Monday Bar Spring Break - The 20th Anniversary 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
The year 2012 will mark the 20th anniversary for Monday Bar, the longest running EDM club project in Sweden. It will also be the 10th anniversary for the Monday Bar cruises, now established as one of the most extraordinary club events worldwide.

To celebrate, we've chartered a huge ship, the M/S Silja Symphony, a unique vessel with a 150 meter long "promenade" in the middle that will be converted into a huge dance floor. The number and level of djs we've lined up for this is probably the most impressive you'll ever experience at a Scandinavian club event, and most certainly on a ship.

Bookings will be available on December 22, and considering the massive advance interest of this cruise, we suggest that you book your ticket as soon as possible. The cruise will also be promoted in our neighbouring countries, Finland, Denmark, Norway, etc.

Take a tour of Helsinki, a beautiful historic city
During the day the ship will remain in Helsinki, one of Europe's most beautiful cities with a great history. You may leave the ship 11.00, but make sure that you are back at 16:00 latest, one hour before departure. You need to bring your embarkation card (same as the room key) a valid photo id (with information about your nationality) or passport.

MONDAY BAR
Monday Bar, Sweden's oldest and most well-known club concept, started in 1992 as a weekly dance club. 20 years later, Monday Bar is still at the forefront of the Scandinavian club scene with monthly club events, cruises etc.

In 2002, for the 10th anniversary of the club, Monday Bar chartered one of the huge passenger liners that sail between Sweden and Finland for a successful party concept that has become known way beyond Scandinavian borders.  Monday Bar Spring Break 2012 - The 20th Anniversary Cruise is our 33rd all club music cruise since the start.

LINEUP
(Set times will be announced in good time before the cruise)

MONDAY BAR XL presents
Markus Schulz
Headhunterz
UMEK
Oliver Lang
Johnny Boy

JUDGEMENT SUNDAYS present
Judge Jules
with...
Eddie Halliwell
Simon Patterson
The Thrillseekers

RIOT presents
The Tidy Boys
Kutski
Anne Savage
BK
Andy Whitby
Scott Attrill
Klubfiller
Gammer

FULL ON FERRY presents
Ferry Corsten
Giuseppe Ottaviani LIVE
Showtek LIVE
Bart Claessen
MC Stretch

FUSION presents
Donkey Rollers
Nitrouz vs. Code Black
Toneshifterz
Slim Shore
The Pitcher
Zany
Jowan
Endymion
DV8

SWEDISH TECHNO presents
Hertz
Per Hammar
Kimono
TECHNOSTATE presents
Perplex
Mad Actors (live + dj)
Rokkaz

CRUISE SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, MARCH 15
15:00 Earliest time to board the ship
17:00 Departure, Stockholm
09:00 Last dance floor closes


FRIDAY, MARCH 16
11:00 Arrival, Helsinki.
Don't miss the opportunity to take a tour of the city. Don't forget to bring the embarkation card (same as cabin key) + valid photo ID with nationality information or passport.
13:00 Sundeck opens, Sundeck, deck 8
16:30 Latest time to get back to the ship
17:30 Departure, Helsinki
09:00 Last dance floor closes

SATURDAY, MARCH 17
10:30 Arrival, Stockholm (09:30 local swedish time)
Turn your clock one hour back.

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).

The cruise is sold out at the moment, but try again after January 16 when tickets that haven't been paid in time will be released.

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

ONLINE BOOKING
http://www.tallinksilja.com/sv/cruises/special/helsingfors/mondaybar.htm

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. 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.
 

C4 - inside
Economy cabins for 4 persons at lower deck that have two lower and two upper beds. WC, shower, cupboard and TV. No seaview.

B2/B4 - inside
Cabins for 2-4 persons at the upper decks. Cabins for 2 persons have one upper and one lower bed. Cabins for 4 persons have two lower and two upper beds. WC, shower, cupboard and TV.

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

A4/A2 - Promenade
Cabins with view over the ship's magificent promenade floor for 2-4 persons. Cabins for 4 persons have two lower and 2 upper beds. 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 10.5 for GBP (UK pounds)

Prices are subject to minor variations due to day-to-day fuel cost levels.

C-class
4 persons 1290:- (€ 144)
3 persons 1390:- (€ 155)
2 persons 1490:- (€ 166)
1 person   2590:- (€ 288)

B-class
4 persons 1390:- (€ 155)
3 persons 1490:- (€ 166)
2 persons 1590:- (€ 177)
1 person   2690:- (€ 299)

A-class
4 persons 1490:- (€ 166)
3 persons 1590:- (€ 177)
2 persons 1690:- (€ 188)
1 person   2790:- (€ 310)

Promenade
4 persons 1490:- (€ 166)
3 persons 1590:- (€ 177)
2 persons 1690:- (€ 188)
1 person   2790:- (€ 310)

DeLuxe
2 persons 2490:- (€ 277)
1 person   3690:- (€ 410)

Suites
Prices on request

Men's / women's cabin
(if traveling alone - shared cabin with a person of the same sex)
1 person      1490:- (€166)

M/S SILJA SYMPHONY - HARD FACTS
Built: 1991
Built by: Masa Yards, Turkui, Finland
Length: 203 m

Width: 31,5 m
Draught: 7,1 m
Speed: 21 knots
Number of decks: 12
Passenger capacity: 2 852

Cabins: 995
 
 

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS



Do I need a passport to get onboard?
You need to be able to prove your nationality by passport or european national ID.



Is there a dress code?

No, but we encourage our passengers to make an effort to dress up (or down)... whatever takes your fancy!



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) and Euro (EUR) as well as most major credit/charge cards are accepted onboard. At the information desk (deck 6) 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).

TAXI
Stockholm City <-> Tallink ferry terminal, Värtahamnen. 
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: "Tallink-terminalen, Frihamnen". 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

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