3-Hour Small Group Guided Evening Sailing in Front of Helsinki
Description
We show the beauty of Helsinki by sea at sunset with unique route and awesome spirit. You can enjoy the smooth ride or participate in sailing actions and steer the boat. At the last part of the sailing trip we server snacks, sweets and a glass of bubbly. You will get a Polaroid picture as a keepsake from the event.
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Itinerary
Will we pass by near the majestic Icebreaker fleet of Finland which is parked in front of the military headquarter of Helsinki. Also the zoo of Helsinki (Korkeasaari) is passed by.
Kaivopuisto park is Helsinki's main park for all sorts of events and people gatherings. It is also the main embassy area with USA, Great Britain and Switzerland embassies which we are passing by.
We will pass by famous public sauna in Hernesaari called Löyly. The design of this building is unique and has been awarded internationally. Löyly provides all sorts of Finnish saunas with sea view and customers can swim in the sea in front of it. At the roof of the Löyly is famous view point.
We will go around Pihjalasaari. Pihlajasaari is Helsinki's Riviera with sandy beach and pretty dressing rooms. There are also restaurant, sauna and cliffs where locals and tourists spend time enjoying sun and picnic.
We sail in front of Suomenlinna. Suomenlinna is an 18th-century sea fortress and nature area with centuries-old artillery and defensive walls, spread across 6 linked islands. Walking trails cross parkland between popular sights like the King’s Gate drawbridge and Suomenlinna Museum, which recounts military and maritime history. Submarine Vesikko lets visitors explore a restored 1930s vessel. There's also a brewery and several waterside restaurants.
We sail in front of Vallisaari. It is located between Suomenlinna and Santahamina. The island has some ponds, and it was first known for hundreds of years as a place where sailors could take fresh water. Helsinki Biennial is currently in Vallisaari for the 2nd time this summer.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Lifevests available for everyone including infants
Reviews(21)
Great sailing session for three hours to enjoy seascape and even steer the boat a little! Loved it! Tero is a great thoughtful host!
An outstanding experience--personalized, intimate, and very enjoyable. Captain Tero does a great cruise with lots of local knowledge and humor. It's like you are sailing with an old friend. Highly recommended!
A thoroughly wonderful experience on the Simma! It was like sailing with an old friend. Captain Tero was fun, knowledgeable, and passionate about sailing. The other choice was a large sailing ship, but why would you want to sail with tens of other people, while listening to a loudspeaker, instead of a quiet, personalized, and friendly sail with Sunset Sailing Tours? We give it our strongest recommendation!
Tero is a great captain who taught us the basics of sailing with his sloop. We all had a chance to steer the boat and help with the sails.
Thank you Casper! <3
We waited at the pick-up point for this boat tour at Kanavaranta 4 from 16:45 until 17:15 and no one came to pick us up. I'd like a refund.
Deeply sorry and ashame of this! I don't understand how the system sold sailing trip in the middle of winter when sea is frozen in Finland. Should not be possible but it did. My bad! The payment has been refunded fully same day.
Our Sunset Sailing Tour with Tero was fabulous! The fresh breeze on the harbour made the sailing fast and exhilarating as we journeyed around some of the beautiful islands Helsinki coastline. My wife who normally doesn't enjoy boating agreed that it was definitely one of the highlights of our visit to Helsinki. Highly recommended and a great way to enjoy the Helsinki South Harbour!
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Such an excellent trip! Our guide was so friendly and great. The weather was perfect, which certainly added to the experience, but that was really just a bonus. Highly recommended, and worth a 6th star if I could give it!
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Tero has a nice older 36 foot sailing cruiser that he is skilled at sailing. We got into open sea after about 20 minutes of sightseeing alpng the harbor. Really a nice sailing experience. Self inflating life vests are new and very comfortable
An absolutely wonderful experience. Tero was an excellent captain who immediately made us feel welcome. He handled the sail boat with ease. He allowed us to take the helm which was a first for me. He was a great teacher. I highly recommend taking the opportunity to sail with Tero.
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An outstanding tour on a well maintained boat with a wonderful captain. We were only 3 participants that night and still went out to enjoy the calm atmosphere enjoying the harbour views (incl. ice breaker ships) and the sea and the sunset views. Even for people who have never been on a sailing boat everything is explained and made easy. Highly recommended!
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