Stay at Kanava Resort and Cruise Around Savonlinna
Combine a relaxing two-night cottage getaway at Kanava Resort’s modern holiday villas in Oravi with a charming one-hour scenic cruise on Lake Saimaa.
Scenic cruises depart daily from Savonlinna harbour between 1 June and 31 August 2026. The package price for two nights’ accommodation and a cruise ticket starts from €152.50 per person when four guests share a cottage. The final price depends on the number of guests and the season. The drive from Oravi to Savonlinna takes approximately 40 minutes (transportation not included).
Please book your accommodation via the Kanava Resort’s online store and purchase the scenic cruise ticket separately from the link below. The cruise is operated by Savonlinna-Risteilyt.
Steamship cruise from Kuopio to Kanava Resort? Yes, please!
Step aboard the historic s/s Heinävesi in Kuopio and embark on an unforgettable steamship cruise to Oravi. The journey takes you through Lake Saimaa’s canals, open waters and archipelagos, with views of Linnansaari National Park. The gently cruising steamship offers a unique journey back in time to the atmosphere of a bygone era.
The cruise ends in Oravi – a charming village and gateway to the national park. Upon arrival, you will stay for two nights in Kanava Resort’s modern lakeside cottages. The return journey to Kuopio is made on the same s/s Heinävesi steamship.
Please book your accommodation via Kanava Resort’s online store and purchase the s/s Heinävesi cruise ticket separately using the link below. The cruise is organized by Savonlinna-Risteilyt.
Departures on Tuesdays: 30 June – 11 August 2026
Departure from Kuopio at 9:00
Arrival in Oravi at 18:30
Two nights at Kanava Resort
Return on Thursday:
Departure from Oravi at 11:15
Arrival in Kuopio at 21:00
Book a Cruise on Lake Saimaa
Kanava Resort’s cruises, in cooperation with Lake Saimaa cruise operators in Savonlinna and on Lake Saimaa, offer two different ways to experience Finnish lake nature: a Savonlinna scenic cruise or the canal route from Kuopio to Oravi. Both options are suitable for solo travelers and groups alike.
We are happy to help you choose the cruise that best fits your schedule and holiday plans.
Contact us to learn more about cruise options – let’s plan your Lake Saimaa holiday together.
The cruises are organized by Savonlinna-Risteilyt. Kanava Resort acts as an intermediary for the product, and the contract is formed between the customer and the service provider. Payment for the excursion is made directly to the service provider.