More about Saint Petersburg-Helsinki

Despite the fact that the northern capital of Russia and the capital of Finland are separated by only 300 kilometers of the Gulf of Finland, many Petrograders have never been there. Why not start traveling with a small off-shore sea trip that the St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry will provide you?

Many will call such a trip too complicated, and someone, perhaps, is even too expensive. In order to dispel some prejudice, this article is written.

The St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry in 2010, after a short break due to the crisis, resumed its regular daily flights. The ferry with the beautiful name "Princess Maria" is a mini-city with its own infrastructure. It has more than 600 cabins, designed for ordinary practical travelers, as well as for people who do not represent their lives without luxury. The ferry accommodates more than 1600 passengers. If you decide to ride in Scandinavia on your car, then this is not a problem. "Princess Maria" can hold up to 400 cars on a special deck for this purpose.

It should be noted that the St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry makes night flights. Experienced travelers will call it a plus of the trip, because during it you can do just two things - go and sleep. Agree, significant time savings. So, the ferry to Helsinki from St. Petersburg and back leaves at 19.00, and arrives, depending on the day of the week and direction, at 08.00 or at 09.30. Thus, a ferry from Helsinki and from St. Petersburg will "roll" you 13-15 hours. During this time you can get enough sleep, and also enjoy the beautiful views of the northern waters.

As for one of the most important aspects - prices, - here it is worth saying that everyone can find something to their liking and by their own pocket. The prices for the ferry St. Petersburg-Helsinki depend on the preferences, the possibilities of the passengers, the day of the week, and also on the type of transport they take with them. If you are not looking for luxury and are quite practical, then you will be satisfied with the bed in a cozy four-seater cabin with a shower and air conditioning for 19 euros (one way price). If you like luxury and are willing to pay, then you will be happy to be offered a luxurious room "De Luxe" with a large LCD TV, mini bar and breakfast included for 345 euros on a weekday and 374 euros on a holiday or a day off. In the interval between the minimum and maximum prices indicated by us, there are a large number of options, and each passenger will be able to choose what suits him best.

Carriage of a bicycle on a ferry will cost 9 euros, a car - 20 euros, a motorcycle - 27 euros. The ticket for a ferry for an off-road car will cost a little more expensive - 30 euros. And as for minibuses and buses, here the price is calculated depending on their length - from 10 to 20 euros per meter.

During the trip on the St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry no one will definitely be bored. For the passengers there are a lot of bars, restaurants, discos, Internet cafes. "Princess Maria" will please you with a real Finnish sauna, as well as a duty-free shop with a wide range of goods.

Travel is always exciting and inspiring. And if they require a minimum of time for preparation and money for a trip, then this is an ideal holiday, even for a couple of days. If you want to spend a truly unforgettable weekend, welcome to the ferry!