Helsinki Cruise Reviews

We spent a pleasant morning walking around Helsinki - visited a few of the major attractions (Senate square, cathedral, Orthodox church). It was a Sunday, however, and many places did not open until 12 noon. ...

We did the Hop On Hop Off bus trip, which took us to the main sights but to be honest we didn't get off because we were short on time (only 4 hours ashore). I'd like to go back, but from what I saw I am not sure if there would be much more to see. ...

Got the ships shuttle in. This was our least favourite port. We walked through gardens to a market by the harbour, then around the town. There’s a couple of nice cathedrals, but mostly very expensive shops. Nice. ...

We took the Hop On Hop Off bus which was really good as the weather was miserable! ...

We took the shuttle bus and just wandered around near the harbour where there was a market ...

This was the only port we were a little disappointed in. Maybe we would have enjoyed more if we had taken a tour. Ate at Hard Rock Cafe and had great service and met some fellow Americans there. ...

Took the bus from cruise port to the city and walked around the city at our leisure. walked through the gardens to the stalls at the market, walked through cobbled streets to Senate Square, to the main shopping area and took the return bus back to the ship. ...

Walked from cruise terminal into Market Square, unfortunately Helsinki was shut as it was Midsummer Festival, no shops open, although bars, cafes were. ...

Helsinki - This was a public holiday (Midsummer), so many buildings and stores were closed. We took bus #14 from the ship to the city center and walked to Senate Square for a 2 ½ hour tour with Happy Helsinki Walk. (free on weekends). The market square was full of tourists and locals. We had some free time to stroll through the artisan market near the harbour. The weather was sunny and cool, and ...

Another lovely city in which to wander around. Sibelius park and the Rock church are favorites, but there is a simple beauty and joy in the area around the pier. ...