Where to Sail: the 9 Best Finland Ferry Trips

1.Day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn. Ferry included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 57 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $155Our pick

This 11-hour small-group trip takes you from Helsinki to Tallinn by round-trip ferry, with port transfers and a guided walk through the Upper and Lower Old Town. Guides such as Darja, Kareena, and Svetlana lead the visit, covering churches, castle views, city walls, and local stories before you get free time to eat and explore on your own.

“Great day in Tallinn. Tour guide was very knowledgeable and also helped us find a good place for lunch. She was very accommodating with taking pictures for us and it was great to have transfers to and from the ferry.”

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2.Helsinki & Suomenlinna: City Highlights Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $152Top rated

Start in central Helsinki with Oodi, the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, and two landmark cathedrals. Then take the ferry to Suomenlinna for a two-hour guided walk. Sergio is one guide associated with the tour. Expect a shared group of up to 21, hotel pickup at selected hotels, and a Market Square finish.

“Our tour guide, Sergio, was absolutely amazing! We were lucky enough to do two tours with him, and both were unforgettable. He brought Porvoo, the Helsinki area, and Suomenlinna Fortress to life with his stories and knowledge. We learned so much and had the best time—highly recommend! Pam and Robert from Minnesota, USA”

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3.Helsinki & Suomenlinna: City Highlights Tour with Ferry Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 20 reviews · 5h 30m · from $151

Spend about five and a half hours exploring Helsinki with an English or Spanish-speaking guide, possibly Sergio, by air-conditioned van, on foot, and by ferry. Visit the Olympic Stadium, Sibelius Monument, Uspenski and Helsinki Cathedrals, Market Square, and Suomenlinna. Finnish tastings include salmiac, blueberry juice, and Karl Fazer chocolate.

“The tour was excellent, and Sergio, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable about the place. We enjoyed it very much. We were picked up from our hotel at the perfect time, and communication throughout was very easy. Unfortunately, we didn’t have cash on hand for tips at the time, but we truly appreciated the great service and would highly recommend this tour.”

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4.Vallisaari Fortress Island Ferry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 14 reviews · from $12

Take the FRS Finland ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Vallisaari in about 25 minutes. Spend the day exploring old fortifications, marked nature trails, cafés, and Helsinki Biennial 2025 art, then return when convenient. Ferries run every 30 to 60 minutes by season, with snacks, drinks, toilets, and a sun deck onboard.

“Notices for using tickets in the mail almost passed me by ♀️ 🤦🏼”

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5.Half-Day Helsinki and Suomenlinna Walking and Ferry Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $324

Spend five to six hours with an English-speaking guide exploring Helsinki’s main sights and Suomenlinna, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Expect hotel pickup, a ferry ride, time inside the Rock Church and Orthodox Cathedral, and stories about Finnish, Swedish, and Russian rule. Groups are capped at 14 people, with guides such as Olga, Marija, Maria, and Sari leading past departures.

“Marija, our guide was exceptionally knowledgeable and we had a great time walking around Helsinki, it’s a great walking city and the fortress at Suomenlinna has some incredible history and the view from the cannon ridge is something else. Highly recommend this tour.”

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6.Ferry to Vallisaari Fortress Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 6 reviews · from $12

Ride FRS Finland’s ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Vallisaari in about 15 minutes. Explore old fortifications, nature trails, and summer services at your own pace, then return on a later boat. Departures run about hourly, with snacks and drinks sold onboard.

“Great little day trip. One of the islands is closed on Sundays, so we missed it. We only had energy for one island. There is a market place by the departure point for the water taxi. Great activity during nice weather. Not sure how I would feel if it were raining.”

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7.Luxury Trip to Tallinn Ferry +VIP Car

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 1 day · from $523

You’ll spend about 12 to 13 hours traveling from Helsinki to Tallinn and back, with hotel pickup, ferry tickets, a buffet lunch, a professional multilingual guide, and private premium-car transfers. See Kadriorg Park, Baltijam Market, the waterfront, and the medieval Old Town, then enjoy 90 minutes of free time.

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8.Ferry to Suomenlinna Fortress Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $10Best value

Take an FRS Finland ferry from Helsinki Market Square to Suomenlinna Fortress Island in about 20 to 25 minutes. You can explore at your own pace, return on a later sailing, and also visit Lonna restaurant island with the same ticket. Coffee, beer, snacks, and helpful onboard staff add comfort to this flexible outing.

“It was a nice half day trip, perfect for a group or solo. Plenty to experience and see. It has a nice harbor view as an add value. Go first thing in the morning as later on becomes very busy. I took the 9:00 AM ferry and it was comfortable.”

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9.Helsinki All Inclusive Ferry Day Trip Business Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 11 - 14 hours · from $232

Travel from Tallinn to Helsinki aboard Tallink MyStar or Megastar with Business Lounge access on both two-hour crossings. You get priority terminal access, premium Wi-Fi, newspapers, unlimited hot and cold food, vegan dishes, wine, beer, spirits, and priority disembarkation. Explore Helsinki independently for up to 10 hours.

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