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One of the most popular ways of touring Bornholm is by bike. The island has 150 miles of bike trails. So let's get on our bikes and get going! Our guide will show us the highlights of this great cycling area. We will pick up our bikes in the village and follow our guide out of town through undulating countryside until we arrive at the Helligdomsklipper (Sacred Cliffs), not far from town. We will leave our bikes at the Bornholm Art Museum which has won several prizes for it's architecture and walk down to the rocky coastline. Steep slopes with cliffs rising abruptly from the sea to up to 150 feet tower above small half-hidden coves. Your guide will point out to you some of the special sites. Back on our bikes we head through the countryside to the very scenic lake of Graamyr, located in the forest above the village of Gudhjem. Continuing on we soon arrive at the Open Air Museum " Melsted farm. Here we see how people lived in the countryside more than 100 years ago, how their daily lives were and we hear about the local history. You will visit the residential part as well as the stables; see the horse carriages and old farm machinery. On leaving the Open Air Museum, we will ride along the rocky coastline into town, where we will pass the Church of Gudhjem and arrive at the Old Wind Mill " actually the largest of its kind in Denmark, which was built in 1893. It was used for grinding wheat to flour until 1965 " then it was "retired". In 2006 it reopened with a cafe and a shop which promotes locally made goods and agricultural products. During the visit we will be given a small sample of the local products such as jam, biscuits or honey. Leaving the Wind Mill we walk our bikes down a steep street through the center of the village past glass studios, handicrafts stores and cafes as we return to the harbor. After this energetic tour is over you might want to treat yourself to a couple of locally-brewed beers at a harborside pub! (cost not included)

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min.

The picturesque fishing village of Gudhjem on the rugged North coast of Bornholm has attracted many artists, both Danish and foreign. Many of these artists are exhibited at the Bornholm Art Museum, which is our first stop on this tour by coach of the highlights of the North coast. The Bornholm Art Museum is situated at the top of the Sacred Rocks (Helligdomsklipperne). Many would say that this is one of the most beautiful coastlines in Denmark " and that gives the museum something to live up to. The design of the building connects the indoor with the surrounding landscape and creates the perfect setting for the art, paintings and craftwork. Our next stop is at the Medieval Village which is like stepping 600 years back in time. Houses and farm buildings are reconstructed based on original drawings and a medieval manor house is the centerpiece of the village. Visit the buildings and see how life was back in Medieval Europe. During the visit a show of medieval weapons will be displayed. The Round Churches of Bornholm are unique. The biggest of the four Round Churches in Bornholm, the Oesterlars church, is situated next to the Medieval Center. The churches were built as round towers with a cone shaped wooden roof. Originally they had an open platform, which was used for defensive purposes, so these were fortress churches! Excavations indicate that the Knights Templar were the builders of the round churches. This order of knights created during the Crusades, had a powerful position on this strategic island controlling the entrance to the Baltic. Treasures associated with the Knights Templar have been found on Bornholm. An excavation in 1995 to install heating ducts under the floor of Oesterlars church found ``unusual and unexpected stone features...which might be explained by the presence of an undiscovered crypt". Could this be the hiding place of the Holy Grail? On our way back to Gudhjem we stop to visit the glass blowers, Pete Hunner and his wife Maibritt Johnsson at Baltic Sea Glass. Their workshop is in a lovely setting right on the coastline. With a base in design and production of functional table top glassware, Johnsson and Hunner also concentrate their energy in creating one-of-a-kind works for gallery and museum exhibitions throughout the world. See how they create the glass, take a look at their shop and enjoy the views of the Baltic Sea while enjoying a glass of champagne served in one of their handmade glasses.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min.

A guided biking tour is a great way to get to know a city. Helsinki has miles of bike paths and biking is a popular way to get around ....in the summer ! We pick up our bikes on the dock and our route starts directly from the harbour and goes through the city, passing the most important sights in the heart of Helsinki. We cycle through green areas and parks, past museums, admire the sea and feel the spirit of the downtown area. We will make several stops during your route, when our guide will tell more about the history and culture of Helsinki. After making a short stop at the Rock Church the tour will continue to the composer Jean Sibelius monument. Not far from here, by the waterfront we pass the residence of Finland's President and summer house of the Prime Minister of Finland. The tour passes suburbs with private homes on your route which takes us over small islands. We will also get a glimpse of Helsinki Technological area where many companies have their head offices such as Nokia and Kone elevators. Along the coastal roads we pass the ship building yards, where several of the world's cruise liners have been built and along Kaivopuisto Park area. From here the route takes us along the seaside and back to the Market Square and the pier. During the tour there will be stops for a fruit snack and orange juice or water will be served. Almost the entire route goes along cycling paths, the tour takes approximately 3.5 hours. A support vehicle will accompany the group at all times. Comfortable clothing and sun glasses are good to have with you on this tour.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

Step on board a RIB " boat in the harbour of Helsinki and enjoy an exciting day among the islands of the archipelago. The tour will be made with a RIB (Rigid Inflatable Boat) reaching a speed of over 40 knots through the archipelago outside Helsinki. Our adventure begins by tracing a route through channels in Helsinki city and passing the ship- building area to marvel at the huge size of the ships being constructed at the shipyard in the middle of the city. After getting a taste of speed on water by driving under bridges and passing by some of the islands where distinctive Finnish summer cottages are situated we will make a stop at one of the summer cottage where we are welcomed by our charming hostess with a drink and refreshments of typical Scandinavian food. If there is one thing besides Nokia that Finland is known for, it must be the sauna. Here you can experience the real thing in a very traditional Finnish sauna on the waterside. Although not traditional, you may wear a bathing suit ! After this relaxing time on the archipelago you will return to Helsinki by coach and on the way enjoy a short panoramic sightseeing. Normal physical condition, good walking shoes or sneakers, warm sweater and sun tan lotion are required at this tour. Please note: The operation of this tour is subject to wind and weather conditions. You should dress warmly and wear suitable non-slip flat shoes. For this tour you need to be fit and sporty. Rain gear is provided in inclement weather.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure. Note: Sunday 26 June call (Midsummer Festival): USD 25 per person addition.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

We start the tour with a short walk to the famous Old Market Hall of Helsinki. Old Market Hall opened in 1889 and contains a variety of vendors selling baked goods, meats, cheeses, and even exotic products from Lapland. The outdoor farmer's market fills with rows of small stalls offering fresh produce, local handicrafts, souvenirs, and prepared foods. We will sample a traditional Finnish snack and an equally traditional glass of Finnish schnapps. We then board the coach in Market Square located right next to Market Hall. Our guide is a mine of information about the history and culture of Finland and the Finns, including just why this nation's inhabitants are so crazy about the Sauna. On our tour we will make three stops to see and visit some unique and beautiful sights of central Helsinki, with its impressive wealth of architecture. The most striking is probably Carl Ludvig Engel's neo-classical Senate Square, surrounded by public buildings built in the old center in the mid-19th century. Further on we will pass several sights including the Uspenski Cathedral, the Presidential Palace and the Swedish Theater on Mannerheim Street. After passing the Parliament Building our guide will point out the Museum of Contemporary Art, Kiasma; it's architectural design is credited to the American architect Steven Holl. After seeing a glimpse of the Finlandia Hall (designed by architect Alvar Aalto) we pass the Olympic Stadium, site of the 1952 Olympic Games, and arrive at the famous Temppeliaukion Kirkko (let's just call it "Rock Church"), the church hewn from solid rock with a ceiling faced with copper. Finally we will make a visit to the Sibelius Park to view the magnificent monument in honor of the best-known Finnish composer Jean Sibelius before it's time to return to the dock.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure. Note: Sunday 26 June call (Midsummer Festival): USD 25 per person addition.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

This tour will give you the opportunity to experience some of the culture and traditions of the Saaremaa island. Depart Roomassaare port for a drive through the island countryside. Along the way we will visit Kihelkonna Church, one of the oldest on the Island and completed in 1260. The church is home for the oldest preserved organ in Estonia built by Johann Andrea Stein in 1805. You will then continue to visit the Mihkli Farm Museum. This small open-air museum is approximately 300 years old and displays the farmsteads typical of Western Saaremaa. Most of the buildings date to the middle of the 18th century. Almost all of the items on display have been made by the six generations of family who lived here. The farm consists of a family dwelling (the log house with no foundation), a threshing barn/dwelling, a "wheel house" where woodwork was carried out and the farm's wheeled wagons were stored, a smithy, a summer kitchen, two stone storage barns and a smoke sauna. A windmill is located a few hundred meters distant. This unique old-time setting goes hand-in-hand with inextinguishable Saaremaan pride. It's people have their own customs, songs and costumes .Enjoy a folkloric show and sample traditional Saaremaa beer, bread and smoked fish.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

Saaremaa`s tiny capital Kuressaare has more than 600 years of history. Due to it's isolation and rural setting the town has not suffered industrial pollution and urban sprawl. Much of it's Gothic and classicist architecture has been well preserved. Some of it's must beautiful buildings are the Town Hall and Weigh House. The open-air market place is filled with foodstuff and native handicrafts, including a marvelous selection of Estonian famous hand-made woollen sweaters and mittens. Further down along Lossi Street, there is the Orthodox St. Nicholas Church, built in 1790. In the middle of the 19th century Kuressaare became a health resort. The most charming reminders from those times are Pargi Street and Kurhouse, located in the park in front of the Episcopal Castle. Without doubt, a tour of the capital must include the Episcopal Castle, the best-preserved medieval fortress in the Baltics, which for many centuries combined the role of Episcopal residence, prison and sanctuary. The basic quadrangular structure took 40 years to build between 1340 and 1380 and the massive walls were added in the 15th century.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 2 hours 30 min

When local diver Christian Ekstrom was exploring a shipwreck not far from Mariehamn harbor in July last year he made a remarkable discovery. In the wreck he found champagne bottles from the 1780's which makes them the oldest in the world. The news went worldwide. You may recall having read about it. Meet the divers and hear their exciting story. We will also enjoy a tasting of the champagnes of today from the same vinyards. After quite some detective work, the maker of the corks was traced and through them the it has been established that they come from three different producers; Heidsieck , Veuve Clicquot and Juglar, all world famous for their products. We have organized a private evening onboard the museum tall ship Pommern where you will meet some members of the diving team and hear the story how the bottles were found and what has happened with them since. We have also arranged a champagne tasting with a small Aalandic snack to "wake " up the flavor in these wines.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change.

Duration 1 hour 30 min

Mariehamn is the small capital city of the Aaland Islands, a group of about 6,500 islands scattered in the Baltic Sea. The ocean is all around and the islands naturally developed a rich maritime tradition. Mariehamn was the base for the last large sailing ship fleet in the world which transported Australian wheat to Europe until after World War Two. Many inhabitants still become seafarers and the Aaland University trains students in marine navigation using a life-size simulator of a ship's bridge. You will have the opportunity to stand on the bridge and navigate the ship into the harbour of Mariehamn! Bring your captain's hat. We can also climb the tower of the university building for a fantastic view over the archipelago. Proceeding into the city, we will visit the Salt Culture Center, a handicraft house which is run by several local designers. The workshop includes textile , silver, ceramic, wood and iron goods made here by one of the designers who is probably standing behind the counter. Transfer back to the yacht or continue your day in Mariehamn if time permitting.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

St.Petersburg is not an easy city to sightsee independently and independent touring requires that you obtain a tourist visa in your home country prior to your travel. However, visitors coming by cruise ship (or yacht in our case) do not require a tourist visa if they are participating in organized tours and their stay is not longer than 72 hours. We have arranged a comprehensive tour program that we feel our guests will enjoy. Our local tour operator will take care of the immigration issues. Personal tour tickets are issued for each tour and this, along with your passport, acts as your landing card. You will be able to pre-purchase the tours to make sure you don't miss any of the sights you have come to see.

PERFORMANCE IS SOLD OUT....SORRY This performance will only be available on the June 23-25 call of SeaDream I. The program for later calls will be announced shortly. The price includes transportation with driver and guide. We will contact you with seating options and prices. The world-renowned Mariinsky Theater, known during Soviet times as the Kirov Opera and Ballet Theater, is the historic theater of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg. Opened in 1860, it became the pre-eminent music theatre of late 19th century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov received their premieres. Every summer since 1993, the "Stars of the White Nights" music and ballet festival is held. It was founded by the renowned Valery Gergiev, Artistic and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre, and is regarded as one of the top ten festivals in the world today. The Principal Dancer of the troupe is Diana Vishneva. She will be giving a Gala Performance on June 23rd. As far as we know, this will be her only Gala Performance this season. Her repertoire includes many of the most-loved works. You can find out more about her on her website: http://www.vishneva.ru The theatre itself was originally opened in 1860 as the Mariinsky Theater. During Soviet times its name was changed to the Kirov Theater, after Sergei Kirov, the leader of the Leningrad Communist Party, who was mysteriously murdered in 1934. In 1992, the name officially changed once again, back to the original name of Mariinsky.

Notes This performance will only be available on the June 23-25 call of SeaDream I. The program for later calls will be announced shortly. A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change

Duration 2 hours 30m

Of all the Imperial palaces, none are more evocative of both the heyday and twilight of the Romanovs than those at Pushkin, originally called "Tsarskoye Selo" or "Tsar's Village", 25km south of St. Petersburg. The town is also associated with the great poet, Alexander Pushkin, who studied here at the Lycee; and with Rasputin, a frequent visitor. Pushkin was once a model town, connected to Pavlovsk and St. Petersburg by Russia's first railway line, built for the Imperial family's convenience. Catherine's Palace was built in 1756 in beautiful baroque style by Bartolomeo Rastrelli. Its grandiose turquoise, white, and gold facade stretches 978 feet. The palace contains a series of magnificent rooms, including the famous Picture Gallery and the Great Hall. The Amber Room - While many Americans associate amber with the casing for dinosaur DNA in 1993's Jurassic Park, the stone has enthralled Europeans, and especially Russians, for centuries because of the golden, jewel- encrusted Amber Room, which was made of several tons of the gemstone. A gift to Peter the Great in 1716 celebrating peace between Russia and Prussia, the room's fate became anything but peaceful: Nazis looted it during World War II, and in the final months of the war, the amber panels, which had been packed away in crates, disappeared. A replica was completed in 2003, but the contents of the original, dubbed "the Eighth Wonder of the World," have remained missing for decades. The parks of the estate add to the splendour of the palace and several are embellished with a number of charming pavilions.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 4 hours

A boat tour on the Neva river and the canals in the historic center of the city is a wonderful introduction to the St.Petersburg. The riverbanks and canals are lined by unbroken graceful facades of palaces, mansions and churches. Our route through the canals will take us around the historic center, passing under the Nevsky Prospekt on the Fontanka canal. When founded 300 years ago by Peter the Great, the marshes were drained by construction of canals which is the reason why the city is sometimes called the "Northern Venice". Peter and Paul Fortress The Peter and Paul fortress is located on a small island in the Neva river. This is a short coach ride from the yacht, past some of St.Petersburg's most famous vistas. Begun in 1703 it was built to secure Russia's hold on the Neva delta as a fortress-cum-prison defended by ramparts and bastions. The magnificent Peter and Paul Cathedral, located on the grounds of the fortress, is still the tallest point in the city and it is the burial place of all Russian Tsars starting with Peter the Great. The remains of the last tsar, Nicolas II and his family, were interred here in 1998, eighty years after their murder. It is undoubtedly a unique Baroque construction, which miraculously survived during the Leningrad siege of WWII. We board our sightseeing boat on the Neva river from the fortress dock. From the Neva, we enter the canals alongside the Summer Gardens. Our boat will take us along canals praised in many classics of Russian literature - Fontanka, Griboedov, Krukov, Moika Canals, passing under ornate bridges. Along the canals we pass the Yusupov Palace and the Mariinsky Theatre. We will leave the boat at the Blue Bridge on the Moika Canal and walk 200 yards to the incredibly ornate St.Isaac's Cathedral, the fourth largest domed cathedral in Europe. St. Isaac's Cathedral One of the world's most beautiful cathedrals, St. Isaac's was built between 1818 and 1858 to Auguste Montferrand's design and named in honor of St. Isaac of Dalmatia on whose day (May 30) Peter the Great was born. The cathedral has columns of Karelian granite and pediments with statues of the Apostles and the Evangelists. It is 101.5 meters high, and there is a marvellous view over St.Petersburg from the colonnades. The interior of the cathedral is as impressive as the exterior: walls and columns lavishly decorated with malachite, lapis lazuli, marble, precious stones and minerals; an enormous stained-glass figure of Christ by the Iconostasis; mosaic images of saints. In fact, an idea of the megalomania of the czars can be gleaned by taking a close look at the saints chosen to be included in the iconostasis. Apart from Jesus and Mary, who were obligatory, all the figures were chosen because their names coincided with a member of the Romanov family. After our guided tour of the cathedral we return by coach the short distance along the embankement to the yacht.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 2 hours 45 min

Sitting on the 60th parallel of latitude, St.Petersburg is almost as far north as Anchorage, Alaska. During the long summer "White Nights" the city is alive as never at any other time during the year. The Nevsky Prospect, the main avenue, throngs with young and old in their summer best. Our guide will show us how St.Petersburgers live out their summer nights. We will also include a short ride on the metro (subway) system and a quiet evening visit to the remarkable Church on the Spilled Blood. After dinner, we depart from the ship by coach for Vladimirskaya Metro station. The metro stations are decorated in different styles, some very ornate. The long escalators take us deep down into the marble-lined Vladimirskaya station, with it's immense chandeliers and Soviet stars. We take the Metro via Vosstaniya metro station to Nevsky Prospekt and get off at Griboedov Canal station. Here we walk along the canal to the Church on the Spilled Blood for a quiet evening visit. The Church on the Spilled Blood is a fine example of neo-Russian architecture, resembling Russian churches of the 16th and 17th centuries. It is famous not only for its decorative onion domes, but also for its breathtaking interior of enamels and mosaics. Inside, colourful mosaics cover an area of around 7000 square meters of intricate design, thought to be the largest indoor mosaic in the world. The church was constructed in 1883, on the exact spot where the great Tsar-Liberator, Alexander II, was assassinated by revolutionaries in 1881. And so, it was from the spilled blood of Alexander II that the church got its name. After the 1917 revolution the church was turned into storage for theatrical props and only in August of 1997, after 25 years of restoration, was the Church on the Spilled Blood again opened to the public in all its original, extraordinary beauty. We walk back to Nevsky Prospekt along quiet side lanes, peeking into courtyards of old apartment buildings and discovering the charm of the old back streets of St. Petersburg. For a grandstand view of the evening passing parade along the Nevsky Prospekt, we stop for coffee at the "Coffee Company"., located in the House of Books This Art Nouveau treasure is just another building along Nevsky, but worth noting are its glass dome and mystical mosaics. It one belonged to the Singer sewing machine company, whose name is still engraved on the fascade, between the second and third floors. For decades it was Dom Knigi, or House of Books, Leningrad's main bookstore. After renovation, it now houses the bookstore on the first floor and an upscle shopping mall on the higher levels. We will have time for browsing in House of Books or other stores. Our bus will be parked alongside the Kazan Cathedral, just across Nevsky Prospekt, where we will meet for return transfer to the yacht.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 2 hours 30 min

The State Hermitage Museum has more than 9 million exhibits. As you can imagine, not all of them on display. For many years, vast quantities of items were stored in the cellars and lofts of the Winter Palace and the other buildings in the Hermitage complex along the banks of the Neva river. The need for better storage and restoration facilities was very pressing. In 1990 a project was commenced to build a modern and functional facility to support the Museum. A complex of buildings with an area of 350,000 square feet was designed and the first part of the facility was opened in 2003. The Staraya Derevnya (Old Village) Restoration and Storage Centre comprises five buildings: a storage facility, a building for exhibitions and public lectures, a restoration facility, an engineering structure and an administrative building. One fascinating feature of the complex is an education area for blind children. By touching and interacting with copies of exhibits they learn about the exhibits of the Museum. The new museum Storage Facility functions according to the principle of "open storage". The tour route open to visitors extends for around one kilometer. Special sliding racks allow for a very accessible display of exhibits. Much of the total collection of the History of Russian Culture department has been moved here, including paintings, sculpture and furniture. The Hall of Carriages is enormous and houses state carriages and sedan-chairs from the time of Catherine the Great. Other collections from the Western European Art, Oriental and Archeology Departments are represented as well as the Laboratory for Scientific Restoration of Easel Paintings. Many of the items are on display for the first time, including a field tent of cashmere embroidered in gold thread which was presented by Sultan Selim III to Catherine the Great in 1793. The drive to Staraya Derevnya takes about 30 minutes over the Neva and out through the northern suburbs. The guides will have plenty of time to tell about life in modern-day St.Petersburg.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours

In the Diamond Treasury of the Hermitage, you can see particularly valuable items from the personal property of the Russian Tsars, such as the 46-piece toilet service of Empress Elisabeth made of pure gold or the two magnificent horse blankets and harnesses, one of them adorned with 8,000 brilliants, the other with 16 000 diamonds. You will see further 1083 brilliants and 2458 diamonds in the small copy of the Russian power insignia, made in 1900 by Faberge. Empress Elizabeth purchased many fashionable articles from Europe: English watches, toiletry cases, broaches and hair decorations of gem stones. Catherine the Great opened a "diamond treasury" in the Winter palace. There she kept a great number of medals, watches and chains, snuff-boxes and gold sword hilts. Before the October Revolution there were two famous diamonds in Russia - the Orlov Diamond weighing 194,8 carats mounted into the Catherine's scepter, and the Shah Diamond weighing 88,7 carats presented by the Shah of Iran. They are now on display in the Diamond Fund of Russia. Probably, the most striking object in the Gold Room collection is a horse attire presented to Nicolas I by the Sultan of the Ottoman Empire - Mahmud. The saddle cloth is encrusted with more than 16,000 diamonds. One of the last sections of the Gold Room is a collection of works by Carl Faberge and his goldsmiths. The Treasure Gallery, one of the most interesting collections of the museum, got its name in the 18th century during the reign of Catherine the Great. The main idea of the section, which is called the Diamond Rooms, is to show the development of the jeweler's craft over the course of mankind's many centuries of history from the third millennium B.C. to the start of the 20th century

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 2 hours 30 min

For our Land Adventures in St.Petersburg, we use the tour company RUSSIAN EVENT, whom we regard as most professional and experienced. They were established in 1997 and have a local team of dedicated travel professionals and the infrastructure to provide well-planned tours and events. If you would prefer to make private touring arrangements, they can provide all the services you need for a unique experience in St.Peteresburg, or, perhaps even a quick flit to Moscow! Their service includes the tour documentation necessary for immigration purposes. For personal attention, please contact Valeria Gorbokon by e-mail at gorbokon_valeria@russianevent.com .

The Nevsky Prospekt is St.Petersburg's own Champs-Elysees and was laid out in 1710 as one of the first streets in the City. Three miles long, it runs in a straight line from the Square in front of the Winter Palace to the Moscow Train Station. The Prospekt itself and the streets running off it, is the central shopping district of the city. Shopping ranges from the chic stores in the hotels selling top Western brands at top Western prices to impromptu markets selling Russian souvenirs such as the matryoshka dolls or babushka scarves. There will be a guide on the bus to help you with any questions you might have and to point you in the right direction.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change. Due to foreign currency exchange fluctuations, tour prices will be announced 3 months prior to sailing.

The Winter Palace is undoubtedly the most famous building of imperial St. Petersburg, not only as the residence of the Tsars and the backdrop for the 1905 and 1917 Revolutions, but also as the home of the Hermitage, the world's largest museum of art. There is no museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage in size and quality. Its collection is so large that it would take years to view it in its entirety. At last count, there were nearly three million works on exhibit. It includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, unique collections of Rembrandt, Rubens, French Impressionists Renoir, Cezanne, Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Van Gogh, Matisse, Gaugin and sculptures by Rodin. Visitors should also take advantage of its excellent Greek and Roman antiquities collection and its exhibits of Siberian and Central Asian art. Not least among the attractions of the Hermitage is the museum itself, with its fine interior decoration and architectural detail. The origins of the Hermitage can be traced back to the private art collection of Peter the Great, who purchased numerous works during his travels abroad and later hung them in his residence. Catherine the Great expanded the collection considerably, and she and her successors built the Hermitage collection in large part with purchases of the private collections of the Western European aristocracy and monarchy. By the time Nicholas II ascended the throne in 1894, he was heir to the greatest collection of art in Europe. After the Revolution of 1917, the museum was opened to the public, and its collection was further augmented by the addition of modern works taken from private collections. The Peacock Clock is one of the attractions of the Hermitage. It was brought to Russia from France as a gift to Catherine the Great from one of her favorites. In the 18th century this clock was considered a real rarity. The mechanism of the clock is hidden under a mushroom and on top of the mushroom there is a gilded peacock, a rooster and an owl. When the clock is wound up the peacock spreads its tail, the rooster crows and the owl blinks.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 45 min

One of St. Petersburg's most famous attractions, the palace and park at Peterhof are often referred to as "the Russian Versailles". The park is located on the shores of the Gulf of Finland, on the western outskirts of the city. The three monumental cascading fountains in front of the Grand Palace are probably one of the best-know images of St. Petersburg. Peter the Great chose the site early as being the closest to St. Petersburg where the Gulf was deep enough for sea- going vessels. He started by building the charming little summer palace of Monplaisir on the shoreline. A great number of eminent architects, artists, and anonymous folk craftsmen were involved in the further development of the wonderful parks, 176 fountains, majestic palace, and a remarkable collection of sculpture and paintings. Peterhof was intended to become the most splendid official royal summer residence. After 1917 the Peterhof ensemble was taken into state custody and turned into an architecture and art museum. The buildings and grounds were behind German lines during the WWII siege and were heavily damaged. Restoration began immediately after the war and continues to this day. Our visit begins in the elegant Grand Palace, the highlights including the oak study of Peter the Great, the Royal Bed Chamber and the Throne Room. Our route then takes us down through the Lower Gardens to admire the fountains, most famous of which is the golden Samson Fountain. Walking down to the shoreline, we will find our private hydrofoil waiting to take us back to the city through the commercial port and Neva river.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 4 hours 30 min

St. Petersburg is world renowned as one of the major centers for ballet. The first school of ballet was formed in St.Petersburg in the 1740's and Russian ballet has contributed much to modern classical ballet style. Leonid Jacobson, who founded the Askold Marakov Theatre and this school, was widely regarded as one of the best choreographers of the 20th century. His work lives on in his signature dance, the so-called Choreographic Miniatures " ballet vignettes based on short stories by Russian authors such as Chekov. During the Soviet era, ballet schools were state subsidised and ballet was an important part of the international image of the USSR. The Jacobson school now must pay its own way and our visit provides a welcome contribution to the funding of the school. The "behind the scenes" world of a ballet dancer can be interesting and educational, most especially in Russia. On this tour, guests will witness, firsthand, the rarely seen life and times of a Russian ballet troupe rehearsal at one of St. Petersburg's most famous schools for performing arts. Guests will observe dancers perform Jacobson's Exercise 20, the warm-up they complete every day before rehearsals followed by a brief, private ballet presentation. After the presentation, there will be time for coffee and for us to mingle with the dancers and learn more about this fascinating art.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 2 hours 30 min

The world-renowned Mariinsky Theater, known during Soviet times as the Kirov Opera and Ballet Theater, is the historic theater of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg. Opened in 1860, it became the pre-eminent music theatre of late 19th century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov received their premieres. The ballet company still uses the Soviet name of Kirov when performing intenationally. The Mariinsky productions of some of the best know ballet works are arguably the most spectacular you will find anywhere in the world Every summer since 1993, the "Stars of the White Nights" music and ballet festival is held. It was founded by the renowned Valery Gergiev, Artistic and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre, and is regarded as one of the top ten festivals in the world today. The program for the 2014 season is expected to be announced early in 2014. We will provide more information as it becomes available. .

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change

Duration 2 hours 30m

NOTE: This Land Adventure is only available on the Mondays when the museum is closed to the general pubic. The Winter Palace is undoubtedly the most famous building of imperial St. Petersburg, not only as the residence of the Tsars and the backdrop for the 1905 and 1917 Revolutions, but also as the home of the Hermitage, the world's largest museum of art. The museum is closed to the general public on Mondays. However, we have made special arrangements to allow for us to visit the museum on the morning of Monday, July 4th. There is no museum in the world that rivals the Hermitage in size and quality. Its collection is so large that it would take years to view it in its entirety. At last count, there were nearly three million works on exhibit. It includes works by Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, unique collections of Rembrandt, Rubens, French Impressionists Renoir, Cezanne, Manet, Monet, Pissarro, Van Gogh, Matisse, Gaugin and sculptures by Rodin. Visitors should also take advantage of its excellent Greek and Roman antiquities collection and its exhibits of Siberian and Central Asian art. Not least among the attractions of the Hermitage is the museum itself, with its fine interior decoration and architectural detail. The origins of the Hermitage can be traced back to the private art collection of Peter the Great, who purchased numerous works during his travels abroad and later hung them in his residence. Catherine the Great expanded the collection considerably, and she and her successors built the Hermitage collection in large part with purchases of the private collections of the Western European aristocracy and monarchy. By the time Nicholas II ascended the throne in 1894, he was heir to the greatest collection of art in Europe. After the Revolution of 1917, the museum was opened to the public, and its collection was further augmented by the addition of modern works taken from private collections. The Peacock Clock is one of the attractions of the Hermitage. It was brought to Russia from France as a gift to Catherine the Great from one of her favorites. In the 18th century this clock was considered a real rarity. The mechanism of the clock is hidden under a mushroom and on top of the mushroom there is a gilded peacock, a rooster and an owl. When the clock is wound up the peacock spreads its tail, the rooster crows and the owl blinks.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 4 hours

This performance will only be available on the July 21-22 call of SeaDream I. The price includes transportation with driver and guide. We will contact you with seating options and prices. The world-renowned Mariinsky Theater, known during Soviet times as the Kirov Opera and Ballet Theater, is the historic theater of opera and ballet in Saint Petersburg. Opened in 1860, it became the pre-eminent music theatre of late 19th century Russia, where many of the stage masterpieces of Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky, and Rimsky-Korsakov received their premieres. The ballet company still uses the Soviet name of Kirov when performing intenationally. Every summer since 1993, the "Stars of the White Nights" music and ballet festival is held. It was founded by the renowned Valery Gergiev, Artistic and General Director of the Mariinsky Theatre, and is regarded as one of the top ten festivals in the world today. "Le Corsaire", a fantasy ballet in three acts, with music by Adolphe Adam, was first performed in Paris in 1856. The sea casts the three corsairs onto a Greek beach. Young Greek women come to their aid. Danger threatens in the form of a Turkish patrol who take the girls prisoner. Slave markets....harems.....high drama, wonderful costume make this an exciting performance. The Mariinsky production of this ballet is arguably the most spectacular you will find anywhere in the world.

Notes This performance will only be available on the July 21-22 call of SeaDream I. A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change

Duration 2 hours 30m

We start our comfortable 2-hour bike ride from dockside, following a route through the city centre to beautiful Kadriorg Park. In the park is the Kadriorg Palace which was built in 1723 by Peter the Great in honor of his empress wife Catherine I. Kadriorg means "Catherine's valley" in Estonian, although the palace was seldom visited by the Tsarina. It served as Tallinn's art museum for many years. After viewing the palace from the outside you will continue biking to see the new art museum KUMU. The museum is the largest one in the Baltics and one of the largest art museums in Northern Europe. The designer was a Finnish architect, Pekka Vapaavuori, who won the architect competition in 1994. The new museum was opened in 2006 and received the European Museum of the Year Award 2008. We continue on past the President's Palace and return to the port.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 2 hours

Tallinn is the capital of the recently independent republic of Estonia and can boast an extremely well-preserved medieval quarter. The old town become a World Heritage site in 1997. This tour combines the main sights of Tallinn's old town with a visit to the open-air museum at Rocca-al-Mare. The old town of Tallinn consists of two parts, Upper and Lower, and from the port you drive past the ancient city walls and towers directly to the Upper Town, where you will start your one-hour walking tour along the cobble-stoned streets. You will see Tall Hermann, a watchtower 150 feet high built in 1371, and the imposing Toompea Castle first built in 1219 and now the residence of the Estonian Parliament, and visit the Russian Orthodox Alexander Nevsky Cathedral. From here you continue on foot along medieval streets to visit the 13th-century Cathedral, the oldest church in the city. Inside the church more than one hundred coats of arms are on display, and the carved wooden Baroque pulpit is also of interest. You then proceed to a scenic viewpoint overlooking the Lower Town rooftops, before rejoining your coach at Tall Hermann and travelling along the coast to the seaside resort of Rocca-al-Mare. Here in a beautiful wooded park you will see authentic examples of 18th and 19th-century rural buildings including a windmill, a small church and farms displayed together with other trappings of farm life from various regions of Estonia. Refreshments of tea or coffee will be served at the inn, and afterwards there will be a short time to shop at the museum's gift shop before returning to the harbour. * Please note: This tour involves considerable walking, some over cobble-stoned and uneven streets in the Old Town, and is not suitable for passengers with wheelchairs or those with walking difficulties. Flat, comfortable footwear is recommended.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

The tour will start with a drive through an old residential district to an indoor shooting range. You will hear a short presentation about world famous Soviet weapons used by KGB and militia, after that you will have an opportunity to try legendary weapons like the "Kalashnikov" assault rifle and the Makarov semi-automatic pistol which was the standard Soviet side-arm for 40 years. The Kalashnikov was one of the first true assault rifles and, due to its durability, low production costs and ease of use, the weapon and its numerous variants remain the most widely used assault rifles in the world. More Kalashnikov type rifles have been produced than all other assault rifles combined. Smaller weapons are also available if you do not like too much "kick-back". After the shooting range we will drive back to the Lower Old Town for a short walking tour. You will enjoy a view of Upper Old Town and pass the House of Great Guild and the Church of the Holy Spirit, on your way to Town Hall Square with it's famous Town Hall. There will be free time to visit local shops, cafes and handicraft market before driving back to the harbour.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

Explore Visby, known as the Town of Roses and Ruins by bicycle. From the harbour, the first part of the cycle route will take you to Almedalen, once the site of the Hanseatic Harbour. See "Kruttornet" the powder tower, the oldest remaining structure in Visby dating from the early 1,100's. Continue along Strandgatan to the lovely Botanical Gardens. In the gardens, because of the mild winters, there are specimens of almond trees, magnolias and acacias, besides vivid displays of flowers. Pass Maiden´s Tower and uphill to Klinten, a good viewpoint over the ruins of the old city, harbour and the Baltic Sea. The route continues on a bicycle path south into the countryside and the next stop will be the high cliff of Hoegklint, about 3 miles south of Visby. There is a wide view to the north-east towards Visby while to the south the cliff continues. Refreshments of tea/coffee and local cakes will be served at Princess Eugenies Summer Residence in Fridhem before returning by peddle-power back to Visby and the harbour.

Notes A minimum participation is reguired to operate all Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yaching Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours 30 min

This coach tour will give you an opportunity to really get to know this unique and beautiful medieval town. To gain a geographical prospective of the walled city, begin with a drive along the coast up to Hoegklint for a spectacular view of the Baltic Sea and Visby itself. Returnin to the town we will visit Almedalen, the site of the Hanseatic trading harbour and "Kruttornet' (The Powder Tower), the oldest remaining structure in Visby, dating from the early 1100's. . Prior to passing through the town wall, alight for a stroll through to the lovely Botanical Gardens. Rejoining the coach, we follow the fortress wall past, "Jungfrutornet' (Maiden's Tower), part of the remaining 2 mile long, 13th century city wall, to Dalmansporten. We continue with a guided walk down through the narrow, winding, medieval streets visiting the impressive Cathedral of St Mary's and passing the evocative ruins of one of the medieval churches. From here you can return with the group to the yacht or continue to wander on your own. The yacht is just a short stroll away from the city walls.

Notes A minimum participation is required to operate all Yachting Land Adventures and some have limited capacity. All adventures and prices in the SeaDream Yachting Land Adventures program are subject to change prior to voyage departure.

Duration 3 hours