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great tour
great tour, fantastic harbour, well worth it. The tour departs and returns to a market on the harbour which was nice for lunch.
Helsinki Canal Cruise
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $33 / person
- Location
- Helsinki, Finland
- Rating
- 4.2 / 5 · 317 reviews
- Languages
- DE, FI, RU, SV
- Group
- Small group, up to 100
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Strömma Finland Oy Ab
- Meeting point
- Market Square, by the yellow flags
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 7 times a day, 10:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Adult (ages 16+)
- $33
- Youth (ages 6–15)
- $16
- Infant (ages 0–5)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:06 PM in the coming weeks.
In demand: 210 of the next 210 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat
Helsinki Canal Cruise in Helsinki archipelago Official name of the tour: Helsinki Beautiful Canal Route
Kauppatori
Departure point
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
Suomenlinna Sea Fortress
Santahamina Military Base
Hevossalmi strait
Villinki island
Vartiosaari island
Degerö Canal
Kulosaari island
Korkeasaari Zoo
Korkeasaari Zoo island
Katajanokka
Katajanokka
What's included
Included
Free WiFi on-board
Written information available onboard in Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish and Estonian
Onboard commentary via loudspeakers in English, German, Finnish and Swedish
Not included
Gratuities
Food and drinks
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.2
317 reviews
How it compares in Helsinki
- No. 5 by number of reviews among 418 tours in Helsinki
- Starting price $33 is 70% below the typical $109 for tours of similar length in Helsinki
Excurgo comparison of 418 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
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.
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 Helsinki Canal Cruise take?
Helsinki Canal Cruise lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 11 stops.
How much does Helsinki Canal Cruise cost?
Prices start at $33 per person for this Helsinki experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Helsinki Canal Cruise run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 7 departures a day between 10:30 AM and 6:30 PM.
Does Helsinki Canal Cruise sell out?
It can: 210 of the next 210 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel Helsinki Canal 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 Market Square, by the yellow flags. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Helsinki Canal Cruise offered in?
The experience is available in DE, FI, RU, SV, PT, CMN, JA, EN, IT, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 100 participants.
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
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.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Helsinki Canal Cruise worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 317 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Strömma Finland Oy Ab.
Reviews(317)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
A
Nice Boat Ride
If want a couple of hours out in a boat looking at little tree covered islands in the lovely waters around Helsinki, it's a great choice. I don't feel like there was enough to see- it's mostly trees and a lot of boats and vacation properties but that's about it.- but the price of the cruise was so low it's hard to complain about it.
M
Don’t Blink or You’ll Miss the Canal
We did this cruise on a beautiful afternoon. The scenery was great. The commentary was sparse and there was only one canal — maybe 50 feet long, if that. It’s really an archipelago cruise with a tiny canal thrown in.
Operator response
Thank you for your review. It is true that the canal is a brief part of the journey. It is the only canal on the route and a distinctive highlight along the way. We’re glad you enjoyed the scenery and appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
B
Fantastic views!!
Started on time and was very informative. Two floors so you can choose to be outside or in. There are lots of cool islands and a miltary fort now tourist attraction. Lots to see. Beautiful views. Swing bridge is fun to go into a canal. Highly recommend.
2
Not much of a canal cruise
The Strömma Canal Cruise in Helsinki was a pleasant boat trip, but there was surprisingly little canal involved. Apart from roughly ten metres of actual canal, most of the tour took place on open water. The scenery was nice and the boat ride itself was enjoyable, but I found the name “Canal Cruise” somewhat misleading. Based on the name, I expected to spend considerably more time cruising through canals. If you are looking for a sightseeing boat tour around Helsinki, this can still be worth doing – just don't expect much of a canal cruise.
V
Gulf tour, not canal. But still nice.
Not a canal. More like the Gulf of Finland tour. Nice way to just relax and see the surrounding islands off the city's harbor.
A
Relax & Enjoy
A lovely relaxing boat ride.the commentary was very informative of the area we were shown. Blankets available were an added bonus!
Q
Not a canal boat ride more an islands ride with one brief canal
More about the islands than the one canal featured in the photo - it is not Amsterdam - so whilst it was interesting we felt the title of the ride was a stretch - the one canal we went along was a small fraction of the 90 mins on the boat - saw some beautiful island houses but wrap up, even in August the wind was intense. a harmless way to spend time in the city.
L
Great Tour
a great tour! Learned a lot about Helsinki
M
Great tour of Porvoo!
Darius was very knowledgeable and gave us a great tour! Took us through town, visited local shops and stopped at a cafe! Cheers!
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