Helsinki City and Archipelago Guided RIB Boat Tour
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
- All safety equipment: floatation suits or jackets, floatation vests, speed goggles, hats and gloves
- Professional skipper and local guide
Meeting Location
Kanavaranta 4
00160 Helsinki, Finland
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Market Square (pass by)
Kaivopuisto (pass by)
Loyly Sauna (pass by)
Vallisaari (pass by)
Sea Fortress Suomenlinna (pass by)
Submarine Vesikko (pass by)
Kruunuvuorensilta (pass by)
Katajanokka (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (9)
Q: Will I get seasick on Helsinki City and Archipelago Guided RIB Boat Tour?
Cancellation Policy
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Activity code: C-59085P1
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 33 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (9)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy.
Feb 2023- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EET).
- All safety equipment: floatation suits or jackets, floatation vests, speed goggles, hats and gloves.
- Professional skipper and local guide.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Helsinki City and Archipelago Guided RIB Boat Tour is as follows:
- 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
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Helsinki City and Archipelago Guided RIB Boat Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- All safety equipment: floatation suits or jackets, floatation vests, speed goggles, hats and gloves
- Professional skipper and local guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
