FINLAND · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
The good cruises & boat tours are gone by the time the Christmas flights fill. Below: the 15 to lock in early, what each includes and exactly where they differ.
Cruise Helsinki’s archipelago past Suomenlinna, icebreakers, islands, and Degerö Canal with multilingual commentary, indoor seating, and onboard café.
“A very nice cruise with commentary in english, finnish and german, weather was perfect so that always helps!”
Review of the Helsinki to Tallinn day tour, with ferry tickets, hotel transfers, guided Old Town walk, free time, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing tour experience! The place was beautiful with so much history, and the views were stunning. Everything was well organized and the guide explained everything clearly. Highly recommend this tour!”
Cruise Helsinki’s islands at twilight, pass Suomenlinna, enjoy shoreline views, and buy Finnish food and drinks aboard for $30.
“Couldn’t heart the captain and details about the islands. Somehow if they can improve that.”
See Helsinki from the water on a 1.5-hour archipelago cruise with Suomenlinna, modern districts, audio commentary, and café treats.
Review the Helsinki Canal Cruise for archipelago views, Suomenlinna, Degerö Canal, onboard commentary, value, and practical booking tips.
“Very comfortable and gorgeous view from the outside upper deck. It was sometimes hard to hear the descriptions but there was a printed guide available for backup. Really enjoyable way to see the waters around Helsinki.”
Sail from Stockholm to Helsinki in a private sea-view cabin with breakfast, Baltic scenery, dining, entertainment, shopping, and sauna time.
“overall I think it's OK for a cruise.....Only the old women in the counter for buffet could be more polite and friendly...”
Review of the Helsinki to Tallinn day cruise, including ferry comfort, timing, Old Town access, costs, tips, and who should book.
“Great experience. Wow - we never knew ferries like this existed. More shopping, food, drink, seating options than we ever imagined.”
Cruise Lake Saimaa from Puumala on a small eco-boat with guide Arto, refreshments, live entertainment, and a chance to spot rare ringed seals.
“We did not see any seals, despite the fact, that conditions were almost ideal: early June, sunny weather. The main reason for that failure is probably the nature of the boat- it is a slow Eco-Boat with a small range such that we were looking for the seals at only one spot where usually only two seals live. The guide was nice and knowledgeable. The landscape was really beautiful.”
See Helsinki by open-top bus and canal boat with a flexible 24-hour ticket covering major sights, shorelines, audio guides, and 19 stops.
“Great experience. Lot of food cafes are available. I would recommend to everyone for day trip.”
Cruise overnight from Helsinki to Stockholm in a private sea-view cabin, with breakfast, Baltic views, onboard dining, shows, shops, and sauna time.
“The views are fantastic, you wont get this if flying. You also saved one night of hotel.”
Review of Helsinki’s 90-minute Royal Line archipelago cruise, with Suomenlinna views, audio commentary, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Directions to the boat should be very clear. The market place has many stands. You should clearly state that we should look for the boat and not a person with a red flag”
Cruise Puumala’s Saimaa archipelago with coffee, Finnish stories, live music, and views of the 800-meter bridge in a small group.
“It was our first trip to Finland. Our boat guide Arto was knowledgeable and friendly. He shared interesting information about Finland. A very pleasant experience”
Review of Helsinki’s RIB boat tour, with island views, Finnish icebreakers, city history, sauna culture, and practical booking tips.
“Vielen Dank für diese fantastische Tour :) Wir empfehlen dieses Erlebnis zu 100% weiter. Eine Tour mit dem RIB-Boot darf bei einem Helsinki-Besuch auf keinen Fall fehlen =) Kiitos!”
Cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm and back in a private sea-view cabin, with two breakfasts, six hours in Stockholm, and onboard entertainment.
“Amazing value for money, for two nights in a private sea view cabin and 2 buffet breakfasts, a stop off in Stockholm and free entertainment on the ship. The cabin was big in itself, very warm and the shower was lovely :) would definitely do again!”
See Helsinki by open-top bus and 1.5-hour archipelago cruise, with flexible stops, English audio, and useful planning tips.
Aurora nights, sled dogs, reindeer, and the sauna at the end of it.
