🌊 Experience sailings
Schooner Kathrina's Adventure Sailings in the Helsinki Archipelago
Gather your friends, family or work group and set sail for the Helsinki archipelago aboard the schooner Kathrina during the most beautiful time of summer!
Enjoy an ecological maritime adventure – Kathrina is mainly powered by the wind, and traditional sailing brings its own, peaceful rhythm to the journey. Built in 1949 and restored as a three-masted schooner, Kathrina offers an authentic sailing atmosphere, delicious flavors from our professional kitchen and drinks from our licensed bar.
Sailing in the summer archipelago on Kathrina is an experience that will delight you no matter the weather. The greenery of midsummer, the freshness of the archipelago and the magic of the sea make the trip unforgettable, regardless of whether the day is sunny or slightly cloudy. Sailing is perfect for families, friends, companies and couples – for anyone who wants to experience the unique atmosphere of the archipelago aboard Kathrina.
Step aboard and let the wind carry you! This is the best and most ecological way to enjoy the beauty of the archipelago this summer on the Schooner Kathrina.
Age limit: No age limit
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Sailings Thursday-Saturday 28.06 - 08.08.2026
Day sailing 13:00–16:00, 35€ / person (children 3-12 years, 17.5€)
Menu on a day sailing 18€ / person (children 11€):
- Ship's salmon soup, bread, whipped butter
Evening sailing 17:00–20:00, €35 / person (children 3-12 years, €17.5)
Menu on a day sailing 18€ / person (children 11€):
- Ship's salmon soup, bread, whipped butter
Departure & Return:
Helsinki Halkolaituri Pier, Pohjoisranta 00170 Helsinki, north end of the pier.
- Less than 10 minutes walk from Helsinki Market Square
- 18-minute walk from Helsinki Railway Station
- Nearest public transport: trams 4, 5 and 7 and several bus lines from the Market Square and Senate Square stops
Please note:
- Weather appropriate clothing, high heels are not recommended.
- Children under 3 years old free of charge
- Please inform us in advance about children under 3 years old, as well as any allergies and special diets by email: myynti@kathrina.fi
LIBERTY:
The assistant can enter the event for free with the person being assisted on the same ticket: NO
The event is wheelchair accessible: NO
Is there an accessible toilet at the venue: NO
Is there a possibility to use an induction loop at the venue: NO
Is there a wheelchair platform at the event: NO
Customers using wheelchairs or requiring special assistance are asked to contact us in advance to ensure smooth entry: NO
⛵ Private sailings
Schooner Kathrina offers private sailings for both businesses and individuals in Helsinki, from the time the ice breaks until the ice returns.
Experience an unforgettable day in Helsinki’s unique archipelago, powered by the winds.
A four-hour private sailing trip in the Helsinki archipelago costs 3100 EUR + 10% VAT, including the ship and crew.
The sailing can take you out to the open sea as well as cruise in the beautiful archipelago. If desired, we can make stops at places like Vallisaari for a guided tour or Saunasaari for a sauna experience.
It can be a shorter day trip or an overnight adventure; request a quote, and we will tailor the experience to your wishes and needs.
Kathrina can accommodate up to 86 passengers on the cruise.
The ship also features a newly renovated, professional-grade kitchen. You can choose from four different menu options, or our chef can create a customized menu according to your preferences.
New menus will be posted in January 2024.
⚓ Private events on the pier
Kathrina is also available for private use while docked, serving as an intimate venue for meetings and celebrations. It’s perfect for organizing events like birthday parties, meetings, or holiday gatherings. The genuine wooden sailboat, with the warmth of a crackling fire in its fireplace, creates a unique and inviting atmosphere.
Food and catering can be arranged in advance through the onboard restaurant. You can explore the menu offerings. Menus will be posted in January 2024. Please note that the ship does not provide alcohol service at the pier, but you are welcome to bring your own beverages.
Private event at the pier, without sailing: 150€ per hour + 24% VAT, minimum of four hours.
For longer events, arrangements can be made upon request. Hourly service fee for waitstaff is 40€ per hour + two hours of preparation time and 24% VAT. The number of waitstaff may vary from one to three, depending on the number of diners.
📜 History of the ship
Kathrina is an exceptionally well-built 3-masted schooner, measuring 31.75 meters in length, 7.34 meters in width, and with a loaded draft of approximately 2.5 meters. The vessel was launched in the spring of 1949.
The construction of Kuunari Kathrina took place in Sarvisalo, Pernaja, from 1947 to 1949. The shipbuilder Albin Gustafsson from Porvoo served as the master builder, with Walter Forsell, originally from Härkäpää village, as the supervisor. Arne Lindberg, Kathrina’s first captain, sailed with a crew of 3-4 people in the Baltic Sea, transporting items such as coffee, bicycles, steel, coal, grain, lumber, and lime between Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. Between 1953 and 1971, Kathrina transported approximately 300,000 tons of sand for Finland’s construction industry.
In the early 1970s, Kathrina was sold to Richard Thompson Coon, who initiated a long-term and comprehensive restoration project to transform it from a cargo ship into a passenger vessel. The work was carried out gradually, first in Sarvisalo, then at the Sköldvik shipyard, followed by Ruoholahti in Helsinki, and finally in a dry dock on Suomenlinna.
Juha Stillman purchased Kathrina in 1993 and, along with Johanna Panelius, continued a project that had been on hold for a few years. The ship eventually received new decks, a stern cabin, tanks, engines, electrical systems, water systems, masts, booms, and more. Kathrina was decided to be rigged as a topsail schooner. Several TV and radio programs were made about the restoration.
In 2012, the vessel was transferred to RPR Group, which owns several sailing ships, but everyday operations were still overseen by the ever-resourceful Jack-of-all-trades, Hugo Stillman, who has spent the majority of his life with Kathrina. In 2015, the beautiful ship underwent a significant renovation at the Suomenlinna Viapori shipyard, during which the old cabin and sauna facilities were removed and replaced with a state-of-the-art kitchen that meets the demands of top chefs.
In 2020, the ship came under the ownership of Dynamo Shipping Ltd Oy, with its operations now being managed by the individuals behind the highly popular Soromnoo restaurant experience: Markus Jämsen, Leo Stillman, Hugo Stillman, and entertainment mogul Riku Räsänen.
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