Finland · BOAT TRIPS IN HELSINKI
Good boat trips in Helsinki fill up weeks out and the best ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
Cruise Helsinki’s Degerö Canal and archipelago coastlines with multi-language audio, cozy seating, and optional café treats on a 1.5-hour ride.
“Beautiful afternoon on the archipelago. It really gave a sense of the sheer number of islands and how many people live and visit these islands. Relaxing.”
Helsinki to Tallinn guided day trip with hotel pickup, round-trip ferry, and a 3-hour Old Town walk plus 3 hours free time.
“As a solo traveller I opt for guided tours when visiting a new city. I ran into a little difficulty at the ferry terminal in Helsinki because I presumed the ticket sent to me would allow me walk straight onto the ship. A little more guidance in advance would have helped. The driver in Helsinki was very friendly and helpful and the guide Yevgeni in Tallinn was a font of local knowledge. Overall it was an excellent day trip, but some more assistance and advice in advance might be beneficial.”
2.5-hour Helsinki evening archipelago cruise past Suomenlinna. Outdoor sundeck, Wi-Fi, restrooms, and food options by reservation.
“I think that the tour guide can also speak a bit about history from Finland, and how this small island were formed. A bit of history can make the travel more interesting.”
Cruise from Kauppatori through Helsinki’s archipelago, spotting Suomenlinna and harborside neighborhoods, with audio in 28 languages and sun deck views.
“Good - although it rained during our trip still gave a good perspective of the islands and their history”
Helsinki from the water on a 1.5-hour archipelago cruise with loudspeaker commentary, island sights, and cafe pulla treats.
See Suomenlinna and Degerö Canal from the water on a 1.5-hour Helsinki boat cruise with English commentary, WiFi, and optional drinks.
“The boat trip through the Helsinki archipelago was a valuable experience. It was nice to see some of the islands from the water. However, the explanations over the loudspeaker were not always easy to understand.”
Take a comfortable Tallink ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, then explore UNESCO Old Town on your own with 4 or 7 hours in Estonia.
“Tallinn was lovely. However we understood that your representative would meet us at the port to give us info and ferry tickets. But no one turned up and we had to scramble at the last minute to get ferry tickets.”
Overnight Helsinki to Stockholm cruise with a private sea-view cabin, live shows, Nordic dining options, and no hotel check-in on arrival.
“No problem at all...easy tp reedem&check in..everything went smooth and perfect..”
24-hour hop-on hop-off bus plus a 1.5-hour Beautiful Canal Cruise in Helsinki, with audio headsets, open-top views, and 19 stops.
“We had a nice time on the boat cruise and on the bus. The boat was relaxing and enjoyable. The bus took us to all the interesting places.. We take many hop on, hop off buses in different cities, and this one was just as good!”
Helsinki’s Royal Line sightseeing cruise around the archipelago includes Suomenlinna, Königsgate photo stops, and multi-language audio on a comfortable boat.
“This was a very informative tour. This was well worth the ticket price. We were able to sit outside take in the scenery while listening about the history of Finland.”
Feel the Helsinki archipelago from a fast RIB boat, from landmarks and saunas to icebreakers, with warm float suits and top-notch views.
“It was a thrilling experience. A great way to experience the gulf of Finland and see the archipelago. We loved the fact that we were given the full body suits, goggles and gloves. We were warm and able to enjoy the experience to the fullest because of that. Our guide was knowledgeable and his enthusiasm was infectious. Highly recommend this activity”
Hop on Helsinki's CityTour bus for flexible stops, then take a 1.5-hour archipelago cruise from Market Square with English audio.
A Helsinki hop-on hop-off bus plus sightseeing boat day. Frequent rides, easy stops for cruise ships, and scenic views from the water.
“The tour of the city is 1.5 hours and so was the boat tour. The boat tour included is the red line. We also took the blue line which does a tour of the archipelago, versus the city tour. Hop on, hop off is the best way to see the city from the comfort of a seat, while listening to explanations. After taking the tour, we felt like we really knew the city. Strongly recommended.”
Helsinki Supersaver pairs a 24-hour hop-on hop-off bus with a narrated 1.5-hour canal cruise along harbors and islands.
“No need to book ahead of time - there are two companies. You can see what each offer and choose there. They will not fill up.”
Private ferry day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with pickup, expert guide, Old Town highlights, and free time to wander before your return crossing.
“Very nice trip and well organized. Nice travel, very interesting to see historical places in Estonia and learn more about their history. The guide was very good, knowledgeable. The old city was very nice and then we have some free time over the city. Highly recommended!”
One list per kind of day, north and south.
