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Tours/Helsinki/Evening Cruise

Evening Cruise

3.3(9)Helsinki2h 30min
VIATOR2.0(2)TRIPADVISOR3.7(7)
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At a glance

Duration
2h 30min
Price from
$34 / person
Location
Helsinki, Finland
Rating
3.3 / 5 · 9 reviews
Languages
NO, DE, RU, FI
Group
Small group, up to 120
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Royal Line Oy
Meeting point
Departure point at the Market Square is marked with Royal Line brand

Description

Experience Helsinki from the sea on a 2.5-hour evening sightseeing cruise through the Helsinki archipelago. Departing from Helsinki Market Square (Kauppatori), the cruise follows either the eastern or western archipelago, depending on the selected departure and weather conditions. Discover Helsinki's seaside districts, islands, rocky shores and summer cottages while relaxing on the outdoor sun deck. Enjoy views of Suomenlinna, the waterfront and the peaceful archipelago as Helsinki takes on its evening atmosphere. Highlights - 2.5-hour evening sightseeing cruise - Helsinki Market Square departure - Eastern or western archipelago - Suomenlinna and coastal views - Islands, rocky shores and summer cottages - Outdoor sun deck - Restaurant, café and bar onboard - Dinner available by pre-booking

Schedule & prices

Runs
Every day
Start times
6:00 PM and 7:00 PM
Season
Starts Apr 30, 2027
Adult (ages 15–64)
$34
Senior (ages 65+)
$30
Youth (ages 6–14)
$17

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Evening Cruise

Eastern Archipelago: Lifestyle Cruise with music from loudspeakers. Audioguide itinerary available through the app.

Smuggler's Cruise

Western archipelago: Audioguided in English from loudspeakers. Thematic cruise Beloved cruise for locals!: Hear stories you won’t find on the usual tourist path.

Itinerary

Helsinki
Pass by

Cruise takes you through the archipelago of Helsinki

What's included

Included
Downloadable app with commentary in 28 languages
Wi-Fi
Restroom onboard
Sundeck seat
Scenic cruise
Not included
If you prefer dining onboard, please contact us and attach your booking confirmation to reserve a table onboard. This ticket entitles only for a sundeck seat.
Alcoholic Beverages
Snacks

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

3.3
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How it compares in Helsinki

  • Starting price $34 is 68% below the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Helsinki

Excurgo comparison of 417 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Audio guide is available through an app that you can download on your own smartphone. Please, bringing your own headphones if you would like to listen to an audioguide.
  • IMPORTANT: Dress according to the weather conditions. Sundeck is not covered, activity is taking place OUTDOORS

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund

Frequently asked questions

How long does Evening Cruise take?

Evening Cruise lasts about 2h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.

How much does Evening Cruise cost?

Prices start at $34 per person for this Helsinki experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Evening Cruise run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 6:00 PM and 7:00 PM.

Can I cancel Evening Cruise for free?

Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is Departure point at the Market Square is marked with Royal Line brand. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Evening Cruise offered in?

The experience is available in NO, DE, RU, FI, SV, KO, PT, EL, EN, IT, FR, HU, ES, CS, UK, JA, SK, ZH-CN, PL, RO, DA, TR, NL.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 120 participants.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Evening Cruise worth it?

Travellers rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 9 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Royal Line Oy.

Reviews(9)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

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jakesO3284KX
July 12, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
Awful

DONT’T book this!!!!! When you go and talk with the ladies at the tour operator counter they tell you that you can take the dinner cruise and buy the dinner on board but it’s a lie! They also said you can get food à la cart but they didn’t have that either upstairs only drinks. Don’t wastes your 2.5 hours at night doing this! They also tell you there is a tour in English and Finnish but no one talked. It’s all a sale pitch and a lie. Fraud fraud frauds! I want my money back!!!!!

Operator response

We are sorry to hear that you were disappointed with your experience. We would, however, like to clarify a few important points about this booking. The ticket purchased for this cruise is for a sundeck seat and does not include a dinner table. As stated in the booking information, guests who wish to dine onboard need to contact us in advance and reserve a table. Dinner is therefore not something that can simply be added onboard to a sundeck-seat booking. The tour information also clearly explains that the sightseeing commentary is provided through a downloadable audio-guide app, rather than as a live guided tour in English or Finnish. Guests are advised to bring their own headphones if they wish to use the commentary. We are unable to identify your booking from this review, and we have not received any direct contact from you regarding the issues described. If you believe that information provided to you at the departure point differed from the published booking information, please contact us directly with your booking details. We would be happy to investigate what happened and address any genuine misunderstanding. We take feedback seriously, but we also want prospective guests to have accurate information about what is included in each ticket.

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Glenn R
June 4, 2026 · via Tripadvisor
A boatload of fun!

Nice way to finish the day. The boat was in good condition only the upper deck benched were rather tough for 2 1/2 hrs. The music on the upper deck cut off mid-trip and nothing replaced it which was a bit weird but its been an overall good experience.

4
41vickyi
August 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Nice boat trip – but disappointing buffet

We had booked a boat trip with dinner on board. The trip itself was excellent and the view was lovely, but we were unfortunately disappointed by the buffet. The choice of food was very limited in relation to the price, and the quality did not live up to expectations. An expensive experience that wasn't quite worth the money.

Operator response

Tak for din feedback. Vi er glade for, at I nød udsigten og selve sejlturen, men vi beklager, at buffeten ikke levede op til jeres forventninger. Vi tager jeres kommentarer til os og vil arbejde på at forbedre både udvalg og kvalitet, så oplevelsen bedre matcher prisen. Vi håber at kunne byde jer velkommen igen i fremtiden.

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359bertj
June 8, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Evening cruise

Good view, nice staff and perfectly okay buffet. Nice to see all the cottages and houses that were out in the archipelago. Was pretty long cruise

Operator response

Tack så mycket för din feedback! Vi är glada att höra att du uppskattade utsikten, personalen och buffén, samt att kryssningen var lagom lång och gav möjlighet att se skärgårdens alla stugor och hus. Vi hoppas få välkomna dig ombord igen!

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Safari19210842760
January 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Great experience

You have a choice of food Nice food and atmosphere I was happy to see the sea and eat fantastic food Thank you for great experience. Great

Operator response

Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the food, atmosphere, and the beautiful sea view. We appreciate your support and hope to welcome you back soon for another fantastic experience! 🌊🍽😊

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906arih
August 30, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Great cruise!

Great service & staff ♥️ We enjoyed both the food and the scenery, I'd recommend to all Helsinki visitors and locals too.

1 people found this helpful
Operator response

Hey, Thank you for rating us! Happy to know all went as it should :) Happy Regards, Royal Line

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Rennae_A
August 9, 2024 · via Viator
Failure excursion

Nothing. Dull and boring. Could not get any English audio-didn’t know where we were. Was absolutely nothing to see. Never saw the Suamoliena Fortress. Option to get food when I registered but not when I paid, so no food and a couldn’t buy food on boat. Was a complete failure. Guy checking us in was in a hurry, didn’t answer our questions. Asked us “how did you register?” Not helpful at all.

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L2054NLannev
May 24, 2024 · via Tripadvisor
Brilliant

5/5 for the trip, food and service. Maija and Tepo 8/5 Really great service, friendly and knowledgeable! <3

Operator response

Moikka! Ilo kuulla että reissu on onnistunut hyvin ja nautitte siitä :) Iloisin terveisin, Royal Line

$34/ person
3.3(9)
Duration2h 30min
LanguagesNO, DE, RU
ConfirmationInstant
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