RIB Boat cruise to the historic Käyhkää and Kukonharju canals in Puumala

Welcome to Puumala for a historic canal cruise to Käyhkää and Kukonharju. On this Saimaa cruise, you will explore the military canals built in the late 18th century by Russian General Aleksandr Suvorov. The cruise departs from Puumala Harbour and Sahanlahti Resort, with a stop at Kukonharju to view the remains of the site.

Cruise Route:
Sahanlahti Resort - Puumala Harbor – Ummistonvesi – via Ristivesi – Käyhkää Canal – Kukonharju Canal – Puumala Harbor - Sahanlahti Resort.

Aboard RIB Saimaa, you will have the opportunity to explore Suvorov’s fascinating military canals with guided audio commentary. Narratives about the Russo-Swedish War and the Kukonharju and Käyhkää canals are available in Finnish, English, and Russian.

Aleksandr Vasilyevich Suvorov (1729–1800) was a Russian military leader and generalissimo, often referred to as the “general of generals”. His enduring fame stems from the fact that he never lost any of the approximately 60 battles he fought. In 1791, Catherine II tasked Suvorov with planning and overseeing the fortifications of Old Finland. He initiated the construction of new fortifications as well as the repair of existing ones. In addition, work began on four military canals – Kutvele, Käyhkää, Kukonharju, and Telataipale – which connected Lappeenranta and Olavinlinna.

This cruise is available from July to September on Sundays:
Departure times:
Sahanlahti Resort, (Lietvedentie 830, Puumala) at 14.00.
Puumala Harbour, (Satamatie 2) at 14.15.
Duration: approximately 3 hours.

The cruise will take place if at least four people register. If the minimum number of participants is not met, RIB Saimaa will contact you no later than 24 hours before departure to either reschedule the cruise or issue a full refund.