Oh yes, I admit: 19 € for a one and a half-hour-boat trip is a pretty high amount of money. If you are travelling on a budget, a one-hour-trip for significantly less money can be easily found. But better think twice because you will not only cut your expenses, but also limit the fun. After all, this is Savonlinna! A place which is home to the famous Olavinlinna (St. Olaf´s Castle) and located in the heart of the Saimaa lake region. Lake Saimaa is Finland´s biggest lake and no stay in Savonlinna will be complete without a boat trip. But you should do it in style and spend those 19 € to get on board of Vip Cruise´s nostalgic and elegant steamers. You can hear the lovely sound of their whistles whenever they depart or arrive and Savonlinna´s marina would lose a tiny bit of charm without them. You can choose between the s/s Paul Wahl (built in 1919) and s/s Punkaharju (built in 1905). Both have their own schedules. Better check them carefully. I recommend the Punkaharju because the sundeck is a lot more spacious and it is the oldest steam boat Vip Cruise has got. You can get beverages and food on board, but the staff will neither get rude nor pushy if you do not want to purchase anything. So look forward to having a wonderful and relaxed time on board while cruising Lake Saimaa´s scenic treasures :o)! read more

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