Helsinki City and Archipelago Guided RIB Boat Tour

5 (40) 2h

Overview

Discover Helsinki from the sea on a 90-minute guided RIB boat tour combining city sights, archipelago scenery, and high-speed adventure. Depart from the Redrib Hub at Café Marina Bay and cruise along Helsinki’s coastline past Market Square, Kaivopuisto, Löyly, and the city’s lively waterfront. After seeing the city sights, experience the speed and excitement of a RIB ride on the open water. Continue into the Helsinki archipelago toward Vallisaari and the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, where you can see Submarine Vesikko from the water. Pass Helsinki’s new maritime residential districts and the striking Kruunuvuorensilta bridge. Continue toward Katajanokka to see the Finnish icebreakers moored in the harbor for their summer break. Return to the Redrib Hub after the tour. All passenger equipment is provided, including protective suits, jackets, life vests, speed goggles, and hats and gloves when needed.

What's included

  • Professional skipper and local guide
  • All safety equipment: floatation suits or jackets, floatation vests, speed goggles, hats and gloves

Meeting and pickup

Meet at the start point

Start point

Meet your crew at the Redrib Hub in front of Café Marina Bay, Kanavaranta 4, 00160 Helsinki. please arrive 15 minutes before departure to check-in and equipment fitting.

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

How to redeem

Please arrive 15 minutes before departure for check-in and equipment fitting. We will check you in by name. No need to print your ticket .

What to expect

  1. Cruise past Helsinki’s historic Market Square as your guide introduces the city’s lively maritime waterfront.

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  2. Cruise along the shoreline of Kaivopuisto, Helsinki’s best-known seaside park, while seeing its waterfront cafés and nearby islands .

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  3. Pass Löyly, one of Helsinki’s best-known seaside sauna and architecture landmarks, located directly on the waterfront .

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  4. Head into the Helsinki archipelago ans cruise past Vallisaari, a historic island known for its coastal fortifications, rich nature, and maritime scenery .

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  5. Cruise alongside Suomenlinna Sea Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of Helsinki’s most important historic sites, while your guide shares its maritime history.

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  6. See Submarine vesikko from the water beside Suomenlinna Sea Fortress. This restored Finnish submarine offers a fascinating glimpse into Finland’s naval history.

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  7. Cruise beneath Helsinki’s new Kruunuvuorensilta bridge, a striking maritime landmark connecting the city centre with the eastern archipelago .

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  8. Cruise back to Katajanokka and see Finland’s powerful icebreaker fleet moored in Helsinki during the summer season.

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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