Private Boat Tours – Pricing & Packages

All our tours are private group experiences on Lake Saimaa.
The boat, skipper and deckhand are at your service throughout the journey.
Every tour includes meals from a local catering partner, prepared using seasonal local ingredients and a flexible itinerary tailored to you.

Ideal for friends, families or corporate groups seeking a relaxed and personalized journey.

Tours

Day Experience

1 150€ / private group

Up to 12 guests · Meals included ≈ 96€ per person (12 guests)

From 4 100 € / private group

Up to 8 guests · Meals included ≈ 513€ per person (based on 8 guests, 2 nights/ 3 days.)

DAY EXPERIENCE — Private Day Cruise with Meals
A relaxed full-day cruise through the Saimaa archipelago with island stops, sauna, swimming and unhurried time on the water.

Includes:

  • Private boat, skipper & deckhand
  • Flexible itinerary (6–8 h)
  • Meals from a local catering partner (local ingredients)
  • Island stops, sauna & swimming
  • Up to 12 guests

Price
1 150€ / private group
≈ 96€  per person (based on 12 guests)
Smaller groups possible; price remains per booking.

OVERNIGHT EXPERIENCE — 1 Night / 2 Days
Enjoy a deeper connection with Saimaa; quiet evenings, slow mornings, and full days on the lake.

Includes:

  • Private boat, skipper & deckhand
  • Overnight accommodation (max. 8 guests)
  • 2 meals + breakfast, by a local catering partner
  • Flexible route & island anchoring

Price
2 700€ / private group
≈ 338€ per person (based on 8 guests)

EXPEDITION EXPERIENCE — Multi-Day Private Lake Expedition
A slow, immersive journey into remote islands and pristine waters.

Includes:

  • Private boat, skipper & deckhand
  • Overnight accommodation (max. 8 guests)
  • All meals included, catering partner
  • Multi-day flexible itinerary

Price
From 4 100€ / private group
≈ 513€ per person (based on 8 guests, 2 nights / 3 days)
Longer itineraries available on request.

Additional information:
We highly recommend our customers to use public transport to reach Lake Saimaa. More info: http://www.vr.fi/en

Info package about Saimaa ringed seal
Activities included in all cruises: Fishing, kayaking, SUP, hiking, swimming, sauna experience. Ask for additional activities.

If you need any additional information of you have some further questions, let us know by sending an email to info@opensshoressaimaa.com or calling us on +358505854511 (English, Suomi)

The full fee will be paid on-site before the tour starts with a credit/bank card.

Saimaa Gastronomy menu & basic menu
Saimaa Gastronomy menu

– Creamy pike perch soup & buttered rye bread, garlic butter & grandma’s cucumbers.

– Hannonpelto (place in Saimaa) pan steak & fried onions, sour cream potatoes & seasonal roasted vegetables. Starter salad and bread.

– Strawberry cupcake

– Creamy chanterelle soup (or other mushroom soup) & house baguette, cream cheese.

– Baked potato with Puruvesi (place in Lake Saimaa) smoke vendace (local fish) stuffing, onion bread & fresh salad.

– Blueberry cake & vanilla custard.

– Hannonpelto (place in Saimaa) Goulash / Borscht soup & rosemary baked bread

– Lake Saimaa fish steaks, dill dressing, roasted potatoes, cherry tomatoes & broccoli. Starter salad and bread

– Strawberry-rhubarb mousse

Basic menu

– Tomato soup & mozzarella. Focaccia bread.

– Lindström (Name) steaks with Hannonpello (local place in Saimaa) minced meat, fried onions, garlic potatoes & fried seasonal vegetables. Starter salad & bread.

– Rhubarb pie & custard sauce.

– Kippar’s (cheese brand) cheese & vegetable soup & baguette with cream cheese.

– Overcooked pork shoulder in dark thyme sauce, rosemary potatoes & roasted vegetables. Starter salad & bread.

– Vanilla pannacotta & seasonal berries.

– Creamy salmon soup, rye chips & garlic & dill aioli. House bread.

– Roast chicken, béarnaise sauce, root vegetables & pepper jam.

– Blueberry-white chocolate mousse.

Map of Saimaa
Saimaa Kuopio map web © Hannu Härkönen
Saimaa Joensuu map web © Hannu Härkönen
Saimaa Lappeenranta map web © Hannu Härkönen

As an example, the distance from Kuopio to Savonlinna is 161km by car. From Kuopio to Joensuu 138km and from Joensuu to Savonlinna 141km. Then from Lappeenranta to Savonlinna 156km.

With our ship, these distances take from Lappeenranta to Savonlinna 11 hours, Savonlinna to Joensuu 10 hours and Savonlinna to Kuopio 8 hours. 

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