Finland · CRUISES & BOAT TOURS
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 cruises & boat tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Degerö Canal and Helsinki islands on a 1.5-hour audio cruise from Market Square. Icebreakers, shoreline views, and onboard cafe.
“Beautiful afternoon on the archipelago. It really gave a sense of the sheer number of islands and how many people live and visit these islands. Relaxing.”
Guided Old Town Tallinn walk with round-trip ferry from Helsinki, plus hotel pickup and drop. Three hours to explore on your own.
“Everything went very smoothly. Pick ups, cruise and guided tour all excellent. We would advise you spend some time researching before you go, we just missed the KGB tour in English”
2.5-hour Helsinki evening archipelago cruise past UNESCO Suomenlinna, dusk views, Wi-Fi, deck seats, cafe-bar onboard.
“Great way to see the many islands, the boat was good with a bar on board serving hot drinks and alcohol.”
Rovaniemi icebreaker cruise to Sweden for sea-ice walking and survival-suit swimming, plus a 7-deck tour and a captain certificate.
“This was a very different and unique experience, a must try for everyone once. The activity was very well managed and the ice floating was amazing but a bit crowded but it’s understandable everyone wants to experience the same. Food was also good. A great day.”
Helsinki archipelago sightseeing cruise from Market Square with sun-deck photo time and audio in 28 languages. Drinks and snacks onboard.
“It was a great way to see the coast. Nice to have drinks on board as well. Affordable for the family - and we learned plenty of fun facts.”
A 1.5-hour Helsinki archipelago cruise with city shoreline views, Suomenlinna sights, and recorded narration in multiple languages for $33.
Icebreaker Arktis from Rovaniemi to Kemi: 3-hour cruise, ice floating suits, Bothnian Bay views, and a participation certificate.
“The trip was fantastic! Beautiful views, the icebreaking experience with the icebreaker was amazing, and it was an unforgettable adventure. Swimming in the sea in a special suit was great fun and truly unique. However, I would like to point out that the communication could be improved, especially after getting off the bus, as the instructions were not always clear.”
Overnight cruise from Stockholm to Helsinki with a private sea-view cabin, onboard entertainment, tax-free shopping, and Baltic views.
“Very cool experience. A true cruise with entertainment and amenities. The room with sea view was worth it. Breakfast was good though not much variety and I would recommend bringing food onto the boat for dinner as all of the dinner options onboard were outrageously expensive.”
A 90-minute Helsinki archipelago cruise with English narration, past Suomenlinna and into Degerö Canal, plus great island views.
“This quiet electric boat cruise is a great way to see Stockholm from the water. 13 islands make up the center of Stockholm, and our captain Evan and guide Ian gave us a great cruise around the main islands surrounding Old Town. A beautiful ride under the bridges.”
Ride the Icebreaker Sampo from Rovaniemi to Kemi for Arctic views, ship tours, ice floating, and a warm day in Lapland.
“The experience of floating on icy Boltic Sea. Plenty of vegetarian food for lunch. Even though a lot of people joined the tour. The programs well organised”
Self-guided Helsinki to Tallinn ferry with 4 or 7 hours ashore, UNESCO Old Town, and a comfortable onboard mall-style ship.
“Amazing ship complete with multiple sit down and grab and go food options. Wide variety of seating to enjoy the views. Crew was friendly and helpful. Once we arrived I walked the Nautical mall and then grabbed an Uber to Old Tallinn. Loafs of shops for all sorts of fabrics and souvenirs and so many quaint places to eat or grab a drink. Loved the time to wander the town. Would recommend this to anyone looking to enjoy a day walking and investigating.”
Ride the Icebreaker Arktis from Kemi for a 3-hour Arctic cruise with ice floating, optional ice walking, and warm onboard comfort.
“Fantastic and no doubt a once-in-a-life time experience to swim and float on ice water!”
Overnight cruise from Helsinki to Stockholm with a private sea-view cabin, live shows, and scenic archipelago arrival, starting at $81.
“Cabin was comfortable and spacious for a cruise cabin. Loads of restaurant and food options on board. Nice ship”
Relax on a 3-hour Lake Saimaa cruise from Puumala with a small group, afternoon tea, and a chance to spot Saimaa ringed seals.
“We did not see any seals, despite the fact, that conditions were almost ideal: early June, sunny weather. The main reason for that failure is probably the nature of the boat- it is a slow Eco-Boat with a small range such that we were looking for the seals at only one spot where usually only two seals live. The guide was nice and knowledgeable. The landscape was really beautiful.”
Helsinki by open-top hop-on bus plus a 1.5-hour canal cruise. Get 24-hour flexibility and multi-language audio stories.
“Great experience. Lot of food cafes are available. I would recommend to everyone for day trip.”
Pick the kind of day first, then pick the tour.
