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1. NorsoLine
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Scheduled and private archipelago cruises and to recreational islands and more, in Helsinki, Sipoo and Espoo waterways.
2. HSL Ferry
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
This ferry service from Helsinki city center to Suomenlinna Fortress is operated by the Helsinki Region Transport Authority (HSL). The journey time is approximately 15 minutes. Depending on the season and the time of day, ferries run 1 to 4 times per hour from the morning until the night throughout the year. The ferry departs from the Market Square, opposite the Presidential Palace. In Suomenlinna, the ferry arrives at and departs from the main pier of Iso Mustasaari island. The adult AB-ticket costs 2,80. During the 80 minutes time, you can use also other means of transport: trams, buses, metro and trains inside zones A and B. The ferries can be crowded during summer months if the weather is good. There are three ferries and everyone has a sundeck. The oldest ferries M/S Suokki and M/S Tor are from 1952. The newest ferry M/S Suomenlinna II started operating in 2004.
3. Fori
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 46 reviews
Reviewed By Mari6 - Turku, Finland
Föri is 100 years old transportation method which people use actively every day to go across the river. It' takes few minutes to travel, and saves you atleast 30 mins walking to the bride to get over. Somebody tried to close it down and stop it working few years ago but people rose their voices to complain against that and it is still running from early morning till 11 pm at summer time. It is replaced by a walking bridge if the river frozes totally, and with another boat if föri itself needs fixing. Otherwise it is there for you free use! no tickets - although the pubs and bars close by do try to sell tickets to tourists!
4. Viking Line - Day Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1,471 reviews
Reviewed By SergueyOdessa - Odessa, Ukraine
I was really glad to be there, normal price, high quality of service, beautiful big Ferry, tasty cusine and nice duty free shop, it was amazing to visit Helsinki from Tallinn for one day - like sightseeing tour.
5. Tallink and Silja Line - Cruises
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 2,113 reviews
Reviewed By MikaelF413 - Vantaa, Finland
As Club One Gold members, we got a Christmas present from Silja Line: a Commodore cruise to Stockholm in Commodore class for 125 euros plus 80.000 points. The normal price for this cruise would have been 801 euros. Commodore class is the best way to travel on board Silja Serenade or Symphony between Helsinki and Stockholm. It includes one Executive Suite on deck 11, three Junior Suites on deck 9 and Commodore cabins with or without a balcony on decks 10 and 11. There is a Commodore lounge on deck 10 where you have complimentary coffee and snacks and can also purchase alcoholic beverages. The cabin minibar and special breakfasts at Bon Vivant restaurant are included. The entertainment program was excellent this time. On the outward journey, there was 'The Game of Love' show based on music by Queen. On the return journey, there was 'Thank you for the Music' show based on music by ABBA. Both shows last 45 minutes and there are two showtimes at 19:30 and 21:00. It is advisable to book a premium table to have good visibility. Probably because of the coronavirus, it was pleasantly calm everywhere.
6. Linda Line Express
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 7 reviews
7. M/S Amorella
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 1 reviews
8. JT-Line Oy
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 25 reviews
JT-Line´s vessels operate the regular routes between - Market Square and Suomenlinna, Vallisaari and Lonna - Hakaniemi and Vallisaari - Merisatama and Pihlajasaari - Ruoholahti and Pihlajasaari All of our vessels can also be hired for private use, and you will find a suitable vessel for every occasion, ranging from short transports to all-day trips.
Reviewed By Lemmus
We took the island hopper option which allows a visit to three different islands in one day and offers flexibility around timing as the ticket is valid all day and the boats run about every 90 minutes. Suomenlinna is the most popular island and has the most to see (mainly the fortifications, along with six museums) but Vallisaari was my favourite as although it has some fortifications, it's more a nature visit than a history one. It also had some rather odd cartoon story boards which came across more like a children's 'learn to read English' than information. The third island, Lonna, is very small and I would recommend going there last (as the boat stops there on both outward and return legs) or missing it completely. Unless there is more to Lonna than meets the eye, I would struggle to fill the time between one boat and the next I think. The boats sell drinks & snacks. For €8 it's a bargain.
9. Finnlines
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 53 reviews
Reviewed By Dutch-Mikey - Le Havre, France
The FinnLady from Travemunde to Helsinki is very big. It's a 29 hours long trip, and leaves at the ungodly hour of 3:30 am. The cabin (you really need one) is comfortable enough for the 2 nights. Good shower, toilet and beds. Food is pretty good considering it's a ferry. TAKE THE MEAL PACKAGE!! You start with a brunch followed by an evening meal followed by breakfast at arrival. The meals are buffets with plenty of choices, and unlimited eating and drinking. The food is not incredibly good, but pretty good. You can also opt to eat in the bar and/or snackbar, but that will set you back much more. Staff are friendly and helpful and the whole sailing is well oiled. The wifi package should be forgotten. I presume they use the same LTE/4G you can get on your phone.
10. Wasaline
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 65 reviews
