Monday Bar Spring Break Cruise

CONCEPT
Since 2002, four times every year, over 2000 clubbers gather together for one of the most fun and unusual events in the world, the Monday Bar Cruises. Only clubbers are allowed onboard, no families or regular cruise passengers.

Top international and local djs spin during a party cruise across the Baltic Sea and archipelago from Stockholm (Sweden) to destinations such as the Baltic states of Finland, Estonia and Latvia. All sound and light equipment are upgraded to highest standards and the dance floors and bars are open non stop.

THE CRUISE
On this particular cruise, Monday Bar Spring Break Cruise 2010, the ship sails to Tallinn, the beautiful and historical capital of Estonia. Over 20 djs are booked to spin dance music ranging between trance, house, techno, hardstyle, hard trance, free form, etc. We're very proud to present the highest ranked dj in the world, Armin van Buuren, who will perform a 3 hour set on the main floor together with djs such as Markus Schulz, Gareth Emery, Rank 1 to name a few.

On our second floor, Monday Bar Hard floor on deck 7, we're proud to present a number of local and international hard dance djs the first night, and the second night, FINRG, a group af freeform djs from Finland.

The full lineup on all floors will be presented shortly. Please return soon for update.

MONDAY BAR
Monday Bar, Sweden's oldest and most well-known club concept, started in 1992 as a weekly dance club. Over 17 years later, Monday Bar is still at the forefront of the Scandinavian club scene with monthly club events, cruises etc. Monday Bar Spring Break Cruise 2010 is our 25th all club music cruise since 2002.

LINEUP & SCHEDULE

FRIDAY, MARCH 12

MAIN FLOOR
Starlight Cabaret, deck 6-7
21:00-22:00 : Anton Sonin (warmup)
22:00-00.00 : Jerome Isma-Ae
00:00-03:00 : Markus Schulz (3 hr set)
03:00-05:00 : Rank 1
05:00-07:00 : Alex M.O.R.P.H

HARD FLOOR
Aluminium Disco, deck 7
22:00-00.00 : Ayda
00:00-02:00 : HardyBoy
02:00-04:00 : Deepack
04:00-06:00 : Miss Jarea
06:00-08:00 : Screwface

PUB FLOOR, fredag
Ship's Pub, deck 7
18:30-20:00 : Melvin Honda
20:00-21:00 : 2bias
21:00-22:00 : Rmx Mike
 

SATURDAY, MARCH 13

MAIN FLOOR
Starlight Cabaret, deck 6-7
13:30-16:00 : Juha Nikumaa
16:00-17:30 : Mike One
17:30-19:00 : Proteus

21:00-22:00 : Anton Sonin (warmup)
22:00-00:00 : Glenn Morrison
00:00-03:00 : Armin van Buuren (3 hr set)
03:00-05:00 : Gareth Emery
05:00-07:00 : JP Bates

HARD FLOOR
Aluminium Disco, deck 7
22:00-00.00 : Carbon Based vs DJ RX
00:00-02:00 : Alek Száhala b2b Grimsoul
02:00-04:00 : DJ Swoosh
04:00-06:00 : J7
06:00-09:00 : FINRG ALLSTARS

PUB FLOOR
Ship's Pub, deck 7
17:00-18:00 : Eric Shaw
18:00-19:00 : Johan P
19:00-20:00 : juLLLe
20:00-21:00 : Selma S
21:00-22:00 : Dj Plisk

CRUISE TIMES

Departure, Stockholm
Tallink-Silja ferry terminal, Värtahamnen
Friday, March 12, 17:45 (5:45 PM), local swedish time
 
Arrival, Tallinn
D-terminal
Saturday, March 13, 10:00 (10 AM), local estonian time (+1 hour)
 
Departure, Tallinn
D-terminal
Saturday, March 13, 18:00 (6 PM), local estonian time (+1 hour)

Arrival, Stockholm
Tallink-Silja ferry terminal, Värtahamnen
Sunday, March 14, 10:00 (10 AM), local swedish time

BOOKING
To join this cruise you need to book a cabin. There are cabins for 2-4 people that you can share with your friends. You only pay for your cabin, no other cost will be added apart from the drinks and food that you consume on board and the money spent on duty free goods.

If you travel alone and don't want to pay for a whole cabin by yourself, you can ask for an all male or female cabin which means that you will share a cabin with another person of the same sex. Ask about this when you make your booking.

Alteration of your booking can be made even after the tickets have been paid. Just speak to the booking office in Sweden.

To book cabins and for questions regarding payment etc, please call Tallink-Silja booking office (open daily 08:00-20:00 local swedish time).

Official booking of cabins for this cruise begins Wednesday, January 27.

Booking office: +46 (0)8-666 33 33
Booking code: MBAR

ONLINE BOOKING
Will be available soon. Please return for update.

AGE LIMIT
The age limit for going on the cruise is 20 years.  However, if you are 18-19 years old you can apply for an exemption given that you travel in the company of older friends. You will need to state their names and birth dates when applying for this at the booking office. If a cabin booking has already been made, make sure that you can state the booking reference.

CABINS
To join the cruise you need to book a cabin. You can choose between 2, 3 or 4 person cabins with or without seaside view. On M/S Victoria, all cabins are above the sea level and have WC, shower and TV. There are also cabins specially designed for disabled persons or with allergy.
When traveling alone and you don't want to pay for a whole cabin, you can share a 2-person cabin with another person of the same sex.

B2/B4 - inside
Cabins for 2-4 persons. Cabins for 2 persons have lower beds only. Cabins for 4 persons have two lower and 2 upper beds. WC, shower, cupboard and TV.

A2/A4 - with seaview
Cabins with seaview for 2-4 persons. Cabins for 2 persons have lower beds only. Cabins for 4 persons have tow lower and 2 upper beds. WC, shower, cupboard and TV.

A2 Premium - with seaview
Cabins with seaview for 2 persons with double bed with WC, shower, cupboard and TV.

DeLuxe - with seaview
Spacious cabins (14 sq.m) with seaview for 2 persons. Double bed, sofa, wc, shower, TV and free mini-bar.

Suite - with seaview
Spacious cabins (29 sq.m) with seaview for 2 persons. Double bed, living room arrangements, wc, shower, TV and free mini-bar.

PRICES
All prices are per person in SEK (Swedish krona)
Approximate prices in EUR (Euro) within brackets
Divide SEK by 11.5 for GBP (UK pounds)

                   B class             A class / A class premium (2 ppl)
4 persons    1290:- (€126)    1490:- (€146)
3 persons    1390:- (€136)    1590:- (€156)
2 persons    1490:- (€146)    1690:- (€166)
1 person      2690:- (€264)    2890:- (€283)

                   De Luxe           Suite            
2 persons    2490:- (€244)    3890:- (€381)    
1 person      3490:- (€342)    5890:- (€577)    

                   Men's / woman's cabin (if traveling alone - shared cabin)
1 person      1690:- (€166)

M/S VICTORIA - HARD FACTS
Maiden voyage: March 21, 2004
Length: 192,9  m
Width: 29 m
Engine capacity: 26 240 kW
Speed: 21 knots
Ice class: 1 А super
Number of decks: 12
Passenger capacity: 2 500
Cabins: 740
Berths : 2 254
Line meters: 1 030

RESTAURANTS

GOURMET VICTORIA
In the high quality Gourmet Victoria you enjoy top chef's creations together with quality wines. We recommend the experience of gourmet dinner, long sitting, 4-5 courses with excellent drinks. 92-seat restaurant located on deck 7.

BUFFET TALLINK
Good food is guaranteed at Buffet Tallink that offers traditional maritime delicacies on smorgasboard. The buffet breakfast is also served here. 466-seat restaurant located on deck 7.

CAFÉ BELLMAN
Victoria is proud of its continental Café Bellman that serves special coffees and an irresistible assortment of freshly baked cakes and pastries. 63-seat restaurant located on deck 7.

FAST FOOD 25H
Fast Food 25h in an excellent choice when you want to eat quickly. There is a quick relief from the peckish feeling with salads, wraps and hearty sandwiches. The restaurant is open 24 hours. 90-seat restaurant located on deck 6.

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Do I need a passport to get onboard?
A valid photo ID is required to get onboard the ship. If you are planning to visit Tallinn on Saturday, you need to be able to prove your nationality by passport or european national ID.

Is there a dress code?
No, but many guests make an effort to dress up (or down). Whatever takes your fancy. Anything goes!

Does it cost anything to get into the clubs/dance floors onboard?
No, you only pay for what you consume or buy onboard such as food, drinks and duty free goods. Dance floors are free and open to all.

Can I bring my own music?
Smaller sound systems such as "boom blasters", computer sound systems etc are allowed inside the cabins as long as you don't disturb your neighbors, especially between 06.00-10:00 in the morning.

What currencies and credit cards are accepted on board?
Swedish Krona (SEK), Euro (EUR), estonian Krona (EEK) as well as most major credit/charge cards are accepted onboard. At the information desk (deck 5) you can change major foreign currencies to Krona or Euro. However, it is advised to bring cash as well since credit card control lines may not always function out on open sea.

What if I get seasick?
The ship is a huge modern cruise liner and you will hardly notice that you are on a boat. At the information desk (deck 6) you can ask for medicine if you experience temporary discomfort.


More useful information can be found on the ferry line company's official site. However, please note that certain rules on this web page do not apply to this specific cruise, such as age limits, etc.
http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/mainMenu/usefulInformation

AIRPORTS

Stockholm-Arlanda airport
The closest airport is Stockholm-Arlanda, approx. 45 km north of Stockholm. This is the main airport of Stockholm where most major international and domestic airlines fly to.

From the airport (and back), you can go by train "Arlanda Express" that takes approx. 20 minutes and costs SEK 240 (≈ €24). You get a 50% discount if you are under 25 years, student or retired. During weekends you can go 2 for 1.

The bus takes 40 minutes and costs SEK 110 (≈ €11) with no youth or student discounts. The bus and train leaves approx. every 10 minutes and go to the central train station in Stockholm City.

Taxi takes approx. 30 minutes off rush hour and will take you directly to the ferry terminal. Its convenient and fairly cheap if you share with friends, but make sure you get a fixed price when dealing with the cab driver before you leave. A taxi trip from the airport to Stockholm (or reverse) should never exceed SEK 500 (≈€50). A taxi regular cab takes four passengers. With a bigger car/van (max 9 persons), the price is approx. SEK 700 (≈€70).

If you chose to go by taxi at rush hour, anywhere between 08:00-10:00 or 16:00-18:00, make sure to add another 30 minutes to make it to your destination in time.

Stockholm-Skavsta airport
A new, budget airline airport approx. 110 km south of Stockholm for airlines like Ryan Air, Wizz Air etc. More far away from Stockholm, but with shorter time for checkin, baggage handling etc.

Only buses go from here. They cost SEK 150 (≈ €15) and take about 90 minutes to Stockholm. No youth or student discounts.

We do not recommend taxis from this airport unless you are in an extreme hurry. Taxis to Stockholm (and reverse) can be very expensive (up to SEK 1500 ≈ €147) and will quickly consume the money you saved by going with a budget airline.

The buses from/to Stockholm-Skavsta airport don't go very often, so make sure that you have plenty of time on your hand.

Here are links to the airport train and bus companies:

Airport train - "Arlanda Express":
http://arlandaexpress.com

Airport buses - "Flygbussarna":
http://www.flygbussarna.se

TRAINS & SUBWAY
The easiest way to go to the ferry terminal from anywhere in Stockholm is via the subway system. All lines go to "Stockholm Central"  the main train and subway station. The end line to the closest to the ferry terminal is marked "Ropsten" (Red line number 13). The stop to get off is "Gärdet" (the second last stop before the end of the line).

At Gärdet, make sure that you continue to the exit in the direction the train is going. Out on the street, go left downhill (approx. 100 meters) and continue across the busy street to a walk path through a green area that will lead you to a bridge leading directly to the ferry terminal (approx. 200 meters). When you arrive with the subway, there will be many people heading for the ferry terminal so just follow the "flow" or ask someone if you're lost.

TAXI
Stockholm City <-> Silja Line ferry terminal
A taxi to the ferry terminal from central Stockholm costs about SEK 120-160 (€12-16). A good advice is to agree on a fixed price before. The address of the ferry terminal is: "Siljaterminalen, Värtahamnen". There are several other ferry terminals in Stockholm so make sure you go to the right one.

Need help to book flights, hotel, etc?
The Tallink-Silja Line booking office can also assist you with booking flights, trains, hotel, etc, regardless of where your travel originated.  Since they have special arrangements with hotels, airlines and train companies, you will most likely get a better price for the whole trip compared to regular travel agencies, airlines, etc.

Tallink-Silja Line booking office:
+46 (0)8 666 33 33

Armin van Buuren
http://www.arminvanbuuren.com

Markus Schulz
http://www.markusschulz.com

Gareth Emery
http://www.garethemery.com

Alex M.O.R.P.H.
http://www.alexmorph.com

Glenn Morrison
http://www.glennmorrison.com

Rank 1
http://www.rank-1.com/transverydigitaldiscom/

Jerome Isma-Ae
http://www.myspace.com/jeromejeeproductions

Deepack
http://www.deepack.nl

Ayda
http://www.myspace.com/djayayda

Hardyboy
http://www.myspace.com/djhardyboy

Miss Jarea
http://www.myspace.com/djmissjarea

Soderman
http://www.myspace.com/robinsoderman

Mike One
http://www.myspace.com/mrmikeone

Proteus
http://www.djproteus.com

Carbon Based
http://www.myspace.com/carbonbasedfinland

DJ RX
http://www.myspace.com/djrxfin

Alek Száhala
http://www.myspace.com/alekszahala

Grimsoul
http://www.myspace.com/grimsoulmusic

DJ Swoosh
http://www.myspace.com/djswooshfin

J7
http://www.facebook.com/pages/J7/169234459070

Artist biographies will be presented shortly, please return soon for update.