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 Petersburgers have never been there before. Why not start your travels with a little weekend boat trip provided by the St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry?
Many will call such a trip too difficult, and someone, perhaps, even too expensive. In order to dispel some prejudices, this article was 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 Mary" is a mini-city with its own infrastructure. It has more than 600 cabins, designed for both simple practical travelers and people who cannot imagine their life without luxury. The ferry can accommodate over 1600 passengers. If you decide to drive around Scandinavia in your car, then this is not a problem. The Princess Maria can accommodate up to 400 cars on a dedicated deck.
It should be noted that the ferrySt. 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 09.30. Thus, the ferry from Helsinki and St. Petersburg will take you 13-15 hours. During this time, you can get plenty of sleep, as well as enjoy the beautiful views of the northern waters.
As for one of the most important aspects - the price - it is worth saying here that everyone can find something to their liking and to their pocket. Prices for the St. Petersburg - Helsinki ferry depend on the preferences, capabilities of passengers, the day of the week, as well as the type of transport that they take with them. If you are not looking for luxury and are practical enough, then you will be fine with a bed in a cozy four-bed 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 offer 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 weekend. 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.
Transportation of a bicycle on the ferry will cost 9 euros, a car - 20 euros,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 St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry, no one will definitely be bored. For passengers there are a large number 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 products.
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 if only for a couple of days. If you want a truly unforgettable weekend, welcome to the ferry!
