"CRUISING ON A STEAM-BOAT..." Kuopio Things to Do Tip by LysDor

<b><center><font color=sienna face=verdana>CRUISING ON A STEAM-BOAT</center></font>

<font face=verdana>This is something unique to cruise on a slow-pace steam-boat – a must-try if you are not sea-sick! There are different options from 2 hours' trip with dinner served on board to the possibility of sailing from Kuopio to Savonlinna.<img src='http://www.virtualtourist.com/p/.88942/a-77-5-7757.jpg' align=right>

These ships were specially designed for cargo purposes but quickly had also passengers and are well manoeuvreble in narrow locks. I used to go several times for short evening dinner cruises after work – pure pleasure!</b>

<center>Here are some prices (1.1.2001):

Local cruises from Kuopio:

<b>M/S UKKO</b>

25.5. - 26.8.2001

Mon-Sun (monday no evening cruise)

12 am Lunch cruise / 2 h Fim 50/30

(children)

03 am Kalakukko-Cruise / 2 h Fim 60/35

07 am Evening Cruise / 2 h Fim 60/35

<center><img src='http://www.virtualtourist.com/p/.88942/a-77-15-9251.jpg' alt=Kuopio Harbour> </center>

<b>Cruises from Kuopio to Savonlinna:

Departure from Savonlinna: monday, wednesday, Friday

Departure from Kuopio: tuesday, thursday, saturday</b>

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<th bgcolor=seagreen>Fim</th><th bgcolor=seagreen>Dep</th> <th bgcolor=seagreen>From</th><th bgcolor=seagreen>Dep</th><th bgcolor=forestgreen>Fim</th>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream> - </td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>9.30 am</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Kuopio</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>9.00 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>350,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>70,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>10.50 am</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Vehmersalmi</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>7.30 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>292,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>146,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>1.10 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Palokki</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>5.10 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>243,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>160,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>1.40 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Karvion kanava</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>4.45 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>230,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>174,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>2.20 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Heinävesi</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>4.00 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>215,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>188,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>3.10 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Kerman kanava</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>3.20 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>202,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>200,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>3.30 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Vihovuonteen kanava</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>3.00 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>187,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>215,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>4.10 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Pilpan kanava</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>2.10 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>174,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>230,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>4.35 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Pohjantaival</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>1.40 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>160,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>245,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>4.55 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Säynämö</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>1.20 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>146,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>278,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>6.35 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Oravi</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>11.45 am</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>97,00</td>
</tr><tr align='middle'>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>350,00</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>9.00 pm</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>Savonlinna</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>9.30 am</td>
<td bgcolor=mintcream>-</td>
</tr>
</table>

<b>One day cruises to * Valamon Luostari * <a href='http://www.valamo.fi/eng/eng1.html'> Valamo Monastery </a></b>

From Kuopio: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9.30 am. Transfer from Palokki pier at 1.10 pm to the Monastery. Return to Kuopio by bus and arrival at 6 pm.

On Monday, Wednesday and Friday departure at 1 pm and back in Kuopio around 9 pm.

Prices:

Adult: Fim 300

Children (5-16 yrs): Fim 150

<b>If you want to experience monastery life just book a room at Valamo Monastery.

The monastery has accommodation for about 200 guests (please note: no smoking), in its comfortable hotel, the accommodation building of the Lay Academy (also of hotel standard) and two more modest guesthouses. The rooms do not have any radio or television.</b>

Prices per night:

Hotel FIM 160,00 - 260,00/person

Guesthouse FIM 95,00 - 110,00/person

Breakfast included </b>

The cruises are organized by:

<i>Kuopio Roll Risteilyt Oy

Matkustajasatama, 70100 Kuopio

Tel. (17)266 2466, fax. (17)266 2464
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