Taking the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn next Saturday, September 17th. Would like to leave early evening and would like to take one of the faster boats. Is this something I should reserve now before I leave for Europe? Or is there always space available?
Thanks!
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I am planning to take the ferry from Tallinn to Helsinki on that same day, and was asking myself the same question. So I called the Tallink booking office a minute ago and I was informed that it%26#39;s not necessary to book in advance. In fact, they can never guarantee the catamarans will be actually sailing on the day that you are planning to travel. As soon as it gets too windy, catamaran services are cancelled and one has to take the %26#39;slow%26#39; service (more or less 3 hours).
So, the lady on the phone recommended me to simply present myself at the ticket office on the day I am planning to travel and see what services are available. I got the impression that it rarely happens that boats are fully booked.
Enjoy your trip.
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When I used a SuperSeaCat Tallinn-Helsinki-Tallinn in the end of August, there was absolutely no problem getting tickets just before departure. We took ships at noon and on Tallinn-Helsinki the utilizations was about 5%, Helsinki-Tallinn about 10%... so much space and no need to reserve in advance!
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BUt what if you are taking a 8:00am ferry on a saturday? I dont think the ticket offices are open that early so Im not sure what to do. I wont be able to make it there before close on friday either. Suggestions?
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Caits,
The ticket offices open an hour before departure. They need to sell tickets at the end of the day, and there will be plenty of Finns leaving early going day-tripping to Tallinn for cheap booze and cigs and other shopping!
For some of the hydrofoils you can buy a ticket on the ship for very slightly more. Although these don%26#39;t run if the sea is reasonably choppy, which in the northern Baltic can happen often.
Or, if you%26#39;re worried, email ahead your Hotel who should be able to sort it out for you. Concierge services in Scandanavia are always excellent in my experience.
Have a good trip - and you might need to seasick pills if you take the hydrofoil! I was very sick last time i did it.
AK
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This is all great news. I will also be taking a day trip into Tallinn from Helsinki but on the 21st. Is there a single place to book tickets for all ferries or must you go to each individual line i.e. Silja? Or is there only one company that goes?
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Hi folks. What is the difference between first and second class on the Silja ferry to Tallinn? Is it worth the extra money to go first class?
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We booked ferry tickets Tallin/Helsinki Nordic Jet (3 days in advance) in a travel agent in Tallin town centre same price as the ferry terminal. Paid the extra for Business class which we thought was worth the money as we will only do the trip once. Hot food tea/cofffe ect as well as alcohol. But the travel agent said we could arrive at the terminal about 15mins before boarding to pick up tickets, but she was wrong you have to be there at the latest 30min before sailing, we made it with 5mins to spare! People were buying txts at the terminal and there was plenty of room
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Nordic Jet are terrific and if you go Ist Class you get free food/ drinks which is well worth your effort to try.
the terminal is opposite the Grand Scandic Hotel near the Waterfront.
Plus Ist class ticket passengers can use the first class lounge !
an extra bonus.
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Hey everyone.
Just wanted to report back.
Booked a %26quot;Linda Class%26quot; on the Linda line on the hydrofoil. %26quot;Linda Class%26quot; is the Linda line%26#39;s first class. However, the ships didn%26#39;t run today due to the sea conditions..%26gt;HOWEVER%26lt; I am happy to report that the staff at the Linda line made a switchover to the SuperSeaCat a completely painless experience! It was flawless! Both ways!
The only thing you may consider is that if you switch from Linda Class to the SuperSeaCat you will have to go economy as their first class is more expensive. This leads me unsure if you would have to pay if you purchased a regular economy ticket on Linda so that is unknown.
In any case it was a great experience. The seas were a little rough due to storms in the area but the ride was comfortable. And a VERY important note, the WC%26#39;s were SPOTLESS.
Had a great time in Tallinn as well despite the rain.
Strongly recommend hoping on one of the double decker city tours immediately upon leaving the ferry. There are 3 tours that you can take for 1 price and you have the ability to hop on and off as you wish. There is a single stop for all tours (green, red and blue line) city tours.
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I am going to be in Helsinki in june 27 to 30 invited by PerkinElmer company and next day (31) I want to travel to Tallinn by ferry. Should I reserve before I arrive to Helsinki by mail with my Visa card or can I buy the ticket in Helsinki?. If that is correct would you give me some advise about the name and address of the ferryboats companies. I am from Colombia South America I have Schengen visa. I learned that the visa and my passport are enough documents to travel to Estonia.
I plan to stay in Tallinn two or Three days. Please advise me about discount hotels located around the historical area to make reservations.Thanks Matilde Mizrachi matilde119@yahoo.com
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