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Helsinki Canal Cruise

By Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat
See the Finnish capital’s many landmarks and the Helsinki archipelago from an ideal vantage point on a sightseeing cruise. The comfortable boat, which offers an outside observation deck and cozy saloon, takes you past Korkeasaari Island, Helsinki Zoo, UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Maritime Fortress, and more. As you cruise along, listen to live commentary on the city's history and culture from 16th-century to today.
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Ages 0-99, max of 100 per group
Duration: 1h 30m
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German, Chinese, Russian, Swedish, Portuguese, Japanese, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Highlights
  • Get a quick overview of Helsinki's attractions
  • Photograph the city's attractions from the water
  • Listen to live commentary during the cruise
  • See a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Finland
  • Onboard commentary via loudspeakers in English, German, Finnish and Swedish
  • Written information available onboard in Spanish, Italian, French, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese, Swedish and Estonian
  • Free WiFi on-board
  • Entry/Admission - Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat
What's not included
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Departure details
  • Market Square, Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki, Finland Market Square, by the yellow flags
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3485CANAL
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Most travellers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travellers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
A note from Helsinki Canal Cruise
  • - Single-packed cafe selection and contactless menu options available onboard. - Restricted number of passengers - Seating arranged on board to ensure social distancing
What you can expect during your visit
  • Gear/equipment sanitised between use
  • Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Helsinki Canal Cruise cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Helsinki Canal Cruise on Tripadvisor
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Helsinki Canal Cruise is hosted by Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Helsinki Canal Cruise on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 3485CANAL
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Market Square
    Eteläranta, 00170 Helsinki, Finland
    Market Square, by the yellow flags
    See address & details
  • 1
    Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat
    Stop: 90 minutes - Admission included
    See details
  • 2
    Kauppatori
    Stop: 15 minutes
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    Pass by
    Sea Fortress Suomenlinna
    Santahamina
    Hevossalmi
    Villinki
    Vartiosaari
    Laajasalo
    Kulosaari
    Korkeasaaren Elaintarha
    Katajanokka
  • You'll return to the starting point
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By: Stromma - Sightseeing By Boat
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Camper26454
Camper26454
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Great trip and weather not to bad
Cards are the way to go, travel as you please with no worries. Card work with all transportation and great transpor…
607beverlyh
607beverlyh
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Cancelled
I requested a refund on this prior to arriving in Helsinki.I was told I would receive it within 5 working days. It…
GS1501
GS1501
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Well worth it!
We decided to make the tour in spite of the rainy weather, but it was worth it. On the top deck it was freezong col…
Kaye N
Kaye N
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The Helsinki Card was Great!
The Helsinki card was very helpful! We used it for transportation, entrance to various places like the Rock Church,…
Lisa P
Lisa P
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2 days in Helsinki
Wish we had more time. Needed to get back to our ship by 3:30. Boat tour was really nice. Rock Church is beautiful …
farzanea2022
farzanea2022
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Refund
I bought a helsinki card for June 25 for 48 hours but I didn’t use it and asked for refund and they accepted my req…
trip-radar
trip-radar
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Very interesting
In this cruise, anyone can learn about the history of Helsinki and Finland, while enjoying unique, breath-taking vi…
Zoe E
Zoe E
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Worthwhile
Very handy, lots of free or discounted admissions.. I booked mine 3 weeks in advance but maybe don’t do that as the…
Katie1146
Katie1146
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Enjoyable Cruise
Nice relaxing cruise of Helsinki harbor, narrated in English. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase.
tlc78
tlc78
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Worth it!
We purchased a two day Helsinki card and it was well worth the cost. We could get around Helsinki with ease and pu…
W387RWmikep
W387RWmikep
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Lovely Boat Tour
Helsinki is a wonderful clean city and their waterways are just as delightful. We were fortunate the weather in Sep…
George M
George M
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Nice Tour by Boat
Toured in September and we needed light jackets, but it was extremely enjoyable. This was a great way to see the c…
twovagabonds
twovagabonds
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Good deal
The Helsinki Card was a great deal for us. We bought it online ahead of time and picked it up at the airport. Oth…
Ed P
Ed P
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A great way to see Helsinki!
Had only a day in Helsinki and thought the boat trip was a good way to start the visit. We got the 1030 departure a…
KristapsW
KristapsW
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Helsinki from waterside
Nice tour even in september. They had blankets so we could enjoy tour in open air. By tickets online and get discou…
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PTDurham
Durham, UK459 contributions
Nice relaxing boat tour
Bought the tickets via an app which was advertised at the dock where it picks up and drops off.
€25 per person for One and half hour trip.
Tour started on time with a full boat. The way the seating is done is great as outside seats get an obvious view but middle seats are elevated so people in the middle have good views also.
Very informative throughout the tour via speakers and in multi languages. ( some points would be nice if they didn’t talk so much.
It’s was a nice trip out and worth the €25 each although we had glorious weather and the cool breeze from the water was nice (not sure I would enjoy on a chilly day)
Refreshments are available see pic.
Written 19 August 2022
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AmKreuz86
Helsinki, Finland606 contributions
Intimate and interesting.
What a beautiful way to spend 1.5 hours on the sea!

It was a lovely trip and it left you wanting more! It's a very intimate route and it's great to be so close to the islands.

The route took me past where I live and it was great to see it from the otherside for a change.

Audio is good. The upper and lower decks are both nice. I'd recommend the lower deck if you're not keen on the wind. The bar/cafe is a tad expensive but thats the only downside I can think of.
Written 14 May 2021
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StrommaSales
Thank you for your nice review and the tips for other visitors. I'm happy to hear you enjoyed this cruise in the beautiful Helsinki archipelago. I agree it's really nice that with our boats you're able to be close to the islands and really see what's out there. Welcome back :)! Kind regards, Essi/ Stromma Finland
Written 20 May 2021
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Fulvio G
16 contributions
Nice tour with something to fix
Aug 2020 • Family
A nice tour in the Helsinki harbor. Luckily the weather was fine so we really enjoyed it. Unfortunately there are no headphones, so it’s almost impossible to hear the recorded speaker’s voice explaining the various things to look at. The price is a little bit too high.
Written 11 August 2020
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Strömma F
Hi, Thank you for your feedback and review! I am sorry to hear about the poor audibility of the commentaries. Our staff onboard adjusts the volume each day according to the circumstances. We will let them know the feedback, so that they will pay more attention to it, and correct the volume level if needed. We try to consider the different needs people have during the cruise when deciding over the commentaries. Loudspeakers have been chosen to allow people also move around and socialize during the cruise. We also believe that the all the sounds of the nature and Baltic Sea is e part of the sightseeing experience. Kind regards, Tuomas Stromma Finland
Written 20 August 2020
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Thomas B
3 contributions
Nice shoreline. Difficult to hear words from speakers on-board
Aug 2020
I did this trip last weekend. Nice areas by the shorelines of Helsinki. Boat ok. However, firstly it was difficult to ascertain the words emitted from the speaker, as there was too much noise vs. volume. Earbuds with volume control would have been far better. Now, we had to wait until all 5 languages were concluded each time, not so interesting to wait through at least 4 of them, this also rendered less space for information on the featured and non-featured views that crossed our path. Also, too many sales-breaks rather than inform of the sightseeings, in order to to sell us the on-board merchandise. Also prices steep.
Written 9 August 2020
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StrommaSoile
Hi, Thank you for your feedback and review! I am sorry to hear about the poor audibility of the commentaries. Our staff onboard adjusts the volume each day according to the circumstances. We will let them know the feedback, so that they will pay more attention to it, and correct the volume level if needed. We try to consider the different needs people have during the cruise when deciding over the commentaries. Loudspeakers have been chosen to allow people also move around and socialize during the cruise. With best wishes and kind regards, Soile Stromma Finland
Written 20 August 2020
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JP
2 contributions
Disappointing and not worth the time
Jul 2022 • Family
Really disappointed with this cruise and when it came to the canal it was very brief. I have taken other river and waterway cruises and glad I didn't take this one first. Also travelling with my teen and I think he contemplated jumping from the boat a number of times. He found this really boring, unlike other cruises taken on our trip. Shame the tour was recorded too and could have been more personable for the cost.
Written 11 July 2022
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StrommaSoile
Hi, Thank you for your review. I am sorry to hear that you found the 1,5 hours on the boat dissapointing and boring. The main attraction on the Beautiful Canal cruise is the sea, archipelago and beautiful nature of eastern parts of Helsinki. Degerö canal is a short and very narrow one, and the only canal on the route. I hope you anyway liked Helsinki, and found other things that were more interesting to you. Kind regards, Soile Stromma Finland
Written 12 July 2022
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Alex J
Melbourne, Australia2,208 contributions
Good way to spend about an hour and half!
Sep 2019
Reasonably good boat tour around the canals, and islands, near Helsinki harbour. Free with the Helsinki Card. Not worth paying for it separately. No headphones, and the audio is not very good. BUT.... there are many beautiful spots to take photos. Unfortunately for us, it was a gloomy day, and we took the last tour of the day. May be much better in bright sunlight! Finding the spot where you take the tour is not easy, it is better you get some guidance from your hotel front desk. Get clear directions. If you are lost, ask someone. Everyone in Helsinki knows English and the people are really helpful!
Written 18 August 2020
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StrommaSoile
Hi, Thank you for the kind review! I also think that boat tours are nicest on a beautiful summer weather and the scenery along the route is beautiful. Kind regards, Soile Stromma Finland
Written 21 August 2020
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2013CTB
Atlanta, GA211 contributions
Lovely Trip for a Nice Day
Jun 2022
Nice and fairly informative trip. It is a bit difficult to get to from the Tallinn Ferry landing and better directions would help. This is not a trip for a bad weather day. Children are welcome and will particularly enjoy the trip. Get to see lots of commercial, residential, and military areas. I especially enjoyed seeing all the sailboats
Written 19 June 2022
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Austraveller49
Sydney, Australia148 contributions
Leisurly way to see the harbour
May 2018
Leisurely way to see the harbour…
As we had a very long transit between flights we decided to take the Finnair City Bus to and from the city and enjoy the harbour sights rather than just wait at the airport. The bus runs every 20 minutes, takes about 30 minutes at a cost of €6.80 one way or €12.50 return per adult and ends up at next to Central Station at Eliel Square bus terminal. Return to the airport is from Stand 30. The walk to harbour is about 20 minutes.
The Stromma Canal Cruise departs from the right side of Market Square, (look for the yellow ferry), other regular ferry services depart from the left side. Departure and return was on time, staff very helpful and commentary not overpowering. On board are toilets, café and bar.
Written 10 June 2018
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OurGrandDayOut
Busselton, Western Australia130 contributions
Waste of time and money.
Sep 2019
I had high hopes for this tour and it was very disappointing. The tour itself was really a waterway tour, we didn't actually get a chance to see much of Helsinki. The commentary was far too loud and very cheesy and all pre-recorded. We were expecting to see a lot more than a few islands. Everything interesting was seen quickly from a far distance. The 'canal' referred to is actually approximately 15-20 minutes long and the only canal on the tour. everything else is open waters so it seems a bit of a stretch to call it a canal tour. A more personalised tour would have been appreciated. We didn't see any staff or crew and only got to hear the pre-recorded commentary. Avoid this tour!!
Written 7 September 2019
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NavidS269
Reigate, UK134 contributions
Worth it
Jul 2018
If you buy a Helsinki card, this is definitely worth doing, can be expensive without one. It is great way to get your bearings in the city. The boat sails into the harbour, then some coastal routes, river and canals then follow. Some outstanding views were had, with changing vistas of harbour, forests, countryside and waterside properties experienced. They also serve drinks and some food, with the commentary in a number of languages. If you are in the city only a few days this is a must.
Written 13 August 2018
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