Scandinavian Seaways, Scandinavia House, Pariceston Quay, Hanwich, Essex C012 4QG («0255240240); Tyne Commission Quay, North Shields, NE29 6EA («091296 0101); London enquiries office at 15 Hanover Street, London W1 («071493 6696). United Baltic. Dexter House, 2 Royal Mint Court, London EC3 («071265 0808).? on the time of year. With a car you'll pay E3&55 on top {Seapex ?60100) each way; motorbikes ?1525 each way. TO FINLAND United Baltic run cargo ships from various British ports on a number of complex routings to the Baltic. Timetables fluctuate, but the quickest ship to Finland leaves Felixstowe on Tuesday, arriving in Helsinki on Friday. Fares, including meals, start at around ?300 oneway in summer not an especially cheap or quick way of getting there. OTHER CROSSINGS If you're driving or hitching, bear in mind also that there are ferry links from other European countries. Main routes are given below, and note that there are also many minor connections to the Danish islands. More details from the ferry companies and travel agents, and in the relevant 'Travel Details" sections of the guide. GETTING THERE FROM THE UK AND IRELANDIL From Germany: Kiel to Gothenburg (Stena Line], Kiel to Oslo {Color Line), Travemiinde to Helsinkii [Silja Line), Sassnitz to Trelleborg [TSLine], Puttgarden to Rodby (DSfl). From the Netherlands: Amsterdam to Gothenburg [Scandinavian Seaways). From Poland: Gdansk to Ystad [PolLine], Swinoujscie to Ystad [PolLine] PACKAGE TOURS Don't be put off by the idea of an inclusive package. In such an expensive part of Europe, it can be the cheapest way to do things, and may also be the only way to reach remote parts of the region at inhospitable times of year. City breaks, certainly, if you just want to see one city and its environs, invariably work out cheaper than arranging the same trip independently. Prices include return travel, usually by plane, and accommodation (with breakfast], most operators offering a SPECIALIST OPERATORS Anglers Worid Holidays, 46 Knifesmith Gate, Chesterfield, Derbyshire S401QR («0246 221717). Angling holidays in Denmark and Sweden; cottage and hotel stays. Arctic Experience, 29 Nork Way, Banstead, Surrey SM7 1PB («0737362321). Specialist and adventure tours of Iceland, Spitzbergen and Greenland from around ?400 for a week in Iceland to ?7500 for a fully equipped expedition to the North Pole. Bike Deamerk, Aboulevarden 58,2200 Kabenhavn N («35364100). Cycling holidays in Denmark from ?100 for eight days. Color Line, Tyne Commission Quay, North Shields. NE29 6EA («0912961313). A range of Nonwegian holidays, sea breaks, fjord and coastal cruises. Holiday Scandinavia ltd. 28 Hillcrest Road, Офшдйп, Kent BR6 9AW («0689824958). Scandinavian chalet holidays. ЛОТ TramI, 2124 Cockspur Street, London SW1 («071930 6666). City breaks, skiing holidays and cruises. KL hmily Adventure Ud, Alton Court, Penyard Herefordshire HR9 5NR I«ug8964211).