Explore Helsinki's archipelago on the Beautiful Canal Cruise! Enjoy 1.5h tour with sights such as the Suomenlinna Fortress, Helsinki Zoo, icebreakers and the Degerö Canal. Multilingual commentary, café/bar onboard.
Classic 1,5 h sightseeing cruise in Helsinki archipelago
Departure point: Market Square, by the yellow flags. Please arrive 15 min. before departure time.
Highlights: Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, Degerö Canal & icebreakers
Good to know: Audio commentary in 4 languages, written commentary in 12 languages. Choose seating on the sun deck or indoors. Café/bar onboard.
When the Degerö Canal is not accessible due to too low or high sea level, all sightseeing cruises follow the City Highlights Cruise route.
On this popular boat sightseeing tour you will get to see the beautiful archipelago and shorelines of Helsinki. From May to September our sightseeing boats take you daily to enjoy the refreshing sea air while experiencing Helsinki from a new point of view.
During the cruise we pass by many famous sights, such as
Remember to watch your head when we sail under the Hevossalmi bridge! When the sea water level is high, we get so close that you can almost touch it. The bridge is a swing bridge, so don't worry, we wait for it to be opened if the water level gets too high.
Along the way you will hear fascinating stories about the archipelago. Recorded commentary is available via loudspeakers in Finnish, English, German and Swedish. Written information is available also in Russian, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Estonian, Japanese and Chinese.
To make your cruise enjoyable, we always have friendly staff and experienced captains on board. Our ships’ cafes offer beverages and snacks. Check the menu here >> .
On our cruises you are always welcome to choose your seating freely. Whether you wish to enjoy the 360 degrees view on the sundeck or rather the cosy atmosphere in the café, the choice is yours (and changing your mind during the cruise is OK too!). In every case our pro tip is to wear layers and sun screen - that way you are prepared for any Finnish summer weather.
The Beautiful Canal Cruise is perfect programme for families, friends and groups of all sizes. To ensure your seat on the cruise, get your ticket via the green "BOOK" button or, if you are traveling with a larger group, please contact our sales team for payment by invoice option.
To support our commitment to responsible tourism, we at Stromma have integrated eco-friendly practices to bolster the sustainability of our tours and services. Opting for forward-thinking solutions like interactive online maps, which replace traditional printed brochures, and choosing to showcase your pre-purchased tickets and vouchers on your mobile device screen instead of printing them, are just a couple of the ways you as our guest can actively contribute to a more positive impact.
For our dedication to sustainability we have been awarded with the Travelife Certified status. This reward extends to both our Beautiful Canal Cruise and the Helsinki Sightseeing brand. Come join us in exploring the stunning Helsinki archipelago!
Departures from Market Square, by the yellow flags.
Season: May-September. Timetable available below.
In case of the Degerö canal not being accessible for our boats for example due to too low water level, the City Highlights Cruise acts as an alternative route.
The departure point of the Beautiful Canal Cruise is located at the Market Square. Just look for the yellow flags with the text "SIGHTSEEING" on them.
The Beautiful Canal Cruise boat tour is included in your Helsinki Card. You don't need to make any seat reservations. Please present your Helsinki Card at the departure point when boarding the boat.
This sightseeing cruise has recorded commentary through loudspeakers in four languages: Finnish, English, Swedish and German. You don't have to choose a language.
There are printed route maps with written commentary in 12 languages available in the boat's cafe.
- The Beautiful Canal Cruise is operated by a variety of vessels. Especially if you are a wheelchair user, please contact our sales department in advance to check the specific conditions on your preferred departure date and time.
- With the EU Disability Card an adult assistant accompanies the card holder for free (the card holder pays normal price). Please present the card at the departure point to get the free ticket for the assistant.
- There are seats both in the cafeteria/indoor area of the boat as well as on the sun deck
- There are unisex toilets available on each of the boats. The toilets are located downstairs in the ship's cafe. The toilets are not wheelchair-accessible.
- Children's prams and pushchairs are allowed on the boat. Please note that you will have to carry the pram/puschair a few steps up or down the stairs.
- Assistance dogs are allowed on the boat
- The cruise commentary is available through loudspeakers. Written route information is available in the ship's cafe in several languages.
- The water level affects the accessibility conditions especially at the departure point and the conditions might change unexpectedly
If you have any questions regarding accessibility on our tours, please contat our customer service at sales@stromma.fi or tel. +358 9 2288 1600.
On our sightseeing cruises, dogs are allowed on the sun decks of the boats if they do not cause any inconvenience to other customers.
Service and assistance dogs are always permitted also in the indoor areas.
Yes, all our sightseeing boats have cafés onboard. You can purchase hot and cold drinks and sweet and savory snacks. The cafés are fully licensed.
Yes, all our sightseeing boats have WC/restroom in the boat's cafe.
Yes, we accept both payments by major credit cards and by cash both at the departure point and in the café/bar onboard the boat. Please note that we accept only Euros (€) when paying by cash.
The ship's café/bar is at your service right from the moment you step onboard!
We kindly ask guests to consider purchasing refreshments from our onboard cafes, where a variety of hot and cold drinks, as well as snacks, are available. Supporting our onboard services helps us maintain the quality and cleanliness of our vessels for everyone's enjoyment.
Please be aware that our boats are licensed to serve alcoholic beverages. Therefore, in accordance with licensing regulations, guests are not permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages onboard.
This boat sightseeing tour starts and ends at the Market Square. There are no stops during the cruise.
No, the cruise is available also on bad weather. There are seats available indoors in the boat's café.
Absolutely! Charter cruises are available throughout the sailing season May-September. For arrangements, please contact our sales department:
tel. +358 9 2288 1200 or sales@stromma.fi
Parking options in the Market Square area are very limited. We recommend arriving on foot, by public transportation, or renting a city bike.
Season: May 1 - September 30, 2024
Daily departures from Market Square, by the yellow flags
Sep 15 - Sep 30, 2024
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, Saturdays also at 16:30
Extra departures on Sep 21, 25 and 26, 2024
Departures on these dates at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, Sat also at 16:30
Season: May 1 - September 30, 2025
Daily departures from Market Square, by the yellow flags
May 1, 2025
At 10:30, 12:30, 14:30 and 16:30
May 2 - 24, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, Sat also at 16:30
May 25 - 29, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, Sat also at 16:30
May 30 - 31, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 and 16:30
June 1 - 19, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, Sat also at 16:30
June 20, 2025
At 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 16:30, 18:30
June 21 - 22, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30 and 16:30
June 23 - Aug 24, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 16:30 and 17:30,
Mon-Tue also at 18:30
Aug 25 - Sep 14, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, Sat also at 16:30
Sep 15 - Sep 30, 2025
Daily at 10:30, 12:30, 14:30, Saturdays also at 16:30
The boat arrives to the pier ca. 30 min before departure time.
Click 'BOOK' and check the booking calendar to see the available departure dates. You'll see the departure times after you've chosen the date, how many persons and clicked 'Next'.
Please note! Delays or changes on tour routes and timetables are possible due to public events, road works, etc.
Beautiful Canal Cruise departure point:
Market Square departure point
The departure point for the sightseeing cruises and evening cruises is at the Helsinki Market Square, Kolera-allas. The ticket kiosk is open May-Sep according to the cruise departure times. The departure point is indicated with yellow SIGHTSEEING flags.
Read about Departure Points & Ticket Shops
Address: Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki
Indulge yourself with a hot or cold beverage or some tasty snacks. Our ships’ cafes are at your service! Check the menu here!
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