Despite the fact that only 300 kilometers of the Gulf of Finland share the northern capital of Russia and the capital of Finland , many Petersburgers have never been there. Why not start your journey with a small weekend sea trip that will be provided by the St. Petersburg - Helsinki ferry?
Many will call such a trip too difficult, and some may even be too expensive. In order to dispel some prejudices, this article is written.
The ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki 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 infrastructure. It has more than 600 cabins, designed for both simple practical travelers and people who can not imagine their life without luxury. The ferry accommodates more than 1600 passengers. If you decide to ride Scandinavia in your car, then this is not a problem. Princess Mary can accommodate up to 400 cars on a dedicated deck.
It should be noted that the ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki makes night flights. Experienced travelers will call this a plus of the trip, because during it you can do two things at once - go and sleep. Agree, significant time savings. So, the ferry to Helsinki from St. Petersburg and back departs at 19.00, and arrives, depending on the day of the week and direction, at 08.00 or at 09.30. Thus, the ferry from Helsinki and from St. Petersburg will “roll you” 13-15 hours. During this time, you can have enough sleep, as well as enjoy beautiful views of the northern waters.
As for one of the most important aspects - the price - it’s worth saying here that everyone can find something to their liking and their own pockets. The prices for the St. Petersburg - Helsinki ferry depend on the preferences, passengers' capabilities, the day of the week, and also on the type of transport that they take with them. If you are not looking for luxury and practical enough, then you will be quite comfortable with a bed in a cozy four-bed cabin with a shower cabin and air conditioning for 19 euros (one way price). If you love luxury and are willing to pay, then you will be happy to be offered a luxurious De Luxe room with a large
LCD TV, minibar and breakfast included for 345 euros on a weekday and 374 euros on a holiday or day off. 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. A ferry ticket for an SUV will cost a little more - 30 euros. 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 ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki, no one will definitely be bored. For passengers there are a large number of bars, restaurants, discos, Internet cafes. “Princess Maria” will delight you with a real Finnish bathhouse, 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 the trip, then this is an ideal vacation, even for a couple of days. If you want a truly unforgettable weekend, welcome to the ferry!