Cruises in Lake Saimaa
All Lake Saimaa cruises from a single location
A cruise through the labyrinthine archipelago of Finland’s largest lake region is an experience that everyone visiting the area should have. You can choose from a wide variety of cruises, ranging from a 1-hour scenic cruise to multi-day boat holidays.
We cooperate with most of the cruise operators in the area, and through Savonlinna Tours, you can book virtually all cruises offered in the Savonlinna region, for both individual travelers and larger groups.
Book your cruise – summer 2026
Available cruises include:
- 1–1.5 hour scenic cruises in Savonlinna
- Steamboat cruises
- Cruises to the Opera via the VIP entrance at the rear dock of Olavinlinna
- Cruises from Savonlinna to Punkaharju
- Saimaa ringed seal cruises
- Sauna cruises
- Private cruises for small groups (2–10 people)
- Charter cruises for larger groups (10–100 people)
Lunch or dinner on board can be included in the cruise.
All cruises can be fully customized according to the customer’s wishes.
Frequently Asked Practical Questions
Yes, you can book an opera cruise through Savonlinna Tours, where the boat takes you to Olavinlinna’s rear dock, allowing VIP entry to the opera performance and skipping the queues.
Yes, through Savonlinna Tours, you can book a private boat with crew exclusively for your group.
All cruises depart mainly from Savonlinna Passenger Harbour, located next to the market square.
All boats have a café where you can purchase refreshments and café items. Through Savonlinna Tours, you can also book lunch and dinner cruises.
Can you buy cruise tickets from Savonlinna Tours? Yes — you can buy tickets for all boats in the Savonlinna region through Savonlinna Tours.