Saraakallio Cruises From Laukaa

Choose between a shorter cruise to Kuusaa Canal or a longer full-day cruise to Äänekoski. On board, you’ll find a fully licensed restaurant, and shortly after departure from Laukaa, a generous buffet lunch prepared by the ship’s chef is served. The lunch can be pre-booked for an additional €24 per person. Sweet and savoury snacks, ice cream and refreshments are also available for purchase on board.

Boat: m/s Suomen Suvi

ONE CANAL SARAAKALLIO CRUISE
Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 20 May – 2 September 2026

This cruise takes you through the Kuusaa Canal lock and to the Saraakallio Rock Paintings, which are viewed from the water on the return cruise. At Kuusaa Canal, there is an approximately 45-minute stop, giving you time to explore the area and its services or watch boats passing through the canal.

Schedule
Laukaa (12:40) → Kuusaa Canal (1:15 pm)
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Kuusaa Canal (2:00 pm) → Saraakallio Rock Paintings (return cruise only) → Laukaa (3:00 pm)

THREE CANAL SARAAKALLIO CRUISE
Saturdays, 6 June – 22 August 2026

This longer full-day cruise passes through the locks of Kuusaa, Kapeenkoski and Paatela before continuing all the way to Äänekoski. On the return cruise, you’ll enjoy the impressive Saraakallio Rock Paintings, which are best admired from the water. In Suolahti Harbour, Äänekoski, there is an approximately 35-minute stop, allowing time to explore the harbour area and its services.

Schedule
Laukaa (11:35) → Kuusaa Canal (12:25 pm) → Kapeenkoski Canal (1:10 pm) → Paatela Lock (2:00 pm) → Äänekoski, Suolahti Harbour (2:25 pm)
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Äänekoski, Suolahti Harbour (3:00 pm) → Paatela Lock (3:20 pm) → Kapeenkoski Canal (3:50 pm) → Kuusaa Canal (4:45 pm) → Saraakallio Rock Paintings (return cruise only) → Laukaa (5:30 pm)