Begin by cruising towards the city center, past Embassy Park, Suomenlinna Island Fortress and the Open Air Market. As you head towards the narrow straight Kustaanmiekka, you will hit full throttle. Experience the scenic Finnish Archipelago at 40 knots, traveling over the waves and passing both large and small islands. See Finnish summer homes, some of which date back to the 19th century. After getting a taste for speed, you will land at one of the rocky islands where you will enjoy some refreshments, Finnish style. You can fry sausages and have a taste of Finnish summer food.

Speeding back to the city, you will pass the new high-tech center, a new residential area, and reappear next to the shipyard and your cruise ship. You will return to the pier and walk back to your ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 400 yards over varying terrain with slight inclines and 2 to 3 steps to board and boat. This tour includes twists and turns at high speeds so guests with coronary, back or hip problems and women who are pregnant should consider this before booking this tour. Guests should be in good physical conditions. Guests must wear the flotation jacket provided during the jet boat tour. The sights passed and visited during the trip are subject to change due to weather conditions, high water and/or rough seas. The Captain has the right to cancel, change, shorten or abort the tour at anytime due to same.

You will visit Temppeliaukio, one of Europe's most unusual modern churches. Carved out of solid rock, and topped with a copper dome, the Rock Church is a Helsinki landmark. Due to its magnificent acoustical qualities, the church is also used as a concert hall.

A photo stop will also be made at the Olympic Stadium, site of the 1952 Olympic Games. In front of the Stadium, you will see the famous statue of the "Flying Finn"- Paavo Nurmi. Your tour then takes you to Sibelius Park, where you can photograph the unique stainless steel monument erected for the Finnish composer Jean Sibelius. At the conclusion of your tour, you may stay in town and return to the ship independently, or remain onboard the coach for a short drive back to the ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 200 yards over even surfaces and some level gravel with 2 to 3 steps. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion. The Temppeliaukio Rock Church sometimes holds religious functions. It cannot be guaranteed that it will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Celebrity Cruises Inc. Guests on the morning departure may stay in town at the end of the tour.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with some inclines and steps. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion. The Sipoo Old Church is closed to guided tours on Sundays and sometimes holds religious functions, so it is not guaranteed that they will be open during all calls. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Celebrity Cruises International.

Your tour begins with a drive to Porvoo along the coastal road. Upon arrival, you will stop at the Old Bridge from where you will see one of the most photographed views in Finland: the Old Town of Porvoo with a decorative row of red riverside storehouses. Your guide will take you through the Old Town with its idyllic little houses and narrow winding streets. You will also have time to walk around independently to visit the different small handicraft shops.

After your free time meet your guide who will invite you to the Porvoo Roastery Cafe to enjoy refreshments of coffee or tea and piece of cake. Relax in the summer sun on the cafe's renovated floating barge adjoining the terrace and take in the unique view of the next door red painted wooden warehouses. If the weather isn't favorable enjoy refreshments inside the very atmospheric building built in 1902. The cafe also still roasts coffee beans on the premises which add to the flavor of the venue. Rejoin your coach for the return journey back to Helsinki and your cruise ship.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 0.5 mile over even and cobblestone surfaces with some inclines and steps. Time permitting; guests will have approximately 30 minutes for shopping and browsing. The drive to/from Porvoo is approximately 1 hour each way, dependent upon traffic conditions. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 3 miles over various surfaces, inclines with steps. Low heeled, comfortable walking shoes and comfortable, loose clothing are recommended. This tour will operate in all weather conditions so participants should take appropriate weather gear with them. In the event of a special function being held at the Rock Church, the inside visit will not be possible. This is beyond the control of the tour operator and Celebrity Cruises Inc. Tour sequence may vary in order to avoid congestion.

Note: Guests must be able to walk approximately 1.5 miles over uneven gravel and rocky paths with some steep inclines at Suomenlinna. Tour Timings and duration subject to change dependent on ferry schedules.