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Eastern archipelago route

Experience the breathtaking beauty of Eastern Helsinki

The Eastern Island Route is Helsinki's only internal water transport route from the mainland to the mainland. During the trip, you will experience authentic island life and, once there, the natural experiences of East Helsinki. The route takes you to the Helsinki archipelago, where other public vessels rarely go to. The trip includes a passage through the Degerö channel and the small islands of Kallahdenselkä. In Vuosaari, Aurinkolahti beach, Kallahdenniemi and Uutelan Nature Park await you.

In May and September, the Eastern Archipelago Route runs the following route: Kalasatama – Herttoniemi – Laajasalo – Vartiosaari – Kivisaari – Satamasaari – Iso Iiluoto – Leikosaari – Vuosaari. The cruise duration is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.

From June to August, as part of the OmaStadi project, new island stops will be added to the route, and the departure point will be moved to Meritullintori, near the Market Square. Two vessels will start operating simultaneously - one departing from the city center and the other from Vuosaari. The route will be: Meritullintori – Kalasatama – Herttoniemi – Laajasalo – Vartiosaari – Kotiluoto – Kivisaari – Satamasaari – Rantapuisto – Malkasaari – Iso Iiluoto – Leikosaari – Neitsytsaari – Vuosaari.

There are two stops in Vuosaari: Hiekkalaituri and Rantapuisto. The full cruise duration is approximately 3 hours.

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During the cruise, snacks, non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages are available in the ship's café.

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Favourite spots: the Degerö (Laajasalo) canal, Kivisaari, Vartiosaari

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The whole cruise takes approximately 1 h 45 minutes each way (1.6-28.8: 2 h 55 min)
The duration also depends on the destination you are visiting.

Information
  • Tickets can only be purchased on the spot from the waterbus crew. Please pay with card. If paying by cash, please reserve an exact amount of money.
  • We do not carry objects longer than 2 meters on board. We do not carry building materials unless otherwise agreed.
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What you get with one ticket:

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  • Enjoy Eastern Helsinki's beauty: during the journey, you’ll get to explore parts of Helsinki's archipelago that other route or sightseeing boats typically don’t visit.
  • Spend your day exploring Kivisaari or Vartiosaari.
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  • Sun deck: enjoy the weather and the stunning scenery of the archipelago
  • Indoor space: comfortable area where you can relax and enjoy the scenery, sheltered from the weather
  • On-board café: a wide range of drinks and refreshments

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