Archipelago cruises Turku ↔ Nauvo
Day cruises from Turku centre to Nauvo via the Aura river and through the archipelago. A good alternative if you want to reach Nauvo by other means than ferry — usually take a full day.
- ⏱ Length: ~9 hours (including a walk in Nauvo)
- 📅 Season: June–August, mostly weekends
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Kayak & SUP rental
Local Nagu Kayak & SUP rents kayaks and SUP boards from the northern part of the guest harbour and from Brännskär island. Choose a stable beginner kayak or a faster sea kayak for longer trips.
- 📍 Location: North harbour, Nagu sailing club's pier
- 🚣 Types: Beginner kayaks, sea kayaks, SUP boards
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Charter & water taxis
Private charter boats and water taxis to the archipelago — suit groups, day trips or destinations not reached by connection ferry. The traditional wooden Storbåt Tacksamheten uses Nauvo as its summer home port.
- ⏱ Length: Day cruise typically 9–18
- 👥 Suits: Couples, families, groups
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Guest harbour (own boat)
Nauvo's guest harbour is one of Finland's busiest and best-equipped. Showers, sauna, waste disposal, water, electricity, fuel and restaurants right next door.
- 📍 Location: In the heart of Nauvo village, along Rantapolku
- 🛟 Services: Visitor berths, service building, fuel, cafés
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Tips for your own boat
- 📜 Charts: Get fresh nautical charts or a navigation app — there are shoals around
- ⚓ Anchorages: Many natural harbours in skerries — respect private areas and Everyman's Right
- ⛽ Fuel: Available at the guest harbour
- 📡 Weather: Winds can be sudden — check the forecast before leaving