Lake Saimaa Small-Group Cruise with Stories and Music
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
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Experience lake Saimaa in just 90 minutes on a comfortable lake cruise by silent solar-powered Ecoboat in Puumala. Your friendly captain tells you interesting stories about local history and traditions, serves coffee and entertains by accordion music in stunning lake scenery. Comfortable weather-proof Ecoboat, private captain, informative stories and beautifull finnish lake. With some luck you might even spot a rare Saimaa seal.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Lake Saimaa
Cruising through the arcipelago of Puumala, the beauty of lake Saimaa
Puumala
You will get a great view over Puumala municipality, the big Puumala bridge 800 m long and Puumala strait from lake perspective
Options
June July August departures
What‘s Included
View of photos and videos in skippers presentation
WiFi on board
Coffee and/or Tea
Skippers stories live
Souvenirs for sale at the end of tour
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
76 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A fantastic cruise to explore Finland
809lisetted,May 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We started our holiday with a cruise trip with Arto, a beautiful 3 hour lake cruise searching for the iconic Saimaa seals. Together with 2 German guests and us 4 as a family from Holland, we enjoyed the stunning sites and the stories and knowledge of Arto while we cruise. We were very lucky to have seen 5/6 Saimaa seals this evening! It was a beautiful spring evening and an amazing start to see what Finland has to offer. Thank you again, Arto! Family de Koning The Netherlands May 2026
What a lovely experience!
N6998HBjohannap,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent experience! I would warmly recommend this tour for both local people in Finland as well as for tourists visiting Finland. The guide Arto was exceptional in making my 4-year old child feel seen and welcomed in the tour. Very nicely put together and an eye for the detail with souvenirs and lovely coffee moment! A must if you are visiting eastern Finland!
A cruise to remember!
KirsiVir,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The Saimaa ring seal cruise was just great. I have visited lake Saimaa for decades but I have never a Saimaa ring seal away from the water. The guide Arto really had a lot of knowledge of nature, and the boat was steady and quiet. We saw three seals, osprey, swans and black grouses. Truly a cruise to remember and highly recommended!
Recommendation!!
daxine11,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very nice tour on the huge lake! Arto was a very accommodating captain, told us a lot and even made music!
Pleasant and informative journey on Saimaa-lake
385hester64,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good mix of experience being on Saimaa-lake and interesting stories about nature and Finnish culture. We saw thousands of tree trunks, to be transported from north to south on the lake, impressive! Happy to see young ospreys too. Excellent excursion.
Exciting and friendly
T5142MGdidierd,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Superb Walk in a Friendly and International Mood with Lithuanians, Germans, French and Finns We have learned a lot about seals but also about Finland Tea and Coffee Cakes and more Song Too bad we didn't see seals that night. Thank you for a wonderful evening
Very welcoming, great stories and singing
560rikah,Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This experience was amazing! The guide is very knowledgable and can tell you so much about the region and the seals and even further from that about Finnish culture. Unfortunately we booked a time where the seals weren't very active above the water so we couldn't spot any, but still it felt like we saw them as Arto had many pictures and videos and stories to tell. I would highly recommend, but maybe book another time in early summer/spring or late summer should be best.
This experience is not to be missed
Jörg W,Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun, Intrestant , Humorous , Relaxing I can only recommend the tour, the guide knows a lot about the lake and nature.
Marvellous tour on Saimaa-Lake
584romyl,Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful tour. Arto really made an effort and even explained everything in German. We did see seals and on top got homemade sweets, tea and Arto’s Stories. 100% recommend
Exceptional cruise!!!
nicolasdJ6005VW,Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you Arto for this beautiful cruise.We did not see seals but we had a great evening. Thank you also for all the translation of your explanations in French and the small cafe...a cruise that we recommend for everyone!!!
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