Smuggler's Dinner Cruise
Prohibition Act themed dinner cruise
The Prohibition Act, which was in force between 1919 and 1932, created an unprecedented level of smuggling. During the cruise, you will hear stories about perhaps the most famous smuggler, Algoth Niska, and how the police and e.g. customs vessel Nordvakten tried to prevent the sale and importation of the Finnish spirit pirtu.
The cruise starts at the famous Helsinki Market Square and cruises around the shores of the magnificent Western Archipelago. Along the way, you'll admire not only the western archipelago, but also e.g. the beautiful Eira neighbourhood and the Kaivopuisto Park, and the delightful UNESCO World Heritage site of Suomenlinna. Book your place and make your summer evening special with friends, family or colleagues!
Menu for the season 2025 will be available soon!
Please find below more information about the cruise and book a table for your group from the reservation calendar.
23 May - 31 August
- From Tuesday to Saturday at 7pm
- Exceptions on Midsummer Eve, Friday 20th June
The duration of the cruise is 2 hours 30 min
The departure point is at Helsinki Market Square.
Cruise ticket and buffet
- Adult 58€
- Child 6-14 years 29€
- Child 0-5 years 0€
+18€ Captain's menu (incl. buffet as a starter, main course and dessert)
Pensioners, students and groups (min. 8 adults) get -€4 discount on the adult price.
Price include cruise ticket, menu and VAT.
Online table reservation
- Select the preferred date and time from the calendar.
- Please note that dinner cruise is only at 7pm.
- Select the total number of people in your party, including babies and small children.
- Please mention any special dietary requirements, gift vouchers, etc. when making your reservation.
Table reservations have a flexible cancellation and change policy until the day of the cruise. If necessary, please contact our sales service regarding making reservations for gorups or any changes.
Tickets
- Cruise and meals will be paid in total on board by card. We do not accept cash onboard.
- All purchased prepaid tickets and gift vouchers must be presented to the staff on board
Smuggler's themed audio guidance from speakers in Finnish and English.
The cruise route heads from Kauppatori towards the Western archipelago (weather dependent). In windy weather, the route may be changed to the eastern archipelago, the decision will be made by the captain at the departure.
m/s Natalia
The ship is a three-deck restaurant ship with up to 100 dining places indoor on the lower and middle decks. In addition, the ship has a large sun deck on the third floor.
All our ships have full licensed bar facilities and a wide range of beverages.
Accessibility
Unfortunately, the traditional m/s Natalia is not fully accessible due to a few stairs, which is why we do not recommend the boat for wheelchair users. We offer more accessible cruises with m/s Helsinki from Helsinki Market Square.
- If you are booking for a bigger group, please contact our sales service to ask for availability.
- Companies and associations with a business ID can arrange payment in advance with our sales service. Invoicing is always done afterwards, and we charge an extra fee of 20€.
- Billing information must be submitted prior to the cruise by e-mail to info@roylline.fi. We send all invoices electronically.
- Cruise packages and beverages will be charged according to actual consumption.