From the sea — experience Nauvo from the water

The archipelago landscape opens up most beautifully from a boat. Here are different ways to experience Nauvo from the water: archipelago cruises, kayaks, charters and your own boat.

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
Nauvo / Nagu — authentic archipelago charm, close to you.