Original Helsinki Sightseeing cruise
An Experiential Cruise Along Helsinki’s Main Landmarks
Experience an unforgettable 1,5 hour sightseeing cruise on Helsinki’s stunning waters as we explore the city’s rich history and most iconic landmarks. The cruise departs from Market Square and takes you past the beautiful Merisatama area as well as the shores of Eira, Kaivopuisto, and Kruununhaka. In addition, we cruise around Suomenlinna, the magnificent UNESCO World Heritage Site, in all its beauty.
Our sightseeing cruise combines breathtaking scenery, fascinating history, local delicacies, and first-class service to create a truly memorable adventure. You can enhance your experience by indulging your taste buds with locally inspired snacks and refreshing beverages, available for purchase from the onboard café-bar throughout the cruise.
Enjoy the journey on the ship’s spacious sun decks, offering the perfect place to relax and admire the surrounding beauty with the best possible sea views.
Well-behaved dogs are also welcome to join the cruise on the outdoor deck.
Please note: The sightseeing cruise operates regardless of weather conditions. Tickets are non-refundable due to weather. Tickets are valid throughout the 2026 cruise season.
April
3-6 Apr (Fri-Mon, Easter) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (1 hour)
8 Apr (Wed) at 11:00, 12:30 & 14:00 (1 hour)
10-26 Apr (Fri-Sun) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (1 hour)
30 Apr (Thu) at 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00 (1,5 hour)
May
1–31 May (Mon–Sun) at 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00
Additionally, 18–31 May (Mon–Sun) at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 & 17:00 (no final cruise on Sundays)
June–October
1 Jun–13 Sep (Mon–Sun) at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 & 17:00
14–27 Sep (Mon–Sun) at 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00
28 Sep–4 Oct (Mon–Sun) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (duration 1 hour)
9-31 Oct (Fri-Sat) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (duration 1 hour)
Note: On Midsummer’s Eve (19 June 2026), departure times differ.
Duration: 1.5 hours ( NOTE! April and October 1 hour)
Departure point: Market Square, Helsinki – Kolera Basin.
- Adult 28€
- Senior +65yo/student/groups (minimum 8 adults) 24€
- Children 6-14yo 14€
- Children 0-5yo free of charge
Terms of cancellation and changes
Cruise tickets have a flexible cancellation and change policy until the cruise date. If you need to make any changes, please contact our sales service via email before the cruise booking date. Tickets are non-refundable without prior notice.
Original Helsinki Sightseeing
- Finnish and English from the ship's loudspeakers
- Available 28 languages in total with an app that is provided in cooperation with Reveel. Please ask more information from our crew onboard.
All languages available with an app:
- Swedish, German, Chinese, Portugese, Korean, Indonesian, Greek, Latvia, Lithuanian, Romanian, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Danish, Dutch, Polish, Slovakian, Slovenian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Japanese, Hungarian, Bulgarian and Czech
Cruises are normally operated on two different ships (exceptions possible):
- Even hours (12pm, 2pm, 4pm): m/s Helsinki
- Odd hours (11am, 1pm, 3pm, 5pm): m/s Natalia
The two ships are large, double- or triple-decker restaurant ships, with the restaurant areas on the lower deck mainly reserved for dining guests and the large sun decks for other passengers.
Accessibility
m/s Helsinki is accessible in its restaurant and toilet facilities and is accessible with a normal-sized manual wheelchair (no access to the sundeck). We recommend to inform our sales service prior the visit and that you bring an assistant, for whom a cruise ticket is free of charge.