Finland Cruises: Sailings, Embarkations & Ports of Call
52 ships from 22 cruise lines
Finland cruises at a glance
Waterways Cruise lists 257 upcoming sailings on 52 ships from 22 cruise lines visiting Finland, calling at 8 places. Cruises can start in Helsinki and Kemi Tornio Kemi Tornea and end in Helsinki and Kemi Tornio Kemi Tornea. Of 257 upcoming sailings, 50 start in Finland and 42 end there. More Northern Europe & the Baltics cruises.
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Compare Finland cruise lines
See every Finland cruise line by ocean and river and by ultra-luxury, luxury, premium and contemporary style, with fares, cruise lengths, ships and ports.
About Finland
Finland is an understated, nature-first destination that rewards travelers who value quiet competence over flashy landmarks. For an American audience, it offers safe cities, clean Baltic harbors, lake steamer routes, and a refreshing absence of crowds—provided you choose small-boat cruises, local guides, and shoulder-season dates rather than midsummer coach convoys.
Typical routes
- Baltic Sea & Archipelago: open-sea legs between Sweden, Finland, Estonia, and the Åland Islands, served by large cruise and ferry lines.
- Finnish Lakeland: slow small-boat cruises on Lake Saimaa and connecting canals, served by excursion boats and local lake cruise operators.
Ports overview
Finland's cruise opportunities divide naturally into Baltic Sea port calls and Saimaa Lakeland lake cruises. Large international ships focus on Helsinki, Turku, and occasionally Mariehamn; smaller lake boats operate on Lake Saimaa from Savonlinna, Lappeenranta, and Kuopio.
Cruise season
May–September; peak lake cruise season late June–August; Northern Lights and icebreaker cruises from late December–March.
Find your Finland sailing
Upcoming sailings calling at Finland, earliest departure first.
16 Days Hamburg, Germany Round Trip
Visits Finland. Also visits Germany, Sweden
Hanseatic Nature
11 Days One-Way from Bergen to Helsinki
Ends in Finland. Also visits Norway, Sweden, Estonia
Le Commandant Charcot
17 Days One-Way from Oslo to Helsinki
Ends in Finland. Also visits Norway
MS Kong Harald
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17 Days One-Way from Oslo to Helsinki
Ends in Finland. Also visits Norway
MS Nordkapp
10 Days Helsinki, Finland Round Trip
Starts and ends in Finland. Also visits Sweden, Poland, Latvia
Le Commandant Charcot
17 Days One-Way from Oslo to Helsinki
Ends in Finland. Also visits Norway
MS Richard With
17 Days One-Way from Oslo to Helsinki
Ends in Finland. Also visits Norway
MS Nordnorge
17 Days Hamburg, Germany Round Trip
Visits Finland. Also visits Germany, Sweden, Denmark
Hanseatic Nature
9 Days One-Way from Helsinki to Kemi
Starts and ends in Finland. Also visits Sweden
Le Commandant Charcot
9 Days One-Way from Kemi to Helsinki
Starts and ends in Finland. Also visits Sweden
Le Commandant Charcot
11 Days One-Way from Helsinki to Bergen
Starts in Finland. Also visits Estonia, Sweden, Denmark
Le Commandant Charcot
14 Days One-Way from Oslo to Helsinki
Ends in Finland. Also visits Norway
MS Trollfjord
Where Finland cruises start and end
Embarkation ports (2)
Helsinki (242) (cruises from) · Kemi Tornio Kemi Tornea (10) (cruises from)
Disembarkation ports (2)
Helsinki (242) · Kemi Tornio Kemi Tornea (10)
Ships by type: 42 ocean 7 expedition 6 ro-pax ferry · a ship that visits several places here is counted once; an expedition ship that also sails as an ocean ship appears under both types.
Plan your Finland cruise
Finland cruise port guide
Cruise ports, what to see, history and practical advice.
Finland cruise port guide →Frequently asked questions about Finland cruises
How many places do cruises visit in Finland?
8 Finland places are visited by 52 ships from 22 cruise lines.
When is the best time to take a Finland cruise?
May–September; peak lake cruise season late June–August; Northern Lights and icebreaker cruises from late December–March.
Sources and further reading
Background on Finland draws on these references. Sailing, fare and port data come from cruise line itineraries and are refreshed regularly.
- Visit Finland: Finland – Official Travel Guide
- Britannica: Finland
- CIA World Factbook: Finland
- Wikipedia: Finland
- Cruise Baltic: Finland Destinations
- Visit Savonlinna: Savonlinna – Official Tourism
Created by the Waterways Cruise content team and reviewed and fact-checked by J. Richard, Sr. Cruise Travel Agent and Founder of Waterways Cruise.
Published September 9, 2026 · Last updated October 27, 2026
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