14.-17.5.2026 Arktika purjehdus
Sail with us to the eastern Gulf of Finland and get to know Arktika - the migration of arctic birds!
In May, the birds nesting in the arctic tundra migrate along the coast of the Gulf of Finland to the east and northeast. The almost endless tundra supports millions of birds, and most of them are also found in Finland as transient migrants. On the best days, you can see up to 200,000 individuals pass by. After half a month, it's the turn of the geese, which are incredible to see on mass migration days. Binoculars and cameras should sometimes be aimed from the sky to the sea, because the seals are also on the move!
The sailing route follows the route of migratory birds from Harmaja to the lighthouse island of Söderskär to Sipoo and the Porvoo archipelago.
On board m/aux Svanhild we'll get to to witness, the migration of hundreds of thousands of birds nesting in the arctic tundra!
Lähtö torstaina 14.5. klo 14:00 Helsingin Halkolaiturista (laivalle voi saapua klo 13:30)
Paluu sunnuntaina 17.5. noin klo 14:00 Halkolaituriin
On Thursday, Svanhild heads towards the eastern archipelago via Harmaja and Söderskär to Pirttisaari. On Friday morning, we will hike on the island, after which we will sail to the outer archipelago of Pellinki via Onas and Emäsalo. On Saturday, we will observe migrating birds from the island and in the evening we will sail along the inner archipelago of Sipoo to Norkullalandet. Sunday's journey home takes place in the inner archipelago via Vuosaari harbor and Hevossalmi back to Helsinki. The route plan is preliminary and may change depending on the weather and the wishes of the participants.
Sailing along with us is a guide from Bird Life, Eero Haapanen.
In addition to bird and nature guidance, Arktika sailing is inspired by Eero's exciting and interesting stories about the Baltic Sea, the eastern archipelago, and the forgotten inhabitants of the outer archipelago of the Helsinki region.
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?
Sailing is intended for everyone, as no previous sailing experience is required to participate. However, this sailing is an excellent opportunity to learn sailing skills on traditional top sail schooner, it is also a particularly great experience for all those interested in marine nature, archipelago and their history, and certainly will not leave photography enthusiasts cold either! It is an experience for first-timers as well as experienced sailors.
PRICES AND TICKETS
For the trip, you can purchase a place in a shared cabin or an entire cabin for your own use for 1-2 adults or a family cabin for three with at least one child under 13 years old.
- Place in a shared cabin: 500 €
- Hytti 1-2 aikuiselle: 850 €
- Perhehytti kolmelle: 950 €
Hintoihin sisältyy arvonlisäverot, majoittuminen, petivaatteet ja pyyhkeet, tyynyt ja peitot, laivakeittiön ruokailut (lähtö- ja paluupäivinä tarjoillaan vain yksi lämmin ateria) sekä opastukset. Purjehduksella noudatetaan pidemmille yleisöpurjehduksille tarkoitettuja purjehdusehtoja.
Members of the Helsingin Perinnepurjehtiat association receive a 10% discount on sailing tickets.
TICKETS
Send an e-mail to konttori@purjelaiva.fi and provide the information below to purchase your ticket
- Ticket class (place in a shared cabin, cabin or family cabin)
- Membership of the HPP association
- First and last names and year of birth of all passengers
- Possible allergies, special diets and other information
- The name, home address, telephone number and email address of the invoice recipient
Suomen Purjelaivaosakeyhtiö will sent the invoice by email. Please check also your spam folder.
Sail with us to the eastern Gulf of Finland and get to know Arktika - the migration of arctic birds!
In May, the birds nesting in the arctic tundra migrate along the coast of the Gulf of Finland to the east and northeast. The almost endless tundra supports millions of birds, and most of them are also found in Finland as transient migrants. On the best days, you can see up to 200,000 individuals pass by. After half a month, it's the turn of the geese, which are incredible to see on mass migration days. Binoculars and cameras should sometimes be aimed from the sky to the sea, because the seals are also on the move!
The sailing route follows the route of migratory birds from Harmaja to the lighthouse island of Söderskär to Sipoo and the Porvoo archipelago.
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