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Public Boats to Espoo Islands

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Hop on a scheduled archipelago boats to Espoo islands

Espoo archipelago map with harbors and public boat lines

NOTE: Scheduled Public Boats are available only during summer season (June-August)

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 archipelago boats run between:

4.6. - 31.8.2023 

Scheduled boats to Pentala Island

Route stops: Suomenoja - Suinonsalmi - Pentala - Soukka (Klobben) - Pentala - Suinonsalmi - Suomenoja

The route is operated by Aava Lines Oy, m/s Vallisaari, tel. 041 311 6082.

Timetable is valid between 4.6.2023 - 31.8.2023 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. 

Note: The route is not operating on Mondays! Timetable is not valid for Midsummer 23.–24.6.!  

Explore Pentala Island

Departure: 9:30 Suomenoja > 9:50 Suinonsalmi > 10:10 Pentala > 10:30 Soukka, Klobben > 10:50 Pentala > 11:10 Suinonsalmi > 11:30 Suomenoja Departure: 11:30 Suomenoja > 11:50 Suinonsalmi > 12:10 Pentala - STOP > 12:30 Soukka, Klobben > 13:00 Soukka, Klobben > 13:20 Pentala > 13:40 Suinonsalmi > 14:00 Suomenoja Departure: 14:00 Suomenoja > 14:20 Suinonsalmi > 14:40 Pentala > 15:00 Soukka, Klobben > 15:20 Pentala > 15:40 Suinonsalmi > 16:00 Suomenoja Departure: 16:00 Suomenoja > 16:20 Suinonsalmi > 16:40 Pe
Departure: 9:30 Suomenoja > 9:50 Suinonsalmi > 10:10 Pentala > 10:30 Soukka, Klobben > 10:50 Pentala > 11:10 Suinonsalmi > 11:30 Suomenoja

Departure: 11:30 Suomenoja > 11:50 Suinonsalmi > 12:10 Pentala - STOP > 12:30 Soukka, Klobben > 13:00 Soukka, Klobben > 13:20 Pentala > 13:40 Suinonsalmi > 14:00 Suomenoja

Departure: 14:00 Suomenoja > 14:20 Suinonsalmi > 14:40 Pentala > 15:00 Soukka, Klobben > 15:20 Pentala > 15:40 Suinonsalmi > 16:00 Suomenoja

Departure: 16:00 Suomenoja > 16:20 Suinonsalmi > 16:40 Pentala > 17:00 Soukka, Klobben > 17:20 Pentala > 17:40 Suinonsalmi > 18:00 Suomenoja

Scheduled boats to Iso Vasikkasaari island

Route stops: Suomenoja - Iso Vasikkasaari - Haukilahti - Nokkala - Iso Vasikkasaari - Haukilahti - Nokkala - Iso Vasikkasaari - Suomenoja

The route is operated by m/s Gädda, FRS Finland Oy, tel: +358 45 615 1632.

Timetable is valid between 4.6.2023 - 6.8.2023 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Note: The route is not operating on Mondays!

After 6.8.2023 the route is available with same schedule only during weekends (Saturdays-Sundays) 12.-13.8., 19.-20.8., 26.-27.8.

Explore Iso Vasikkasaari Island

From Suomenoja to Iso Vasikkasaari: 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 19.00 From Haukilahti 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 Suomenoja to Iso Vasikkasaari: 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 19.00
From Haukilahti 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 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 to Suomenoja: 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 Suomenoja: 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 (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) - Nokkala (Matinkylä) - Iso Vasikkasaari - Suomenoja - Stora Herrö - Rövaren - Gåsgrund - Otaniemi (Otaranta)

Stops in following islands: Iso Vasikkasaari, Stora Herrö, Rövaren, Gåsgrund

The route is operated by m/s Tuulispää, FRS Finland Oy, tel: +358 45 615 1633

Timetable is valid between 4.6.2023 - 6.8.2023 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Note: The route is not operating on Mondays!

After 6.8.2023 the route is available with same schedule only during weekends (Saturdays-Sundays) 12.-13.8., 19.-20.8., 26.-27.8.

Explore Iso VasikkasaarI Island

Explore Stora Herrö Island

Explore Rövaren Island

Explore Gåsgrund Island

Departure: 9:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta > 9:40 Haukilahti > 9:50 Matinkylä, Nokkala > 10:00 Iso Vasikkasaari > 10:15 Suomenoja > 11:15 Stora Herrö > 11:25 Rövaren > 12:00 Gåsgrund > 13:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta Departure: 13:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta > 14:00 Gåsgrund > 14:35 Rövaren > 14:45 Stora Herrö > 15:45 Suomenoja > 16:00 Iso Vasikkasaari > 16:10 Matinkylä, Nokkala > 16:20 Haukilahti > 17:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta
Departure: 9:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta > 9:40 Haukilahti > 9:50 Matinkylä, Nokkala > 10:00 Iso Vasikkasaari > 10:15 Suomenoja > 11:15 Stora Herrö > 11:25 Rövaren > 12:00 Gåsgrund > 13:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta

Departure: 13:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta > 14:00 Gåsgrund > 14:35 Rövaren > 14:45 Stora Herrö > 15:45 Suomenoja > 16:00 Iso Vasikkasaari > 16:10 Matinkylä, Nokkala > 16:20 Haukilahti > 17:00 Otaniemi, Otaranta

An extra return transport to Otaniemi leaves from: Stora Herrö 18:15, Rövaren 18:25, Gåsgrundet 19:00 > Otaniemi 20:00

Scheduled Route Line from Kivenlahti 

Route stops: Kivenlahti (Marin harbour) - Ristiniemi - Soukka (Klobben) - Pentala - Suinonsalmi - Gåsgrund - Rövaren - Stora Herrö - Pentala - Soukka (Klobben) - Ristiniemi - Kivenlahti (Marin harbour)

Stops in following islands: Pentala, Gåsgrund, Rövaren, Stora Herrö

The route is operated by m/s Merisaraste, Aava Lines Oy, tel: +358 41 318 3665

Timetable is valid between 4.6.2023 - 6.8.2023 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Note: The route is not operating on Mondays!

After 6.8.2023 the route is available with same schedule only during weekends (Saturdays-Sundays) 12.-13.8., 19.-20.8., 26.-27.8.

Explore Pentala Island

Explore Gåsgrund Island

Explore Rövaren Island

Explore Stora Herrö Island

Departure: 10:00 Kivenlahti, Marinsatama > 10:15 Ristiniemi > 10:20 Soukka, Klobben > 10:45 Saaristomuseo Pentala > 11:05 Suinonsalmi > 11:50 Gåsgrundet > 12:25 Rövaren > 12:35 Stora Herrö > 13:05 Saaristomuseo Pentala > 13:30 Soukka, Klobben > 13:35 Ristiniemi > 13:50 Kivenlahti, Marinsatama
Departure: 10:00 Kivenlahti, Marinsatama > 10:15 Ristiniemi > 10:20 Soukka, Klobben > 10:45 Saaristomuseo Pentala > 11:05 Suinonsalmi > 11:50 Gåsgrundet > 12:25 Rövaren > 12:35 Stora Herrö > 13:05 Saaristomuseo Pentala > 13:30 Soukka, Klobben > 13:35 Ristiniemi > 13:50 Kivenlahti, Marinsatama

Departure: 14:00 Kivenlahti, Marinsatama > 14:15 Ristiniemi > 14:20 Soukka, Klobben > 14:45 Saaristomuseo Pentala > 15:15 Stora Herrö > 15:25 Rövaren > 16:00 Gåsgrundet > 16:45 Suinonsalmi > 17:05 Saaristomuseo Pentala > 17:30 Soukka, Klobben > 17:35 Ristiniemi > 17:50 Kivenlahti, Marinsatama

Pricing

Scheduled Route from Kivenlahti and Otaniemi: Adults 7€ /one-way; return 14€

  • Discounted fee 3,5€ /one-way; return 7€ apply for 7-18 year-olds, pensioners, students conscripts, unemployed, crisis management veterans, persons undergoing non-military service. For more info about discounted fee contact Aava Lines or FRS Finland.
  • Children under 7 years travel for free with an adult
  • Free-of-charge with the +68 Sportti wristband (An archipelago friend with +68 Sportti wristband holder free-of-charge. An archipelago friend can be for example an adult child, a relative or an acquaintance.) Note: You need to have the Sportti wristband with you when entering the boat. For more info contact City of Espoo customer service at +358 (0)9 816 21.

Tickets to Iso Vasikkasaari island (from Suomenoja, Haukilahti and Nokkala): adult 7€ / children 3,50€

Tickets to Pentala island (from Kivenlahti, Ristiniemi, Soukka, Suinonsalmi and Suomenoja): adult 7€ / children 3,50€

    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.
    • 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.
    • 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.
    Espoo archipelago map with harbors and public boat lines

    Hero image: Antti Kangassalo