With the Direct Boat Line to Iso Vasikkasaari Island, you can reach the island quickly and conveniently from 3 different harbours (Suomenoja, Haukilahti, and Nokkala). Iso Vasikkasaari is the closest to the mainland and a perfect day-trip destination. The island itself offers plenty to do, from the summer Restaurant Gula Villan and outdoor cooking areas to a nature trail around the island, a swimming beach, and a playground for children. Note that camping on Pentala Island is not allowed.
Route Information
Route stops: Suomenoja (Finnoo) → Iso Vasikkasaari Island → Haukilahti → Nokkala (Matinkylä) → Iso Vasikkasaari Island → Haukilahti → Nokkala (Matinkylä) → Iso Vasikkasaari Island → Suomenoja (Finnoo)
The route is operated by m/s Wellamo, FRS Finland Oy, tel: +358 45 615 1632.
The timetable is valid between
14.5.2026 - 31.5.2026 on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays (14.-17.5.; 22.-24.5.: and 29.5-31.5.)
2.6.2026 - 9.8.2026 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays
10.8.2026 - 13.9.2026 on Saturdays and Sundays (15.-16.8.; 22.-23.8.; 29.-30.8.; 5.-6.9.; and 12.-13.9.)
Note: The route is not operating on Mondays! Passenger numbers and weather conditions can affect the schedule. The route operates normally during Midsummer's Eve.
Parking & Services in harbours
- There are approximately 40 parking spots in the harbor area.
- The nearest bus stop is 500m away.
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Café Gabriela
- 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
- There are approximately 100 parking spots
- The nearest bus stop is located 650 m away
- Cafés & Restaurants in the area: Nokkalan Majakka; Café Merenneito
Iso Vasikkasaari Route departures
Suomenoja harbour - Iso Vasikkasaari Island
| From Suomenoja to Iso Vasikkasaari | 9:00 | 11:00 | 13:00 | 15:00 | 17:00 | 19:00 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Iso Vasikkasaari to Suomenoja | 10:45 | 12:45 | 14:45 | 16:45 | 18:45 | 20:45 |
Haukilahti harbour - Iso Vasikkasaari Island
Note: Place the cursor on the table and swipe right to view later departure times.
| From Haukilahti (via Nokkala) to Iso Vasikkasaari | 9:30 | 10:15 | 11:30 | 12:15 | 13:30 | 14:15 | 15:30 | 16:15 | 17:30 | 18:15 | 19:30 | 20:15 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 20:00 |
Nokkala harbour - Iso Vasikkasaari Island
Note: Place the cursor on the table and swipe right to view later departure times.
| 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 | 20:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| From Iso Vasikkasaari (via Haukilahti) to Nokkala | 9:15 | 10:00 | 11:15 | 12:00 | 13:15 | 14:00 | 15:15 | 16:00 | 17:15 | 18:00 | 19:15 | 20:00 |
To Iso Vasikkasaari Island:
From Suomenoja, Finnoo to Iso Vasikkasaari: 9.00, 11.00, 13.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 19.00
From Haukilahti (via Nokkala, Matinkylä) 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, Matinkylä 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 Island:
From Iso Vasikkasaari to Suomenoja, Finnoo: 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, Matinkylä (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
Pricing
Return Tickets to Iso Vasikkasaari island (from Suomenoja, Haukilahti, and Nokkala harbours):
- Adults 7€ / return ticket
- Children 3,5€ / return ticket
- Children under 7 years old travel for free with an adult
- Free-of-charge with the +68 Sportti wristband (An adult friend of the +68 Sportti wristband holder is also free-of-charge). Note: You must have the Sportti wristband when entering the boat.
Note: Tickets are purchased directly when entering the boat. Tickets cannot be purchased in advance. Please note that the HSL travel card is not valid on the island boats. Tickets can be paid for by card or in cash. Water bus companies prefer card payments.
Accessibility / Barrier-free information
It is possible to enter the boat with a manual wheelchair from harbours in Suomenoja (Finnoo) and Nokkala (Matinkylä), but an assistant is required. It is not possible to enter the boat with a wheelchair from Haukilahti Harbour at the moment. Unfortunately, you cannot get on the boat with an electric wheelchair due to its weight. There is no actual ramp to the boat, but an assistant lifts the wheelchair over the threshold.
Unfortunately, there are no accessible toilets on the boat at the moment.
Direct Line to Iso Vasikkasaari Island can fit multiple wheelchairs on the boat multiple wheelchairs' at the same time, with the exception of Haukilahti harbour.
Iso Vasikkasaari Island is accessible to wheelchair visitors, but it is recommended to have an assistant/non-wheelchair visitor along. On the island, accessible toilets are available.
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