Wellness Cruise

Positive vibes for Autumn!

Our lovely gathering returns this autumn for the third time. Come aboard Aurora Botnia for a day cruise full of inspiring speakers, interesting services and products as well as dear friends. We are teaming up with local companies and brands to provide you a trade fair with a warmhearted twist – in general, a lovely day at sea. Prepare to be amazed!

On Saturday 12.9.2026, Aurora Botnia departs Vaasa at 9.00 and returns home at 22.00. Once we reach Sweden, you will have few hours to spend in Umeå for shopping and sightseeing.

Confirmed exhibitors

• Fysioterapia MediAskel Oy – Physiotherapy and support insoles
• Ilojaloin Jalkaterapia – Foot creams, socks, insoles, quick foot analysis
• Icare Therapy – Ear acupuncture, drop-in ear piercing, earrings for sale
• Liikuntakeskus LYKKE and LYKKE naisille – Exercise and wellbeing services, group exercise, coaching
• Lucia hieronta & Yuli-kynsihoito – Classic massage, Indian head massage, quick manicure
• Lyckohälsan – Dietary supplements, skincare products and essential oils
• MIELI Pohjanmaan mielenterveys – Support in difficult life situations, training, support groups
• Vaasa Day Spa – Wellbeing services and skincare products
• Vaasan Luonnonravinto & Rosenserien Finland – Health products, supplements, cosmetics
• Vaasanseudun Areenat – Wellbeing and exercise

Wine tasting

Wine expert Virpi Sorvisto will host two wine tasting events during the cruise. She runs a wine bar in Kokkola and organizes popular wine trips and tasting events.

During the event you will sample 3-4 different wines and hear Virpi’s stories about winemaking and current trends. The tasting costs 35€/385 SEK per person.

We recommend booking the tasting in advance. Select either the outbound or return trip and the number of guests in Tab 3: Meals of our online booking system.

Schedule

Outbound trip

The cruise schedule is laid out in a way that leaves time for admiring the view, shopping and dining. Start your day with an ample breakfast before the exhibition area opens. Flash talks and the exhibition is arranged during the outbound trip. The detailed cruise schedule will be announced closer to the event.

Tip! Breakfast is served also at Bistro Botnia →

Visit ashore

Pre-booking a seat in the transfer bus to Umeå is recommended. If you wish to explore Umeå at your own pace, learn more about Car package: Day cruise.

All passengers disembark the ship during port stop, and personal items must be collected from cabins and lockers.

Return

On our way home you can enjoy delicious food and drinks in good company. Taste the season’s best delicacies in one of our restaurants: the popular Archipelago Buffet or the more intimate Bistro Botnia.

Timetable

09:00-12:00 Vaasa-Umeå
12:00- Transfer bus or own car ride to the city center
15:30 Transfer bus leaves Ålidhem and drives via city center to the port
17:00-22:00 Umeå-Vasa

All times mentioned above are in local time