The Poet’s Way runs in between the Mustalahti Harbor (located next to the Särkänniemi amusement park in Tampere) and the Virrat Harbor (located near the center of Virrat). The route crosses Lake Näsijärvi and continues through the Murole Canal to the lakes Ruovesi and Visuvesi before reaching Virrat. The total travel time is eight hours and fifteen minutes.
You can find tickets from Virrat to Tampere here.
Price examples for adult tickets
Tampere – Murole € 39
Tampere – Ruovesi € 49
Tampere – Virrat € 69
Roundtrip x 1,5
Bike & Boat: Transport fee for a bike € 10 (includes bicycle transport fee and cycling map)
Prices are examples from our webstore. A service fee of € 2 is added to the price of the tickets when purchased on the boat or at the Laukontori ticketing booth. We reserve all rights to changes. Please visit our calendar of events to stay updated on the availability of all cruises and events.
The Poet’s Way runs in between the Mustalahti Harbor (located next to the Särkänniemi amusement park in Tampere) and the Virrat Harbor (located near the center of Virrat). The route crosses Lake Näsijärvi and continues through the Murole Canal to the lakes Ruovesi and Visuvesi before reaching Virrat. The total travel time is eight hours and thirty minutes.
Note! If you board the ship from Visuvesi and purchase tickets on the day of departure, please inform the ship by phone so that we know to stop at the harbor. The direct number to Tarjanne during the season is: +358400234816.
The traditional Tarjanne restaurant is open whenever the ship is on the move. On our regular route trips, we offer a lunch prepared from the season’s ingredients. You can also choose a meal from our à la carte menu. On our cruises, you can choose a meal from our à la carte menu. All wines come chosen and recommended by our in-house sommelier. In addition, the ship’s cafeteria offers a separate menu of snacks and refreshments. The restaurant relies on local materials – often produced by companies along the route – and the good fortunes of the professional fishermen at Lake Näsijärvi. Booking meals in advance is highly recommended.
If you purchase a cruise package that includes dining, please indicate the name of the dish you choose as well as any special dietary requirements in the additional information field when booking your ticket.
Poet's Way à la carte
Bring your own bike! There’s no better way to spend a summery day than combining a lovely boat trip with some bicycle action. The Pyhä and Näsi bike routes are the perfect trails when travelling on land, and steamboat Tarjanne will take care of your transportation needs on the water.
The Bike & Boat ticket is your way to plan the perfect day trip on the waves and on the wheels. To experience the lovely vistas around Lake Pyhäjärvi, choose the Silverline services from the Laukontori Harbor. For the idyllic sceneries of Lake Näsijärvi, hop aboard steamboat Tarjanne at the Mustalahti Harbor.
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