One of the ferry ships that Tallink Silja uses on the crossing between Helsinki and Tallinn is the Victoria I. This ship is a classic cruise ferry with cabins, restaurants, bars and public areas spread across multiple decks. If you are sailing on Victoria I soon, this page gives you the key facts, what you can find on board, and where to check the live position of the vessel.
“You sometimes see a 13 hour crossing time in our timetable because the Victoria I may operate on longer Baltic itineraries or repositioning sailings that include additional port calls beyond the direct Helsinki Tallinn route, which significantly extends the total journey time compared to the standard two hour crossing.”
Victoria I ferry facts at a glance
Quick facts about the Victoria I:
- Year of construction: 2004
- Dimensions: 192.9 by 29 meters
- Passenger capacity: 2500 (1000m2 stores!!)
- Vehicle capacity: around 400 cars (varies by loading plan)
- Sailing between Tallinn port and Helsinki port (both directions)
Next Tallink Silja departures:
Facilities on board the Victoria I
The Victoria I is built around indoor public spaces. You will find several places to eat and sit, plus shops and areas for families. Main facilities at a glance:
- Restaurants and buffet dining
- Cafes and bars
- Show lounge and evening entertainment (on selected departures)
- Stores
- Children’s playroom
- Cabins for day rest or overnight trips
- Information desk
Before you board, it’s helpful to check the terminals Tallink Silja uses on this route. See the Tallink Silja terminal in Helsinki (West Terminal 2) and the Tallink Silja terminal in Tallinn (Terminal D).
Victoria I deck plan (plan description)
Want to know where to find restaurants, shops and public areas? The deck plan is the fastest way to orient yourself before boarding.
- Public areas: restaurants, bars, and show lounge across the main passenger decks
- Family areas: children’s playroom on the main public deck
- Cabins: spread across several upper decks
- Vehicle decks: access depends on departure and loading plan
You can download and view the Victoria I deck plan in PDF format here.
Track Victoria I (live location on the map)
On the map below, you can track the Victoria I and view its live location at the moment:
Video of the Victoria I
If you want a quick impression of the ship before you board, the video below shows the boarding flow and the atmosphere on board.
Other ferry ships between Tallinn and Helsinki
Victoria I is one of the ships used by Tallink Silja on the Helsinki-Tallinn corridor. Tallink also uses the MyStar and Megastar on frequent departures. Other operators sailing between Helsinki and Tallinn include the Viking XPRS (Viking Line) and the Finlandia (Eckerö Line).