Royal Line
Royal Line is a local family-run business that has cruising experience since 1945. Royal Line's traditions, expertise and service-minded attitude ensures an unique experience for every single passenger onboard. You can purchase the CityPass from the ticket booth at the Market Square or collect your tickets if you have already bought them online.
The capital of Finland's main historical sights are experienced during the 1,5 hour Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise with an audio guide (available in 10 languages). The cruise departs from the famous Helsinki Market Square. Along the way, for example, the South Harbour, the beautiful Seaport, Jugend area called Eira, picturesque Kaivopuisto, architecture of Kruununhaka and lovely UNESCO World Heritage Site Suomenlinna are admired on a way. Onboard Sundeck Bar serves the passenger during the cruise. Sightseeing boat's large sundeck offers the best views of the city from the sea. The memorable cruise is guaranteed by the interesting stories about history of Finland, magnificent views from the sundeck and a professional crew. Welcome onboard!
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Helsinki
Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise
Experience the main attractions of Helsinki from the seaside on the famous 1 hour long Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise with audio guidance
The cruise departs from the famous Helsinki Market Square. Along the way, for example, the South Harbour, the beautiful Seaport, Jugend area called Eira, picturesque Kaivopuisto, architecture of Kruununhaka and lovely UNESCO World Heritage Site Suomenlinna are admired on a way. Onboard Sundeck Bar serves the passenger during the cruise. Sightseeing boat's large sundeck offers the best views of the city from the sea. The memorable cruise is guaranteed by the interesting stories about history of Finland, magnificent views from the sundeck and a professional crew. Welcome onboard!
Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise is available with audio guidance (in 10 languages).
Royal Line is a local family-run business that has cruising experience since 1945. Royal Line's traditions, expertise and service-minded attitude ensures an unique experience for every single passenger onboard.
The cruise departs from and returns to the Market Square, and during the one-hour journey you’ll enjoy views of the city’s scenic shoreline and evolving skyline. We will also pass by Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Relax in the ship’s warm indoor lounges while enjoying the traditional Christmas porridge included in the ticket, and take in the surrounding seascape and landmarks in the best possible way. Welcome onboard!
Here’s how to get to Sightseeing Cruise from Stop 2 on the Hop On Hop Off bus:
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Hop off at Stop 2 (Market Square) on the Hop On Hop Off bus.
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Walk to the nearby Market Square (Kauppatori), which is about a 2-minute walk from Stop 2.
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At Market Square, find the red-colored flags at the pier. The Helsinki Sightseeing Cruise departs from the area between these flags.
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Show you CityPass and board the boat. The journey typically takes about 1 hour, and the boat ride offers lovely views of the Helsinki archipelago.
Enjoy your sightseeing cruise!
Opening time
Cruise operating from Market Square (pier between red sightseeing coloured flags)
TIMETABLE 2026
April
3-6 Apr (Fri-Mon Easter) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (1 hour)
8 Apr (Wed) at 11:00, 12:30 & 14:00 (1 hour)
10-26 Apr (Fri-Sun) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (1 hour)
30 Apr (Thu) at 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00 (1,5 hour)
May
1–31 May (Mon–Sun) at 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00
Additionally, 18–31 May (Mon–Sun) at 11:00, 13:00, 15:00 & 17:00 (no final cruise on Sundays)
June–October
1 Jun–13 Sep (Mon–Sun) at 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 & 17:00
14–27 Sep (Mon–Sun) at 12:00, 14:00 & 16:00
28 Sep–4 Oct (Mon–Sun) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (duration 1 hour)
9-31 Oct (Fri-Sat) at 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 & 15:30 (duration 1 hour)
Note: On Midsummer’s Eve (19 June 2026), departure times differ.
Duration: 1.5 hours ( NOTE! April and October 1 hour)
Departure point: Market Square, Helsinki – Kolera Basin.
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Public price
Adult : €28.00Child : €14.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild : Free
Helsinki Dinner Cruise at 6:00 p.m
Get 50% rduction on dinner cruise with your City Pass!
Memorable 2,5 hours long dinner cruise in the most beautiful Eastern Archipelago of Helsinki with tasty local cuisine made by the chefs onboard. Dinner is served at a buffet, and optional main course menu with dessert is also available. The ship’s fully alcohol licensed bar serves refreshing beverages, perectly compined with the menu. Departure at 18:00pm from Helsinki Market Square. Book a table online and check the menu in advance.
NOTE! Dinner cruises start on May 2. There is also a dinner cruise on May Eve (April 30) at 7:00 PM.
Royal Line's traditional Helsinki Dinner Cruise is a top thing to experience in Helsinki. During the memorable 2,5 hours long dinner cruise in the Eastern Archipelago of Helsinki tasty local cuisine made by the chefs are enjoyed onboard. Dinner is served at a buffet, and optional main course menu with dessert is also available. The ship’s fully alcohol licensed bar serves refreshing beverages, perectly compined with the menu. Departure at 18:00 pm from Helsinki Market Square. Book a table online and check the menu in advance.
Motor disability
Opening time
Timetable
May Day Eve dinner cruise on April 30th at 19:00
2 May - 31 May
From Tuesday to Saturday at 6pm
1 - 20 June
From Monday to Saturday at 6pm
Exceptions on Midsummer Eve, Friday 19th June
21 June - 30 August
Daily at 6pm
31 August - 26 September
From Tuesday to Saturday at 6pm
The duration of the cruise is 2 hours 30 min.
The departure point is at Helsinki Market Square (Cholera Pool).
Stroller
Access by car
Access by train
Access by bus
Access on foot
Access by tram
Access by metro
Public price
Adult : €60.00Child : €30.00
Price with the pass
Adult : €30.00Child : €15.00
Helsinki Dinner Cruise at 7:00 p.m
Get 50% discunt on dinner cruise with your City Pass!
Historical 2,5 hours long Smuggler's Dinner Cruise in the most beautiful Western Archipelago of Helsinki with tasty local cuisine made by the chefs onboard and audio guidance about the Prohibition time in Finland. Dinner is served at a buffet, and optional main course menu with dessert is also available. The ship’s fully alcohol licensed bar serves refreshing beverages, perfectly compined with the menu. Departure at 19:00pm from Helsinki Market Square. Book a table online and check the menu in advance.
NOTE! These dinner cruises start on May 22.
Royal Line's traditional Smuggler's Dinner Cruise is a top thing to experience in Helsinki. Between years 1919–1932 Prohibition Act led to previously unseen amounts of smuggling rectified spirits in the Finnish archipelago. During the cruise, stories will be heard about perhaps the most famous smuggler called Algoth Niska, as well as how the police and e.g. the customs vessel Nordvakten tried to prevent the sale and import of alcohol.
From Stop 2 of the Hop On Hop Off Bus, walk towards the Market Square, and you'll spot the Royal Line Cruise in between two red sightseeing flags.
Opening time
Timetable 2026
22 May - 12 September
From Tuesday to Saturday at 7pm
Exceptions on Midsummer Eve, Friday 19th June
The duration of the cruise is 2 hours 30 min
The departure point is at Helsinki Market Square (Cholera Pool).
Stroller
Access by car
Access by train
Access by bus
Access by bike
Access on foot
Access by tram
Access by metro
Public price
Adult : €60.00Child : €30.00
Price with the pass
Adult : €30.00Child : €15.00
Helsinki Under The Bridges Sightseeing
On this Royal Line sightseeing cruise, you'll see Finland’s longest new bridge and the light installation Pavilion of Long Daylight located on Wiirinkallio in Kruunuvuorenranta. Admire the changing silhouettes of Helsinki’s new residential areas, including Kruunuvuorenranta and Kalasatama. Enjoy the charming waterfront quarters of Kulosaari and Kruununhaka, as well as the piers of Katajanokka and Finland’s icebreaker fleet.
We will cruise under five different bridges, including the new longest bridge in Finland, the Kruunuvuori Bridge, as well as Mustikkamaa Bridge, Kulosaari Bridge, Isoisä Bridge, and Finkensilta Bridge.
The ship’s café-bar is open throughout the cruise.
Total duration is 1 hour 15 minutes.
Please show your Helsinki CityPass before boarding.
Route commentary
In Finnish and English on board. In addition, an interesting route commentary is available in 28 languages on your own smartphone.
Opening time
Schedule
22.6.-13.8.2025
Departure times daily: 10.20, 12.20 and 14.20
Public price
Adult : €24.00Child : €12.00
Price with the pass
Adult : FreeChild : Free