Eider Safari to Bengtskär Lighthouse
May 2026
Finland’s best place to experience sea-bird nesting!
Spring arrives in the outer archipelago, and Bengtskär transforms into a kingdom of birds. The lighthouse island becomes home to hundreds of female eiders — human presence keeps predators away and provides a safe nesting environment.
During the boat journey you’ll see archipelago nature, seabirds and often seals, and hear fascinating local history. Spring weather can be crisp, but the vessels are always warm inside. The route leads through the sheltered inner fairways of the Hitis archipelago towards the outer islands and Bengtskär Lighthouse.
Spring bird experience
In early May:
huge flocks of migrating birds
eider courtship in full swing
magnificent eider drakes in full breeding plumage
the earliest females already incubating
In late May:
fluffy chicks have hatched
the young follow their mothers on land and at sea
Lunch at Bengtskär
The lighthouse’s own wild-fish soup with archipelago bread.
For dessert: Bengtskär’s signature coffee and pastry.
Timetable
Departure dates 2026
Fri 1 May, Sat 2 May, Sun 3 May
Fri 8 May, Sat 9 May, Sun 10 May
Thu 14 May, Sat 16 May, Sun 17 May
Fri 22 May, Sat 23 May, Sun 24 May
Fri 29 May, Sat 30 May, Sun 31 May
Departure 11:00 Kasnäs → Bengtskär
Return 15:15 Bengtskär → Kasnäs (arr. approx. 16:45)
Departures on Sat 16 May & Sat 23 May
Departure 10:00 Kasnäs → Bengtskär
Return 14:15, arrival in Kasnäs approx. 16:00
Info
Duration: approx. 5.5–6 hours (day trip)
Price:
Adults from €79.00
Children 3–12 yrs from €46.00
Children 0–2 yrs €7.00
Includes:
Boat transport Kasnäs–Bengtskär–Kasnäs, lunch, coffee & bun, eider nature guiding, historical guiding.
The lighthouse café sells drinks, snacks and souvenirs. Alcohol served.
Cards accepted: Visa Electron, Visa, MasterCard, EuroCard.
Guiding languages: Finnish, Swedish, English
Departure harbour: Kasnäs, Kasnäsintie 1294
Vessels: M/S Sissel or M/S Idun
Weather notice: In May, 2–4 days per month the weather may prevent landing. Paid fees are refunded.
Toilets available on board.
Booking
Seats are limited — we recommend booking in advance.
Choose number of passengers
Choose date
Click Reserve
The trip moves to the cart – proceed as instructed
Read the terms before booking.
No printed ticket needed — crew checks your reservation from the passenger list.
Good to know
Please be at the pier at least 5 minutes before departure.
The vessel departs on time — late arrival is not compensated.
Driving time to Kasnäs:
Turku 2 h
Helsinki 3 h
Tampere 4 h
Jyväskylä 6 h
The last 20 km is a narrow, winding road. Parking takes time.
Free parking approx. 300 m from the harbour.
Languages: crew speaks Finnish, Swedish and English.
Harbour services: spa, restaurant, shop and guest marina.
No ticket office in Kasnäs — please book online.
Accessibility
The vessels have steps and thresholds and are not accessible.
A few steps are required during boarding – the crew will assist.
Dogs
Unfortunately dogs or other pets cannot join this trip.
Diets
The lighthouse kitchen can accommodate common mild dietary restrictions if informed one week in advance.
Write allergies in the booking’s additional information field.
Fish soup can be replaced with meat soup or vegetarian soup.
Cancellations
Your ticket is valid for the specific booked date.
Changes or cancellations follow the terms & conditions.
We recommend travel insurance in case of illness or unexpected events.
Eider protection
“Caring for the archipelago’s wellbeing is close to our heart.”
Local crew, environmentally friendly vessels and carefully planned routes ensure sustainable travel.
We hold the Good Travel Seal environmental certification.
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