Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Online bookings are encouraged, and the sophisticated website lets you re-
serve extras such as hotels and excursions. The website is also the place to
check for bargains. Booking by phone or in person at downtown offices costs
€5extra.Ifyoujusthavequestions,thereservationslineswillanswerthemfor
free (Swedish tel. 08/222-140, Estonian tel. 640-9808,
www.tallinksilja.com
)
.
In Stockholm, Tallink Silja ships leave from the Värtahamnen harbor. To
get there from downtown Stockholm, take the Tallink Silja shuttle bus from
the train station (50 kr, departs according to boat schedule), or take the T-
bana (subway, 36 kr) to the Gärdet station, then walk 10 minutes to the har-
bor.OnMondaysthroughSaturdays,publicbus#76(direction:Ropsten)takes
you directly to the terminal (leaves from several downtown locations, includ-
ing Kungsträdgården; get off at Färjeterminalen stop). For Stockholm public
transit information, see
here
and
www.sl.se/english
. In Tallinn, Tallink Silja
ships dock at D-Terminal (see “Arrival in Tallinn,” later).
Age Restrictions:
Travelers ages 18-20 are not permitted on the
Stockholm-Tallinn route unless accompanied by a parent or guardian. Excep-
tions may be possible with a permission form or documented reason. Before
making plans, contact Tallink Silja by phone or email to clarify your individu-
al situation.
Speeding Between Helsinki and Tallinn
Four different companies—shown in the table above—offer ferry trips
between Helsinki and Tallinn. Fares run €20-55 one-way (evening departures
from Helsinki and morning departures from Tallinn tend to be cheaper; stu-
dent andsenior discounts available). Their websites have all the latest inform-
ation and prices. If you travel round-trip on the same day, your ticket will cost
barely more than a one-way fare, but you'll have just a few hours on shore.
Prices differ only slightly from company to company—base your choice on
the most convenient departure times and ferry terminal locations. Make sure
you know which terminal your boat leaves from and how to get to it (for
descriptions of Helsinki's terminals, see
here
; for Tallinn's, see “Arrival in
Tallinn,” later).
