On Tuesday we were off on a wonderful day cruise to Åland with Finnlines. Their new stylish ship Finncanopus turned 1 year, and to celebrate this event, the shipping company invited a number of journalists, writers, influencers and other Finnlines friends to cruise over the day. Very nice!
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Day cruise to Åland with Finnlines
When you take a day cruise to Åland with Finnlines, you start from Kapellskär at 10:30. At 15:00, when you arrive at Långnäs on Åland, you get off and change ferries. Then you cruise back, arriving in Kapellskär again at 18:30.
The route is served by Finncanopus (now 1 year old!) and Finnsirius (slightly older). Both ships are super nice, cosy modern and identical. We spoke to a member of staff who had recently moved from one ship to the other. He laughed that everything was identical - but that the same things were not in the same boxes ... a bit confusing!
We were shown around the cruise ship. We have travelled with both Finnsirius and Finncanopus before, so we know that they are super nice and well thought out. In addition to the design being fantastically nice - both modern and softly cosy - there are many smart solutions. For example, there is a 'petzone', where you can have your pets with you when you eat, and a nice dog walking area out on deck.
Brunch
Shortly after boarding we had brunch at Micke's Wine & Dine. Wow so good! The buffet was just the right size, where the focus is on quality rather than quantity. Among other things, we were served a wonderful Skagen scrambled eggs, tasty smoked cheese and a wonderfully fresh fruit smoothie. And then some good sweets of course ...
You can also order main courses from a separate menu, and we each ordered a dish. Peter brought in the Eggs Norwegian, which is a variation of Egg Benedict, but with salmon instead of ham or bacon.
I (Helena) ordered a French toast instead, which was really tasty.
Spa on board Finnlines
After brunch it was time for the spa. We can tell you that there is a gym too, with a nice view of the sea, but we weren't in the mood for a workout ...
The spa, however, attracted us. The spa area at Finncanopus (and at Finnsirius for that matter) is very nice, with three indoor hot tubs, an outdoor hot tub, hanging wicker chairs where you can relax and several saunas. We had a really nice and relaxing time here!
Change of ferry in Åland
When you make a day cruise to Åland with Finnlines, you have to change ferries in Långnäs (Åland). The ferry continues to Naantali in Finland, so if you forget to get off, you simply end up there ...
The stop is really super short, and you don't have time for much more than a cup of coffee and a little view through the terminal's large glass window. We got a little extra luxurious reception from some representatives from Visit Åland who offered us small samples of classic Åland pancakes.
So, who were we? We were a pretty big group travelling together. Some we knew from before, and others were new acquaintances. You might recognise one or two of them from the photos. It's a mix of journalists, bloggers, Youtubers, Instagrammers and others...
Buffet dinner
When we were allowed to board again, it was on Finnsirius, that is, the other ship that operates the Kapellskär - Långnäs - Naantali route. It's a bit funny, because the ships are pretty much identical, so it feels like you're back on the same boat, even though you're not ...
Now it was time for food again, and this time we had the Archipelago Buffet. Very, very good! We especially liked the cold delicacies, with salmon, mussels, mushrooms, cheeses and a lot of other luxurious things.
There were of course several hot dishes too, including chicken with bacon and salmon in saffron sauce. None of us got to the hot stuff though, we ate too much of the cold stuff ...
A drink at the bar
After dinner, we continued to Barrel Bay, which is a big nice bar on board.
Here we got to try some different drinks, including non-alcoholic ones, which are becoming more and more in demand. We also each ordered a gin & tonic (with alcohol) and it was both extra good, and extra nice!
Sneak peek at the cabins
We were doing a day cruise, so we didn't have a cabin. However, we did go on a little tour, so we can show you some of the cabins. There are all sorts - from simple and budget-friendly to very luxurious, depending on your wallet and the occasion. Here we show you a family cabin, a comfort cabin and one of the most luxurious suites...
Have you taken a day cruise to Åland?
Have you ever taken a day cruise to Åland? Or perhaps you have visited Åland in another way? Please tell us about your experiences!
Facts about Day cruise to Åland with Finnlines
- Port of departure: Kapellskär
- Route: Kapellskär - Långnäs - Kapellskär
- Days: Mondays and Tuesdays
- To the harbour by car: or the E18 towards Norrtälje and then towards Hamn/Kapellskär.
- Parking in the harbour: 40 kr/day
- To the harbour by public transport: SL buses 631 and 631X operate between Stockholm - Norrtälje - Kapellskär.
- Check in: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.
- Ships: Finncanopus on the way out, and Finnsirius on the way home
- Time for departure: At 10.30 a.m.
- Time to change ferries: At 15:00
- Time to be back: At 6.30 p.m.
- Read more: Here you can read about Finnlines day cruise
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Netti Starby says:
What a wonderful cruise and all the food looks incredibly delicious. Hugs <3
13 February 2025 - 6:16
Helena says:
A lovely break from everyday life! And yes, super good food! 🙂
13 February 2025 - 11:38
Hanneles book paradise says:
Last cycled in Åland in 1968... the journey was from Turku.
13 February 2025 - 9:05
bmlars travelling companion says:
We who live here in the west are really bad at cruises to the east. Our premiere was a cruise to Tallinn last year and now we have one booked to Helsinki. However, there have been several to Kiel or Denmark. This summer we have actually talked about doing a day cruise to Åland with JoY, something they do sometimes. Then we will try to book a sunny beautiful day to enjoy the beautiful Stockholm archipelago.
13 February 2025 - 10:40
Helena says:
Understand that it is more often in the other direction for you, but fun that you start to discover the eastern cruises! 🙂
13 February 2025 - 11:40
Helena says:
It was a few years ago ... but sounds lovely! 😉
13 February 2025 - 11:39
Ditte says:
We go to Åland quite often because we have relatives there. And then Långnäs is not relevant. It's difficult to get to Mariehamn from there.
Most often we take BIrka from Stockholm and then go in 20 minutes to the terminal. Eat well in the evening, have a good cabin and go ashore early in Mariehamn. Sometimes there is a turn from Kapellskär with Eckerölinjen and then their bus is included there and home. And then the bus to Mariehamn.
But "just" to take a cruise, it might be nice to try these ships. Everything looked very nice.
(I guess it is mostly travellers with cars going onwards and also trucks using this route. Or is it?
13 February 2025 - 10:27
Aboro says:
That's true, but Finnlines is fighting hard to shake off its old "long-haul trucker" reputation and wants to attract cruise travellers. Hence this charm offensive. If you just want to go out and sail and have a little peace and quiet, I think Finnlines is a good alternative on the river route. But there is not as much to do as on the traditional shipping companies (for better or worse). If you go on by car, it is less tangled to get from Finnlines ports than to hassle around inside central Turku / Stockholm (in Åland, just as you write, it is pure obygden you end up in), even that can be for better or worse depending on what you are looking for.
13 February 2025 - 10:59
Helena says:
It's great that you often visit Åland Ditte! It is true that Finnlines ports are usually located a bit outside the major cities, and therefore best suited for those travelling by car. These are so-called ropax ships with a focus on both cargo and passengers. Difficult to compare with the other cruise ships, as it is a slightly different product simply.
13 February 2025 - 11:44
Annie Jansson says:
Sounds like a lovely cruise! 🙂 Get away from everyday life for a while 😉 *ler*
13 February 2025 - 16:12
BP says:
It has undeniably happened a lot since I/we last went to Åland, which is probably a few decades ago. However, we never took a back and forth cruise but stayed one day in Mariehamn. Can say, however, that the cabins were miserable compared to what you show and the food was nowhere near the dishes you were served - drool, drool: -)
Didn't recognise a single person in the group photo - apart from you and Peter of course.
13 February 2025 - 18:26
The Adventure of the Future says:
Thank you for the little touch of Åland, my beloved Åland. I've wondered why I haven't seen you on my reading list...you just haven't come up, just like Åke in Nacka hasn't either, but I have you on my list so I realise that I'm going to get in the back door so to speak. Have a lot to catch up on here with you... Have a good time in every way!
15 February 2025 - 15:29
Hanneles book paradise says:
I appreciate that many hotels have gyms, I am not as interested in spas.
15 February 2025 - 15:56
JoY says:
Vilken fin båt ni har åkt. Nu blir man sugen på att ta en dagstur från Kapellskär. Har inte tänkt på den sträckan som en dagskryssning, vi åkte därifrån till Nådendal 2017.
15 February 2025 - 21:27