Helsinki Canal Cruise
Description
See the sights of Helsinki from the water on a 1.5-hour sightseeing cruise! Relax inside in the lower saloon or out on deck, and admire the beautiful islands that make up Helsinki archipelago. Cruise past top city attractions like the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress and hear about Helsinki’s 16th-century history from the onboard commentary. Free WiFi is available on-board for your comfort.
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Itinerary
Helsinki Canal Cruise in Helsinki archipelago Official name of the tour: Helsinki Beautiful Canal Route
Departure point
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Santahamina Military Base
Hevossalmi strait
Villinki island
Vartiosaari island
Degerö Canal
Kulosaari island
Korkeasaari Zoo island
Katajanokka
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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 to Beautiful Canal Cruise route.
Reviews(300)
This is a lovely cruise where you pass the canals and islands out to the East of Helsinki. There are some areas of interest and the commentary adequately covers this while you have periods of quietness to enjoy the beautiful scenery
Good detail of history and info about the places visited. QR code in detail of respective language was extremely useful although many others were not familiar with this option.
Very disappointed. There were not enough speakers and the volume was too low to be able to hear the recorded narrative. This was nothing more than a boat ride! The rows of seats on the top are too close to be comfortable. I have short legs and I had to sit side ways so my knees would not hit the back of the seats in front of me. The boat condition was OK and the staff were very nice.
Hello, and thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We’re glad to hear that you found the boat in good condition and our staff friendly, that means a lot to us. We’re very sorry to hear that the audio volume and speaker availability affected your enjoyment of the cruise. We will be reviewing the audio setup to ensure we can offer an enjoyable and informative experience for all guests. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, they truly help us make the cruise better for future guests.
Very relaxing, great views of the area and learnt a lot about Helsinki. I particularly liked the views through the canals and the history of the islands.
If you want to hear the recorded information, you need your smart phone and a pair of headphones. This detail isn't anywhere in the ticket purchasing details nor do they tell you at check-in. We couldn't hear most of the new info unless you sit right next to the speakers
It is not a canal tour. Cruises between islands. The market square area is very nice. Lots of tasty snacks nearby
Hello, and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Market Square area and the great snacks nearby. This cruise isn’t a traditional canal tour, but the name comes from the Degerö Canal, which we pass along the route. The experience focuses on the islands and coastline of Helsinki, offering a relaxed way to see Helsinki and its archipelago including the canal. We truly appreciate your feedback as it helps us improve our service.
A nice tour of the closest islands surrounding Helsinki. Unfortunately, sitting outside we couldn’t hear the commentary given on the speakers and we weren’t informed that we could have brought headphones.
Very nice 1.5-hour cruise, remember to dress warmly because the temperatures are low at sea and there is wind..
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the 1.5‑hour cruise. You’re absolutely right that it can be chilly and windy at sea, so warm clothing is recommended. We also provide blankets on board to make the experience more comfortable. Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Kind regards, Lotta, Stromma Finland
We took the Stromma Helsinki Canal Cruise - while the weather wasn't great (a bit cold and rainy) - the boat ride was very enjoyable. This sightseeing cruise took us from the South Harbor around 62 miles of picturesque coastline that extends out from the city. We cruised through some of the 330 islands that make up the archipelago. This 1.5 hour ride gave us a wonderful view of this amazing city. Highly recommend!
Thank you for sharing your experience and for recommending the cruise. We’re glad to hear that, even with cooler and rainy weather, the journey offered an enjoyable way to see the archipelago and the city from the water. We appreciate you choosing Stromma and hope to welcome you on board again. Best regards, Soile, Stromma Finland
Could not hear the recorded commentary during the cruise. Guests were seated at tables and very loud conversation was occurring throughout the trip. No attempt was made by the staff to ask guests to lower noise so that recorded commentary could be heard. There really wasn’t any interaction with staff unless you wanted to buy beverages. I would not recommend this tour.
Thank you for taking time to share your feedback. We’re sorry this tour did not meet your expectations, and that other guests’ conversations affected your ability to hear the recorded commentary. The atmosphere can occasionally become lively when guests are seated at shared tables, and we are aware that this can affect the listening experience. Route maps are available in the café area, and the commentary can also be listened to from your own device for a clearer experience. We appreciate your comments and will review how we can improve the overall atmosphere and guest comfort on board.
