Overview
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2 hours
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We offer you a unique Sauna and Sightseeing Experience along the beautiful Helsinki archipelago. During the cruise we are passing the main attraction sights along the Market Square and Helsinki Cathedral area and heading over to Suomenlinna Sea Fortress archipelago that is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with sightseeing our guests have the option to enjoy our panoramic sauna bathing during the entire cruise. We will also seek a protected anchor site for swimming and SUP-boarding at the Baltic Sea in the vicinity of the Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. Our unique sauna tradition is also listed under UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Kauppatori
Our cruise will pass by the market square area which is centrally located with several landmarks in the vicinity like the Presidential Palace, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspensky Cathedral and more. Good location for photography. Takes place at the start of the tour.
Helsinki Cathedral
Our cruise will pass by the market square area which is centrally located with several landmarks in the vicinity like the Presidential Palace, Helsinki Cathedral, Uspensky Cathedral and more. Good location for photography. Takes place at the start of the tour.
Options
Sauna and Sightseeing Helsinki cruise
What‘s Included
Heated sauna stove
Guide in person
Fresh water shower available
The prices are displayed on board the boat
Bottled water
Stand Up Paddle board (SUP) rental 10 €/piece at anchor point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
10/10 Saunaship
Navigator45970486841,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time on the saunaship! Saw some of beautiful Helsinki, then stopped for an hour to rotate between the wood sauna and refreshing ocean swimming. Was a unique experience that we highly enjoyed.
Unique experience!!
Isabel B,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely loved it! Sauna boat with sea swims was such a unique experience. We loved the wood fired aspect, smelt lovely. Everything you could need for an enjoyable experience! Comfortable sitting area, lots of information guides and sauna books, beautiful views of historic sites around Helsinki. The sauna had lots of water buckets, birch like hitty sticks. We docked at a beautiful spot for bird watching and cold swims. Matti the host was kind, informative and funny. Checked on us and kept the sauna hot. Would recommend!!
A highlight of our Finland trip
Raelene M,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent experience. Great combination of traditional Finnish sauna, swim in the Baltic Sea and sightseeing cruise.
A true Finnish Sauna experience
Heidi P,Aug 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My mom and I LOVED this! We are from the US and wanted a true Finnish sauna experience and this was it. We sat in the sauna as we cruised a bay and islands and then took a fun dip in the Baltic. So fun and highly recommended. Matti was a great guide who made us feel right at home. Thanks Matti!
This was a fun little...
Lori C,Aug 8, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a fun little excursion. Matti, our guide, was very nice and took a lot of care to make sure we had a great experience. The sauna was nice and even more fun was jumping off the boat and swimming in between.
Sherry H
Sherry H,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience and guide! Everyone coming to Helsinki should try this once in lifetime experience. Gave so much information on the sights we passed and answered any questions. Lovely location where got to swim and paddleboard and sauna!
An awesome and unique excursion not to be missed!
Anne K,Jul 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a unique 2 hr experience that was well worth our limited time in Helsinki. Matti was personable and had lots of good information printed out for us to learn about the areas of interest that we would be going by. He explained the sauna and left us to enjoy ourselves while he steered the custom made saunaship. He anchored in an area for us to take a cold plunge into the Gulf of Finland after coming out of the sauna. That was so exhilarating! Even better, Matti was willing to capture video of it on our phones for perpetuity. We also lucked out that no one else was signed up on this excursion, so we got a private tour!
What an unforgettable experience!
Departure816694,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much captain! My partner and family will never forget this experience of sightseeing Helsinki on a Sauna Boat and swimming in the cold waters of the Baltic Sea!
What an unforgettable experience!
Paul C,Jun 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Thank you so much captain! My partner and family will never forget this experience of sightseeing Helsinki on a Sauna Boat and swimming in the cold waters of the Bay of Finland!
Fun, relaxing, unique experience in Helsinki!
lisec0urtneyd,Oct 5, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was our favorite excursion during our trip to Finland! The captain was so kind and gave us such a unique experience. The sauna was peaceful and the trip was beautiful. We can even say we got to do a cold plunge in the Baltic Sea! We absolutely recommend this to anyone traveling to Helsinki.
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