FERRY ROUTES
The crossings worth booking.
The 15 most popular helsinki to tallinn ferries. We break down the sailings worth booking - the crossing time, the fare, who runs the boat and what the trip is actually like once you are aboard.
A comfy return day trip ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, with up to 9.5 hours to explore the UNESCO Old Town at your pace.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience. I had some issues with the tickets but the customer service solved it very quick and in the most efficient way. Overall, the journey was very pleasant. The food and drinks were amazing. Thank you!”
Tallinn to Helsinki by eco-friendly Tallink ferry: 2-hour crossing each way, up to 10 hours in Helsinki, onboard food, shops, Wi-Fi.
“The sail on the Megastar boat was fantastic the experience of sailing through the frozen golf of Finland was incredible. The onboard facilities were spot on and very enjoyable. Recommend this trip”
Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry and guided Old Town walk, with free time, cathedral drama, and Gulf of Finland crossings.
“It was a lovely trip, our guide gave up all the history and information we needed during the guided tour which then left us to explore things at our own pace for about 3 hrs and then the driver came to pick us up and drop us back to the ferry terminal. it was a…”
Ferry day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with a small-group guided Old Town walk, key landmarks, and time to roam. Round-trip ferry included.
“My mom and I planned a Northern Europe trip for my birthday, and during the planning stages, we realized that Estonia was very close to Helsinki. At first, I wanted to do a self-guided tour because I don't have the patience to sit on a group tour. However, I wouldn't even know where to begin…”
Helsinki highlights with a Suomenlinna ferry: Oodi, cathedrals, Sibelius, market square, and a guided sea-fortress walk.
“This was a great way to see Helsinki from an insider . Sergio knew so much about the city and the country . Not only did we see a lot of highlights but learned so much as well. Was perfect day !”
Guided day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn by round-trip ferry, with a walk through UNESCO Old Town and free afternoon time.
Helsinki in 5.5 hours with a guided van route and ferry to UNESCO Suomenlinna, plus Sibelius and Orthodox churches and Finnish tastings.
Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry with a guided Old Town walk, major sights like Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea views, and free time.
Ride a 25-minute FRS ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Vallisaari Fortress Island for forts, nature trails, cafés, and Biennial 2025 art.
“Notices for using tickets in the mail almost passed me by ♀️ 🤦🏼”
Small-group guided Helsinki highlights and a ferry ride to UNESCO Suomenlinna, with key sights, included admissions, and smooth pickup.
“Learned a lot about my heritage from the tour guide. He was very knowledgeable. The Rock church is breathtaking and I was so glad it was included. Very enjoyable day. Thanks!”
Take a full day ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn for a guided Old Town walk, ticketed sights, and free time in Raekoja Plats.
“Irene was a fantastic guide. Very knowledgeable and switched on to the needs of the group. We had a family with four well behaved young children and her ability to recognize what was needed was exceptional. Thanks Irene for making the tour pleasurable. You have a beautiful Old City.”
Take an FRS Finland ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Vallisaari Fortress Island. Short ride, flexible time, and real archipelago vibes.
“Unfortunately never got to Vallisaari Island but instead ended up on Suomenlinna. Went to designated ferry terminal (with red flags and signage for Vallisaari) at correct departure time. Had tickets checked by ferry staff when boarding and set off. Upon arrival at Suomenlinna was told the ferry did not go to Vallisaari!”
Business Class ferry day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn with lounge access, priority handling, meals, drinks, and up to 10 hours in Old Town.
Hop a ferry from Helsinki to UNESCO Suomenlinna for self-guided fortress exploring, with coffee/beer onboard and frequent sailings.
“It was a nice half day trip, perfect for a group or solo. Plenty to experience and see. It has a nice harbor view as an add value. Go first thing in the morning as later on becomes very busy. I took the 9:00 AM ferry and it was comfortable.”
VIP car transfers and guided Old Town Tallinn from Helsinki, with round-trip ferry and sea-view lunch buffet. Full-day trip.
From the Aegean to the Andaman, here is every crossing on the site.
