4 Archipelago Cruises in Helsinki Worth Booking

1.Evening Archipelago Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 468 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $30Our pick

Set out from Helsinki’s Market Square on a 2.5-hour Royal Line cruise through the archipelago. You’ll pass Suomenlinna, seaside neighborhoods, rocky islands, cottages, and tiny coves. Choose covered or outdoor seating, use the onboard Wi-Fi and restroom, and buy drinks or reserve a buffet meal in advance.

“A wonderful, peaceful way to see the stunning and enormous archipelago. Especially recommended the evening cruise if the weather is good, the sunset was spectacular.”

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2.Helsinki Archipelago: Sightseeing Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 436 reviews · 1 day · from $33

From Market Square, you’ll cruise Helsinki’s inner archipelago and shoreline, passing Suomenlinna, Korkeasaari Zoo, icebreakers, Eira, Katajanokka, and Kruununhaka. Commentary is available by loudspeaker in English and Finnish, with an app offering up to 28 languages. Choose the outdoor sundeck in summer or indoor seating off-season.

“I enjoyed the trip. The route was good as you see a mixture of the city coastline and then the nearby islands. The audio commentary in English was good and explained different places such as the history of the Sea Fortress. Being in Helsinki for only 24 hours, this was a good trip to do.”

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3.City Highlights 1.5-Hour Archipelago Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 387 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Cruise Helsinki’s shoreline from Market Square for 90 minutes, passing Kaivopuisto, Suomenlinna, Korkeasaari Zoo, ice breakers, Eira, Kruunuvuorenranta, and Kalasatama. Recorded commentary is provided in English, Finnish, German, and Swedish, with written information in 12 languages. Buy coffee, ice cream, or Finnish pulla on board.

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4.Archipelago Excursion from Helsinki with Lunch and Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 125 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $139Top rated

Leave Helsinki with a guide such as Alex, Jeff, or Maria for a gentle 2.5 to 3 km walk through Porkkalanniemi nature reserve. Look for birds, deer, berries, and coastal plants, then enjoy a Finnish lunch with dessert and a drink beside the Baltic Sea. Transport, rain jackets, and winter boots are included.

“Really enjoyed the tour guide--Jeff--and the delicious lunch he prepared. A very nice, easy hike with great info about local flora and fauna.”

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