Hop on a scheduled archipelago boats to Espoo islands
NOTE: Scheduled Public Boats are available only during the summer season, and each route has different starting and ending dates.
Welcome to explore Espoo's islands by hopping on scheduled public boats. In just one day, you can explore several local islands or have a great day trip program!
Scheduled boats to Pentala Island
Route stops: Suomenoja (Finnoo) - Suinonsalmi - Pentala - Soukka (Klobben) - Pentala - Suinonsalmi - Suomenoja
The route is operated by Aava Lines Oy, m/s Vallisaari, tel. 041 311 6082.
The timetable is valid between 1.6.2025 - 31.8.2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Note: The route does not operate on Mondays, and the timetable for the Pentala route is not valid for the Midsummer weekend of 20-22.6.2025!
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 40 parking spots in the harbor area.
- The nearest bus stop is 500m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Café Gabriela
- There are few parking spots near the harbour, and the parking area with approximately 60 parking spots is located 400m from Hanikka Swimming Beach.
- The nearest bus stop is located 150 m away from the harbour. A small shop & Café is located 500 m from the harbour area.
- The harbour area has approximately 70 parking spots.
- The nearest bus stop is located 850 m from the harbour.
Pentala Route Departures
| Suomenoja (Finnoo) | Suinonsalmi | Pentala island | Soukka (Klobben) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:30 → | 9:50 → | 10:10 → | 10:30 |
| 11:30 | ←11:10 | ← 10:50 | ← |
| → | 11:50 → | 12:40 → | 13:00 |
| 14:00 | ← 13:40 | ← 13:20 | ← |
| → | 14:20 → | 14:40 → | 15:00 |
| 16:00 | ← 15:40 | ← 15:20 | ← |
| → | 16:20 → | 16:40 → | 17:00 |
| (Last arrival approx. 18:00) | ←17:40 | ← 17:20 (last departure) | ← |
Scheduled boats to Iso Vasikkasaari island
Route stops: Suomenoja (Finnoo) - Iso Vasikkasaari island - Haukilahti - Nokkala (Matinkylä) - Iso Vasikkasaari island - Haukilahti - Nokkala (Matinkylä) - Iso Vasikkasaari island - Suomenoja (Finnoo)
The route is operated by m/s Wellamo, FRS Finland Oy, tel: +358 45 615 1632.
The timetable is valid between
17.5.2025 - 1.6.2025 on Saturdays and Sundays (17.-18.5.; 24.-25.5.: and 31.5-1.6.)
3.6.2025 - 10.8.2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
16.8.2025 - 14.9.2025 on Saturdays and Sundays (16.-17.8.; 23.-24.8.; 30.-31.8.; 6.-7.9.; and 13.-14.9.)
Note: The route is not operating on Mondays! Passenger numbers and weather conditions can affect the schedule. The route operates normally during Midsummer's Eve.
Explore Iso Vasikkasaari Island
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 40 parking spots in the harbor area.
- The nearest bus stop is 500m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Café Gabriela
- There are approximately 100 parking spots next to the harbour area.
- The nearest bus stop is located 400m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Strindberg by the Sea, Skiffer Haukilahti, Café Mellsten
- There are approximately 100 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 650 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Nokkalan Majakka; Café Merenneito
Iso Vasikkasaari Route departures
| Suomenoja (Finnoo) | Iso Vasikkasaari island | Haukilahti | Nokkala (Matinkylä) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00 → | 9:15 → | 9:30 → | 9:45 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) |
| 10:00 → | 10.15 → | 10:30 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) | |
| 11:00 | ← 10:45 | ← | ← |
| → | 11:15 → | 11:30 → | 11:45 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) |
| 12:00 → | 12:15 → | 12:30 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) | |
| 13:00 | ← 12:45 | ← | ← |
| → | 13:15 → | 13:30 → | 13:45 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) |
| 14:00 → | 14:15 → | 14:30 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) | |
| 15:00 | ← 14:45 | ← | ← |
| → | 15:15 → | 15:30 → | 15:45 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) |
| 16:00 → | 16:15 → | 16:30 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) | |
| 17:00 | ← 16:45 | ← | ← |
| → | 17:15 → | 17:30 → | 17:45 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) |
| 18:00 → | 18:15 → | 18:30 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) | |
| 19:00 | ← 18:45 | ← | ← |
| → | 19:15 → | 19:30 → | 19:45 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) |
| 20:00 → | 20:15 → | 20:30 (to Iso Vasikkasaari) | |
| ← 20:45 (last departure to Suomenoja) | ← | ← |
To Iso Vasikkasaari island:
From Suomenoja, Finnoo to Iso Vasikkasaari: 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 19.00
From Haukilahti (via Nokkala, Matinkylä) to Iso Vasikkasaari: 9.30, 10.15, 11.30, 12.15, 13.30, 14.15, 15.30, 16.15, 17.30, 18.12, 19.30 and 20.15
From Nokkala, Matinkylä to Iso Vasikkasaari: 9.45, 10.30, 11.45, 12.30, 13.45, 14.30, 15.45, 16.30, 17.45, 18.30, 19.45 and 20.30
From Iso Vasikkasaari island:
From Iso Vasikkasaari to Suomenoja, Finnoo: 10.45, 12.45, 14.45, 16.45, 18.45 and 20.45
From Iso Vasikkasaari to Haukilahti: 9.15, 10.00, 11.15, 12.00, 13.15, 14.00, 15.15, 16.00, 17.15, 18.00, 19.15 and 20.00
From Iso Vasikkasaari to Nokkala, Matinkylä (via Haukilahti): 9.15, 10.00, 11.15, 12.00, 13.15, 14.00, 15.15, 16.00, 17.15, 18.00, 19.15 and 20.00
Scheduled Route Line from Otaniemi
Route stops: Otaniemi (Otaranta) - Haukilahti - Nokkala (Matinkylä) - Iso Vasikkasaari island - Suomenoja (Finnoo) - Stora Herrö island - Rövaren island - Gåsgrund island - Otaniemi (Otaranta)
Stops in the following islands: Iso Vasikkasaari, Stora Herrö, Rövaren, Gåsgrund
The route is operated by m/s Koskelo, FRS Finland Oy, tel: +358 45 615 1633.
The timetable is valid between:
1.6.2025 -10.8.2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
10.8.2025-31.8.2025 on Saturdays and Sundays (16.-17.8.; 23.-24.8.; and 30.-31.8.)
Note: The route is not operating on Mondays! Passenger numbers and weather conditions can affect the schedule. The route operates normally during Midsummer's Eve.
Explore Iso VasikkasaarI Island
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 150 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 400 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants nearby: Bistro Ranta (Radisson Blu Hotel)
- There are approximately 100 parking spots next to the harbour area.
- The nearest bus stop is located 400m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Strindberg by the Sea, Skiffer Haukilahti, Café Mellsten
- There are approximately 100 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 650 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Nokkalan Majakka; Café Merenneito
- There are approximately 40 parking spots in the harbor area.
- The nearest bus stop is 500m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Café Gabriela
Otaniemi Route departures
| Otaniemi (Otaranta) | 9:00 ↓ | 17:00 → | 17:00 ↓ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haukilahti | 9:40 | 16:20 | ↓ |
| Nokkala (Matinkylä) | 9:50 | 16:10 | ↓ |
| Iso Vasikkasaari island | 10:00 | 16:00 | ↓ |
| Suomenoja (Finnoo) | 10:15 | 15:45 | ↓ |
| Stora Herrö island | 11:15 | 14:45 | 18:15 |
| Rövaren island | 11:25 | 14:35 | 18:25 |
| Gåsgrund island | 12:00 | 14:00 | 19:00 |
| Otaniemi (Otaranta) | 13:00 → | 13:00 ↑ | 20:00 |
Scheduled Route Line from Kivenlahti
Route stops: Kivenlahti (Marin harbour) - Ristiniemi - Soukka (Klobben) - Pentala - Suinonsalmi - Gåsgrund Island - Rövaren Island - Stora Herrö Island - Pentala Island - Soukka (Klobben) - Ristiniemi - Kivenlahti (Marin harbour)
Stops in the following islands: Pentala, Gåsgrund, Rövaren, Stora Herrö
The route is operated by m/s Merisaraste, Aava Lines Oy, tel: +358 41 317 1403
The timetable is valid between:
1.6.2025 - 10.8.2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
16.8.2025 - 31.8.2025 on Saturdays and Sundays (16.-17.8.; 23.-24.8.; and 30.-31.8.)
Note: The route is not operating on Mondays!
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 30 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 300 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants nearby: Restaurant Marine
- There is a street parking option 400 m from the harbour
- The nearest bus stop is located 950 m away
- The harbour area has approximately 70 parking spots.
- The nearest bus stop is located 850 m from the harbour
Kivenlahti route departures
| Kivenlahti (Marinsatama) | 10:00 ↓ | 13:50 (arrival) → | 14:00 | 17:50 (arrival) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ristiniemi | 10:15 | 13:35 ↑ | 14:15 | 17:35 ↑ |
| Soukka (Klobben) | 10:20 | 13:30 | 14:20 | 17:30 |
| Pentala island | 10:45 | 13:05 | 14:45 | 17:05 |
| Suinonsalmi | 11:05 | ↑ | ↓ | 16:45 |
| Gåsgrund island | 11:50 | ↑ | ↓ | 16:00 |
| Rövaren island | 12:25 | ↑ | ↓ | 15:25 ↑ |
| Stora Herrö island | 12:35 → | ↑ | 15:15 → | ↑ |
Bike & Boat Line along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway
The Bike & Boat archipelago route for cyclists allows you to cycle part of the beautiful Espoo's Waterfront Walkway and return by public boat! The harbors where you can start or end a cruise are Otaniemi, Nokkala, or Kivenlahti. Approximately 20 bike places are on board the archipelago boats. Cyclists are a priority, but other visitors are welcome as well.
Route stops: Otaniemi - Nokkala - Kivenlahti - Nokkala - Otaniemi
The route is operated by m/s Merisaukko, Aava Lines Oy, tel. +358 41 310 5577.
The boat accommodates 20 bikes and 20 passengers. Bikes are transported in racks. Cyclists are the priority, but other passengers are welcomed as well.
The timetable is valid between:
1.7.2025 - 3.8.2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays
Note: The boats do not run on Mondays. The number of passengers and the weather conditions can affect the timetable. The HSL Travel Card is not valid for scheduled archipelago boats.
Read more about the cycling part
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 150 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 400 m away
- Café & Restaurants nearby: Bistro Ranta (Radisson Blu Hotel)
- There are approximately 100 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 650 m away
- Café & Restaurants in the area: Nokkalan Majakka; Café Merenneito
- There are approximately 30 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 300 m away
- Café & Restaurants nearby: Restaurant Marine
Bike & Boat Line departures
| Otaniemi | Nokkala (Matinkylä) | Kivenlahti |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 → | 10:40 → | 11:50 |
| 13:50 | ← 13:10 | ← 12:00 |
| 14:00 → | 14:40 → | 15:50 |
| 18:00 (arrival) | ← 17:10 | ← 16:00 |
Pricing
Tickets can be purchased when entering the boat. Card payment is recommended.
Return Tickets to Pentala island (from Kivenlahti, Ristiniemi, Soukka, Suinonsalmi, and Suomenoja):
- Adults 7€ / return ticket
- Children 3,50€ / return ticket
Return Tickets to Iso Vasikkasaari island (from Suomenoja, Haukilahti, and Nokkala):
- Adults 7€ / return ticket
- Children 3,5€ / return ticket
- Under 7 years old children travel for free with an adult
- Free-of-charge with the +68 Sportti wristband (An adult friend of the +68 Sportti wristband holder is also free-of-charge). Note: You must have the Sportti wristband when entering the boat.
Scheduled Route from Kivenlahti:
- Adults 7€ /one-way; 14€ / return ticket
- Special groups and children 3,5€ /one-way; 7€ / return ticket (apply for 7-18 year-olds, pensioners, students conscripts, unemployed, crisis management veterans, and persons undergoing non-military service. For more info about discounted fees, contact Aava Lines.)
- Children under 7 years travel for free with an adult
- Free-of-charge with the +68 Sportti wristband (An archipelago friend with the +68 Sportti wristband holder free-of-charge. Note: You must have the Sportti wristband when entering the boat. For more info, contact City of Espoo customer service at +358 (0)9 816 21.
Scheduled Route from Otaniemi:
- Adults 7€ /one-way; 14€ / return ticket
- Special groups and children 3,5€ / one-way; 7€ / return ticket. For more information about the discounted fee, contact FRS Finland.
- Under 7 years old children travel for free with an adult
- Free-of-charge with the +68 Sportti wristband (An adult friend of the +68 Sportti wristband holder is also free-of-charge). Note: You must have the Sportti wristband when entering the boat.
Bike & Boat Line along the Espoo Waterfront Walkway:
- adult with bike 10€ / one-way ticket
- children aged 7-17 years old and special groups 7€ / one-way ticket
- children under 7 years old travel free of charge with an adult
Note: The HSL Travel Card is not valid on the scheduled archipelago boats. The number of passengers and the weather conditions can affect the timetable.
Accessibility info
- All boats* are possible to enter with a manual wheelchair, but an assistant is required. Unfortunately, you cannot get on the boat with an electric wheelchair due to their weight. There is no actual ramp to the boat, but the wheelchair is lifted over the threshold with an assistant. *NOTE! Unfortunately it is not possible to enter the boat with wheelchair from Haukilahti Harbour at the moment.
- Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets on the boats at the moment.
- Direct Lines to Pentala Island and Iso Vasikkasaari Island fit on the boat multiple wheelchairs' at the same time. The Route Lines from Otaniemi and Kivenlahti have space only for 1-2 wheelchairs at a time. Please, also note that the outer islands (Gåsgrund Island, Stora Herrö Island, and Rövaren Island) are not accessible. *NOTE! Unfortunately it is not possible to enter the boat with wheelchair from Haukilahti Harbour at the moment.
- Pentala Island and Iso Vasikkasaari Island are accessible to wheelchair visitors, but we recommend having an assistant/non-wheelchair visitor along. On these two islands, you can also find accessible toilets.
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