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Tallink Silja Line is the trading name used by AS Tallink Grupp, an Estonian shipping company that traces its origins to 1965 when the Estonian Shipping Company introduced passenger ferry services between Helsinki and Tallinn on MS Vanemuine. AS Tallink Grupp was founded in 1989 and is publicly listed on the Tallinn Stock Exchange. After acquiring Silja Line from Sea Containers in 2006 and the Baltic operations of Superfast Ferries the same year, it became the largest passenger and cargo shipping company in the Baltic Sea region, transporting around 5.5 million passengers a year between Estonia, Finland, Sweden, Latvia and the Åland Islands.
Tallink Silja Line operates 13 to 14 vessels under the Tallink and Silja Line brands. Notable ships include MS Silja Symphony and MS Silja Serenade on the Helsinki–Stockholm overnight cruise; MS Megastar, MS Star and MS Victoria I on the Helsinki–Tallinn day route; MS Baltic Princess and MS Galaxy (now Megastar II) on the Turku–Stockholm route via Mariehamn; and MS Baltic Queen on the Tallinn–Stockholm overnight via Mariehamn. The fleet ranges from fast cruiseferries optimised for the 2-hour Helsinki–Tallinn run to large cruise-ferries with extensive cabin and entertainment facilities for the multi-night Sweden routes. Onboard, the larger Sweden-route ships are full cruise-ferries with multiple à la carte and buffet restaurants, bars, spa and pool decks, conference facilities, cinemas, nightclubs, casinos and extensive tax-free shopping — Tallink Silja regularly ranks in the world's top 10 tax-free retailers, a list usually dominated by international airports. Cabins range from interior to deluxe with sea views and suites with balconies. The Helsinki–Tallinn fleet emphasises efficient seating, cafés and tax-free shops for the short crossing. Tallink Silja Line also runs four Tallink Hotels in Tallinn and Riga, packaged with ferry trips for city-break customers.
On SimpleFerry, Tallink Silja Line tickets are bookable in real time with instant e-ticket delivery. Both foot passengers and vehicle passengers should arrive at the port terminal's service desk or vehicle check-in kiosk 1.5 hours before departure. Online check-in is not used; the booking confirmation is presented at the port to collect physical tickets or boarding passes at the company's ticket booth.
Tallink Silja Line carries pets on routes between Helsinki, Mariehamn, Stockholm, Tallinn, Långnäs and Turku. Dogs and cats are permitted in designated pet-friendly cabins and dedicated areas of the ship. Pets must remain on a leash or in a carrier at all times when out of the cabin. Other types of pets are not allowed on the ferry.
About 2 hours, with departures every 2 to 3 hours throughout the day. The route is operated by fast cruise-ferries including MS Megastar.
MS Baltic Queen runs the Tallinn–Stockholm route every other day, with an overnight stop in Mariehamn. The total journey time is approximately 17 hours.
Both foot passengers and passengers travelling with cars should arrive at the port terminal 1.5 hours before departure to allow time for check-in and boarding.
No. Online check-in is not offered by Tallink Silja Line. Passengers present the booking confirmation at the port to collect physical tickets or boarding passes.
Yes. Dogs and cats are accepted in pet-friendly cabins and dedicated areas on routes between Helsinki, Mariehamn, Stockholm, Tallinn, Långnäs and Turku. Pets must be on a leash or in a carrier at all times when out of the cabin.
It is the largest passenger shipping company in the Baltic Sea region, transports approximately 5.5 million passengers a year, runs the most popular Helsinki–Tallinn day route, and is among the world's top 10 tax-free retailers — a ranking otherwise dominated by international airports.
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