Lake Saimaa is one of the most beautiful lakes in the world with lots of sunlight and stunning views. Saimaa Ringed Seal is one of the most endangered seals in the world and they live here. Quite often we spot seal on my safaris and cruises. Exploring lake Saimaa on a cruise will be one of the highlights of your holiday in Finland. Arto will be your happy guide on these adventures. The happiest lake adventures are operated by Ecoboat, a fully electric and comfortable cabin boat. Find your favourite summer adventure, book online and meet your happy guide Arto in lake Saimaa.
Happy moments on Arto´s Ecoboat safaris and cruises
Happy, Comfortable, All-weather Ride
Leather seats, roomy, covered boat is comfortable on all weather conditions. The young and the old will feel safe and comfortable. The big windows of the boat will be opened for your photos and to adjust the temperature in cabin. On a small group cruise you can discuss with guide and learn lots of insights about Finland. Ecoboat is like a living room on waves. And there are no mosquitoes out at the lake!
Friendly, experienced guide
With over 16 years of experience and after hosting over 11.000 happy guests, you’ll experience finnish hospitality at its best with your local guide mr Arto! You’ll enjoy engaging stories, interesting facts and a deep passion for lake Saimaa region. Arto is living his dream at lake Saimaa and wants to share it with you. Arto will share his own secrets for happiness with you!
A Wildlife Experience Like No Other
With Artos silent eco-boat you’ll be able to have closer and more intimate experiences with our nature, rare seals, fish eagles, etc. The chances to spot a Saimaa ringed seal are very good especially in early summer. In the eco-boat you will sit close to the water-line and feel the nature will all your senses.
Locally Baked Snacks & Coffee
There’s no better way to enjoy a day on the water than with locally baked sweet buns … and a hot “Kuksa” mug of coffee or tea. Coffee is served during tours
Travelling responsibly
By choosing Artos environmentally friendly, electric boat tour, you’ll be helping me preserve this incredible natural landscape for generations to come. Eco-boat runs by solar-power. Arto has received STF Sustainable Travel Finland certificate and Good Travel Seal sustainability certificate.
Visit the heart of lake Saimaa
Puumala archipelago is beautiful. You´ll be amazed by the fantastic landscapes and views from the boat. Puumala is located at the heart of lake Saimaa and you will find here lots of other services too. For a longer stay, Arto recommends a finnish “Mökki-holiday” (=holiday spent in a private summer house with own sauna and rowing boat)
Book online
- Open departures available for those who just want to book single seats
- Private charters for groups who appreciate privacy
- Departure location in Puumala is different in early/mid/late summer, and therefore there are different tours for early summer (May 1st-June 9th), for mid-summer (June 10th-August 11th) and for late-summer (August 12th-September 30th). Tour is the same, but with different departure location.
- For nature lovers Arto recommends a three hours Saimaa seal safari
- For families with small children and romantic couples Arto recommends a 90 minutes Cruise with stories and music
What do people say about Arto´s cruises
Arto will allways try his best to satisfy the guests and he also collects feedback. Arto has been awarded three times Tripadvisors “Traveller´s choice”. Click on Tripadvisor photo to see what Artos guests have written in Tripadvisor…
