Helsinki Sightseeing Canal Cruise
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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.

Highlights

  • Recorded commentary by audio headphones
  • Multiple times offered throughout the day
  • Travel by boat and see the sights from the water

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Hop aboard your sightseeing cruise at the Market Square in central Helsinki and take a seat in the boats lower saloon, or take a stroll around the deck, admiring the sights of Helsinki as you cruise. Some 62 miles (100km) of gorgeous coastline frame the city, and the sea that surrounds it is home to an archipelago of nearly 300 islands.

Watch out for Korkeasaari Island, home to Helsinki Zoo, and pass the incredible Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress a UNESCO World Heritage Site that straddles several skerries (smaller islands) in the Helsinki archipelago. Listen to the onboard commentary to learn fun facts and trivia about this top Helsinki attraction; built in the mid-18th century, the maritime fortress was created as a principal military base for Sweden during the Russo-Swedish War.

Order a drink from the onboard bar (own expense), and relax while gliding past Deger Canal, one of the citys iconic waterways. Look out for Helsinkis impressive fleet of icebreaker ships, which help keep most of Finlands ports open throughout the bitter winters, and hear tales of the citys history. Founded as an important hub for Baltic Sea trade in the 16th century, Helsinki was later conquered by Russia before becoming the independent city as it stands today.

After 1.5 hours cruising around the shoreline, return to the port near Market Square.

Inclusions for Helsinki Sightseeing Canal Cruise

  • Sightseeing cruise
  • Onboard commentary via loudspeakers
  • Free WiFi on-board

Exclusions for Helsinki Sightseeing Canal Cruise

  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Cancellation Policy
  • If you cancel within 3 calendar days (72 hours) of the scheduled departure time, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the undiscounted tour price.
  • If you cancel between 4 to 7 Calendar days before scheduled tour departure,the cancellation charge will be 50% of the undiscounted tour price.
  • If you cancel at least 8 calendar days in advance of the scheduled departure time, there is no cancellation fee. You will receive Full Refund for the paid amount.
  • Please note that in case of No show, the cancellation charge will be 100% of the listed tour fare.
  • Please note tours booked using discount coupon codes will be non refundable.
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  • great experience. it was unexpectedly big boat and we saw many islands and Helsinki area which are only visible from the sea. it was nice experience especially view of Helsinki from the sea is impressive!
    not to be missed

  • boring

  • Great way to see Helsinki from the water.
    Sit on the upper deck but grab a blanket as it gets very cold!

  • We booked the canal tour and were glad to have done so. The views are impressive, the boat is comfortable and I believe we have seen more of Helsinki and experienced this city deeper and better this way. Helsinki itself is small, but the landscape and surroundings are big and impressive.

  • A very good boat tour of the greater Helsinki islands. Clean well maintained boats. Upper observation deck with seats and a lower enclosed cafeteria area with table seating. A taped narrative throughout the tour. Impersonal.

  • This tour is a misnommer, as it is mainly just around the islands outside Helsinki. I loved the Venice and Amsterdam canals, and it was canals I was expecting.

  • Good views of Helsinki from the water.
    Commentary is broadcast through loud speakers in five languages, so other tourists tend to talk during your language.
    90 minutes was the right length for the tour.
    It is always cooler on the water, so take a coat!

  • This was the best activity for our one-day excursion from Estonia to Helsinki.
    We bought our tickets via the phone from Helsinki calling back to the US. The lady was very helpful from selecting the time to ensuring us getting to the dock.
    The tour operator allowed us to board the cruise even though our scheduled boarding time was an hour to go. This effectively gave us a much warmer cruise on the canals as well an extra full hour to enjoy Helsinki.

    Strongly recommended for those who love the views of cities from water.

  • This sightseeing cruise has nothing to do with canals and not much to do with the city of Helsinki itself. This cruise is more a tour of the islands around Helsinki. The boat was comfortable, staff was friendly, and plenty of narrative about apartment complexes and beaches to accompany the trip, but it was literally a cruise of the islands. Not much to do with Helsinki at all.

  • This was well worth the money.
    Having pre-booked made the boarding process on the pier extremely simple.
    There isn't a great deal of substance to see on the trip but the commentary provided is very informative and the scenery fantastic.

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