Whilst staying in Helsinki recently we planned a two day Roundtrip Cruise to Stockholm. Cruise ferries depart daily at 4.45 p.m. and arrive in Stockholm the next morning enabling visitors to spend a day in the Swedish capital before returning to the ferry for the return voyage.
Embarkation:
Silja Symphony
Tallink-Silja Line have two identical cruise ferries operating on this route named Symphony and Serenade. They have been in service since 1990 but with numerous updates still offer a high quality experience. The ships are sizeable and able to accommodate up to 2,852 passengers in 986 cabins with room for 395 cars.
Self check in for our departure
The ferries depart from Helsinki’s Olympia Terminal which is just a short walk from the city’s vibrant market square and also accessible by tram lines 2 or 3 (single tickets €2.95). Passengers are permitted to board the ferry from 3.30 p.m. so we arrived around 30 minutes early to print out our tickets and boarding passes from a self-service check-in machine, counters also available if preferred. Our boarding passes also doubled up as disposable room keys with our cabin number and deck printed on them. The Olympia Terminal is spacious and has cafe facilities and seating in the departure lounge whilst waiting to board.
Tallink is a leading shipping company operating in the Baltic Sea, recognized for its extensive passenger and freight services connecting Finland, Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia. Founded in 1966, the company has grown significantly over the decades, becoming a vital player in the regional transportation industry. With a fleet of modern, well-equipped vessels, Tallink focuses on providing a high-quality travel experience, catering to both leisure and business travelers.
The company’s primary routes include connections between major cities such as Helsinki and Stockholm, Tallinn and Helsinki, and Riga and Stockholm. These routes are crucial not only for tourism but also for commerce, facilitating the movement of goods and services across borders. Tallink’s strategic positioning enables it to meet the demands of a growing market, with an emphasis on reliability and convenience.
