EckerÖ Line
Eckerö Line is the Finnish shipping company linking Helsinki and Tallinn across the Gulf of Finland, and it offers up to 12 departures a day across its passenger and freight services. It belongs to the shipping group Rederi Ab Eckerö, based in Mariehamn in the Åland Islands, and operates two ships under the Finnish flag: Finlandia, for passengers and vehicles, and Finbo Cargo, designed for freight and for travellers with their own vehicle.
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The company was founded in 1994 under the name Eestin Linjat. Its first scheduled sailing left Helsinki's Olympia Terminal on 4 September 1994 aboard the Alandia, a few years after Estonia regained its independence. In 1995 operations moved to Helsinki's West Harbour in the Jätkäsaari district, and in 1997 the company took the name Eckerö Line.
In the years that followed, the company grew alongside the ties between the two countries. In 1998 the Nordlandia entered service, at the time the largest ship on the route. In 2000 Eckerö Line was among the first companies in the sector to sell tickets online. When Estonia joined the European Union in 2004, it also expanded its freight business. On 31 December 2012 the Finlandia entered service, significantly cutting crossing times. In 2019 the Finbo Cargo joined the fleet on the route between the commercial ports of Vuosaari and Muuga. In 2023 the company carried more than two million passengers in a year for the first time, and in 2024 it celebrated thirty years of operations.
Helsinki–Tallinn. This is the main route, served by the Finlandia with several departures a day and the first morning sailing from both ports. The crossing takes about two and a half hours. In Helsinki the ship departs from West Terminal T2 (Tyynenmerenkatu 14) in Jätkäsaari, a short distance from the city centre. In Tallinn it arrives at the A-Terminal of the passenger port (Sadama 25-2), a few steps from the Old Town.
Vuosaari–Muuga. The Finbo Cargo route links the freight ports of Helsinki and Tallinn in about 2 hours 45 minutes, including overnight sailings. It is a good option for those travelling by car or motorhome who want to avoid city-centre traffic.
The Finlandia is designed to make a daytime crossing enjoyable. The Buffet Eckerö serves Finnish cuisine prepared on board, while Bistro & Cafe Satama, the bars and restaurants cover quick meals and coffee breaks. For a quieter journey you can book the Horizon Seats, armchairs with a sea view, or the Lounge. Groups can use the Captain's Lounge, and businesses have a conference centre. Children's areas and on-board shops complete the offer.
Cabins are designed for resting during the crossing: 4-berth outside and inside cabins, 2-berth inside cabins and office cabins with a desk and Wi-Fi. Cabins for passengers with allergies or reduced mobility are also available. All cabins have a bathroom with shower, and the cabin key can be downloaded to the company's app.
Pets travel free of charge, but their place must be booked together with the ticket and availability is limited. On the Finlandia they can stay with their owner in public areas if they are in a carrier. Alternatively, you can book a pet cabin for an additional charge or leave the pet in the car. An EU pet passport is required for travel between Finland and Estonia.
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40 weekly sailings
2 h 15 min
30 weekly sailings
2 h 45 min
40 weekly sailings
2 h 15 min
32 weekly sailings
2 h 45 min
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Children between the ages of 6 and 17 are eligible for a 50% discount, including fees.
50% discount
Children from 0 to 5 years of age travel free but will not be designated an individual seat or accommodation.
100% discount
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ECKERÖ LINE operate ferry services to Helsinki, Muuga, Tallinn, Vuosaari.
ECKERÖ LINE depart from Tallinn, Vuosaari, Helsinki, Muuga.
Right now ECKERÖ LINE offer: Discounts for children under 17 (50%), Children under 5 travel free (100%) .