Eckero Line

Eckero Line is a Finnish ferry company based in Helsinki, owned by the Aland-based parent Rederiaktiebolaget Eckero. The company runs daily crossings between Helsinki and Tallinn under the Finnish flag and is one of three operators on this Gulf of Finland route. It traces back to 1992, when it was founded as Eestin Linjat, and was renamed Eckero Line in 1995.

Key facts

Company type
Finnish passenger and cargo ferry operator
Founded
1992 (as Eestin Linjat); renamed Eckero Line in 1995
Headquarters
Helsinki, Finland
Parent
Rederiaktiebolaget Eckero (Aland Islands)
Fleet
MS Finlandia (cruise ferry) and MS Finbo Cargo
Crossing time
2 hours 15 minutes (Helsinki-Tallinn)
Web check-in
Supported on the operator site

Top Eckero Line routes on SimpleFerry

  • Helsinki (West Harbour, Terminal 2) → Tallinn
  • Tallinn → Helsinki (West Harbour)
  • Helsinki Vuosaari → Tallinn Muuga (Finbo Cargo, freight-led with limited passengers)

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Fleet and onboard experience

MS Finlandia is a cruise ferry built in 2001 (originally Moby Freedom) with capacity for around 2,080 passengers and 665 cars. After her 2012 refit she runs in Finnish blue and white livery, with a buffet restaurant, bars, lounges, a duty-free shop and a Business Lounge with snacks and drinks included. MS Finbo Cargo handles freight and a limited number of passengers travelling by car between Vuosaari (eastern Helsinki) and Muuga (Tallinn cargo harbour).

Booking, check-in and luggage on SimpleFerry

SimpleFerry issues an e-ticket for Eckero Line. Foot passengers should be at the terminal about 1 hour before departure; passengers with vehicles 90 minutes before. Each passenger may bring up to 50 kg of luggage at no extra cost. Free luggage rooms and paid lockers are available on board MS Finlandia. Day cruises with the same return crossing are popular and offered as a single combined ticket.

Pet policy

Pets travel free of charge but must be added to the booking in advance. Small pets in carriers are allowed in passenger areas; larger pets travel in the car or in a dedicated pet cabin (limited availability).

Frequently asked questions

How many crossings per day?

Up to three on MS Finlandia (typically 09:00, 15:15 and 21:40 from Helsinki, with mirrored schedule from Tallinn) plus three additional on the cargo ferry from Vuosaari.

Is the service year-round?

Yes, daily year-round, weather permitting.

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