The Poet’s Way runs in between the Mustalahti Harbor (located next to the Särkänniemi amusement park in Tampere) and the Virrat Harbor (located near the center of Virrat). The route crosses Lake Näsijärvi and continues through the Murole Canal to the lakes Ruovesi and Visuvesi before reaching Virrat. The total travel time is eight hours and fifteen minutes.

You can find tickets from Virrat to Tampere here.

Mustalahti Harbor, Tampere
3 June to 14 August Wednesdays and Fridays Klo 9.30 - 18.15

Price examples for adult tickets

Tampere – Murole  41 €
Tampere – Ruovesi  51 €
Tampere – Virrat  72 €

Roundtrip x 1,5

Bike & Boat: Transport fee for a bike 10 € (includes bicycle transport fee and cycling map)

Prices are examples from our webstore. A service fee of 5 € is added to the price of the tickets when purchased on the boat or at the Laukontori ticketing booth. We reserve all rights to changes. Please visit our calendar of events to stay updated on the availability of all cruises and events.

23.06.2026
25.06.2026

Nostalgia on The Poet's Way

The Poet’s Way runs in between the Mustalahti Harbor (located next to the Särkänniemi amusement park in Tampere) and the Virrat Harbor (located near the center of Virrat). The route crosses Lake Näsijärvi and continues through the Murole Canal to the lakes Ruovesi and Visuvesi before reaching Virrat. The total travel time is eight hours and thirty minutes.

Note! If you board the ship from Visuvesi and purchase tickets on the day of departure, please inform the ship by phone so that we know to stop at the harbor. The direct number to Tarjanne during the season is: +358400234816.

Services and food

The traditional Tarjanne restaurant is open whenever the ship is on the move. On our regular route trips, we offer a lunch prepared from the season’s ingredients. You can also choose a meal from our à la carte menu. On our cruises, you can choose a meal from our à la carte menu. All wines come chosen and recommended by our in-house sommelier. In addition, the ship’s cafeteria offers a separate menu of snacks and refreshments.

The restaurant relies on local materials – often produced by companies along the route – and the good fortunes of the professional fishermen at Lake Näsijärvi.

Booking meals in advance is highly recommended.

If you purchase a cruise package that includes dining, please indicate the name of the dish you choose as well as any special dietary requirements in the additional information field when booking your ticket.

Poet's Way à la carte

Bike & Boat

Bring your own bike! There’s no better way to spend a summery day than combining a lovely boat trip with some bicycle action. The Pyhä and Näsi bike routes are the perfect trails when travelling on land, and steamboat Tarjanne will take care of your transportation needs on the water.

The Bike & Boat ticket is your way to plan the perfect day trip on the waves and on the wheels. To experience the lovely vistas around Lake Pyhäjärvi, choose the Silverline services from the Laukontori Harbor. For the idyllic sceneries of Lake Näsijärvi, hop aboard steamboat Tarjanne at the Mustalahti Harbor.

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Steamship circular cruises

The Virrat Tour, the Ruovesi Tour and the Tarjanne Tour

Hop aboard Tarjanne and travel towards Virrat, then return to Tampere by bus on the same day. These hugely popular circular cruises are now on sale again.

Tarjanne operates circular cruises four days a week. On Wednesdays and Fridays you travel by Tarjanne to Virrat and return by bus. Tickets can be found earlier on this page. On Thursdays and Saturdays you travel by bus to Virrat and return to Mustalahti by Tarjanne. Tickets are available via this link.

All circular‑cruise packages include a meal on board Tarjanne, chosen in advance from three main course options, plus coffee/tea and a small sweet.

Please note: Tarjanne circular‑cruise packages are removed from online sales 24 hours before departure.

The menu will be published in early 2026.

When purchasing a circular‑cruise package, the meal is included in the price. Do not purchase it separately, simply write your chosen main course in the message field. You can also note any dietary requirements there.

Virrat Tour
Prices: adults 119 €, children 60 €, seniors/students 107 €

Includes: cruise Tampere–Virrat, meal on board, bus transfer Virrat–Tampere

Ruovesi Tour
Prices: adults 96 €, children 49 €, seniors/students 85 €
Includes: cruise Tampere–Ruovesi, meal on board, bus transfer Ruovesi–Tampere (waiting time in Ruovesi approx. 4.5 h)

 

Tarjanne Tour
Prices: adults 90 €, children 46 €, seniors/students 83 €
Includes: cruise Ruovesi–Virrat, meal on board, bus transfer Virrat–Ruovesi

Bus timetable from Virrat to Tampere (Wed & Fri)

Virrat harbour 18:15
Ruovesi harbour 18:50
Teisko Terälahti, Sale stop 19:25
Kämmenniemi, Sale stop 19:50
Tampere 20:15

If needed, the route goes via Aitolahdentie. Please inform the driver when departing from Virrat if you wish to get off at Aitolahdentie stops.
Route in Tampere: Teiskontie – Itsenäisyydenkatu – Rautatienkatu – Bus Station – Tampereen valtatie – Hämeenpuisto – Mustalahti.

Passengers may get off at stops along the route.

When booking online, please write in the additional information field whether you will board the bus at Mustalahti Harbour, the Bus Station, Kämmenniemi or Terälahti.

Note: Circular‑cruise packages cannot be purchased on the bus.