Whenever your summer day needs something special, Päijänne-cruises are here for you! Our special cruises take you to unique experiences, whether you are a lover of nature, culture or good music. Discover Päijänne-Risteilyt Hilden’s unique special cruises, get out on the water with us and experience Päijänne in a new way!
Experience the wonders of Lake Päijänne on special cruises or come and enjoy musical performances.
Experience the magnificent rock paintings of Saraakallio on Päijänne Cruises Hilden’s boat from Laukaa
Alvar Aalto – e la natura – architectural cruise From Jyväskylä. Our Steamboat s/s Suomi departs from Jyväskylä harbour at 14.00 pm and arrives to Säynätsalo dock at 15.20pm where the guide is waiting for you. Together with the guide you’ll find your way to the Säynätsalo Town Hall where the guide will tell you more about Aalto’s unique design. After the tour you’ll head back to Jyväskylä by local bus
Päijänne-cruises Hilden organizes versatile musical performances that will make your cruise trip even more unforgettable. While admiring the lake scenery, you can enjoy the music and the talent of the artists.
A pop cover duo with a positive vibe, Duo Noora & Juha performs acoustic versions of well-known pop hits – from Finnish pop to Adele.
The duo will perform on scheduled summer evening cruises departing from both Lahti and Jyväskylä.
Summer Evening Cruise from Lahti
Thursday, July 17, 2025 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM, aboard m/s Suomen Neito
Summer Evening Cruise from Jyväskylä
Sat, July 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM, aboard s/s Suomi
Dan and Claudia Zanes (USA-HTI) – Grammy-winning roots folk straight from the heart on a summer evening cruise aboard m/s Suomen Neito from Lahti on Thursday, August 7, 6:30 PM–10:30 PM
Grammy-winning roots rock legend Dan Zanes and his wife, the stunning jazz vocalist and music therapist Claudia Zanes, will perform in Lahti as part of their Finland and Baltic tour – in a special concert aboard m/s Suomen Neito! Expect a heartwarming evening full of acoustic roots folk with a touch of jazz and joyful, communal Haitian spirit.
Dan and Claudia perform on a regular scheduled Summer Evening Cruise from Lahti.
Live music on the horizon! The amazing Vilja Hirvelä, accompanied by her guitar, is set to bring her soulful vibes to s/s Suomi in Jyväskylä on Friday, August 8, from 6 PM to 9 PM.
Vilja will be performing on the regular scheduled Summer Evening Cruise from Jyväskylä.
The traditional, popular, and atmospheric Blues Live Cruise with s/s Suomi sets sail for the 35th time on Saturday, August 16, from Jyväskylä harbor at 7 PM.
On board you’ll hear Mr. Slideman, Howlin’ Hessu & Moanin’ Mika, J. Leino & Bluesmonger feat. Ida “Ippe” Prusti, and Lulu & Friends. Expect live music on every deck of the boat!
The cruise lasts five hours, with the boat returning to the harbor at midnight—though at that point, the music usually still plays and the boat sways to the rhythm of dancing.
The event is organized by Blues Live! Ry.
Tickets: €35 / Members of Blues Live!: €25
Member ticket reservations: +358 44 580 1369
Join us on Friday, August 29, 2025, for a cruise filled with original Rillumareibilly music across Lake Vesijärvi, through the Vääksy Canal, and onto Lake Päijänne.
Departure from Lahti Harbour at 7:00 PM, return at 11:00 PM.
Cruise ticket: 38 €
The headlining band will perform two 45-minute sets.
Onboard you’ll find a café and bar, and you can also enjoy a buffet dinner, available for pre-purchase in the online store.
Buffet dinner price: 26 €
Main departure ports:
Other departure ports
Jyväskylä harbor offers a payable parking area. Parking for a longer period of time there is a multi-store car park located close by.
In Lahti there is a large payable car park in the harbor (please note that this area may be in other use during major events).
In Heinola free parking is available in the harbor and in the streets nearby.
Yes. Ticket sales on board and in the harbor begin roughly half an hour before the cruise departure time. We prefer bookings in advance.
You can make advance reservations by phone +358 10 320 8820 or via email at info@paijanne-risteilythilden.fi. You can buy tickets in advance in our online ticket shop.
Passengers with manual wheelchairs are very welcome on board in our vessels; unfortunately motor-driven wheelchairs cannot be accepted. We can only accommodate a few passengers in wheelchairs at the same time, therefore prior booking is advised. We will be happy to recommend a suitable cruise for wheelchair or walking frame users. Toilet facilities on our vessels have been modernized to cater also for the disabled. Please notice; all the depart places are not so good for wheelchairs.