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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.
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
WiFi on board
View of photos and videos in skippers presentation
Coffee and/or Tea
Skippers stories live
Souvenirs for sale at the end of tour
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
Starting point:
Satamatie 1, 52200 Puumala, Finland
73 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
daxine11,
Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Very nice tour on the huge lake! Arto was a very accommodating captain, told us a lot and even made music!
385hester64,
Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Good 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.
T5142MGdidierd,
Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Superb 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
560rikah,
Jun 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
This 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.
Jörg W,
Jun 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Fun, Intrestant , Humorous , Relaxing I can only recommend the tour, the guide knows a lot about the lake and nature.
584romyl,
Jun 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Wonderful 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




nicolasdJ6005VW,
Aug 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Thank 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!!!

gigiadue,
Aug 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
This trip was really enjoyable and engaging. Arto was a great Guide, told us several stories about the lake and Finland in general. And the coffee break with music was the icing on the cake. Experience absolutely recommended
L3289AIfabiolas,
Aug 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing tour on a ecofriendly, full electric boat that allowed easy talk with the skipper and passegers and to have a chance to approach the seals without disturbing them. The skipper knows really well the history, tradition, culture and the lake itself and he is really kind. A nice cup of tea or coffee with some good live music is the nicest conclusion of this stunning trip. Highly recommended!
Dirk B,
Aug 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
Great Trip. Ato knows a lot of this lake and the area. The Coffee and music was also great. We had a wonderfull Trip. Thanks and greetings from the Netherlands
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