Tallink Superstar
Operated by Tallink Silja Line
Tallink Superstar
Operated by Tallink Silja Line
This ship is no longer operated by Tallink Silja Line.
The new generation high speed Tallink Superstar entered service in 2008 and accommodates up to 2080 passengers across 10 decks. Onboard facilities include an a la carte restaurant, two buffet restaurants, pizzeria, hamburger-café, an ice-cream corner, children’s play area, a sun-deck bar, a casino, business lounge and a large shopping area. The Tallink Superstar is slightly bigger and younger than her sister ship Tallink Star however she is as environmentally friendly and features improved fuel consumption, more modern technology and creates much smaller waves when compared to other high speed crafts.
The crossing duration is relatively short and cabin accommodation is not compulsory. The ship features a total of 736 berths across 186 en-suite cabins with a choice of inside and outside (sea view). There are also cabins specially adapted for wheelchair access. In terms of reserved seating you’ll find a 140-seat Business Lounge onboard with wireless internet connection and TVs. A Business Lounge ticket includes food, drinks and daily newspapers.
Enjoy the best cuisine on the Baltic Sea in the Tallink Superstar a la carte restaurant and with a wide selection of fine food and the best selection of wines satisfaction is guaranteed whatever your taste. The 300-seat Toscana buffet restaurant is located on deck 8, in the middle of the ship and serves breakfast buffet on morning departures and a warm buffet on afternoon/early evening departures. The Sardinia café serves snacks such as buns, sandwiches, triangle breads, salads, coffee pastry, refreshments and warm drinks. Also on the 8th deck you will find a selection of fast food restaurants including Hamburger Bar Preston, Pizza Roman and Ice Cream Bar Pinocchio. There’s no shortage of bars onboard the Superstar. The Bar Da Vinci on deck 8, in the aft of the ship is bright and cosy piazza-style bar with opened terrace offering a selection of different drinks and small snacks while the Dolce Vita bar (also on deck 8) in the bow of the ship offers a variety of drinks for your enjoyment throughout the trip. The Sole Bar on the open deck (deck 9) is opened in summer weather permitting.
On the Superstar you’ll find large shops selling everything from groceries, alcohol, latest cosmetics, clothes, fashion accessories, travel essentials and much more.
Children are well catered for onboard the Tallink Superstar with a dedicated a playroom which can be found on deck 8.
Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Tallink Superstar guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.
out of 5
62% of our customers recommended this ship
"Day out in Helsinki"
Everything about the ferry was pleasant, clean and to a high standard. A little more sign-posting to key places might have been useful eg departure point because I simply had to walk around the boat and see where everyone else had gone! The timetable was ideal for me to arrive in Helsinki at 09:30 and leave by 19:30, one full day. Interesting experience travelling through sea-ice. Sea was very flat and the crossing smooth, smoother than most aeroplane rides!
"As good as it can get"
Got a feeling of a real cruise. Really punctual trip, in a big, clean and cozy ferry.
"Efficient and enjoyable"
Efficient and comfortable - but the food is astonishingly expensive. Best just wait until you get there!
"Day trip to Tallinn"
comfortable and fast sailing
"Tallink"
Everything was super nice! The only one thing that's really big discomfort is prices.. very modest dinner costs you around 10 euros.
"Good service "
The ferry was fast and I arrived safely in Helsinki
"the best voyage I ever had"
Everything was well organised in the ferry, very clean and you can enjoy anything you like in accordance to your preferences. I felt safe, comfortable and very relaxed during the journey. The satff was also very friendly and willing to help and serve us.
"Impressive!"
I was truly impressed when I boarded the M/S Superstar. The size of the ship, the available amenities and the comfort in which you travel were all very impressive! You can go to the onboard grocery store, have dinner in a luxurious restaurant or enjoy the view at the front of the ship with a nice drink while sitting in a booth! I think I am able to say that when you travel with the M/S Superstar, you'll be travelling in style!
"nice experience"
everything was good since we getting ready on the ferry trip. However if the shop is open the same time as the terminal opening time, is help the visitor a lot as we have nothing to do or eat in the early hours.
"Tallinn and Helsinki"
good and comfortable.
"Day trip to Helsinki"
We took a day trip to Helsinki from Tallinn on our visit to the latter last week. We were able to book it ourselves on line and had an almost hourly choice of departure times to and from Helsinki. Rather than just serving as an over the water conveyance between the two cities, the trips were part of the holiday experience for us. We've taken a number of ferries in Canada such as the one from Nova Scotia to Prince Edward Island and the ferry from Tobermory to Owen Sound on Lake Huron. They don't come anywhere near to the quality of travel to the service over the Gulf of Finland. I wish their management would take a look at yours and move from the middle 20 th century to the present one.
"money back"
unfortunatelly, because of the air controllers traffic i can not managed to arrive in Helsinki so i didn't travel with your ferries. I informed you about the cancelation of my trip and i asked my money back. Then your answer was negative from the Direct Ferries.
"pleasant journey worth the while"
A pleasant journey much much more comfortable than what a train or a flight could give and which is convenient, fun and relaxing. The journey is really an experience worth the while.
"pleasant journey worth the while"
A pleasant journey much much more comfortable than what a train or a flight could give and which is convenient, fun and relaxing. The journey is really an experience worth the while.
"Helsinki-Tallin"
All good
"Autumn return to Tallinn"
Ship on time both ways, very easy to leave & to board at Tallinn. Very easy to book on Direct Ferries Comfortable & good value Long walkway to ship at Helsinki Crossing very rough going over, but not the fault of the ship! Personally I would prefer more rest areas, most of the seats in or around café or bar. But I will be more than happy to travel on this ship, on this route in the future.
"Everything was perfect"
The ship was beautiful and it was funny. The return was a bit different because it was at 22h30 and the passenger were not the same '' type ''. But it was O.K.
"A good experience"
On line booking: easy. Ship: on time and comfortable. Staff: very friendly and helpful. Food quality: Breakfast-very good, dinner: room to improve. I and my wife have had a very enjoyable one day trip to Tallinn with round trip cruise with Tallink Superstar. I have recommended this to my friends.
"Tallinn-Helsinki Ferry"
Great trip-- excellent service and the facilities are beautiful. Want to take it again.
"A real treat !"
My trip from Tallinn to Helsinki and return with Direct Ferries was a real treat and very much added to the enjoyment of my day trip. It was all very comfortable and efficient and the fact there was a cabin for my return at the end of a long day was amazing - I had a shower then stretched out on the comfy bed. Many thanks.
"Fast and confortable"
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"All good "
My trip from Tallinn to Helsinki was excellent. Easy online booking, easy registering/ticketing and boarding.
"A Great Service, Especially the Seat Upgrade "
I went for a day trip to Tallinn from Helsinki and the ferry was an excellent way to go. I especially appreciated the upgrade to comfort class after a long day walking around Tallinn. The ferry was VERY full and crowded, but comfort class was quiet and I even caught a quiet nap on the sofa on the journey back.
"Highly recommended!"
Great quality WiFi, very clean, arrived on time.
"Great trip, would definitely go again"
Great facilities, a shame I didn't plan better and utilise an earlier trip. Thank you
"Helsinki to Tallinn"
A very enjoyable and comfortable trip.
"Smooth sailing"
Very smooth and efficient, would recommend.
"excellent "
it was a nice and pleasant experience.
"Funny experience"
I had fun looking to people which waited to shop opening and buy beer - big boxes
"visit to Finland"
This was a very enjoyable journey with Tallink , there were quite a few people travelling to Helsinki , but there was lots of room for everyone. There was an incredible amount of facilities on board this amazing huge ferry , lots of restaurants bars live music and lots of space to sit around and relax. It was great fun exploring all the different decks, I asked the guy in one of the bars for a map of Helsinki and he kindly directed me to the information point where they had plenty of information and an excellent tourist map, the guy there was very friendly and extremely helpful , it really enhanced the journey for me . a fantastic ferry and helpful staff . I highly recommend a journey with Tallink and Finland and the people are just great , i cant wait to do this again top marks from Damien.
"Great sailing"
Good organization upon depart and arrival from staff, good coordination by entrance and exit from ship. Great facilities on board, clean, very pleasant sailing. A big advantage is the fact that the ship leaves early and takes only 2 hours to cross the Finnish Gulf.
"Good Time"
We had a good time. The ship is well equipped and there is almost every thing that you need.
"Excellent "
Excellent journey both ways (Helsinki -Tallinn - Helsinki), more like a cruise than a ferry. We weren't sure what to expect but could not have been happier with the on board service. Of course there will always be areas for improvement and if it is possible I would suggest a reduction in the amount of walking on land e.g. some sort of moving walkway (as at airports)?
"Travel friendly"
Good travel experience. Friendly staff and good and reasonable priced food.
"Tallinn - Helsinkini"
Tallink Superstar trip to Helsinki was great. Facilities and seating areas were enough for all passengers. On the way back I had to sit on the ground cause all seating was taken up in the Tallink Star ferry. All in all for the price paid I cannot complain.
"Day trip to Tallin "
Great web site seemless use and fantastic ships/ ferry to Tallin from Helsinki which made the trip all the more enjoyable good service clean boats no problems at all
"Day trip to Tallin "
Great web site seemless use and fantastic ships/ ferry to Tallin from Helsinki which made the trip all the more enjoyable good service clean boats no problems at all
"Day trip to Tallin "
Great web site seemless use and fantastic ships/ ferry to Tallin from Helsinki which made the trip all the more enjoyable good service clean boats no problems at all
"Satisfaction"
Everything was perfect.
"Comfortable and efficient"
I enjoyed the two trips I took on the Tallink Superstar in January. The water being frozen over near the surface was not a problem for the ferry. I used Comfort Class and was glad I did, because they offered free snacks and coffee and a place to put my suitcase and coat. I would definitely use the service again if I were in the area.
"Wonderful"
I really enjoyed this ship. There were a lot of things that attracted me. Moreover, I did not expect that I could travel to Tallinn that easily. I definitely use this ship again and recommend it to my friends.Thank you.
"Very enjoyable!"
Took the Superstar on the way to Helsinki & the Star back to Tallinn. Both ships were very comfortable & clean and had plenty of facilities (bars, restaurants, shops, etc) to enable you to pass the time. The check in process was very efficient & straight forward on both journeys and the ships were very punctual indeed. Overall we were very impressed with the whole experience and I would certainly recommend it to others.
"Great ship"
Last week we went from Tallinn to Helsinki for the day. We were very impressed with the ship, boarding and disembarking. The ship was clean and the facilities were great. Managed to look around the shops and go up on deck to see us coming into Helsinki.
"Journey from Helsinky to Tallin"
Perfect time and comfortable journey.
"Experiencing, beautyful views and...interesting phenomenon"
I was really shocked to see all the Finnish people to run t the way out who wanted to get the alcohol as they sailing it until the 22:00h (we arrived at 21:30)
"1 day trip to Helsinki from Talin"
I recommend the ferry with Talink Silja. The trip took just 2h , were a lot of free Reserved Seats , the shops are very well equipped, nice service. Superstar-very beautyful yellow ship.
"Comfort Class - Worth The Upgrade"
I recently took a day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn on my own as a foot passenger. I decided to get the comfort class ticket as I had no idea what the ferry would be like and the info on the website seemed to make it sound like an attractive option. Turns out the ferry was very similar to the Dover - Calais ferries between the UK and France, only bigger. The comfort class lounge was very clean and well presented, the selection of complimentary snacks and drinks was good and the views of the sunrise on the outbound journey were spectacular. It was very quiet and peaceful, which is the main priority for me when booking something like this, and they even showed live English Premier League football on the return journey which was an added bonus. All in all, you pay quite a bit extra for the upgrade, but I certainly thought it was worth it.
"Super"
Very good ferry! The trip went quietly and nice.
"Journey from Tallin and Helsinki"
Beautiful ship, 2 hours crossing and it was very good, online price €38.
"valuation"
Very fast, good price
"Helsinki - Tallinn Ferry"
The cruise was very pleasant. The ticket was very economical and reasonable.
"Perfect"
All the organization is perfect and accurate!!!!
"Travel Tallin-Helsinki-Tallin"
The travel was really good,very punctual. The staff was very professional and very friendly. I strongly recommend Tallink
"Great journey"
Both ships were very large and comfortable. Journeys were smooth and punctual.
"Great day out !"
Brilliant opportunity to explore Helsinki from Tallinn. Boat was great - free wifi, restaurants , shops etc
"Punctuality and efficiency"
Excellent service with GNV good services. Extremely punctual and fast check in. They sent me back the tickets from the germany office, on my request, really fast! Thanks! Nice the windows area on board.
"GOOD EXPERIENCE"
ALL OK, HUGE SHIP, NEW, PUNCTUAL
"A nice trip!"
I found the trip really pleasant and comfortable because it was possible to seat at the cofè shops seats without buy anything. Wifi is working good.
"Great trip to Tallin"
Nice ship and fast trip
"Excellent trip"
Both vessels, Star and Superstar, provide a fast and efficient service. No complaints.
"Affordable and comfortable "
Really happy with the the price for a two-way trip from Tallinn to Helsinki. Just one word of advice: although the weather was really good (25+ degrees celsius), it does get really cold on deck when on the open water. Facilities were good, staff was friendly and the boat was even quicker than expected.
"Affordable and comfortable "
Really happy with the the price for a two-way trip from Tallinn to Helsinki. Just one word of advice: although the weather was really good (25+ degrees celsius), it does get really cold on deck when on the open water. Facilities were good, staff was friendly and the boat was even quicker than expected.
"Efficient Service - but food quality can be improved"
We took Tallink ferry services to and from Helsinki to Tallin. The ferry was spacious and there were plenty of areas to sit. The journey was only 2 hours duration and at the time the seas were relatively calm. Beware of FInns with luggage full of cheap alcohol esp. when boarding and alighting from the vessel. The food on board is of very ordinary quality (unlike Corsica-Sardinia Ferries) and is fairly pricey.
"Direct ferries, Tallinn-Helsinki"
Booked easily and quickly without problems. We had no vehicle so it was a long walk from the terminal to the ship but with less luggage, it was fine.
"Reliable service"
Excellent ship for a two-hour trip. Several choices for eating, very family-friendly. My only criticism is, the ship left and arrived 20 minutes late on the return trip, due to delay in loading cars. However, communication about this was timely and considerate.
"Tallin-Helsinki-Talin"
I recommend to get the tickets from Tallin to Helsinki through Direct Ferries as they got the best prices! I did not have any problem during the trip. Baltic Queen is a ship with a lot of rooms for fun, that is why it is going twice longer than a normal ship. During the crossing I had enough time to do the shopping , go tot he bar. Tallink Superstar got duty free shop, a place to relax, and we travelled only 2h , instead of 3.5h
"Helsinki or the ferries? Ferries. "
Maybe it's that it was my first time ever taking a ferry somewhere. I enjoyed it more than Helsinki itself. Thank you very much!
"Great experience"
Great site for planning, price comparing and ordering.
"All perfect"
You could not ask for better! Punctuality, efficiency, kindness, that's a shame they don't work in the Mediterranean!
"A comfortable sail"
A pleasant trip
"Great experience"
The ferry was clean, spacious and punctual. Plenty of facilities. Very good experience, would do it again.
"Enjoyable !"
A comfortable trip . Free WIFI. No reason to make a seating reservation or upgrade - enough comfortable seating in the large lounges.
"Superstar is a better ship then the Star. "
The Tallink Superstar was much better then the Tallink Star. On the Tallink Star seating was mostly for eating. Not enough seats. Back packers were sleeping in the Hall ways. Inside more seating or lounge/deck chairs would have been great.
"Good value Day trip to Tallinn"
Travelled to Tallinn for day from Helsinki. Very good value, comfortable ferry, plenty of room particularly on return. Ferries both on time, slightly early in fact. Only slight down side is that uses West Terminal at Helsinki, which is a tram ride from centre. However, I'd recommend a day trip to Tallinn this way for anybody wanting a day out from Helsinki.
"We enjoyed our ride from Helsinki to Tallinn and back the next day!"
We were nicely surprised with the quality of the buffet in business class.
"excellent service"
Excellent service, comfortable and punctual
"MS Superstar"
Very efficient and comfortable.
"Very nice "
Very nice trip.
"Good journey"
Fast and efficient boardind/landing procedures. Punctuality on both ways. But on board there are none comfortable seats, so you cannot really rest.
"Excellent trip to Helsinki"
Very efficient
"travel Tallink -Silja route Tallin -Helsinki-Tallin"
Luxury reffy Tallink Superstar ,it really make a big impression. The ferry is very punctual, the trip is short. High quality of the service.
"Enjoyable trip"
I enjoyed the trip very much. Friendly staff with good competence. Good atmosphere and clean ship.
"Helsinky Tallin round trip"
Gorgeous the Superstar in the morning, there are so many palces on board wher to have breakfast. Ship was punctual. At nighr with the Star was more spartan. They are anyway really cheap, we were in 6. I suggest to create a place with low lights and extendable armchairs for who wants to rest.
"Siljaline tallink"
It was an awesome trip.
"Travel Tallin -Helsinki-Tallin"
The distance between Tallin and Helsinki is just 80km , the trip is short and we travelled with the deck space. To Helsinki we traveled with the ferry Super Star 2 hours. The trip was very nice. Unfortunately for the way back we travelled with Baltic Queen 3.5h , that ferry is just for fun. There is a night club , cabins, and the reastaurant. There is nto a Deck space just a few sofas. The ferry was full of people who just wanted to have fun (90%). For people who bought the trip with the Deck Space it is not so comfortable. Impossible to get to the restaurant and to the shop. It was busy as in Oxford Street in London . However are only 3.5h?!
"Satisfactory Journey"
Really amazed with the commitment towards time, the neat and clean cabins, the smooth check in, overall a memorable trip.
"Pleasant journey"
A lovely sailing between Tallinn and Helsinki :)
"Good trip"
Good trip
"Fast Boat to Tallinn"
Large cruise departs and arrives punctually. With a bar that caters for customers f&b needs and very comfortable seats on board. Wifi available free. Altogether a happy experience.
"Excellent"
You can ask more from the onshore on board service. There are different choices of fun and restaurants.... Very relaxing enviroment. Too bad that the route from Helsinky to Tallin was only 2 hours!
"Efficient and good value"
We caught the 7:30 morning ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki and the 5:30 afternoon back, and this was just right for a day trip. Crossing was smooth and the view from the very impressive and comfortable front-facing lounge was superb. You can stand on the deck and admire the view of the islands in the fresh air too. Handy tip: get a day pass on the trams when you catch the #9 into the centre. The #2 will take you to the cathedral/waterfront area. Booking online was very easy.
"Helsinky Tallin "
Excellent service and attention to check in times
"possitive references"
I was travelling with Tallink from Tallin to Helsinki and back. Both time everything was ok. The only think I ve missed was "normal" food,snacks in store- fruits, joghurts. Whole trip doesnt last that long so even if u are hungry u can survive. Overall opinion- possitive,defenitely;)
"Helsinki-Tallinn"
Easy, smooth and on time
"First time user"
I was part of a family group having a white Xmas holiday and chose to go to Tallinn for one day just to add variety to our holiday and to see the old town in Tallinn. we had no problems with the ferry part of our journey, it was comfortable and relaxing
"baltic experience"
My wife and I crossed a week ago. Reserved tickets online in UK and collected at time of departure - excellent service. Boarded on time. Stormy weather encountered so ship slowed down on outbound journey - tannoy announcements advised us to take precautions etc. However on the return journey we hit more severe weather unfortunately the ship didn't seem to slow at all and sailed through at normal speed. There was more movement and many ill people on board, also seemed less concern about safety on return leg. Good for day trip to Helsinki. Would we do it again - my wife certainly wouldn't due to being very ill. Ship punctual, which I feel is their priority. A ferry was lost in a storm 20 years ago with speed a contributing factor. Let lessons be learnt. Safety should be more important than punctuality.....
"Tallinn Superstar and Tallinn Star"
the two trips were excellent, comfort and convenient.
"Why Were We Charged So Much By Directferries??????"
Our trip on the ferry was quite nice with lots of comfy places to relax. My only complaint is that I was charged over 80 Euro for two passengers, lowest class of service and no car on an advanced booking with directferries.com. When we arrived at the terminal, signs were up that tickets in the same class were 20 Euro each. We did not travel at a busy time in which the ferry would likely be sold out so I cannot understand why I was charged so much. Live and learn and next time I will book at the terminal.
"Helsinski in a day"
During a recent holiday to Tallin I prebooked a return ferry trip to Helsinski. I had a printout and collected the tickets at Tallin, all very straightforward. We did not pre book a seat so could make use of the facilities and shops on board. I was very impressed with the ferry which was spaciaous and had ample seating areas. There was a good choice of bars and restaurants. We also visited the shops that had a great choice. Arriving at Helsinski the tram into the city is outside the arrival doors, 9 or 6 and is a very frequent service. I would use directferries for any future bookings.
"Efficient service "
Clean ship, perfect time on both ways. A lots of choice for eating. Maybe could be nice to add more relax area for who does not have a cabin and don't want to spend all time at the restaurant.
"Everything went well!"
First time booking with Directferries. Boeking process went went and check-in was even smoother. Travelled on board the Superstar. Very nice ship with panoramic views from the bar.
"Excellent trip"
From Helsinky to Tallin, very comfortable the common areas with music and games. Lots of sevices. I am really satisfied.
"Hassle Free"
Very user friendly.Business lounge was very comfortable and uncrowned.Booking, checking in,boarding etc was all made very easy.
"Helsinki <-> Tallinn with Tallink Silja"
Fast and cheap booking with directferries!
"Early check-in"
I booked a return ticket between Tallin and Helsinki. Although the trip and service were over standard, I must point out the impossiblity of checking in (actually, getting my 'boarding pass' as I booked the trip through the internet) in advance. I visited the port premises the evening before the trip in order to sort this out, just to be told that I could only get my real ticket one hour before the boarding. As it was the 7.30am service, I should be checking in before 6.30. Luckily, Tallin bus service runs very early in the morning and I could make it. I think, however, that it would be very convenient to be able to check in during the previous afternoon for early morning services.
"Helsinki - Tallinn"
Very punctual, clean and comfortable journey. Ticketing process very straightforward beforehand and during boarding. Highly recommends for day or overnight trips to Tallinn from Helsinki.
"Easy to book, relaxing to use, and efficiently managed."
A perfect trip from booking to arrival, in both directions.
"Good trip marred by a rude attendant and chaotic entry and exit procedures"
I live in Sydney Australia and a friend recommended this trip when I was in Helsinki. I travelled between Helsinki and Tallinn on 31 August 2014 with Tallink. I bought business class tickets which cost an extra 100 euros. We were told to be at the Terminal at least an hour before departure. I had expected airport-like security checks but there were none. No one even checked our passports. The trip to Tallinn was quite good. The business class lounge wasn’t very crowded, so I chose a table by the window but you couldn’t see much as there were life boats above and below. There was food in the buffet but I was turned off by the smell of sausages. Food and booze were unlimited, so people were having champagnes and beers even at 10:30 in the morning. The attendants were professional and did their job fine. I was glad to be able to charge my phone because there were plenty of power points available. Two hours passed quickly as we had wifi and I was reading a book on my iPad. I managed to get a bit of food before they closed down the buffet. Disembarking was horrendous. It was just heaps of people in a bottle neck waiting around, but it was worse coming back (see later). I spent about 3 hours in Tallinn which was good but too short. Again I got to the gate about an hour before departure. This waiting time turned out to be quite unpleasant. There was a huge crowd when I reached the Tallinn D terminal waiting to get in. There was no queue. It was horrible. Lots of young people with trolleys of beer and cider (5/6 cases of 24 packs) took up a lot of space. Business class passengers didn't get priority to board as you would on an aeroplane, but people who bought wine/liquor in the liquor store got to the front of the line instead of having to queue like the rest of us. We came back on the ship Star (came on the Superstar) -- the business lounge was much better, with large windows and a nice view. I ate a big meal as soon as I sat down. The food was good -- salmon, both smoked and cooked, the sweetest little cooked prawns (with shells), spare ribs, chicken wings, salad… I also managed to eat some cheese and crackers before we got off at 6:30pm. After I had settled in my seat I was shocked when one of the attendants (blonde, tall) suddenly said loudly to me that she didn't see my ticket. I looked at her and didn’t know what she meant. She repeated loudly that she didn’t remember seeing my ticket. I said someone else did, and the other blonde attendant, the more petit one, confirmed that she had seen my ticket. (They are very vigilant about checking your ticket to get into the Business Class lounge, so I was surprised by this questioning). I was furious -- she only had to ask to see my ticket and I would have shown it to her -- shouting out so loudly so everyone in the lounge could hear must have meant to humiliate me (and being the only Chinese/Asian person there I felt this could be racially motivated). She didn't apologise afterwards. I'm writing this in the hope that Tallink will do something about their customer service. Disembarking was worse this time. People were coming down from two staircases, from the lift, from everywhere, and we had no place to go. It was a long wait -- I was disgusted by the huge number of people with trolleys of booze and relieved when I left the Terminal.
"Crossing Tallinn Helsinki 25th august 2014"
Comfort class: definitely ok Just one remark: the chairs are not so comfortable. Some more comfortable chairs/seats would be appreciated.
"trip Tallinn - Helsinki"
all perfect, amazing viewing during the crossing
"my trip from Helsinki to Tallin"
I travelled with Tallink from Helsinki to Tallin. Outbound at 7.30 and return at 18.30. Ship very clean and departure on time. Good entertainment on board with TV, music and shops. A lot of seats available to enjoy the viewing. Excellent experience
"Great service"
Very good service, super punctual, nothing to complain about :)
"ferry tallin-helsinki"
The service of Direct Ferries was perfect, the facilities on board and above all punctuality in the service impeccable.
"Fun, prompt and seamless boat journey"
We took the boat from Helsinki to Talinn. Few weeks before our journey Tallink Silja phoned me to say that our departure time had changed and sent me an email to confirm, which was great. The whole process of getting on the boat was quick and very easy. Enjoyed the entertainment on the ship to make time pass by, like music quiz, bingo and kareoke. We travelled as a group of 4 and all had a fun time on the boat. Would highly recommend.
"Trip to Helsinki"
Very good service, punctual and good service on board. I would travel again in this line without any doubt.
"Everything perfect"
Very good price, we booked the tickets 2 weeks in advance for the price of €24 for two people. It's a huge ferry, with variety of amenities and areas to avoid boredom. We traveled Helsinki Tallinn in the Super star (recommended the front lounge bar, for the views) and returned in the Star.
"my travel experience between Helsinkiand Tallinnwith Tallink Siljaon the Tallink Superstar"
I liked very much the experience begining with the reservation in their web site that ´s very easy. The ferry was more confortable than I expected and had a lot of things to do like shopping, shows. restaurants or do nothing sitting and seeing the sea.
"great ferrie expirience"
the rtip was great, we arrived an hour before departure and chekced in usuing the automatic machines at the terminal and since we were returning the same day recieved the boarding cards for the return voyage too. the voyage was a first for us on the voyage from Helsinki to Talin (the Superstar) we sat in the front of the ship with a great view. on the return (the Star)we sat inside but it didn't matter as we were tired. all in all it was great
"Excellent!"
I am totally recommending to everyone to travel with Tallink!nice ships, great prices!
"Ferry trip form Helsinki to Stockholm"
Finding a good and not expensive experience to cross the sea during the night to go from Helsinki to Stockholm during a scandinavia round trip.
"Helsinki"
beautiful ship, good services on board, departure on time
"trip to Helsinki"
all perfect, timetables and crossing. Very organized
"Enjoyed the trip :)"
Had a wonderful trip in the cruise. The Supermarket inside the cruise is pretty cheap and has wide range of items. Has enough place to sit out and enjoy the view. Overall a very good experience. Would love to use the service again.
"I want to travel asap again"
I want to travel again by ferry. Cheap prices to Tallin. Big and comfortable ship with also a supermarket on board with good prices.
"Good Journey"
Dear Sir/Madam I really enjoyed the trip. DJ performance was nice. Thank you. Kind Regards
"wonderful"
excellent service, fast, on time and cheap!!! All perfect!!!!!
"ferry to Helsinki"
Very easy and very comfortable experience. Wonderful seating in lounge on the ferry to Helsinki.
"TALLIN-HELSINKI"
THE LOCATION OF THE PORT, FACILITIES AND PUNCTUALITY PERFECT.
"Helsinki to Tallinn"
Nice clean boat, friendly staff, and overall enjoyable experience.
"Americans journey for the day, all went easy. "
Mother and teenage daughter took a day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn for the day. It was busy, busy but the check in was quick and easy. Very friendly to us. We had bought our tickets online from Direct Ferries. Ferry was clean, appreciated having nice store and vending on board. On time both ways. Board early for better seats. All was smooth and professional. Everyone but us drinking and buying/bringing alcohol back but well behaved so not a problem on a day trip. A bit dated decor not a big deal. More women restrooms would be helpful.
"very nice"
Very much satisfied
"Tallink."
A very efficient company. Everything went without a hitch and we would certainly use Tallink again.
"Ferry from Helsinky to Tallinn"
The journey was very nice and the ferry was well organized and clean. We only booked deck seats for a 2 hour journey. There were a lot of facilicities inside you would deploy on the journey - shops, restaurants and bars. You were fully engaged for that short period of journey time.
"helsinki to tallinn"
Booking was straightforward and efficent. A very large ferry. Wide choice of food outlets and tremendous range of goods and drinks in shop. Loading quick and easy. A very pleasant trip. Recommended.
"A good experience"
Both boats were in very good condition and both were punctual. There are places on board where you can eat at affordable prices.
"Visit of Tallin from Helsinki"
The sailing from Helsinki to Tallin and back was very fast and confortable and I can strongly recommend it.
"Great experience"
For a speedy trip to Tallinn, the Tallink Superstar is the best. You must arrive early to board and settle in to the comfortable seating areas.
"Short and sweet"
Easy checkin and comfortable seating for this short trip. Staff at ticket counter was very helpful.
"Helsinki - Tallinn"
Lovely comfortable journey on a good spacious ferry. Highly recommended
"Efficient operation and punctual"
Efficient operation and smooth sailing.
"Good, cheap and on time"
What more can you say? Its only a short trip from Helsinki to Tallinn and the boat got us there without a hitch!
"Day trip to Tallinn"
We travelled via the Tallink Superstar for a day trip to Tallinn and found both ferry crossings very pleasant experiences, it was well organised and efficiently run. We would definitely use their services again and recommend to others.
"Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki"
Excellent experience
"from Tallinn to Helsinki"
I was in Tallinn when I noticed how close to Helsinki I was so I decided to book a ferry. The journey was really peaceful and the service was punctual, fast and comfortable. The ferry arrived at the port of West Helsinki.
"About Ship"
Everything was perfect.
"Helsinki-Tallinn return crossing"
An excellent crossing from all angles. Nice job!!!
"Comfortable Ship"
Comfortable ship Tallin-Helsinki
"Day trip to Helsinki"
Had an excellent day trip from Tallinn to Helsinki return, from booking process, to checking in before departure to sailing both ways everything was very good. Value for money was good too, ports in both Tallinn and Helsinki are well connected to city centre areas or a 15/20 mins walk. Would highly recommend this trip.
"A day trip to Tallin"
Very nice ship with good duty free shop. It was a good idea to pre-book Comfortable class cabins, where the view was lovely and snacks and coffee was offered.
"Trip to Tallin "
Perfect trip, no delays, no problems and normal prices.Truth be told it was a great trip and I would do it again. I recommend it!
"Trip to Tallin "
We had the opportunity of visiting Tallin from Helsinki and this was the best option we found. We hope t repeat the experience with other destinies and with our children. I must pinpoint the punctuality and good organization.
"Super Superstar "
On April 9, I went with the superstar from Tallinn to Helsinki and back. It was a great pleasure to be on the road with this fun and modern ship. I can each Tallinn - visitors recommend these ferry ride to machen.Sie will be delighted by this SUPER STAR !
"With Tallink to Helsinki and back "
It was a great experience with this SUPERSTAR to travel. A great ship! I can recommend everyone to make this trip even once!
"Very good price and easy to book..."
Very good price and easy to book.
"perfect"
Great experience and good value for money.
"Beautiful crossing "
Unfortunately, the staff had only to demand the way, so people who have not booked a cabin for a good two hour drive, first wandered around a bit and gathered outside the plan. Then, however, everything was great. The prospect of Tallink Superstar is wonderful, the entire front is very convenient from glass, the chair, so that the two hours pass super fast. Something different is it to the Tallink Star, there dominate cafes, pubs with their equipment, so there is little possibility to enjoy the view.
"Journey Tallin-Helsinki -Tallin"
I have done the following trips: Tallinn-Helsinki 07:30 Helsinki Tallinn 16:30. they were really punctual, the staff did a good job and were helpful, the journey really comfortable
"Quick and painless"
Reservation was quick, getting through the process of getting to the port (tram drops you off right in front of the station), checking in, swiping your card was painless and smooth. Trip was pleasant almost like a mini cruise. Very punctual.
"Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki Ferry"
A superb service, a friendly staff and a perfect ferry
"Helsinki-Tallinn-Helsinki with the Super Star "
Professional shipping company, very punctual, good value for money felt very well catered for in the Comfort class. Modern, clean boat with all the creature comforts. Since Helsinki has more than a ferry port, would have served us if would have been clear with the reservation that the ferry port in which the West and not in terminal "Olympia" where the Silja Line is also home to. Just by luck we have not missed the boat.
"Quite good experience"
As mentioned, it is a quite good experience to take the ferry. Comfortable seat and clean environment. One thing that should be improved is that the ferry company should not threaten their passengers that their seats will not be reserved if they can't arrive 60 minutes before departure while it is not necessary! It scared us a lot as we even don't when will be the earliest metro and whether we can arrive on time as being a visitor. I know it is a way to avoid people being late and queuing in check in. But obviously 30 minutes is enough for that. Thanks!
"A good experience"
Do not hesitate to opt for the buffets (breakfast or meal). They offer a good value for money and a nice moment.
"Journey with children"
it is excellent if you travel with your family, the ferry is very clean and comfortable, It takes only two hours to go from Tallinn to Helsinki
"Great trip!"
We really enjoyed the service, very clean and modern cabin and overall comfort of the ferry.
"Ride Helsinki Tallinn "
I already went the second time from Helsinki to Tallinn. Was with your service both times fully satisfied. Everything worked and fitted perfectly. I actually wanted to do with the first ship, unfortunately, came too late for boarding and was transferred from the friendly ladies without problems on other ships! Thank you for that!
"Cheap and practical"
No problem and cheaper than on the company website. On the boat, I sat in the different bars and restaurants, there's a lot of space!
"Great way to travel"
The ship was beautiful and well appointed. The free WiFi was also appreciated.
"I liked my trip Tallinn -Helsinki-Tallinn with Tallink Silja"
I liked the stuff, very good organization of car entrance to the ship. Thanks for the nice journey.
"Good Exp, costly food"
Very reputed company, on time performance, great experience,. professional, etc.... But, food is costly. for example, shuttle buffet at the evening is double of morning buffet. I do not understand why it was so.
"Excellent trip "
Even though the weather was not good enough to travel by boat, the journey was pleasant and we barely noticed the bad weather in the Superstar ferry.
"A wonderful crossing"
I had the opportunity to travel between Helsinki and Tallin with Tallink Silja. The ferry is gorgeous and everything is done to make the crossing pleasant: numerous restaurants, a bar with musicians, some boutiques and even a supermarket. We spent a lot of time on the upper deck. The sun was shining and it was very nice. The staff is nice and professional.
"To Helsinki with love"
A very comfortable way to travel from Tallinn to Helsinki. Everything is very simple to reach from the check in to the check out. The ship was well cleaned up and we found a seat at the bar. Just the air conditioning was too cold but everything was fine.
"Nice way to reach Tallinn"
Very good ferry, nice shops.
"Nice trip"
Everything was fine, but one thing is missing - clear guidance for Comfort class. On our arrival, staff told us it is at the 8th floor, I asked the waitress and showed her my card, she did not say anything about Comfort class, so we stayed with the others. On our way back we hardly found Comfort class (after asking several time).
"crossing "
The ferry ride we enjoyed it very well. Unfortunately, we had to find the right port for both departures problems. It would be good if in confirmation of booking, a plan would be doing that identifies the street.
"Tallinn Silja Ferry - Helsinki to Tallinn"
The only way to travel between Helsinki and Tallinn. The staff at check in we're very polite and attentive. Departure was right on time. The facilities on the ferry blew me away - it has every service available to make the 2 hour crossing very comfortable and pleasurable. Without hesitation would recommend this service to anyone and will certainly be using Tallink again.
"Brilliant service!"
We had 2 fantastic crossings between Helsinki and Tallin. I had booked online - it was well signed once at the terminal for where to pick up your tickets and lots of desks were open so no time wasted. The ships left on time and the crossings were really good. There is a good range of duty free shops on board and different bars and entertainment areas. I would definitely travel with Tallin Silja again.
"The better way"
By far the most pleasant way to travel between Helsinki & Tallinn, at least in summertime!
"Helsinki-Tallin journey "
Everything was perfect. The journey was perfect and the ship spectacular. I recommend this route.
"Trip to Helsinki "
Very comfortable on the way to Tallin with Super Star. Not some much on the way back.
"Helsinki-Tallinn and back "
We had booked a Comfort Class and would do so again at any time. Next time we would clarify beforehand whether the luggage may be sent upon check-in. The hauling heavy suitcases to the extremely long and moderately hot heat record fingerdock track in Helsinki is simply a disgrace.
"Day trip to Tallinn"
The trip was fine. I liked the accommodations/seating better on the trip going to Tallinn, versus on the way back to Helsinki. It was more crowded on the way back and it took a while to find a seat.
"Journey Helsinki to Tallinn 21st August 2013 with Tallink Silja on the Tallink Superstar"
I had no problems with this service whatsoever which departed promptly and on time. I had upgraded to 'Comfort Class' which cost only a little extra but was well worth it. This category of travel consisted of a quiet lounge area, leather (comfortable) seating and unlimited access to coffee/tea and other light snacks/nibbles. I did not avail of the latter but the coffee was fine. Any exchanges I had with Staff on the vessel found them to be always helpful and courteous, a total of two such encounters I believe. I have no suggestions on service improvement and overall I would issue them a 9 out of 10, well done!
"Tallinsk "
a giant ferry with 8 floors, which one can get lost in it totally interesting, very comfortable, lots of restaurants and seating opportunities There are also grocery stores and boutiques very calm crossing
"Very good experience "
The experience has been good, especially on the way to Tallin. It had a lot of restaurants and it was very comfortable. A very good way to travel from Helsinki to Tallin. 100% recommendable.
"Ferry to Tallin"
Smooth comfortable ride/back to Tallin. It's a long walk to the ship and back to land. I think passangers sould be made aware of this as some may not be able to make it.
"Helsinki-Tallin trip "
Good journey even though when we arrived to the tram terminal we realised that the correct one was actually 4 km away. Previously we had tried to find the terminal on the company's website but we couldn't find it. Thank Goodness the conection was relatively easy and didn't affect our trip. The trip was nice.
"Great trip to Tallinn"
We took the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn this summer. Weather was nice. It was quite a walk from the Helsinki city center to the terminal. It was a great boat. We sat on comfortable deckchairs.
"Problem with seats availability"
Too few seats available and people using more than one seat to sleep.
"Ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki "
Pleasant, calm crossing (on 01.08.2013). The price-performance ratio was okay, even if the seating was a bit poor, and yet exposed to bad weather on deck. A little more information such as the storage facilities or the einzelenen restaurants and also on which deck, booked places would be good.
"Excellent "
It was an excellent journey. Comfy ship with excellent facilities, cafés and shops. A comfy and quick way of travelling.
"Easy travelling"
What a great service provided. Checking in was easy and the staff were all so helpful.
"Finland Gulf crossing"
Excellent choice to go across the Finland Gulf from Helsinki to Tallinn. The service was excellent, the booking process quick and the staff on board very polite and extremely helpful. The ferry was very big and cozy, clean, on time and equipped with all comforts. Striking the front with a huge window on the sea.
"A nice ferry"
Very confortable, punctual, the 4 level bar with sea view is great to meet people.
"Pleasant trip"
We had a pleasant journey by boat. There were plenty of facilities on board to pleasantly pass the 2 hour journey.
"Ferry Helsinki - Tallinn and return"
Was on the Tallink Superstar ferry now in July. Nice ferry and they had a great system for placing the luggage. I ate a nice lunch in the restaurant on deck 8. Beautiful shops on board. All in all a good experience. Wonderful to get to destination in just two hours
"Nice ship, not enough lockers"
The ship was nice, with good food options. However, for those not in a room, special reserved seat, etc., there were not enough lockers for luggage storage. Therefore, many, including myself, had to sit on the floor to stay with our luggage. This, or rudely take up a lot of space in the food area.
"Comfortable and Pleasant journey"
Journey from Tallinn to Helsinki was comfortable and very pleasant, my only issue was that the ticket we received did not state what terminal the ship was departing from, which put us under pressure to make the departure. Good facilities on board which made the time pass by quickly.
"No problem"
Tallinn-Helsinki return at a very interesting fare, cheaper than anywhere else. No bad suprises though. I strongly recommend them.
"Perfect trip"
All was perfect nice staff, excellent trip.
"Great trip "
We sailed from Helsinki to Tallinn in beautiful weather with quite a bit of wind. Due to the upcoming tall ship races we sailed by quite a number Of Those ships. Passage was smooth and timely. Highly recommended!
"Crossing the Gulf of Finland"
A very pleasant outbound journey… The kids loved it! The inbound journey was delayed and the communication was not efficient. The kids enjoyed the activities offered. A nice experience overall!
"Seatings"
In the café and the bar many of the passenger took more seats than needed. Many of the round tables were occupied by two people and lots of bags, and you could see that a lot of people were looking for somewhere to sit. You should have the rule 'one seat per person'.
"htallinn helsinki"
I booked this trip with direct ferries who sent us a confirmation number, you need to take this to ferry terminal and check in at one of the desks at least thirty minutes prior to sailing. We found the whole experience very easy and professional. We sailed on the superstar and really enjoyed the journey.
"Daily trip to Tallin from Helsinki"
you can visit Tallin in a day, taking the ferry (h2 per route) from Helsinki. you can visit Tallin walking from the port (15-20 minutes max to get to the old town centre). To visit the city, half day is enough but it's worth it as, in my opinion, Tallin is more striking than Helsinki. you can get to Helsinki port (terminal West - Laansi terminaal)in 15 minutes with the tram n.9 from the central station - cost: €1.80. It's better to book tickets online, you will save time and money. We spent about €40 per person for a return trip with Directferries instead of €64 asked from Tallin Link.
"good travel"
Good travel experience.
"Superstar - super ferry!"
En veldig hyggelig og behagelig fergetur. Selv om du ikke forhåndsbooker sete er det mulig å sitte i restauranten og nyte en drink med vakker utsikt. Det er også godt utvalg i shoppingområdet.
"Excellent"
Perhaps there could be more seats on the ferry. Other than that, it was excellent.
"So easy!"
Our ferry trip from Helsinki to Tallinn went smoothly. We were able to store our luggage safely during the trip which enabled freedom of movement. Lovely views of Tallinn as we came in to the terminal. A great way to travel, definitely recommend it.
"An essential ship "
We travelled in an ecological ship with the glass prow. Beautiful.
"Perfect "
Very well-organised, very comfortable, everything was perfect. 100% recommendable.
"FERRY HELSINKI TO TALLINN"
GREAT FERRY, CLEAN, GOOD FOOD, RIGHT ON TIME.
"Nynäshamn-Ventspils"
We went with a normal car on Nynäshamn-Ventspils. Before you entering the que, you need to check in at the terminal. You have a good buffe with all sorts of dishes. The ferry is more for heavy traffic so it's not a party boat. The enteriment we had was sitting in the pub, watching a music show on the tv and a nice drink. The shopping abroad was very limited. It was nice waking up well rested!
"EASY CROSSING"
Booking the ferry is easy to do online. If in downtown Helsinki the number 9 tram takes you right to their ferry. Spoke also to the staff in the office in Helsinki who also were very helpful with maps and tram times. The ship itself is very large. Lots of seating options and very clean. Would recommend to anyone the use of this ferry and its services.
"Large crowds at Midsummer "
The Superstar is equipped like a cruise ship with restaurants, shops, and a huge glass front for a great view. However, the ferry was so crowded that we had no chance to get a seat during our trip. For two hours but not a big problem.
"A day trip to Helsinki"
Accurate information. Quick and efficient booking on Directferries. The terminal in Tallin is nice and functional. The process to get the ticket is quick. The ferry is clean and confortable
"Tallinn Helsinki fast and good! "
Ferry with motorcycle without problems. Regular briefing and stowage of the machine. Free WiFi on board.
"Information"
I first used Tallink Superstar to and from Tallink. The ships and service were O.K. But I had a difficulty which port of Helsinki is the departing port. I almost missed your ship without knowing there are several ports in Helsinki. You should have let me know which port and its location your ships are departing from. For a minor thing, it is better for you to provide the information on the ships at the ticket counters or in your mail. I had no idea on your large ships, thinking that your ships are much more smaller ships. I was amazed by the big size of your ships and so many facilities inside the ships. If I had known it beforehand I should have utilized it more easily. Anyway thanks for your good service, and I enjoyed it.
"Very simple"
From Argentina bought the service, all very simple. The service is very good!
"Helsinki to Tallin"
Check-in and loading was efficient and easy. Crossing was smooth and disembarkation straight forward. Was not a booze cruise - lunchtime voyage.
"Helsinki to Tallin crossing with Tallink Silja"
Quick crossing (2h)
"All the best "
All the best
"Unpleasant experience with crew"
We've booked a 4-berth cabin and paid for the overnight fee. To our surprise, the staff opened our door and requested us to leave when the ship arrived Helsinki at 0050 - the time we were sleeping. We were told that we should pay more for staying overnight. After showing them the receipt at the reception (the other floor), the staff just said that "it's ok now" - without any explanation or sincere apology about their fault!!
"Totally satisfied"
On time both way. Would recommend the company - May 2013
"Pleased overall"
We arrived early to the Western terminal in Helsinki and got accelerated our journey from 13:30 until 10:30. This was very good service, we appreciated it! The coffee on board was not so good, but the food was very good. The ferries were scheduled and held their timetables. We had the motorcycles that were strapped firmly. We were overall very pleased with the ferry ride.
"Pleasantly surprising trip"
The roundtrip crossing exceeded all of our expectations. The boat was on time, clean, roomy and replete with services for the traveler. WE could not have been happier. However, I do suggest that you consider putting the name and address of the departure point, or a map rendering. We went to two different docks incorrectly. When we finally had to call a taxi, the driver went to the wrong place. We came close to missing our reservation. At least three people advised us incorrectly. Please put exact directions as to where the dock is. We chose our hotel based on where we thought the boat left, so it was an inconvenience.
"Smooth Sailing"
Very easy check in process. Smooth ride and lots of amenities on the ship to keep occupied for the 2 hour journey from Helsinki to Tallinn. Great duty free and very close (walking distance) to the Old Town in Tallinn upon arrival.
"Great experience"
faster and easier booking process, competent and friendly advice on the terminal, smooth and comfortable during travel, even cleanliness of the toilets, nice ambience on the ship high value experience of crossing
"Helsinki to Tallinn"
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip from Helsinki to Tallinn and would recommend this journey over air travel any time. The ferry is beautiful and has every amenity.
"Amazing trip!!!"
Thank you very much for this amazing trip that I will never forget.
"Easy to find, easy to embark and easy to enjoy"
We booked online and simply followed the instructions which we downloaded. Our booking was confirmed and our tickets issued quickly and efficiently. We were not expecting such a long walk to board the ferry but it is the same for all lines we have discovered.
"Journey"
It was a dream journey with this ferry and great booking process with Directferries. Everything went perfect. It was a dream travelling through Baltic Sea with such a luxurious ship.
"Helsinki Tallinn"
Crossing lasted around 2 hours. Ship was comfortable and well fitted out. I'd happily recommend.
"Everything was good. "
We enjoyed our voyage. I really appreciate amazing view throw huge windows in direction of travel and also ship punctuality. Deck was also fine, we could take good photos of harbour and the city.
"So good trip"
I enjoyed my trip between Tallinn and Helsinki with Tallink Silja. I appreciated all the time i spent on the ship. I hope travel again with Tallink Silja.
"Daytrip Helsinki - Tallinn"
An interesting, comfortable day trip, from Tallinn to Helsink and return. Tallink was the cheapest with a two hours crossing.
"the best trip!!!"
Some of my best experiences of my life on this trip. Crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki by ship was awesome! i recommend for all.
"Review crossing Tallinn-Helsinki"
Friendly staff and nice interior for a ferry. The windows could be cleaned again, you could hardly look out.
"Helsinki-Tallinn, March 2013"
Very good trip with Tallink Silja, only negative was the information on the place of departure, no address given or any place indicated on the ticket regarding the port in Helsinki, knowing that there are not many, we had a little trouble finding .. But otherwise very pleasant trip.