Ferry crossings are a popular way to get from one country to another by boat. This way of travel makes it possible to "take" your own car with you and avoid customs and border formalities associated with the transit crossing of the territory of third countries. Every day, hundreds of passengers use the services of a ferry from Helsinki, which allows them to get to several neighboring countries at a low cost and comfort.
Where can you get by ferry from Helsinki?
The schedule of ferry crossings between the capital of Finland and neighboring states includes:
- Helsinki - Mariehamn. One of the main ports of the Archipelago Sea is located on the territory of the Åland Islands, which are part of Finland as an autonomy.
- Helsinki - St. Petersburg. The route is popular among residents of the northern capital of Russia.
- Helsinki - Stockholm. Ferries leave several times a day.
- Helsinki - Tallinn. Another favorite route among fans of traveling in the Baltic countries.
- Helsinki - Travemunde. A trip to the suburbs of the German city of Lubeck will appeal to those who want to visit Germany.
Details for passengers
Ferries from Helsinki to Mariehamn leave several times a day. Travel time is approximately 10, 5 hours. The ticket price is about 4200 per passenger without a vehicle. The service is provided by Viking Line. The official website is www.vikingline.ru.
Ferry service from the capital of Finland to St. Petersburg is provided by St. Peter Line. Ferry departure times, prices and other important information are available at www.stpeterline.com.
You can get from Helsinki to Stockholm by ferry from at least three companies. Passengers are transported by Viking Line, St. Peter Line and Finnlines. The official website of the latter is www.finnlines.com.
Travel time between the two Scandinavian capitals ranges from 10.5 to 17 hours.
Traveling by ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn will help to organize the same Viking Line, as well as carriers Eckerö Line and Tallink Silja Line. The crossing will take 2.5 hours, and a ticket for each passenger without a vehicle will cost about 4000 rubles. The official websites of the companies are www.eckeroline.ee and www.tallinksilja.ru.
It is easy to get to Germany from Finland on the Finnlines ferry. The trip will take more than a day, and a standard ticket will cost 18,000 rubles. More details on the carrier's website www.finnlines.com.
Ferries can be used with all the amenities of a cruise ship. If you book a seat in a cabin, the ticket price may be higher than for travelers in seated places. The cabins are equipped depending on their class, but each room has a bathroom and shower.
Ferry companies provide services to passengers with pets and disabilities, and self-service restaurants are usually organized to cater to travelers.
All prices in the material are approximate and given as of July 2016.
