
Beer- and Whisky Fair
18-20 December 2025
Taste exclusive beers and small distilleries and learn from passionate brewers and distillers. For two days, Silja Symphony’s conference area is transformed into a lively craft beer and whisky fair, with tastings and masterclasses led by experts. In the evenings, the taste journey continues with specially composed dinners.
Entrance ticket & special dinner with beer and whisky producers
Age limit 18 years. You can add the entrance ticket to the fair in the online booking under “Onboard services”. To book the special dinner, first select your cabin, then scroll down to “Restaurants onboard”, and select the seating you want.

Entrance ticket to Draft & Craft Fair
Finest whisky and beer producers from several different countries will arrive to the Draft & Craft Fair to tell about their products and offer tastings of their best whiskies and beers. Draft & Craft Fair is held in the ship’s conference area on Friday and Saturday at 16:00–22:00 (local time). The entrance fee includes:
- Two-day fair ticket + welcome bag
- Tasting glass + 15 tasting coupons (value 30 €)
- See participating brandsSee participating brands
Whisky
- Aberfeldy
- Aberlour
- Ardmore
- Auchentoshan
- Ballantine’s
- BenRiach
- Black Velvet
- Bowmore
- Bunnahabhain
- Bushmills
- Chivas Regal
- Compass Box
- Connemara
- Craigellachie
- Dalmore
- Dewar’s
- Fettercairn
- Fuji
- Glen Garioch
- GlenDronach
- Glenfiddich
- Glenglassaugh
- Glengoyne
- Glenlivet
- Grant’s
- Highland Park
- Jack Daniel’s
- Jameson
- Jim Beam
- Jura
- Kilbeggan
- Kyrö
- Laphroaig
- Macallan
- Maker’s Mark
- Monkey Shoulder
- Redbreast 12
- Seagram’s
- Smokehead
- Tamdhu
- Tamnavulin
- Teeling
- Teerenpeli
- Tenjaku
- The Balvenie
- The Deacon
- The Famous Grouse
- The Helsinki Distilling Company
- The Naked Grouse
- Tomatin
- Tullamore D.E.W.
- Woodford Reserve
Beer
- Anderson´s
- Brooklyn
- Chimay
- Duvel
- Gotlands
- Insel-Brauerei
- K1664 Blanc
- Kaineken
- Karhu
- Koff
- La Trapp
- Marstons
- Olvi
- Peroni
- Pühaste
- Rodenbach
- Sandels
- Shepherd
- Sierra Nevada
- St.Bernardus
- Staropramen
- Stone
- Thornbridge
- Wisby
- Õllenaut
- Youngs
Entrance ticket 39 €
Psst! Deluxe, Commodore, Suite, and Executive Suite cabins include complimentary ticket(s) to the Draft & Craft Fair.
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Special dinner in Bon Vivant – 19-20 December
In the evenings, your culinary journey continues with specially selected dinners designed to perfectly pair with the finest beers or whiskies. One evening you’ll be served a multi-course menu to match the bold beer flavors of Põhjala & Pühaste, and the next evening you’ll enjoy a gourmet dinner in perfect harmony with Aberlour’s fine whiskies. Dinner’s age limit is 18. Kindly notify our contact center about food allergies or special dietary requirements.
4-course menu with drink package:
From 93 €
Masterclasses

Anderson’s – price 15€
Discover the world of Estonia’s beloved craft sour beers! Together we will dive into the art of brewing: what makes sour beers unique, where the flavors come from, and how different brewing techniques shape the taste. Join our exclusive Master Class with lecturer Kiur Kivi and experience a guided journey into the production secrets of sour beer. The lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
The Master Class includes a carefully curated beer tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Gotlands Bryggeri – price 15€
Gotlands Bryggeri has been around since 1995 and deliver some of the more well known Swedish craft beers. Beside the larger brands our creative brewers also produce smaller series of special brews, less known to the public. This is your opportunity to experience some of these and hear the story behind them. Come and join the master class with lecturer Hanna Tunberg. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes beer tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Õllenaut Blind Tasting – price 15€
Õllenaut Blind Tasting masterclass offers a unique exploration of flavors, comparing non-alcoholic beers with traditional craft beers. Participants will engage their senses in a guided blind tasting, focusing on aroma, mouthfeel, and flavor profiles to identify subtle differences and surprising similarities. Featuring Õllenaut’s expertly brewed selections, including the Kaineken series, this session aims to challenge perceptions about non-alcoholic beers. Perfect for craft beer enthusiasts and curious tasters alike, the masterclass blends education with enjoyment in a lively and interactive setting. Come and join the master class with lecturer Ilmar Räni. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes beer tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Rügen Island Brewery Experience – price 15€
The Rügener Insel Brauerei, the island is located in the same sea as you are now crossing, is extraordinary in many ways. All beers are brewed as they may have tasted decades or a hundred years ago: full of flavor and aroma and aged completely naturally. Also, all beers have a 3rd fermentation in the bottle that refines the beers for 2 years or more and takes them to an even higher level. In the masterclass, 6 very different beers are tasted, all beers earned many awards at international tastings. Quadriga was named the best beer in the world at the London Beer Awards 2018. Come and join the master class with lecturer Thomas de Groen. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes beer tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Momentin – price 15€
Welcome to the Beer Connoisseur master class, where we will introduce you to six different brands from four countries. Rodenbach is a historic Belgian brewery best known for its unique Flemish red-brown ales, which blend traditional brewing methods with oak cask aging. Thornbridge Brewery is recognised for consistently delivering high-quality, diverse beers, ranging from IPAs to smooth stouts and porters. Stowne Brewing is celebrated for its innovative approach that pushes the boundaries of traditional beer styles while maintaining a strong commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Come and join the master class with lecturer Vladimir Koppel. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes beers tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Laphroaig – price 19€
Discover the history of Laphroaig. It’s a tale of conflicts, redemption and triumphs that have made Laphroaig everything that it is. A tradition of doing things differently, with all the best bits from the past at the heart of Laphroaig’s uncompromising peaty character. The audience will be invited to dive into the Travel Retail exclusive range. Come and join the master class with lecturer Carl-Oscar Linder, Supervising Brand Ambassador for Beam Suntory TR Nordics. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes whisky tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Benriach – price 19€
Come along with Brown-Forman representative Axel Lehtinen on a journey for a tasting experience across Scotland: from the grey hills at the heart of Speyside, to the brambled valleys of the Highlands, to the green, windswept valleys on the Northern coast of the Highlands. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes whisky tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

The Balvenie and Glenfiddich – price 19€
Step into the world of William Grant & Sons and join us for an exclusive whisky masterclass with The Balvenie and Glenfiddich where craftsmanship and passion come to life. You’ll taste unique and rare expressions while hearing the stories that make these whiskies so special – an experience made to enjoy, discover, and share. Come and join the master class with lecturer Victor Albert Kuusenoja, Brand Ambassador for Hans Just. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes whisky tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

Smokehead – price 19€
Don’t miss this opportunity to join our masterclass that will take you on a tour around the enigmatic and award-winning collection from Smokehead Islay Single Malt whisky. A unique twist of Single Malts from Extra Rare, to Rum Riot and Twisted Stout along with other intriguing and highly flavourful unique Smokehead expressions from Islay. Come and join the master class with lecturer Jim Frederickson, Ian Macleod Brand Ambassador. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes whisky tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.

A Highland & Speyside waltz – price 19€
A magical combination of two gems from the two key whisky producing regions of Scotland which will hit the high notes! Each single malt has two incredibly unique features. Tamdhu is the only single malt which is exclusively sherry cask matured and Glengoyne has the slowest stills in Scotland; as such a great tasting for the sherry cask lovers, a great experience for those who like more sherry focussed whisky. Come and join the master class with lecturer Jim Frederickson, Ian Macleod Brand Ambassador. Lecture is held in English. Age limit 18.
Master Class includes whisky tasting. Kindly make your Master Class reservations in advance.