Megastar
Operated by Tallink Silja Line
Megastar
Operated by Tallink Silja Line
Operated by Tallink Silja Line on the Helsinki Tallinn route
The Megastar is the newest ship in the Tallink fleet and has been operating since the beginning of 2017. The 212 metre vessel can accommodate 2800 passengers and reach speeds of 27 knots. The garage area has been specially designed so you can carry goods from duty free to your car and has a capacity of 150 vehicles. This fantastic new ship has a huge rage of facilities to ensure a smooth and enjoyable sailing for all ages. There numerous food outlets, lounges, a state of the art shopping outlet, business areas and a wide range of accommodation options for those who want a little more luxury.
This state of the art new ship has 47 cabins for passengers, as well as specially catered accommodation for disabled travellers, those with allergies and people making the trip with their furry friends. All come with comfortable seating and bedding, as well as plush bathroom areas. Megastar has more than one lounge option for you to take advantage of. The Comfort Lounge is a separate area with services including Televisions, Wi-Fi and power outlets. As well as this you will be provided with a range of snacks, beverages and newspapers. Based on aeroplane business class, the Sitting Lounge provides luxury seating in comfortable armchairs. The quiet and closed area includes TVs and luggage lockers. On deck 11, there is a separate Drivers’ Lounge for cargo drivers. Services available there are included in the ticket price.
You will be spoilt for choice for culinary delights while making your Baltic crossing. There is ample available options ranging from sit down three course meals to grabbing a quick snack on the go. The Chef’s Kitchen provides a sit down restaurant with a warm ambiance and a menu that caters for all tastes. The fast lane provides made to order food in quickly and the Burger Restaurant provides freshly baked buns with tasty ingredients. You don’t have to miss out on the big sporting events whilst you travel. The Victory Bar pairs big screens showing the blockbuster matches with a wide range of beverages and bar snacks. It also has a games room and slot machines. There is also the Sea Pub and Coffee Shop on board.
This brand new vessel contains the biggest shopping mall on the Baltic Sea and can be found towards the stern of the ship. Located over both Decks 7 and 8, the 2800 square metre Traveller Superstore contains a perfume and cosmetics area, clothing, toys, confectionery, a deli counter and a wide selection of alcohol. As well as the main shopping area located on Deck 7 there is a smaller Lobby Shop. Here smaller items such as magazines, newspapers, souvenirs and food and drinks are available for purchase.
If you are away on business then there is no reason to fall behind on your work load. Two conference rooms located in the Comfort Lounge provide space for 32 people in one and 22 in the other. They come with televisions, flipcharts, notepads and stationary. Clickshare services allow you to connect laptops to the TVs. Another VIP room is located in the Business Lounge for 12 people. There are luggage rooms on Deck 8 and also a home for travelling pets thanks to a kennel on Deck 7
Young voyagers can enjoy the Children’s Playroom on Deck 9 whilst they travel. A play area, TVs with cartoons and games consoles are here to keep the little ones occupied.
B-class cabin accommodation allows disabled travellers to enjoy comfortable and relaxing surroundings whilst making their Baltic crossing. The ship is specially adapted for those with restricted mobility.
Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our Megastar guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.
out of 5
98% of our customers recommended this ship
"Kurzweilige Überfahrt"
ohne Tadel
"smooth sailing"
great trip
"Pleasant trip"
Really big ferry with a lot options inside, the only thing I missed was a place just for seat without being a bar or restaurant
"Excellent service "
Fast check in and nice clean boats
"Transfer from tallin to helsinki"
Amazing transfer
"Helsinki to Tallinn "
Excellent first trip on this ferry. Ship actually left early so be aware of this if travelling. Very smooth trip and good facilities.
"Super modern and great food"
We traveled in business class on this new ferry and it was fantastic. Everything is so clean and new. The sitting area was comfortable and their was plenty of space. The food was the highlight with many choices and very fresh.
"Trip to Helsinki"
Nice trip
"It was amazing!!!"
It was amazing!!! Was with my 11 years old sun, want to come back with wife and daughter too!!!
"Luxury "
We were pleasantly surprised to find such a clean,welcoming luxurious ferry. Reasonable on-board prices for food & drink,plenty to keep the children occupied, comfortable seating if you manage to get on early enough to grab a lounge seat near the window's on level 8. Only shock was when we decided to try to catch the earlier crossing back to Helsinki at 16.30 instead of 19.30 we were asked to pay €41 which considering our return trip was only €53 we found that to be a bit over the top. Apart from that we had an enjoyable trip.
"Great ship great trip"
The megastar is a wonderful ferry in fact calling it a ferry does it a disservice Was a pleasure to sail in here Booking and check in thrubto boarding went without a hitch I wouid highly recommend booking with direct ferries
"Great trip"
Short weekend break away to Helsinki, we noticed a trip to Estonia so thought why not, £120 for 4 adults return fare to Tallinn absolutely brilliant, so easy to check in got return tickets straight away so we did not have to check in on way back, we cannot fault the service the people anything about it other than we wished we had longer in Helsinki to make more time in Estonia
"Enjoyyyy "
It was a wonderful trip i really liked
"Seating in the Viking"
The Viking unfortunately was a great ferry to get us over to Helsinki but failed in other areas. Food shops were closed so not many breakfast options. People lying across the comfy chairs so not many options to sit on but the empty hard wooden chairs of the closed restaurants. Staff should control this, and you offer sleeping cabins so unacceptable to me. Toilet I used - 2 stalls, one was not working and the other was out of toilet paper.
"Megastar to Helsinki"
An excellent experience in a very clean, new ship.
"Great "
Super
"Great experience "
Great amenities, speedy and smooth crossing. All very clean and easy
"Great experience "
We done a day trip from Tallinn to Helsinki on board megastar quick and efficient boarding. Seating area was clean and spacious. Lots of amenities on board. Departed 15mins early and arrived on time, smooth crossing. On our way back to Tallinn we wanted to catch an earlier crossing the staff instantly changed our ferry to an earlier time.
"Day Excursion from Tallinn to Helsinki"
From the outbound crossing to the return, the standard of the ferries, the promptness, efficiency of staff was excellent. The ferries appeared brand new and were akin to cruise liners with massive retail areas and restaurants bars. The new ferry port building at Tallinn was also first class. A great trip !
"The most amazing trip"
I’ve never been on the ship before. It was one of the best experience!!! The company is just amazing and the facilities excellent!!!
"Best ferry I've ever been on "
We can't believe how huge the ferry was, and how many shops and food stalls would be available! Felt like we were on a cruise ship. Good value for money, I'd highly recommend it!!
"Round trip 29/12/2019"
Clean ship good services punctual. VERY REASONABLE FARE,much cheaper than here in Greece were the services are worse!!!
"Wonderful experience"
Stunningly clean, modern and comfortable (despite lack of comfy recliner seats). Breakfast was 5*. Process was simplicity itself.
"Comfortable journey"
.... but arrangement of rooms is confusing and map overview not too helpful!
"Day trip"
I chose this company as wanted a comfortable ride .great journey there and back . Prer seated in lounge.
"Brilliant....but."
The terminal and ship itself are huge, more like a cruise ship than a ferry. Very clean and inviting. The Megastar is so silent in operation due to it being gas powered you dont even know your moving. The facilities onboard are excellent as is the food. Pricey though. The only negative comment I can make is that some of the staff...bar staff..are not very friendly. I would even go as far as to say ....dam right RUDE!!
"a trip from Talinn to Helsinki"
very nice :-)
"Amazing journey"
We went to Tallin on December with that ferry and it was a really good experience. I strongly recommend it.
"Perfect...except.."
Everything was perfect and accurate except from the extra service of yours with the sms at my mobile...it was sent after the trip not before...
"Best Experience"
Beautiful experience with the megastar, clean and punctual
"Day trip to Helsinki from Tallinn "
Good service from booking tickets online to checking in at the terminal. It was very easy and efficient. The ferry was very clean, modern with nice interiors. There was plenty of seating areas and feeling of space. Good choice of places to eat and drink, which was of good quality and reasonable price. The embarkation very quick and efficient.
"Excellent"
We went as foot passengers so easy to do just arrive half hour before sailing refreshments and shop at terminal ship was amazing massive shopping area so many bars and restaurants kids areas and very quite was the smoothest crossing I've ever had on a ferry
"Wonderful trip"
It was such an unforgetable cruise experience with Megastar ship and both Tallinn and Helsinki terminals are organised. Although the crew didn't speak much of English, they were so helpful and friendly.
"Day trip "
Great journey. Ship was considerably better than we expected. Journey was smooth. Items on board seem reasonable when compared to Helsinki prices.
"Highly recommend"
As a way to spend a little time in Helsinki on our recent trip to Tallinn my friend and I booked tickets for the ferry which takes roughly two hours. Check in was quick and easy, there was no hassle at all to get on the ferry. The facilities were great and we enjoyed our travel.
"Amazing "
Left on time to a beautiful ship . Service was great
"Superb"
Fantastic is the word that comes to mind. From the minute we set sail, until the minute we returned, the trip was smooth. The help at the information desk was great, the timing was punctual and the comfort was extraordinary. I couldn't fault a thing! You made my trip so worthwhile. Thank you.
"Ferry to Tallin from Helsinki"
This was a most fantastic trip and service on board I would thoroughly recommend it and will be looking to return in the future. Boarding and disembarking ran like clockwork. The ferry was immaculate in every way a real wow!! factor well done to all who sail in her. A very smooth and relaxing trip. Estonia is also worth a visit very pretty and welcoming.
"Pleasant experience"
Good journey and timely.
"Pleasant Journey "
Very impressed with everything about the ferry. Compared to ferries of other countries this is one of the best
"Good experience "
The ferry journey from Helsinki to Tallinn was very comfortable. The lady at check in was very helpful and there was only a short wait. On board services were good with plenty of choice for food and beverages and all areas including the toilets incredibly clean. The cost to foot passengers to store luggage is minimal.
"Very Nice"
Although it was a nice ride and a nice ferry, I thought it was annoying to have to pay extra to sit at the comfort area. It's just a 2 hour ferry, let's squeeze for money out of people!
"direct ferry Tallin round trip Helsinki - Tallinn "
We are suppressed that the Ferry is a big cruise . The size like a cruise and the service so good , the price is reasonable. It's very good.
"Great trip"
I came in 5 minutes late and I was thankfully accommodated, I am so grateful for this.
"very on time"
The ship was going before time, 15 minutes
"No way !!! This is the best ferry system ever used . "
The ship facilities are exelent ;confort area strongly recomended
"Reviewing"
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"Tallinn - Helsinki (Return)"
Really enjoyed the trip and the ships are a fantastic experience. We opted for the Comfort Lounge on both trips and for €19 each, each way, you get a much more comfortable journey with snacks and beverages. The journey out aboard the STAR, was an excellent experience with a very spacious, light and calm experience. The Comfort Lounge was the width of the front of the ship and was a real pleasure to arrive into Helsinki by day. Expecting the same experience on the return trip from Helsinki to Tallinn where we boarded the MEGASTAR, wasn’t quite the same unfortunately. The MEGASTAR appears to be more recently refitted but space and light has been sacrificed. The width of the front of the ship is split between a Business Class Lounge (costing €65 pp each way) and the Comfort Lounge. The width of the Comfort Lounge appeared to be a third, with two-thirds allocates to the Business Lounge. The seating is more condensed and less comfortable. The big irritation was that we were travelling back on the 10.30pm back to Tallinn, arriving back at 12.30am. This didn’t stop a mixture of loud dance music and pop blasting the Comfort Lounge space. Not very comforting and not very well thought out given that travellers might want a bit of rest in a Comfort Lounge. If I was basing my rating on the STAR it would be 5 stars all round. If I was basing my rating on the MEGASTAR it would be 2-3 stars, hence overall 3 stars. That said, wonderful trip and excellent service.
"Great experience "
This ferry runs on time so get there at least half hour earlier. There is plenty of facilities on board such as bars restaurants shops and lots of places to sit. The trip to Tallin from Helsinki is only two hours and we enjoyed it thoroughly.
"Nice trip "
The trip itself is nice and smooth. The check-in is easy and quick and for both ways the ferries were very punctual. A few places to eat but of course a lot of people queuing which make the experience a little painful. Maybe not enough staff at peak time, especially at Sturbucks early morning. The catering should be more attentive to vegetarians or people with intolerances. The ferry to Helsinki had a nice and quiet lounge to relax, the way back to Tallinn it was not there which made the return not as comfortable. Generally speaking good experience.
"Smooth cruise, but a little manic boarding "
The ship is massive and very comfortable with plenty seating between bars and catering and sun decks. Large shopping area and onboard entertainment all help the 2 hours go in quickly. The only slight negative is getting on and off... as a foot passenger, there is only one available entrance/exit and with the amount of people it does very much feel as though you are being herded like cattle. A ship so large does clearly have other avenues on/off, but not used. Would be good if they were available to prevent so much of a bottleneck. But all in, a smooth, quick cruise and would use again.
"Day out in Helsinki"
What a great way of seeing two beautiful cities. By leaving Tallinn at 7.30 in the morning we were able to have 10 hours in Helsinki - enough time to get a taste of this lovely country and to vow to return. The Megastar and Star Tallink ferries were comfortable (Megastar slightly more so) and spacious and the two hours on board passed quickly eating, shopping and watching the views. Direct Ferries made booking easy and good value - second time I've used them and I would recommend for a very efficient service.
"Trip from Helsinki to Tallinn"
Excellent trip by boat from Helsinki to Tallinn. The boat is huge and incredible. There are many attractions, music in live, free wifi, etc...
"Ferry Ride plus Extra Tickets"
We are from the U.S. and struggled with getting there on time for our depature & return. We were 10 minutes late each time but were not allowed to board while watching cars still boarding. I'm partially disabled & my daughter is a teen. I had to pay over $130 in additional tickets which has caused financial hardship. I'm very hurt & disappointed.
"Port description missing"
It was nowhere written in my booking confirmation or on the webpage itself from which harbour the ferry is leaving. Helsinki has several ports, I had to find out by phoning! That was not ok at all and should be changed! The rest, entering the ferry and the trip itself were perfect, very clean, good food! Kind regards Andreas Kranz
"Trip to Tallin"
We had a good trip to Tallin. The only compliant is there is not enough general seating. We were lucky to get seats, but lots of people were walking around trying to find somewhere to sit.
"Excellent service"
So easy. Brilliantly automated service but they also had check in desks. All signposted and with English option. Lots of place to sit. The only thing I would say which I thought was brilliant but may catch someone else out is you needed to arrive more than 30 mins before as they start boarding 50 mins before and left early.
"Very Nice trip"
Tout était parfait sauf les bouchons à la sortie en arrivant à Tallin. All was perfect except the trafic at Tallin to get out of the Harbor
"Amazing!"
We had the most calm, luxurious and efficient ferry ride from Helsinki to Tallinn. We couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thanks so much.
"Exceeded all expectations"
I had a great ferry ride to Tallinn. I have never taken this ferry but have taken many ferries over the years. This was a fantastic experience - comfortable, modern and full of options. I did not want to get off the ferry.
"Great day trip from Helsinki"
Spacious, comfortable and on our trip incredibly smooth crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn. Plenty of eating, drinking and shopping opportunities on board
"great trip"
We had a quick,comfortable trip from Tallin to Helsinki(then back)The ship has all the services you can imagine)food corner,shops...Everything is superell organized!
"Excellent service "
I actually had a tricky situation. I first bought a ticket that was leaving Helsinki at 7:30 am, but changed my mind two days prior to the trip and changed it to one that was leaving at 10:30. Everything went perfectly. I had received the confirmation of the hour change in the same day as the one that I have made the request. And the trip went smoothly.
"A safe trip"
A safe option to visit Finland. The ship has all you need to have a pleasant trip. The catering prices are extremely High but the quality is good. The ship had an electricity issue which was solved in a few minutes and with constant information through speakers. Much apprecciated.
"Excellent trip"
Great price for a ticket and excellent facilities on board, particularly Megastar which had a very nice pub deck area at the back of the ship. Smooth check in and all in all a great trip!
"Amazing trip but not forget to be there 30 minutes earlier"
I did return trip between Tallin and Helsinki and it was amazing. The ships have a lot of things to keep you entertained. However, keep in mind that you must be there more than 30 minutes earlier to do the check in. If you are not, you will not be able to embark. The tickets do not clarify this properly.
"Beautiful ship sailing to a beautiful place"
I enjoyed every minute of my voyage on the Megastar to/from Tallinn for a day excursion. This 2017 built ship is to a very high standard in every way. Anyone taking this line should note that they must arrive at the terminal in good time as they won't wait for latecomers: on the return trip from Tallinn we actually puked away from the dock 15 minutes early. Enjoy your voyage!
"Astounding"
Very comfortable seats, nice shopping options, ship sails so seamlessly it feels we're halted in one plate the entire trip.
"Nice, comfortable and with crew helping you with any problem you can have"
Excellent trip between Tallinn and Helsinki, comfortable and with a crew ready to help.
"Helsinki to Tallinn"
Excellent boat out and thoroughly a worth while trip to explore beautiful Talinn
"Tallink Silja"
Great Experience with Megastar
"Worth experiencing"
The facilities on board and the punctuality is simply great. Its simply a great value for money
"Fair shipping"
The ship got me from Helsinki to Tallinn. I was not late. I was warm and comfortable. It did not cost loads of money. Automatic check in was simple. I did not drown. What more could you want?
"Surpasses expectation"
The service was impeccable.To be frank, I didn't have a high expectation of the ferry, I had imagined some cold, damp boat. But the MegaStar, truly is a megastar. There's restaurants, a bar and a shopping complex n board. And bountiful seating. I sat in a quiet area, there were plugs to charge my devices and even 1GB of free Wi-Fi. Clean and comfortable enough to take a nap as many others did. There's lockers where you can keep your stuff, so if you decide to take a nap, you don't have to worry about your belongings going missing. There was even a trolley service in the area I sat in, so I really didn't have to move when I got comfortable. All in all, a very pleasant ride to Helsinki.
"Tallinn "
Great experience 😀
"Return trip on Tallink Star better than outward trip on Megastar"
It was our first trip with Tallink Silja and although we had paid to upgrade to the Comfort Lounge from Helsinki to Tallinn there was a lack of guidance on check-in and on board the ship as to where the Comfort Lounge was located. Consequently we sat in the coffee and snacks area and paid extra for coffee and snacks. No one explained to us that there was a separate area for us so we were very aggrieved that we had paid double what others sat with us had. The return journey on the Star was brilliant and the lounge host could not have been more helpful - just wish we had received similar service on the way out - very disappointing.
"Tallinn to Helsinki Without Hassles "
This is a great way to go from Tallinn to Helsinki! Be careful though there are TWO ports in Tallinn and the same thing in Helsinki. The comfort level is super. You can find a quiet place to hang out or you can sit in one of the numerous restaurants on board. The price was also very reasonable. There were also many departure times to choose from. I also booked a little bit late so I was surprised by the openings left. Going was three hours and coming back was only two. This was super easy and in both locations there is public transportation close by or taxis if you want to go that route.
"Amazing trip "
Great service and great trip from Helsinki
"Arrived in Helsinki well fed, relaxed and on time"
Chose deck seats plus breakfast- great way to travel. Get in to the breakfast room straight away upon boarding and graze on a nice wide variety of buffet and drinks
"Value for money "
Great facilities Very comfortable trip Very clean Extremely punctual Absolutely satisfied with the whole "experience"
"Nice Baltic crossing"
Everything was better than what I expected I did not eat on the ship, so I cannot judge the quality of the catering The staff was a bit cold and not very helpfull
"Wonderful!"
Very good We love it.
"Day Trip to Helsinki"
I would highly recommend booking with directferries.co.uk. I got my tickets upon check in and everything went to plan.
"Wonderful day trip to Helsinki"
I travelled from Tallinn to Helsinki on the Megastar and returned the same evening on the Star. Both were wonderful experiences. The process to check in and find the ship was easy, the staff were friendly and the ships in impeccable condition. There was plenty of choice regarding food, which was really helpful at the times I was travelling. I’d highly recommend using this service if you are in either Helsinki or Tallinn and want to see the other.
"A Fantastic Service"
I recently traveled from Tallin to Helsinki and i have to say i enjoyed my crossing. The boat was outstanding and had more then enough facilities for eating and drinking. The staff were brilliant and always polite and helpful . I will be using Tallink again.
"Great journey"
This was without a doubt the most pleasant ferry crossing I have ever made. The standards of cleanliness and availability of comfortable seating was outstanding. A very pleasant way to spend 2 hours crossing to Helsinki.
"Great experience "
The experience was great for me, all went with out a problem, all on time. The facilities were very good. I actually paid a bit more in advance when booking online than I would have paid if I bought the ticket at the port but that day they were not that busy and you can never predict that.
"Top notch !"
I'm absolutely amazed by quality of food and travel! Definitely worth every penny.
"day trip from tallinn to helsinki"
Had some difficulties navigating the different parts of the ferry, not enough information/plans shown to indicate where you are or find out how to get to where you want to go. Not all staff speaks English. I was always the only one who was stopped to be checked for tickets. Not the most pleasant journeys.
"Lovely experience "
The best experience on a ferry cruise I have had so far.. loads of food options, shops to buy daily needs.. staff are friendly and welcoming.. similar to a flight experience when checking in and boarding the ferry except when leaving the attendants (not the ferry attendants) at the door look grumpy and never smile to thank you for the journey with them. I guess their work of installing the footpassage to the shop isn't that easy nothing to blame, the need a pay rise 😉
"Travel in Comfort"
I booked a Comfort Lounge seat on the Megastar and Star and was very glad I did. The lounge was comfortable, quiet, with a small selection of snacks and drinks, and tv screens. The boarding and disembarking of the ferry was rather disorganised, with everyone shoving and pushing their way on to the boat - it's a slow and long process. It would be nice if those with Comfort/Business Lounge tickets could board first or separately. I also had to ask for directions to the lounge as it wasn't clear and no-one had pointed me in the right direction. The journey itself was smooth and relaxing, the staff are friendly and helpful. I would definitely travel with Tallink Silja again - just make sure to pay a bit extra for the lounge!
"One day trip in helsingki!! "
I went to Helsingki from Tallinn by FERRY. Very comfotable. Safe. Good facility. Reception was good. Just have to go early 20min before:)
"Tallinn Ferry"
What a fantastic voyage across from Tallinn to Helsinki! The vessel was magnificent! Staff and facilities on board were first class! So many comfortable seats and usb points for charging equipment. Can’t wait to do it again.
"Fabulous... Just like a luxury cruiseliner "
Well worth the 2 hour journey. The whole experience was amazing and the ship was excellent with everything you could want on board. The shopping was really good and catering facilities excellent. Plenty of seating on board.
"Tallin to Helsinki trip"
The ship was good
"Tallinn Helsinki crossing"
Great crossing to Helsinki and back with Tallin Silja. Booked through Direct ferries. Very good ships with first class facilities. Various lounges catering for all needs especially the kids zone for families with young children. The catering and delight buffet in particular is very good value and standard.
"Very comfortable outbound crossing"
Great crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki on the very up-to-date Megastar. We appreciated the choice of sitting area either near the cafes or the lounge seating with TV screens. Unfortunately it was much less comfortable on the way back with the only sitting option at the front of the cafe which was rather dingy. We did sit in the bar but the drinks were rather expensive for us and we felt we should move. We were well looked after in the Italian restaurant where the service and food were good. There seemed to be a lot of people on board who were noisy and aiming to get drunk - one man almost fell down the stairs.
"Great trip to tallin and back."
It was amazing experience. Thank u.
"Top choice "
I’ve used three different companies between Helsinki and Tallinn. This voyage was far superior in every day. If you have a choice in company, this should be it!
"on the way to Helsinki"
I enjoyed it!
"Nice Ship, but Disembarcation Very Slow"
Can't fault the ship or the staff. Spacious and clean. But on arriving back in Helsinki, as foot passengers, we were held for over 20 mins after we had docked. (Much quicker in Tallin in the morning).
"Day trip to Tallinn"
We are a family on a short break to Helsinki and decided to go to Tallinn on a day trip. Check in on the Megastar was easy and we were pleasantly surprised about the ship, we were expecting a trypival cross channel ferry but this was full of facilities, spacious, clean and not crowded. Food was good and we arrived on time. On the way back (evening) we had added a cabin and this was great after a day of walking around Tallinn. We would have no hesitation in recommending Tallinn Silja and the Megastar.
"Best ferry ever "
The boat was wonderful, super confortable plenty of room and lot of things to do inside. They even offer internet for free.
"Efficient Crossing"
Really efficient crossing on a superb ferry! Spotlessly clean. Great new Terminal in Helsinki. Will Book again
"Great jurney"
The trip was really great. I would go again anytime.
"Trip to Tallinn"
Had a great trip between Helsinki and Tallinn!
"Helsinki-Tallinn ferry - excellent trip"
Travelled on Megastar from Helsinki-Tallin and on Tallink Star on return journey. Thoroughly enjoyed this 2 hour journey each way. Very comfortable - great variety of seating/facilities. Very punctual.
"excellent"
amazing cleaness dutyfree resturants seaview
"Great trip"
A really easy journey. Boarding and disembarking took some time because there were so many passengers but it was fairly calm. We had booked Comfort Lounge tickets and we were pleased with our decision. The lounge was quiet and it was nice to have access to plenty of seating, snacks and soft drinks. I would definitely recommend that option.
"Amazing!!"
I didn’t expect it!! It was incredible!! I will travel with them. Definitely!!!!
"Good trip, in general"
Lounges were good. Ship was on-time. Wi-fi worked. I thought the attendant in the Comfort Lounge was rather unfriendly on the way to Tallinn. When we tried to leave Tallinn, the woman at the window argued that we needed a ticket in my wife's name, even though in Helsinki, we were told we didn't when we tried to provide both of our passports prior to boarding. Not sure if the woman in Tallinn wanted a bribe, or what, but it was an irritating, stressful situation that I didn't appreciate. The boat itself was great, but you really need to be sure that employees in both ports follow the same policies.
"Day Trip in August"
The ferry terminal in Helsinki was only a short walk from our hotel, around the harbour. The ships were clean and the facilities very good. The ferry terminally Tallinn would benefit from clear direction signs to the Old Town! Otherwise, it was all good.
"Super trip"
Simply home away home
"Day trip to Helsinki"
Crear service. Punctual ando hassle free. East to book. The ferry is fantastic, plenty of space to be outside, entertainment and sitting areas
"I feel like on a cruise holiday! "
I was surprised about this ship! Easy check in and out. Clean terminals and most of all the ship. The moment I enter brings back the memories when I was on cruise holiday. I like everything about this ship. Modern facilities and interiors with amenities that will keep you busy the whole trip. It add up to my holiday experience. I scored low to staff competence because one thing I noticed they do not smile much and greet passengers. I am a firm believer if they do it, it makes such difference to your experience!!!
"Way above expectations "
Frankly, I was amazed with the Megastar as soon as we came onboard. I expected the usual drab ferry with a few sad and unhealthy snacks to eat and likely not enough room to sit. I was 100% wrong on all counts. We ate delicious food and wine and were able to enjoy the super clean and well-furnished dining room and aft garden with lots of room. I appreciate that there didn’t seem to be a lot of single-use plastics. I have already told a few friends to be sure to book this ferry for upcoming crossings.
"Adoramos a experiência"
Compramos os bilhetes online com muita facilidade. No dia da nossa viagem teria a reunião do Trump com o Putin, e por isso, fariam muitas alterações no transporte público e ruas da cidade. Previamente enviaram um e-mail e uma mensagem de celular avisando sobre as alterações. No terminal, nos totens fizemos a troca da reserva pelos bilhetes de forma muito prática. A balsa é muito confortável e oferece muitos serviços como lanchonetes e restaurantes, Duty Free e Jogos para as crianças.
"Lovely smooth voyage."
The Megastar was a much newer and nicer ship than the Star. The main problem with the Star was that sitting out on the deck we had to contend with smokers. The Megastar has a lovely semi closed in sitting area at the back. There was some gluten free food on each ship and a supermarket. The journey was nice and smooth, the check in easy, and it was easy to get on and off board. Everything was run very efficiently.
"Trip to Helsinki "
Stopping in Tallinn for four nights we decided to take a trip over to Helsinki. Booking was easy, checked in on line and used phones for boarding passes. The sailings were on time and facilities plentiful and comfortable. We would certainly recommend and use ourselves again.
"Superb Ferry Trip"
We took a day trip from Helsinki to Tallinn on the Megastar ferry and had a wonderful experience. We travelled as foot passengers and had a very straightforward check in and boarding before finding a lovely spot on the sundeck. Service at that bar was first class. We ate in one of the restaurants (self-service) on the return journey. Food and drink were both of very good quality. I would thoroughly recommend this ferry for either a day trip or as a very pleasant way of travelling between Finland and Estonia.
"Great Service"
Nice ride
"Ferry to helsinki"
The ship was on time and the ride smooth
"Faultless"
Seamless boarding; smooth sailing; quick disembarkation. Seriously impressed
"Awesome"
Lovely trip - on time and worth every euro
"Amazing experience"
It was a cery pleasant trip. The services offered in the boat are of high quality. The music and the singers were great. Good products available. But a little guichet for turism information was lacking. It would be nice arrive at Tallinn or at Helsink wiith all useful information in hands.
"Comfort and Consistency"
On time and a great trip. At times it did not even seem we were moving forward.
"Great "
Very nice trip from Helsinki to Estonia. Very enjoyable. Had great time.
"Excellent facilities and very clean"
On time, easy crossing. Enough entertainment and nice bars and restaurants. Good WiFi and power points for charging.
"Pleasure cruise"
Great timings. Great vessel and service. All in all an excellent voyage
"Excellent Resource"
A day trip to Tallinn Estonia from Helsinki in a lovely ferry, we opted for the comfort class cabin which allowed us space to spread out and relax. Lovely staff. Boarding to Tallinn was easy and smooth. The return trip was chaotic and busy, they let us board late which meant standing in a crowd for longer than was enjoyable. Once on board the comfort cabin was very crowded but still a better option than the rest of the ferry.
"Excellent"
I wish the trip was longer just to enjoy more time spent on this boat!
"Could be better"
The punctuality was ok, but of you don't pay for a place, you kinda don't have one.
"Comfortable trip across the Baltic Sea"
The trip across the Baltic Sea was comfortable and convenient. Although we didn't need any services during the trip, all were available. The booking and check-in process was easy.
"Perfect travelling"
Everything was so perfect as I expected.
"Trip to Tallinn"
I like this ship.My trip was very good with silja line.Its good experience with silja line.
"Excellent Day Trip"
We were very impressed with the ferry and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
"Floating luxury"
We chose to pay extra and travel in comfort class and we weren't disappointed. The room was extremely peaceful and comfortable and made more attractive with the supply of complimentary snacks and drinks. The ship's facilities were amazing. I was not expecting a full sized supermarket on board!
"Terrific ships"
The Star was a good ship but the new Mega Star is really fantastic. These ships are comfortable,clean, and pretty.
"The journey over is all part of the fun of a day trip to Tallinn"
We booked the Comfort Lounge seats, under the mistaken belief that the regular "seats on deck" would be outside, which in temperatures of 7-10 degrees didn't sound too inviting. On boarding we realised that actually there were many places to sit under cover, in one or other of the coffee shops or restaurants. But we didn't regret the extra we'd paid for use of the lounge, as it was quiet and relaxed with great picture windows, very comfy sofas and free refreshments. Perhaps if going again we'd have just upgraded for the return trip when we really needed to put our feet up after an exhausting day wandering the streets of Tallinn. Didn't make use of the shopping facilities, but they looked pretty comprehensive. THe check-in, boarding and disembarking were all painless, the ferry terminal facilities good and the access to onward public transport very smooth. One suggestion for the future: make guides and maps to Tallinn/Helsinki available on board in as many languages as possible, so that passengers can plan their day on the crossing over.
"Excellent trip"
From the brand new ferry terminal in Helsinki to the great ship our voyage was excellent. All the staff we encountered were friendly and helpful. Very pleased.
"To Helsinki and back in a day"
Did a day trip to Helsinki from Tallinn with my 3 children. Super smooth crossings in both directions. As a foot passenger had no problems boarding and there was ample seating. My only issue was it became quite cold as air conditioning was on.
"Day Trip to Talinn"
Very helpful staff - we forgot our passports so the staff booked us on to to the later crossing. Ferry was good and both ways set off on time.
"Exceptional Quality for a 2 Hour journey"
The publicrooms and foos and drink services available on this ship were excdeptional. Quite outstanding. I have been on many ferries of this size and for longer voyages. This was the best I have experienced. My only regret was that the crossing from Tallinn to Helsinki was not much longer.
"Tallink Megastar. Tallin - Helsinki and return"
Travelled as a foot passenger for a day trip to Helsinki from Tallin. Ship was spotlessly clean. Loads of room to sit as well as a selection of places to eat and drink. Both journeys were punctual (in fact both departed a couple of minutes early). Very quiet ship and very smooth crossing. Onboard tax free shop was HUGE with massive selection of alcohol, including spirits, wines, beers and ciders (although prices not competitive if you compare to U.K. prices). Overall the 2 hour crossing was a very pleasant experience (and at €40 for 2 returns, very good value!!!)
"1 day in Helsinki "
A very pleasant and comfortable journey. The shop was exceptionally clean . All facilities were catered for .
"Fabulous "
Amazingly comfortable and plush interior. Great facilities. Timely. Efficient. Brilliant. Two very smooth crossings.
"Excelent journey "
We had a wonderful trip from Tallinn to Helsinki. Very pleasing experience.
"Belle traversée"
J'ai été très satisfait des services offerts par Direct Ferry Tallink Silja, Je le recommande à qui que ce soit.
"Quick and easy way to get from Tallinn to Helsinki"
Check in and boarding was easy. Facilities were great, there was plenty of places to sit. Both ships had bars, restaurants and shops. Ferry was clean and modern
"Wonderful relaxing experience"
Going out quick check in friendly staff and great breakfast. Coming back an amazing experience as it was a cruise ship with entertainment. Only negative point extortionate prices of drink and especially food.
"Great ferries!!"
The crew is very hepful , everything is clean neat new and shinny... however for me is quite weird that they located the sun deck on the stern instead of on the bow....
"Good ROI"
Clean, modern ship with excellent seating options, even at the basic rate! Food and drink onboard are a little more expensive, but this is to be expected as you are in transit. Left ontime and arrived on time both ways, and a smooth ride as well. Excellent!
"A great voyage"
Megastar is a brand new ship with superb facilities, lovely catering, great staff. The trip was smooth, times punctual, terminal clean and well organised. The best ferry experience so far.
"Helsinki to Tallinn Megastar"
Would be better if there was more of a line with partitions set up for loading and unloading so that it could be more single file through the doorway. Felt uncomfortable to have hundreds of people in a wide open area trying to squeeze through one small doorway. Cruise itself was good. Minor negative was the bathrooms were running out of paper and were a bit of a mess by the end.
"EXCELLENT"
Both trips were good from check-in to arrival but the return trip shone on a new ship that was close to a cruise ship in comfort and decor. Would definitely recommend.
"Excellent"
We had a great trip. All staff including those in the fast food restaurant where extremely helpful and welcoming. The ship was clean and tidy with plenty of seating. I can’t wait to return to Helsinki for another trip aboard the megastar. The only thing I could recommend is having more information about the terminal and check in closing times on the website.
"The trip"
Hello, all was excelenta. The ship is magnific,the is very good and the athmosphere is gorgeous.Thank for everyithings.
"Day trip to Tallinn and back"
Extremely punctual, clean and well-equipped vessel.
"Great"
Enjoyed the time on the ferry. It was clean and nice.
"Tallinn Helsinki trip"
I took two boats last Saturday, the Megastar and the Tallink Star. While I think the Megastar was a slightly more comfortable trip, both ships were nice and made for an easy and comfortable trip.
"Overall good experience"
The ship Star is a little bit older and you can really see that on the lowed decks, especially as there are no plugs. Both ships were punctual and the staff was friendly. It was a good overall experience. The ship Megastar was a bit overcrowded, but it was fine in the end. Wifi worked fine. The cleaning in the bathrooms could be a lot better.
"Ice sea"
Comfortable trip across to Helsinki. Amazing to see the frozen sea. Plenty of room aboard and easy procedures. Wished there had been a ferry a little later in the day to avoid having to get up so early!
"Great trip"
Lovely cruise from Tallinn to Helsinki. The ferry itself was impressive and catered for everyone. I was impressed with the choice of food which was stunningly prepared.
"MEGASTAR is the best ferry to choose"
Great 2-hour journey from Helsinki to Tallinn - highly recommend you book the MEGASTAR ferry as i believe is the newest - best facilities. Everything was super easy (waiting in Helsinki's new terminal, checking in (machine), boarding, finding a seat).
"Excellent trip"
Tremendous value for money and a brilliant day out in Helsinki.
"loved it!"
quick and realy cheap way to travel. those 2 hours travel went by quickly as we were exploring ship, doing a bit of shopping and then having a drink ;)
"First time on this ship from New Zealand"
I arrived on ship 5 mins before departure , all seating gone , modern ship but poorly designed for practicalities & privacy , cafe line confusing , directional signage very poor , the symbol for male toilets looks like a little kid , finaly I asked someone !
"Talin -Helsinki ferry seyahati"
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"Nice experience"
New and comfy.
"Excellent service! "
We travelled to Helsinki from Tallinn and return, on the same day. Great option for a day trip. Smooth service, brilliant facilities, great choice of restaurants. Highly recommended!
"Reliable service with extra amenities!"
DirectFerries made the choice easier highlighting the closest services to my preferred time. Tallink did the rest: free wifi, tidy ferries (incl a Burger King on board + live music in the 19.30 ferry!) and plenty of seats. Food is alright overall but it's still for a 120 minutes journey so not essential.
"Amazing travel with Tallink Silja ( Megastar)"
It was a beautiful and unforgettable experience I should say. It was so convenient, affordable, efficient and good service to travel with your company. Thank you. Keep up the good work and more power. I enjoyed shopping on board lots of gifts for loved ones.😘💙👍👍👍
"Fantabulous Megastar"
This cruise is amazing and with Kid's play area my daughter enjoyed it more than we.
"Recent crossing"
Fantastically ease trip in a boat constructed that year, from two modern terminal's. Felt more like a commute than an international crossing, more problems on Scottish Calmac for shorter routes. Excellent Duty Free shopping, shame no chance to indulge. Good food and bar outlets on board. Very cost effective.
"wonderful trip"
This was an amazing journey. Everything is there - restaurants and bars to make yr travelling time really pleasurable. Will def do again. Its an excursion. Loved every minute of it.
"Great experience "
Great expérience, ferry left on time ! Everything was so easy and confortable ! Thanks for the services
"Fantastic!"
Like a floating 5* hotel. Easy check in, prompt and helpful staff, would highly recommend to anyone!
"Loved megastar"
What a lovely ferry the Megastar is. It felt like a really luxurious experience being on board. Bit disappointing to return on the star later that day. Quite drab with far fewer facilities or option for eating on board. We had a meal in the a la Carter restaurant, which was okay however and a good way to pass the time. I will give star rating for the Megastar.
"Perfect"
Very beautiful ship, with all facilities.
"Tallin - Helsinki"
Trip was really nice. Also trip booking was easy and fast. Good job directferries. Megastar is really nice ferry.
"Well worth the trip"
A short two hour crossing in a large ship with excellent views from outside. Even the braving weather made it an enjoyable event. Both cities are worth a separate trip. I had about 4 hours in Helsinki which was probably not enough. Perhaps an overnight would have been better. Both ships are well equipped with bats games food and shops. Views in and out of both ports are amazing. And as a foot passenger it’s a very cheap cruise. Great bargains available. If you are visiting either city this voyage becomes a great day out.
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"Good ship"
it was a good experience to ride on this fantastic ship, Megastar.I enjoy very much on the ship with restaurants and shops.
"Great"
Great ferry, luxury, comfortable, a lot of space, fantastic, quick check-in, on-time
"It is great!"
It was just great!
"Megastar cruise"
Megastar is new cruise and have sufficient rooms and seats. We enjoyed the journey and will recommend it.
"Good travel"
It was a travel very pleasing, the ferry was in perfect time and very clean. Even if the trip was lasting only 2 hours, it was amazing
"Good Trip"
The Ride itself and checking in - not any problems, checking out was taking a while, but well organized, trucks and cars were separated and guided in correct manner.
"Great ferry"
Good wifi Warm ferry from the inside Expensive products as usual that can be lowered in price
"HELSINK TO TALLIN FERRY ; MEGASTAR"
The ferry crossing was excellent. Booking thru' Direct Ferries was relatively straight forward. Room for improvement : the information about what foot passengers could expect to receive on the ferry could have been more explicit on the Direct Ferries web site. the fact that i as a customer was expected to check in online within 24 hrs AND print out a boarding pass is a pain. Surely my booking with Direct Ferries should have been sufficient. technology when used prperly smoothes this process not adds additional tasks.
"Tallinn-Helsinki-Tallinn"
Didn't actually eat on board but looked a variety of options and selection
"Ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn"
Very nice ferry. We went in the "Comfort Zone". It was worth it to pay the extra $. Much more confortable and free snacks. A pleasure!
"Ferry crossing in total style"
It had been over 10 years since I last used a European ferry. My goodness how things have changed, or maybe it was just Tallink quality. Beautiful modern and clean ship, fabulous duty free shopping and great dining. I was completely blown away by the experience and will definitely use Tallink again and would definitely recommend to friends. Superb.
"Tallink Star "
Excellent ferry with lots of facilities. Quick and efficient check in at Helsinki west harbour, just check which terminal you're going from as they operate from both now!
"Great trip, TERRIBLE communication"
I had a great trip with the Megastar ship. The traveling was so silent and smooth I didn't even realized when we sailed. The ship is full of good bars and restaurants, everything was super clean and looked brand new. I really enjoyed it. BUT I must say, as good the sailing experience was, as bad was the communication before. I reserved the ticket on line and got a mail asking me to do a check in on line with a link to a page asking me for a reference number and a secret code. This code was nowhere to be found neither on the email nor the ticket, so I didn't know what to do, I couldn't check in and i was afraid it was a problem to check directly in at the terminal (at the end it wasn't at all). Then again I got ANOTHER email the day before my departure asking me AGAIN to do a check in on line and informing me that the departure was from "West Terminal" in Helsinki. When I got there I found out there were TWO terminals, number 1 and number 2. The mail DIDN?T say which terminal was, so I had to walk from the first one to the other to find out, loosing at least 15 minutes, just because they didn't care to mention it. That is definitely the worst email communication experience I ever got from a traveling company in my life.
"Good trip"
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"Good all round."
Very good service from shop staff to crew.
"Thanks"
The trip between Helsink and Talin was very comfortable with Tallin Ferri.
"Very pleasant "
Nice modern boat with everything you need for the short crossing from Helsinki to Tallinn
"A must-try"
Cool experience, nothing unexpected, a variety of activities and comfort
"Lovely daytrip to Tallinn from Helsinki "
Booked a ferry to take us to Tallinn for the day. I was very pleased with the ferries booked, they left on time, there was plenty of facilities and entertainment on board and we generally enjoyed the journeys. Had to do some research to confirm what terminal we leave from in Helsinki because there is two terminals. Would like to have that information attached to the booking but apart from that I was very pleased with the service.
"Nice crossing"
Recently I traveled for the first time between Helsinki and Tallin. It was a very pleasant experience. The facilities were great and very smooth crossing. Boarding and disembarking were relatively quick although once on the ship there was little guidance from the staff as to where to go. For experienced travelers this was not an issue as they seemed to know where to go but for new customers it was a little disconcerting and I was not the only passenger that thought that. As I was travelling alone and had luggage, once I sat down, I found it really difficult to get anything to drink or to eat. There were constant queues at the food counter and I did not feel I could leave my luggage unattended and there were so many people looking to sit by a window that I would have lost my chair if I had left with my luggage. I therefore did not buy any breakfast on board. I would recommend a water service to overcome this issue. Otherwise it was a great experience and the staff on board spoke very good English and were very attentive and friendly.
"Nice trip"
In Helsinki we had an excellent stay. In Tallinn it was an amazing experience. And between them was a pleasant ferry trip. We've had everything on the ship, we missed nothing. I did not even know how time passed. The Baltic Sea is wonderful. Thank you Tallink Silja! It would not be bad to have more toilets.
"Viagem a Tallin"
The trip was ok but: -the catering of the comfort class could have had more salted items such as piirakas, croissant, etc -we missed the presence of security staff when 3 male tourists slept in 3 sofas while old People where strugling to find place to seat
"Excellent trip from Helsinki to Tallinn"
Rolled up to the port in Helsinki early and waited in front of the check in gates. After clearing check in we went around and about 10 minutes later boarded the ferry on the lower deck as we were towing a caravan. The it was up the stairs to a very nice area with comfortable seating for the trip across the Baltic Sea which on this occasion was like a millpond! The ferry was really nice inside as it was only brought into service in February 2017, while there was also a Free Internet Service on board. Would travel again with this line.
"Tallinn Day Trip"
Very pleasant experience through-out from beginning to end. Very modern facilities at ferry terminal at Helsinki, I was very impressed! Ferry was very modern and clean. Plenty of room for everyone on board. Excellent facilities, eg sockets to charge phones, lockers etc. Food acailable was amazing. Thanks so much, kiitos!
