FERRY ROUTES
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The 15 most popular baltic sea ferries, from quick island hops to full open-water crossings. Each one with sailing times, fares and who runs the boat, so you can pick the right deck and book it.
Comfortable day-trip ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn on eco-friendly Tallink ships, with up to 9.5 hours to explore UNESCO Old Town.
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Day-trip ferries between Tallinn and Helsinki with up to 10 hours ashore, modern Tallink ships, onboard food and shopping, and easy self check-in.
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn, guided Old Town walk, big-picture sights like Toompea and St. Aleksander Nevski, plus free time to roam.
“I really enjoyed everything about Estonia on the cruise. Our guide was fantastic and very helpful. She pointed us in the right direction for a free time and again was very impressed with this tour would definitely recommend.”
Walk major Copenhagen sights, ride an electric canal ferry, and time your day for the Changing of the Guards at Amalienborg.
“Amalie was an excellent tour guide! She was super knowledgeable, effective, organized, and friendly!”
Sail from Helsinki to Tallinn by ferry, enjoy a guided small-group walk through Old Town and viewpoints, then explore on your own.
“Seeing the Christmas markets and all the very beautiful buildings but also it snowed while we were there”
Helsinki highlights plus a guided Suomenlinna ferry ride. See Oodi, cathedrals, Olympic Stadium, and the sea fortress in one day.
“The tour was paced very well. Slow enough to keep up but never lagging. Our tour guide was knowledgeable. There were well planned breaks for restrooms and food.”
Ride FRS Syltfähre between List, Sylt and Havneby, Rømø in about 40 minutes, with great views, frequent departures, and friendly staff.
“The service on the ferry was very friendly and courteous!”
Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn with a 3-hour English guide through UNESCO Old Town, Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, Toompea views, free time.
“Tivemos uma ótima experiência, nosso guia contou muitas coisas sobre a história dessa belíssima cidade e também foi bastante atencioso, pontual e gentil. Foi um dia maravilhoso!”
Guided Helsinki highlights with a ferry to Suomenlinna, plus cathedral stops, Sibelius, and Finnish tastings in about 5.5 hours.
“tal vez algo elevado el precio solo por transporte en van la mitad o menos del tour y 1 pase ida y vuelta en ferry que es transporte publico, el resto del tour es caminando.”
Cross the Wadden Sea by ferry between Rømø and Sylt. Panoramic decks, frequent departures, and easy pre-booked travel for $15.
“Dejlig tur i smukt vejr, men vi fortrød at vi ikke gik i land, så vi må på en ny tur😊”
Take an FRS ferry from Helsinki to Vallisaari Fortress Island for nature trails, fortress buildings, snacks, and Biennial 2025 art.
“Notices for using tickets in the mail almost passed me by ♀️ 🤦🏼”
Guided Tallinn day trip from Helsinki by comfortable ferry, with Old Town UNESCO sights, Toompea Hill views, and a few hours on your own.
“Great communication throughout the booking and day of the tour. Our tour guide, Artur, was great - pleasant and knowledgeable - making the tour the right balance of seeing key sights without feeling rushed. Smooth logistics beginning to end.”
A 3-hour Copenhagen land-and-sea walking combo with an electric harbor ferry, café stop, and the Changing of the Guards at Amalienborg.
“Thank you, Kristian, for joining a tour and for your review. We appreciate your note about our guide, and I will pass it on. Warm regards Ray / Go Like a Local”
Half-day Helsinki walk and ferry to Suomenlinna. See Orthodox, Rock Church, Senate Square and more with a small-group English guide.
“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!”
Tallinn day trip from Helsinki with round-trip ferry, a guided Old Town walk, and curated stops like Toompea and Kohtuotsa.
“We had a great experience on this tour. Our guide, Irina, was knowledgeable and provided a thorough explanation of each site that we visited. We had four kids under 10 along for the tour and Irina was incredibly patient with us. Having never visited Estonia before, I knew very little about the history of Tallin.…”
Pick a coastline and find the ferry that gets you across it.
