Sightseeing Cruise in Archipelago of Helsinki
Helsinki, Finland
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Sightsee around Helsinki without getting sore feet with this group sightseeing cruise around the Helsinki archipelago. Well-suited for travelers looking for an overview of the city, as well as unique views you can't get anywhere else. Simply board at the centrally-located Market Square, and relax as you take in the city from the water.
- Choose from multiple departure times to suit your plans
- Go beyond the guidebooks with insightful audio commentary
- Easy to fit into a busy vacation schedule
- Save your roaming data with onboard WiFi
What's Included
- Free Wifi
- Audioguide in 28 languages is available to upload on your smartphone, QR code available onboard
- English and Finnish audioguide is available from the loudspeakers
- Off-Season cruise ticket entitles to an indoor seating
- LunchIf you prefer lunch onboard (May-September), please contact us and attach your booking confirmation to reserve a table onboard. This ticket entitles only for a sundeck seat.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Royal Line OyEteläesplanadi, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
Departure from Market Square (red-colored flags)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
Royal Line Oy (Pass By)
Old Market Hall (Pass By)
Kaivopuisto (Pass By)
Eira (Pass By)
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (Pass By)
Vallisaari (Pass By)
Vasikkasaari (Pass By)
Korkeasaari Zoo (Pass By)
Tervasaari (Pass By)
Kruunuvuorensilta (Pass By)
Quayside of icebreakers (Pass By)
Kruununhaka (Pass By)
Uspenski Cathedral (Pass By)
Sompasaari (Pass By)
Katajanokka (Pass By)
Santahamina (Pass By)
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (Pass By)
King’s Gate (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Note, electric wheelchairs cannot be taken onboard due to the size limit.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 120 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
based on 127 reviews
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Easy to locate, friendly crew, plenty of seating. Informative commentary, in short and sweet bursts.
We really enjoyed our cruise! The boat has a cute cafe where you can get drinks and food and it has an indoor and outdoor section. The market by the boat is fun to explore as well so give yourself a little time before or after.
Great 90 minute cruise.
You meet right behind the market square- and the cruise gives you a nice look of the areas surrounding Helsinki
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for the great review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the 90-minute cruise and the views around Helsinki. The location right behind Market Square makes it easy to find and a convenient starting point for exploring the beautiful archipelago. We hope to see you again on board!
A nice tour of the archipelago with narration. Very interesting to hear the history of some of the outer islands. We sat on top of the boat and depending on the wind direction it could get really cold and windy.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your thoughtful review! We’re glad you enjoyed the narration and found the history of the outer islands interesting.
The upper deck is indeed an open-air area, so conditions can feel cooler and windier when the boat is moving, especially depending on the wind direction. We always recommend bringing an extra layer if you plan to sit outside, but we’re happy to hear that despite the weather, you enjoyed the cruise and the views of the archipelago!
We hope to welcome you aboard again on a warmer and calmer day.
This cruise was excellent for a family. The water was serene. The historical information provided was informative. The food options were limited but tasty. I would highly recommend. It was not too long or too short. The vendor was very accommodating. I was able to rebook for a different day, and when I arrived early, we were able to board the 4:00 p.m. cruise instead of 5:00 p.m.
It seemed like more of an eating/drinking cruise than sightseeing one. People were loud and talking so you couldn’t hear well the little information the program provided. Was just ok.
A very enjoyable experience. Great commentary and very comfortable vessel. Very friendly staff on board refreshments available
Be prepared for the cold wind especially if sitting outside. You also might want to see about getting the headset, as it was very difficult to hear what was being explained.
The tour was 1h only and not 1.5 h as it says whem you book it. Does not worth the requested price...
Beautiful boat, immaculate condition. Comfortable seating. Knowledgeable guide. Great value for money.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beautiful, comfortable boat, found our guide knowledgeable, and felt the tour was great value for money. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! 😊
Tour was good and boat was very nice inside. Tour only lasted 60 minutes, not 90 minutes as advertised.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the tour and found the boat comfortable. We appreciate your comments and are happy to clarify that the tour lasts 60 minutes, as advertised. 90 minutes long tours start in May and finish in September annually. We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
This was a very informative tour. This was well worth the ticket price. We were able to sit outside take in the scenery while listening about the history of Finland.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you found the tour informative and worthwhile. It’s great that you enjoyed sitting outside, taking in the scenery, and learning about Finland’s history. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! 😊
Great cruise.
Very informative.
Knowledgable staff.
Good boat.
A very pleasant tour around the Helsinki coast.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the cruise, found it informative, and appreciated our knowledgeable staff. It’s great to know you had a pleasant tour of the Helsinki coast. We hope to welcome you on board again soon! 😊
Directions to the boat should be very clear. The market place has many stands. You should clearly state that we should look for the boat and not a person with a red flag
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry if finding the boat was confusing. We’ll make our directions clearer, emphasizing that guests should look for the tall 3-meter flag at the harbor, with staff nearby to assist. Your input helps us improve the experience for future visitors.
Pretty underwhelming experience. The trip consisted of going around in a slow circle out at sea with not much to look at — just distant buildings along the coastline. They played a recording for commentary, but no one could actually hear it, which made it even more pointless. Overall, it felt long, boring, and not worth the time or money. Wouldn’t recommend.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re very sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We appreciate your honest feedback and apologize that the commentary was difficult to hear and that the scenery felt underwhelming. Your comments are important to us, and we’ll review both the audio system and route to improve the experience for future guests. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts.
The weather was rainy but the trip was pleasant. A special thanks to Madhumita who served us with a smile which is a blessing on a rainy day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much Reena for your kind words and for the 5 stars! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the trip despite the rainy weather. In fact, cruises on rainy days have their own special charm – the cozy atmosphere on board, the reflections on the water, and the peaceful scenery make them truly unique. We’ll be sure to pass along your thanks to our staff, who will be very happy to hear your compliment. We look forward to welcoming you again, rain or shine!
Great audio tour with very interesting information. Learnt a lot about Finish history that I never knew before
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re delighted that you enjoyed the audio tour and discovered new insights into Finnish history. We hope to see you again on another tour soon!
Nice viewings from the top deck.
Sightseeing guide very clear English.
Cruise boat.
Didn't like the price of refreshments.
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the views from the top deck and found our sightseeing guide clear. We appreciate your comment about the price of refreshments and will take it into consideration. We hope to welcome you on board again soon!
Poor sound at back end of boat. We couldn’t hear most of the commentary and as a result thought we lost out on the experience
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you for your feedback. We’re very sorry to hear that the sound at the back of the boat made it difficult to hear the commentary and affected your experience. We take comments like yours seriously and will review the audio setup to ensure better sound quality for all guests in the future. We appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to provide a smoother experience next time.
It was a lovely tour. They provided blankets which was good because it was very cold! It's a great way to see Helsinki.
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Hey Nancy,
We are happy to know you enjoyed the trip, thank you for the feedback.
Kind Regards,
Royal Line Sales
A lovely relaxed boat trip with a comfortable lower deck that was warm, with great views & the narrative of the history around Helsinki & it’s archipelago’swas really interesting.
Spectacular tour through the Archipelago, every channel and seesigh is a breathtaking of peaceful and relaxing. Get your bubble and sail away!!! My best 2 hours !
Response from Host, Sep 2024
Hey,
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Great to hear you enjoyed the trip and our dear capital!
Happy Regards,
Royal Line
Very nice tour of Archipelago. I enjoyed it so much and learned a lot about the history and culture of Finland. ♥️🇫🇮
Skip this and go to the public sauna or a museum. The “guide” is a recording and you can get better and more meaningful history on the walking tour. We had beautiful weather but this would be miserable in poor weather. Totally boring and Helsinki can be so exciting.
Nice and relaxing tour. Learned some interesting history and facts and saw a lot of the harbor and archipelago. Enjoyed myself.
Response from Host, Jul 2024
Hey Kristen,
So happy to get your feedback and know that you had enjoyable stay in Helsinki!
The tour was average as far as scenery/experience. The inside cabin was extremely warm to unpleasant and we could not use the upper deck due to having a 95 year old person in our group.
Some absolutely amazing scenery and some interesting information of the sites you will see. Worth the price.
Response from Host, May 2024
Hey,
Thank you for choosing us!
Warm Greetings from Helsinki,
CityTour
It was great to see so many people enjoying the summer out on the water. The commentary was very informative with regard to the history of the archipelago. The staff on the SS Helsinki were excellent and looked after us very well.
Very boring. Some people actually fell asleep. You can’t hear well inside the boat and very hard to follow what you are seeing
Positive experience. Everything as described. Essential and useful audio. Courteous and helpful staff
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Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re very happy to hear that everything was as described, that you found the audio guide useful, and that our team was courteous and helpful. We really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience and hope to welcome you again in Helsinki!
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