Lake Saimaa Cruise: See Saimaa Ringed Seals
4.9
161 Ratings
Puumala

Discover Lake Saimaa’s beauty and spot Saimaa Ringed Seals on a 3-hour narrated cruise in Puumala. Sail on the eco-friendly Ecoboat.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lake Saimaa - Lake Saimaa
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Afternoon tea
  • Live entertainment
  • Tea and coffee
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Information

Discover the stunning Lake Saimaa and spot the Saimaa Ringed Seals on this 3-hour guided cruise in Puumala.
• 3-hour cruise with 10 weekly departures in early summer and 5 weekly departures after mid-June
• Breathtaking views of the Saimaa archipelago
• Delight in the captivating and educational commentary by our guide, Mr. Arto
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Location
Sahanlahti Resort Ltd
Lietvedentie
Starting point at Sahanlahti Resort boat peer, next to Rantamakasiini restaurant
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(161 Ratings)
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Odyssey18557358360
Aug 30, 2025
Great and very informative nature boat tour! - First massive thanks to the tour guide holding the tour even though we were the only one on that day. Tour guide is very knowledgeable and very eager to provide a superb experience. Chance to spot a seal in July is not so high, but we were lucky to spot one! Even if you don’t see one the tour is still worth to enjoy the romantic evening atmosphere on Lake Saimaa. There was a small coffee break on the boat with home made snacks! Toilet pause was possible on an island at a camping site. All in all this is a 100% recommended tour if you enjoy Lake Saimaa and nature.
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Mariehs1924nx
Aug 25, 2025
Great guide and pleasant boating experience - We had a wonderful experience with Arto onboard the Lady of the Lake! Arto was very knowledgeable and friendly and I was impressed with his language skills (he talked in very good English and French). I liked the boat a lot, it was super silent thanks to it's electric engine and lay stable in the water. I didn't get seasick although I'm quite sensitive and we had a good amount of wind and waves. We saw fish eagles, black throated loons and as a treat in the end a seal circled our boat and peaked out of the water a few times. A fantastic experience! Highly recommend even if the price is quite high, it's worth it!
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Rebeccaalperg
Aug 21, 2025
Memorable and exciting nature watching with Captain Arto! - We had an amazing time with Captain Arto! He was so knowledgeable about the local wildlife including up to date developments in seal research. He was clearly very passionate about the seals as he volunteers in conservation efforts. The tour had everything - pictures, videos, coffee and fresh buns included, Arto sang us a song, and we saw a rare Saimaa seal and many eagles. Arto was a very kind and caring host. A real highlight of our trip to Finland.
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Global322010
Aug 14, 2025
Beautiful boat trip with seal sighting - We had a wonderful trip with Arto! The time on the boat was very pleasant and the atmosphere fantastic. The views of Lake Saimaa are breathtaking. The guide Arto has told many exciting stories and facts about the Saimaa seal. We were very lucky and were able to observe a seal three times on the tour. We would definitely recommend the tour!
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421minnas
Aug 13, 2025
Great! - This trip was my second and our family like it a lot, it was a great nature experience ! Guide Arto was very kind and he tell very much about seals.
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V6164rechristianh
Aug 7, 2025
Top boat tour with an excellent guide - Today we experienced three wonderful hours with our guide Arto, who told us many exciting stories about the dreamlike Saimaa lake landscape. On our boat tour we saw seals and ospreys - all in the best weather. An all-round successful excursion that you can only recommend. 10 out of 10 points!
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Deborahlp13jg
Aug 4, 2025
Unforgettable experience - Wonderful experience. The lake is a true earthly paradise but to make everything even more special was the guide Arto. He told us so many stories about the lake and all of Finland. Available to clarify all our doubts or curiosity, very trained on these places. He was able to provide valuable advice for our trip. Special moment is when we stopped with the boat and were offered tea and coffee, accompanied by his live music. Absolutely recommended!! DA not to be missed!
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Tanjah555
Jul 23, 2025
Highly recommended! - ES is absolutely worthwhile: lots of exciting information about the seals and the area. The boat glides completely silently through the lake landscape and the sunset is magical. We were lucky and even in July we saw a seal on a stone and a breath on the surface of the water. Also coffee, tea and fine pastries. What more could you want!
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546chantalw
Jul 20, 2025
Privat cruise lake Saimaa - It was a very nice and beautiful trip on the lake. Together with the children we enjoyed the speed of the boat and the beautiful surroundings. The guide was experienced and friendly. Thank you so much for this beautiful memory.
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Curiosity20777418859
Jul 17, 2025
We loved the views! - Incredible views, entertaining story’s. Just wonderful and very suitable for families ( we were two adults plus two children). I was undecided if I should book this or a bigger cruise and I’m so happy I booked this one. The smaller setting really added to the wonderful experience. Truly memorable
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