3 Cruises & Boat Tours in Rovaniemi to Build a Day Around

1.Sauna Boat Scenic Lake Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 9 reviews · from $187Our pick

Join a small group of up to eight for a three-hour cruise aboard Rovaniemi’s floating sauna boat. Relax in a traditional wood-heated sauna, swim in a cold Arctic lake, and watch the midnight sun from the deck. Towels, slippers, transfers, and a berry drink are included.

“The activity was not what I expected. We were picked up and driven to a lake. I would have liked to have been in the swim suit and flip flops before going to lake. I should have asked more questions. The ride on lake was beautiful, relaxing and very quiet. The sauna was nice. Our guide was kind, but not very invested.”

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2.Private Traditional Finnish Sauna Boat Scenic River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $195Top rated

Join Nordic Unique Travels for a three to four-hour sauna boat cruise from Rovaniemi. You’ll ride scenic Arctic waters, spend about an hour in a wood-heated sauna, swim in the lake, and enjoy blueberry juice. English guiding is standard, with other languages available by request.

“since I haven't expecting much I was (well, both of us, my wife and I) pleasantly surprised. Sauna is sauna, nothing much here, but beeing on a boat and be lucky enough to see northern light that is beyond everything.”

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3.Private Guided Fishing Boat Tour in Rovaniemi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $133Best value

Spend about 2.5 hours on the Ounas River in a private fishing boat with guides including Mick and Morgane. Try trolling around Rovaniemi, learn as you go, and possibly stop for a swim or riverside barbecue, depending on conditions and the day’s plan.

“The tour was super nice loved it! We did some fishing and also stop for a nice swim in a shallow spot in the river. Beautiful scenery around the river. The boat was very clean and had good fishing equiptment, and the guide helped us with the fish we catch. Very friendly and helpful guide.”

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