Hop on scheduled archipelago boats between Espoo and Helsinki
In one day, you can visit multiple islands, including the World UNESCO Site - Suomenlinna, or take a cruise during the golden hour from beautiful Espoo's seaside to the Helsinki City Center.
NOTE: Scheduled Public Boats are available only during the summer season (June-beginning of September).
Scheduled public boats between Espoo and Helsinki
Route stops: Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo) - Haukilahti (Espoo) - Lonna island - Suomenlinna island - Vallisaari island - Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) - Kalasatama (Helsinki)
The route is operated by FRS Finland Oy, m/s Kajava, tel. +358 50 300 9736
Customer service tel. +358 10 202 3780 or info@frs-finland.fi (available Mon-Fri between 9:00-15:00)
The timetable is valid between:
7.6.2025 - 24.6.2025 on Saturdays and Sundays
24.6.2025 - 10.8.2025 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays
16.8.2025 - 7.9.2025 on Saturdays and Sundays
Note: Passenger numbers and weather conditions can affect the schedule.
Parking & services in Espoo harbours
- 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 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
Departure times
| Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo) | 9:15↓ | 15:15 | 15:15 ↓ | 21:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haukilahti (Espoo) | 9:25 | 15:05 | ↓ | 20:50 |
| Kauppatori | 10:35 | 13:55 | 16:25 | 19:40 |
| Tykistönlahti | 10:55 | ↑ | ↓ | ↑ |
| Lonna | ↓ | 13:40 | 16:35 | 19:25 |
| Suomenlinna | ↓ | 13:30 | 16:50 | 19:15 |
| Vallisaari | 11:10 | 13:15 | 17:05 | 19:05 |
| Vasikkasaari | 11:20 | 13:05 | 17:15 | 18:50 |
| Stansvik | 11:40 | 12:55 | 17:25 | 18:40 |
| Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) | 11:55 | 12:40 | 17:45 | 18:30 |
| Kalasatama (Helsinki) | 12:20 | ↑ 12:30 | 18:05 | ↑ 18:10 |
Pricing
Public boats between Espoo and Helsinki
- Day ticket (whole route) 26€ / adult
- Family Ticket (whole route 2 adults and max 3 children aged 7-17 years old) 60€
- Children 7-17 years old travel -50% = 13 € / child (half price)
- Children under 7 years old travel for free with an adult
- Seniors, students, and conscripts: -10% discount
- Kalasatama (Helsinki) - Kruunuvuorentanta (Helsinki) one way 3,10€ / adult
- Kalasatama/ Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) - Lonna / Suomenlinna island return ticket 12,45€ / adult
- Kalastama / Kruunuvuorentanra (Helsinki) - Vallisaari island return ticket 16,60€ / adult
Note: All tickets (except Kalasatama - Kruunuvuorenranta) include a return on the trip (can continue island hopping) or a direct return to Market Square (Helsinki).
Bike 5€ (if there is space on the boat). Strollers are included free of charge. Pets are welcome on board.
Private Guided Cruise from Helsinki to Pentala island (book with a group)
Route stops: Helsinki Market Square - Pentala island - Helsinki Market Square
The route is operated by JT-line
Timetable:
on-demand - group booking cruise
from June to September
Duration: 4 hours
Example price: from 90 € per person
Incl. the guided cruise, entrance tickets and a special guided tour to “Gurli's House” on the island of Pentala, and lunch serving onboard and Finnish VAT. (The example price is calculated based on a group of 50 people, and when the vessel is M/s Ilves.)
