Helsinki Beautiful Canal Cruise – Sightseeing Boat Tour

Experience Helsinki from the water on the Helsinki Beautiful Canal Cruise – Sightseeing Boat Tour. This relaxing 1.5-hour cruise takes you through Helsinki’s beautiful archipelago, offering panoramic views of the city’s waterfront districts, green islands and historic seaside landmarks.

Departing from Helsinki Market Square, by the yellow flags, the route passes some of the capital’s most interesting sights, including the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, the picturesque Degerö Canal, Helsinki Zoo on Korkeasaari Island and the city’s impressive fleet of icebreakers. One of the highlights of the cruise is sailing through the picturesque Degerö Canal, a narrow waterway framed by lush green shorelines and crossed by a low bridge. The route also passes under the Hevossalmi swing bridge and the magnificent Kruunuvuorensilta Bridge, the newest landmark in Helsinki’s archipelago.

Sit back and enjoy Helsinki from a new perspective while listening to informative multilingual commentary about the city’s history, maritime traditions and coastal lifestyle. Commentary is available in several languages, including English, Finnish, German and Swedish via loudspeakers, with additional language options available via a mobile app and in written format.

Choose your favourite spot onboard: relax inside in the comfortable seating area or head to the spacious sundeck for uninterrupted views and fresh sea air. Free Wi-Fi is available onboard, and drinks and snacks are available for purchase at the onboard café/bar during the cruise.

Operating daily from May to September, the Beautiful Canal Cruise is one of Helsinki’s most popular sightseeing experiences and an ideal way to discover the city’s unique combination of urban waterfronts, nature and archipelago scenery.