Opera Cruise
Cruise to the Savonlinna Opera Festival
In the summer of 2025, we will offer evening cruises from Järvisydän to the Savonlinna Opera Festival. If you are staying at Järvisydän, you can conveniently travel directly to the Opera Festival by boat and return by bus right after the opera performance.
The opera cruise sails through the beautiful Lake Saimaa, which you can admire from the ship’s rooftop terrace. The ship’s bar serves a variety of refreshments during the cruise, allowing you to enjoy the stunning archipelago, Linnansaari National Park, and the summer scenery of Lake Saimaa. During the cruise, we will also enjoy a three-course Opera Dinner in the ship’s dining hall. See the menu below.
The ship docks directly at the Opera Festival, at the Olavinlinna pier, from where you can head straight to the audience seating.
Schedule:
- Departure from Järvisydän at 3:30 PM
- Arrival at Olavinlinna at 6:30 PM
- Return bus departs after the opera, around 11:00 PM
Price: 127€ per person, including the cruise, a three-course dinner, and return by bus.
Cruise from Savonlinna to Järvisydän
Daily Cruise from Savonlinna to Järvisydän (June 21 – August 16, 2025, at 12:00 PM)
Enjoy a scenic cruise from Savonlinna to Järvisydän, taking you through the beautiful Lake Saimaa and the breathtaking Linnansaari National Park. Along the way, you can admire the stunning archipelago landscape, and the luckiest passengers may even spot a Saimaa ringed seal or a majestic osprey on its fishing trip.
On a beautiful summer day, you can relax on the ship’s spacious sun deck with a drink from the bar or enjoy coffee and lunch in the ship’s dining hall.
The cruise lasts approximately 3 hours, arriving in Järvisydän at 3:00 PM.
You can choose to stay in Järvisydän for a longer visit or return to Savonlinna by bus at 5:45 PM.
Schedule:
- Departure: 12:00 PM from Savonlinna Passenger Harbor
- Arrival: 3:00 PM in Järvisydän
Price: 49.90€ per person, children -50%
Reservations can be made easily online by 4:00 PM on the day before the trip.
Trip from Savonlinna to Järvisydän and back
Trip from Savonlinna to Järvisydän, daily 21.6.-16.8.2025
The journey from Savonlinna to Järvisydän begins daily at 12:00 PM aboard M/S Velmeri from the Passenger Harbor.
We will cruise through the stunning landscapes of Haukivesi and Linnansaari Lake National Park. Onboard, a café/bar is available, offering drinks and lunch. On a beautiful summer day, you can relax on the spacious sun deck.
We arrive in Järvisydän at 3:00 PM. While there, we recommend visiting the unique Lake Spa, with tickets available for purchase on-site.
Järvisydän also offers outdoor trails and the charming Forest Café, home to friendly alpacas.
Visitors can enjoy Bistro à la Carte and Lotja Bar, both located in the main building.
Return to Savonlinna is by bus at 5:45 PM, departing from the reception area.
Tickets: 79.80€ per person, children (4-12 years) -50%.
Opera menu 2025
Starters
- Saimaa fish soup made from fresh lake fish (L,G), served with warm rye bread (L)
- Vegetarian option: Velvety mushroom soup made from seasonal mushrooms (L,G)
(also available as a vegan option)
Main Course
- Smoked fish from Haukivesi, citrus butter sauce (L,G)
- Porosalmi Särä (traditional slow-cooked meat dish) (L,G)
- Savonian potato casserole (L,G)
- Herb-seasoned root vegetables (L,G,V)
Vegetarian option
- Root vegetable tower, thyme oil, vegan cream cheese (L,G,V)
Desserts
- Layer cake with seasonal berries (L)
Vegan dessert
- Vegan cheesecake with seasonal berries (L,G,V)
(L = Lactose-free, G = Gluten-free, V = Vegan)
