More about Saint Petersburg-Helsinki

Despite the fact that the northern capital of Russia andthe capital of Finland is divided only 300 kilometers of the Gulf of Finland, many Petrograders have never been there. Why not start traveling with a small off-shore sea trip that the St. Petersburg-Helsinki ferry will provide you?

Many will call such a trip too complicated, and someone, perhaps, is even too expensive. In order to dispel some prejudice, this article is written.

Ferry Saint-Petersburg - Helsinki in 2010After a short break connected with the crisis, he resumed his regular daily flights. A ferry with a beautiful name "Princess Maria" is a mini city with its own infrastructure. On it are located more than 600 cabins, calculated both for simple practical travelers, and for people who do not represent their lives without luxury. The ferry accommodates more than 1600 passengers. If you decide to ride in Scandinavia on your car, then this is not a problem. "Princess Maria" can accommodate up to 400 cars on a special deck for this purpose.

It should be noted that St. Petersburg -Helsinki makes night flights. Experienced travelers will call it a plus of the trip, because during it you can do just two things - go and sleep. Agree, significant time savings. So, the ferry to Helsinki from St. Petersburg and back leaves at 19.00, and arrives, depending on the day of the week and direction, at 08.00 or at 09.30. Thus, a ferry from Helsinki and from St. Petersburg will "roll" you 13-15 hours. During this time you can get enough sleep, and also enjoy the beautiful views of the northern waters.

As for one of the most important aspects -prices, - then it is worth saying that everyone can find something to their liking and by their own pocket. Prices for the ferry St. Petersburg - Helsinki depend on the preferences, the possibilities of passengers, the day of the week, and also on the type of transport they take with them. If you are not looking for luxury and are quite practical, then you will be satisfied with the bed in a cozy four-seater cabin with a shower and air conditioning for 19 euros (one way price). If you like luxury and are ready to pay, then you will be happy to be offered a luxurious room "De Luxe" with a large LCD TV, mini-bar and breakfast included for 345 euro on a weekday and 374 euros on a holiday or a day off. In the interval 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.

The transportation of a bicycle on a ferry will cost 9 euros,a car - 20 euros, a motorcycle - 27 euros. The ticket for a ferry for an off-road car will cost a little more expensive - 30 euros. And 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 is definitely not going to be bored. There are a lot of bars, restaurants, discotheques, Internet cafes for passengers. "Princess Maria" will please you with a real Finnish sauna, 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 a trip, then this is the perfect holiday, even for a couple of days. If you want to spend a truly unforgettable weekend, welcome to the ferry!