The location of St. Petersburg by Peter the Great was not accidental: the proximity of the sea and the possibility of building a fleet gave tangible advantages. The rapid development of the city contributed to the construction of various kinds of marine vessels, which made it possible to travel to neighboring countries and states. Over the centuries, little has changed: interest in walking on the sea has only increased, and the range of choice of floating equipment has increased. Today, the locals are especially popular with the ferry, which performs both the function of ferrying passengers and the ability to make a cruise to the Baltic countries.
History of the formation of ferry services Tallinn - St. Petersburg
The need to establish a ferry service between the two beautiful cities of the Baltic states has long worried the population and the public. Therefore, when in 2011 between Russia and Estonia it was agreed (between the St. Petersburg ship company and the port of Tallinn) the possibility of forming a ferry service along the route Tallinn - St. Petersburg and St. Petersburg - Tallinn, the population accepted this event as a sign from above. In the same year, this agreement was sealed by an agreement. The Russians had a fantastic opportunity to visit Europe, and the Estonians - to plunge into the world of the broad Russian soul, finding themselves in the most beautiful city in Russia. The ferry is called "Princess Anastasia", and the ship itself has already been knocked on for almost thirty years.
The Tallinn - St. Petersburg ferry has become a visiting card for many guests and residents of the two northern capitals.
Ferry activities today
The main historical and cultural city of Estonia has long attracted the attention of tourists and travelers. But what about those who live literally across the strait, and traveling by bus for too long, by plane, is expensive. The solution in this matter was the Tallinn - St. Petersburg ferry, which has been observing its route regularly for the fifth year.
Especially popular tourist destinations with a visit to several countries and cities. So, for example, thanks to the Princess Anastasia ferry, you can take a fascinating journey through the
cities of Tallinn - Stockholm - Helsinki - St. Petersburg. The ferry is equipped with everything necessary, with a capacity of about 2500 passengers, the total number of cabins is 834. Due to its large size, it is possible to travel even with your own car (reserve for 580 units of passenger vehicles). In addition, there are other ferries from Tallinn that go their way both in the
Baltic countries and in the Scandinavian states as a whole.
Cruises from the Northern Capital of Russia
In the northern capital of the country there are a lot of amazing places and attractions that are worthy of attention. But sometimes you want to touch something alien and alluring, which is far beyond the borders of the homeland. To do this, you can choose a cruise that will combine a visit to several countries at once and a pleasant stay on board the ship. Cruises from St. Petersburg today are quite developed and extensive.
The most popular among Petersburgers are the countries of Northern Europe - Finland, Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Estonia, Latvia, Germany. The price category depends on the chosen route and type of vessel, class of number and number of days. For those who are in the main city of Estonia and want to visit the city founded by Peter the Great, you need to catch the Tallinn - St. Petersburg ferry. This route is the most economical and popular among most tourists.
The cost of ferry services. Cruise Price
Any trip or even a trip for a walk to the nearest city requires certain financial costs. The pricing policy for cruises from St. Petersburg depends on the season, the type of route chosen, the number of countries visited and the days of staying on the cruise, as well as the choice of living and dining conditions on the vessel itself.
For example: a 10-day cruise on the route St. Petersburg - Helsinki (Finland) - Stockholm (Sweden) - Copenhagen (Denmark) - Oslo (Norway) - Gothenburg (Sweden) - Warnemuende (Germany) - St. Petersburg with the most economical option for 1 person will cost from 1640 euros in the spring season.
The price (Tallinn - St. Petersburg ferry) is able to surprise and please both small-budget tourists and those who are used to luxury. The most economical option for one here costs only 200-400 euros, the most chic - 750-1300 euros per person. It is important to know: during the peak season (summer-autumn vacations) the prices for cruises and the fare for the ferry noticeably jump.
Some features of the ferry and travel on it
The Princess Anastasia ferry makes regular flights on the route St. Petersburg - Tallinn - St. Petersburg. The ferry capacity is about 2.5 thousand passengers, the ship itself has 8 decks, where:
· Conference rooms - 8 deck;
· Catering, entertainment and play areas - 7 deck;
· Playgrounds and shops - part 6 of the deck;
· Cabins for passengers - 4.5 and part 6 of the deck;
· Passenger vehicles - lower 2 decks.
Few ferries from Tallinn boast such a rich infrastructure and excellent service as Princess Anastasia. This ferry is a kind of floating town, in which there are all conditions for excellent living and recreation.
Cabins from economy class (the lowest category is “E class”) to luxury (the most luxurious cabins are deluxe and suite) can accommodate both the most popular and the most financially constrained tourists.
To satisfy hunger, there are several restaurants on the ferry, among which New York City with American cuisine and Campai with Japanese are in demand.
For children on the sixth deck, a children's corner is created, that is, all the conditions for a pleasant pastime for kids and enjoy a trip for adults.
What you need to know when traveling by ferry
The first thing you should know about the St. Petersburg - Helsinki - Tallinn ferry is that the ship does not accept Russian rubles, so you should take care of buying euros or dollars in advance. Or carry a plastic card.
Arriving at the sea terminal of St. Petersburg is advisable 2 hours before departure, since the boarding usually ends in 30 minutes, and if the passenger does not have time, his dream to take a ferry will not come true.
The ferry’s timetable is as follows: the ferry floats only at night, so departure takes place once every 4 days, in the evening (from 18-00 to 19-00). Arrival - the next day at 11-12-00 a.m. Travel time is about 25-26 hours, depending on weather conditions and seasons.
One-way transportation of a personal car will cost between 35-180 euros. The price varies due to the size of the machine.
About fines. Those who like to smoke a cigar can be fined if the smoker does not smoke in a designated place.
Observing all the above rules and applying the knowledge gained in practice, a tourist can travel by ferry Tallinn-St. Petersburg and back with ease and without problems. With the help of a ferry you can kill two birds with one stone: enjoy a sea voyage and visit several countries at once, plunging into the world of sights and cultures of the northern states.