Hotels in Kaivopuisto, Helsinki

The cruise ships Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony sail from Helsinki to Stockholm and travel past the UNESCO-listed Suomenlinna Fortress, the picturesque Åland Islands and the beautiful Stockholm... There are two ferry lines that serve the Helsinki-Stockholm route. I’ve taken both and long ago opted for Siljaline. The ships are clean, the staff is helpful, and the food is excellent.

Featuring a bar, shared lounge and views of sea, Silja Line ferry - Helsinki 2 nights return cruise to Stockholm is located in Helsinki, 1.5 km from Uunisaaren Beach. The standard 18 euro breakfast at the buffet restaurant on Deck 6 is fine. However you also have the option to take an exceptional breakfast with Commodore Class passengers at the Trattoria restaurant on Deck 6 for 26 euros. It is far less hectic, the surroundings are more pleasant and the choice of breakfast items is wider and of higher quallty. We loved the views of the islands of the archipelago from the Promenade Deck. This is a unique experience. We enjoyed the onboard Finnish sauna & jacuzzi area. The 45 euro buffet dinner includes drinks (tip: the red wine is better than the red wine), and includes items such as caviar, shrimp as well as hot dishes. You can even serve yourself soft ice. We loved our 11 sq metre Moomin-themed cabin with Baltic Sea views. You can easily adjust the cabin temperature. The single beds are fairly comfortable, and there is plenty of hot water in the shower room. We liked the late afternoon sailing time and 10.30 arrival time in port. Very relaxed! We walked from the ferry terminal into Stockholm, and enjoyed a day discovering the Old Town and city centre. This experience made or mini-cruise complete.