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 from Helsinki Market Square to Espoo's Pentala island.
NOTE: Scheduled Public Boats are available only during the summer season.
Scheduled public boats between Espoo and Helsinki
Route stops:
Morning departure: Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo) - Haukilahti (Espoo) - Kauppatori (Helsinki) - Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) - Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) - Vassikkasaari island (Helsinki) - Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) - Kalasatama (Helsinki)
Noon & Afternoon departure: Kalasatama (Helsinki) - Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) - Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) - Vallisaari Island (Helsinki) - Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) - Kauppatori (Helsinki) - Haukilahti (Espoo) - Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo) - Kauppatori (Helsinki) - Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) - Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) - Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) - Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) - Kalasatama (Helsinki)
Evening departure: Kalasatama (Helsinki) - Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) - Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) - Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) - Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) - Kauppatori (Helsinki) - Haukilahti (Espoo) - Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo)
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 - 22.6.2025 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
Harbour: Nokkala (Matinkylä)
- There are approximately 100 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 650 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Nokkalan Majakka; Café Merenneito
Harbour: Haukilahti
- 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) | 9:25↓ | 15:05 → | ↓ | 20:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haukilahti (Espoo) | 9:35 | 14:50 | ↓ | 20:20 |
| Kauppatori (Helsinki) | 10:45 | 13:40 | 16:15 | 19:15 |
| Suomenlinna island Tykistönlahti bay (Helsinki) | 11:05 | 13:15 | 16:35 | 18:50 |
| Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) | 11:10 | 13:00 | 16:55 | 18:35 |
| Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) | 11:25 | 12:40 | 17:05 | 18:15 |
| Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) | 11:35 | 12:25 | 17:20 | 18:00 |
| Kalasatama (Helsinki) | 11:55 → | ↑ 12:10 | 17:45 → | ↑ |
Morning departure: 9:25 Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo) > 9:35 Haukilahti (Espoo) > 10:45 Kauppatori (Helsinki) > 11:05 Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) > 11:10 Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) > 11:25 Vassikkasaari island (Helsinki) > 11:35 Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) > 11:55 Kalasatama (Helsinki)
Noon & Afternoon departure: 12:10 Kalasatama (Helsinki) > 12:25 Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) > 12:40 Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) > 13:00 Vallisaari Island (Helsinki) > 13:15 Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) > 13:40 Kauppatori (Helsinki) > 14:50 Haukilahti (Espoo) > 15:15 Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo) > 16:15 Kauppatori (Helsinki) > 16:35 Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) > 16:55 Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) > 17:05 Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) > 17:20 Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) > 17:45 Kalasatama (Helsinki)
Evening departure: 17:45 Kalasatama (Helsinki) > 18:00 Kruunuvuorenranta (Helsinki) > 18:15 Vasikkasaari island (Helsinki) > 18:35 Vallisaari island (Torpedolahti bay, Helsinki) > 18:50 Suomenlinna island (Tykistönlahti bay, Helsinki) > 19:15 Kauppatori (Helsinki) > 20:20 Haukilahti (Espoo) > 20:30 Nokkala (Matinkylä, Espoo)
Cruise from Helsinki Market Square to Pentala island
Route stops: Helsinki Market Square (pier number 10 (Kolera-allas) - Pentala island - Helsinki Market Square
The route is operated by the JT-line vessel Amiraali.
The timetable is valid:
- Wednesday 2.7.2025
- Friday 4.7.2025
- Thursday 10.7.2025
- Sunday 13.7.2025
- Wednesday 16.7.2025
- Friday 18.7.2025
- Thursday 24.7.2025
- Sunday 27.7.2025
- Wednesday 30.7.2025
- Friday 1.8.2025
Timetable:
| Helsinki Market Square (departure) | Pentala island (arrival) | Pentala island (departure) | Helsinki Market Square (arrival) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 → | 11:30 → | 13:30 → | 15:00 |
Departure: 10:00 Helsinki Market Square > 11:30 Arrival at Pentala island > 13:30 Departure from Pentala island > Arrival at Helsinki Market Square
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
- Kalasatama / 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.
Book tickets in advance over this link
Cruise from Helsinki Market Square to Pentala island
Cruise Ticket Prices
- Adults: 44,50€
- Children 7-16 v: 19,50€
- Pensioners / Students: 39,50€
Tickets Including a Guided Tour in English at the Archipelago Museum Pentala:
The tour starts at 11:30 and lasts 45 minutes.
- Adults: 52,50€
- Children: 7-16 v: 25,50€
- Pensioners / Students: 46,50€
Book tickets with and without guided tour over this link
