Stockholm -> Helsinki

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I'm looking for information on how to get from Stockholm to Helsinki by ferry. I've heard Viking Line is the best way to go price-wise, but if anyone knows any other good options, I'd be interested in information/links

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[skidspoppe]

I went the other way, from Turku to Stockholm on Viking and it was fine. I didn't get a cabin but ended up sleeping on a couch in the bar. The luggage is locked in a room which you won't have access to during the trip. I had a backpack with essentials that I used as a pillow and had no problems whatsoever.

The ship is like a mini-cruise ship so there's plenty of places to sit and hang out and they fully expect people to sleep wherever. In fact, if I remember correctly, there are even rooms set up with lots of chairs specifically for overnight sleeping, but they filled up quickly which was how and why I ended up in a dark corner of the bar in a booth bench.

Hope this helps.

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It does help a lot, thanks very much!

One question though - the chairs they have set up - are they along the lines of fold-out chairs? I don't imagine that being comfortable to sleep in, haha.

[skidspoppe]

they weren't very comfortable looking and they filled up quickly.. Kinda like school desk chairs.

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Oh dear. I'll definitely be looking at getting a cabin. Thanks for the info, I really appreciate it!

[ja_va]

If you want the cheapest way, you may want to consider going via Turku. Turku ferry is significantly cheaper, and you can get train discount with the ferry ticket, which makes whole thing cheaper still. Also, there is a day ferry from Stockholm to Turku and it costs really really low, something like 15 dollars, but of course you will have to sleep in Turku in that case.

However, if you want comfort, you may want to treat Stockholm-Turku (or Helsinki) ferry as a hotel and pay for a cabin to spend a night in decent accommodation with shower. Otherwise you will feel rather like a homeless person, since you can only sleep on a chair somewhere or on the floor. Coach may be available but I would not bet on it, since there are not many of them in public areas. I saw people sleeping in sleeping bags on the floor by the stairs, etc. It all depends how badly do you want to save money vs. comfort. Difference in price is comparable to a hotel room fare.

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I thought of that, but was worried about cutting our time in Helsinki short if we did it that way. I'll look into it though, since it seems like it will be much cheaper.

I didn't realize the cabins had showers! I think we'll be booking a cabin if we decide to just go from Stockholm -> Helsinki, since it seems to be worth it.

Thanks very much!

[ja_va]

Yes, I took Silja line a few times between Stockholm and Helsinki and Stockholm and Turku, all cabins had showers. Reasonably sure Viking has showers, too, but you may want to check to make sure

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Oh wow, it sounds like it'd be really easy to take it to Turku if we decided on that.

Silja sounds pretty amazing, though. I'd look into it if our budget were a bit more, haha.

Thank you for all the info though, it's much appreciated. :)

[pacie]

i rode the viking line from stockholm to helsinki..def. get a cabin, it was nice to sleep on the boat rather then having to wander around all night. very nice cabins and worth the price

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Thanks very much! I think we're leaning towards this now. :)

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Also, when you're looking, compare the price on the "international" website compared with the Swedish one. I found there was a huge difference when I travelled with them from Stockholm to Estonia (the Swedish site was cheaper and had much better specials)

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I'll definitely check that out! Thanks so much~

[aveda_83]

Other options if you're travelling on a budget but still want to stay in a cabin is to get an economic one with shower/wc in the corridor or stay in a shared female cabin.

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Oh, I didn't know that was an option. I'm travelling with my sister, so a shared female cabin would work well. :)

[aveda_83]

That would be a good budget option if you and your sister don't mind sharing with 2 other females. :)

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Not at all! Thank you for the info. :)