Viking Line

Viking Line is a Finnish public ferry company founded in 1959 as Rederi Ab Vikinglinjen and reorganised under the current Viking Line Abp name in 1993. It is listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange and headquartered in Mariehamn on the Aland Islands. Viking Line operates passenger and freight ferries on the Northern Baltic, connecting Finland, Sweden, the Aland Islands and Estonia.

Key facts

Company type: Finnish public limited company
Founded: 1959 (as Rederi Ab Vikinglinjen)
Listed since: Helsinki Stock Exchange
Headquarters: Mariehamn, Aland Islands, Finland
Fleet: Six modern Ro-Pax vessels including Viking Glory, Viking Grace, Gabriella, Viking XPRS, Viking Cinderella, Birka Gotland
LNG vessels: Viking Glory (2022) and Viking Grace (2013)
Passenger volumes: Several million passengers and 500,000+ vehicles annually
Service area: Finland, Sweden, Aland, Estonia

Top Viking Line routes on SimpleFerry

Helsinki → Tallinn (high-frequency day crossings, around 2 to 3 hours)
Helsinki → Stockholm (overnight via Mariehamn)
Turku → Stockholm (via Mariehamn or Langnas, served by Viking Glory and Amorella)
Stockholm → Mariehamn
Kapellskar → Mariehamn

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Helsinki → Tallinn Helsinki → Stockholm Turku → Stockholm Stockholm → Mariehamn

Fleet and onboard experience

The fleet is anchored by Viking Glory, a 2022 LNG-powered ship that sails Turku to Stockholm, and Viking Grace, the 2013 LNG ship still operating the same route. M/S Gabriella, M/S Viking XPRS, M/S Viking Cinderella and Birka Gotland round out the passenger fleet. Onboard facilities on the larger overnight ships include cabins across multiple categories, sit-down restaurants, buffets, bars, tax-free shopping, conference rooms and entertainment programmes. Day-crossing ships such as Viking XPRS focus on tax-free shopping and quick-service restaurants. In 2024 Viking Line signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ports of Stockholm and the Port of Turku to establish a green corridor on the Turku-Stockholm route by 2035.

Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry

Tickets are confirmed instantly. Cancellation policies vary by ticket type. Foot passengers should arrive at the terminal at least 30 to 60 minutes before departure depending on the route. Vehicles need to be at the terminal at least 60 minutes before sailing. Luggage allowance is generous: passengers may bring as many bags as they can carry without an extra charge. Larger items such as bikes are typically subject to a separate fee added during booking.

Pet policy

Pets are welcome on Viking Line ships. Most overnight vessels offer dedicated pet-friendly cabins that must be booked at the time of reservation. Pets need standard EU travel documentation including a pet passport and rabies vaccination.

Frequently asked questions

Which Viking Line routes accept vehicles?

All long routes accept cars and motorhomes, including Helsinki-Stockholm, Turku-Stockholm and Helsinki-Tallinn. Vehicle space sells out fastest in summer and on weekends.

Can I travel as a foot passenger?

Yes. Every Viking Line route accepts foot passengers, with separate boarding gates at each terminal.

What is the most modern ship?

Viking Glory, delivered in 2022, is the newest vessel and runs the Turku to Stockholm route. It is one of the largest LNG-powered passenger ferries in the world.

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