay still in front of the capital, a loud version of "Happy birthday to you" was played, which must have been heard all over town. What a cruise and what a party!
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Britt-Marie Lundgren says:
What a wonderful "birthday celebration" and it's not made worse by the fact that it's all happening in the sunshine! And the buffet food doesn't sound bad either...?
27 August 2017 - 7:13
Helena says:
It was a great birthday party! Fun to be part of 🙂
27 August 2017 - 10:59
Lennart says:
The same age as KABE!
27 August 2017 - 7:45
Helena says:
Yes, that's right! 🙂
27 August 2017 - 10:59
Mr Steve says:
A party with high standards, I would say. You could call it a class party. And you didn't have to travel far to take part in that celebration.
27 August 2017 - 8:22
Helena says:
Haha, yes "class party" was a good word 😉.
27 August 2017 - 16:01
Lisa / life from the bright side says:
I missed that, as I travelled Viking line in the opposite direction yesterday - haha 🙂 .
27 August 2017 - 9:38
Helena says:
Is that true? Funny, but then you missed a vision haha 😉 .
27 August 2017 - 16:07
LinizTravel says:
So much fun! Such a shame that I missed it 🙁 hugs
27 August 2017 - 9:45
Helena says:
It was actually an exceptionally well organised event, or rather a party. But there will be more opportunities!
27 August 2017 - 16:07
Goatfish says:
There are many festivities in the Stockholm area! Lovely pictures! Have seen some similar ones from other bloggers who were there 😀.
Being lucky with the weather was great 😀 everything gets better then.
Skyline Sunday hug!
27 August 2017 - 10:46
Helena says:
Yes, but it is true that there is a lot going on in Sthlm. We did not see so many bloggers on board actually, but some were certainly there.
27 August 2017 - 16:08
Matts Torebring says:
We will have to take a trip soon, how nice it looked.
27 August 2017 - 10:56
Helena says:
Especially in nice weather, then it is extra lovely to be on the lake! 🙂
27 August 2017 - 16:08
Anna, New York - My Bite of the Big Apple says:
Oh, so festive! You looked like you had a really good time on board. And you never say no to Italian delicacies. 🙂 Lovely pictures!
27 August 2017 - 17:08
Helena says:
It was a really lovely and festive cruise! Hope to see you at some event soon! 🙂
27 August 2017 - 19:33
Veiken says:
WOW! So wonderful and fun! The weather gods were also celebrating!
27 August 2017 - 18:48
Helena says:
The weather gods were helpful, which of course affected the mood too 🙂 And yes, it was really WOW 🙂.
27 August 2017 - 19:34
BP says:
Cool!!! A worthy celebration for a 60-year-old for sure! Oh what incredible luck with the weather you had. Great fun!
27 August 2017 - 18:50
Helena says:
Wasn't it a worthy celebration? Really fun to be involved 🙂
27 August 2017 - 19:34
Husis blog says:
Yes, it was all a bit different from the boat I got to go on this summer. But how cool to be part of it.
27 August 2017 - 19:50
Helena says:
A great experience and a great party 😉 .
28 August 2017 - 14:05
Steel city anna says:
Oh, looks lovely! Hope for a small cruise soon.
27 August 2017 - 21:47
Helena says:
Cruising can be nice, especially if the weather is nice 🙂 .
28 August 2017 - 14:06
Mrs Margareta Hammerman says:
Thank you for a lovely birthday party in glorious sunshine and the cruise to Stockholm. Delicious buffet with accessories.
27 August 2017 - 21:53