Silja Europa ferry

MS Silja Europa ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Estonia-based company TALLINK-SILJA LINE. The ship has a maximum capacity of 3,123 passengers and 400 cars plus 60 trucks/trailers. The vessel was launched in 1993 and currently operates on the Finland–Estonia ferry route Helsinki-Tallinn (crossing time 2 hours).

IMPORTANT: In late July 2022, Tallink Grupp announced two 7-month charter agreements with the Netherlands for the ships Silja Europa and Silja Galaxy (chartered with Tallink's technical crew only), with optional 3-month extensions. Silja Europa was chartered from August 20, 2022, and Silja Galaxy from September 20. During the charter period, both cruiseferries served as hotel ships.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Silja Europa has 1,152 cabins (double and quad, with maximum capacity for 4 passengers) with a total of 3,644 berths, all located on decks 5, 9, 10, and 11. All staterooms are air-conditioned, feature en-suite bathrooms, and are available as both inside and outside cabins. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). Cabins for passengers with allergies and those traveling with pets are also available.

All cabins feature wall-mounted bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms (angled sink, wall-mounted toilet, shower cubicle, hairdryer). A baby crib and potty (1 per cabin), as well as bedside rails (2 per cabin), are provided complimentary upon request. Room service can be ordered 4 days prior to departure.

Cabin categories include:

• (Deck 11) Executive Suite / double cabin (size 43–46 m2) – separate bedroom (double bed / non-convertible) and living room, sofa, refrigerator, complimentary minibar, TV, in-cabin sauna (with whirlpool), phone, electronic safe. Special breakfast and refreshments (soft drinks and fruits) are included in the "Europa 22 hour" / 2-day mini-cruise fares.
• (Deck 11) Deluxe / double cabin (size 16 m2, bay window) – floor-to-ceiling bay window, WC, shower, double bed (non-convertible to twins), TV, refrigerator (complimentary drinks), mirrored vanity table (writing desk with chair). Complimentary minibar and special breakfast are included in the "Europa 22 hour" / 2-day mini-cruise fares.
• (Deck 5) Family Cabins (Inside and Outside, capacity 4–6 persons) – two connecting cabins with two bathrooms, two sofa beds, two lower bunk beds, two upper bunk beds, and two TVs.
• (Decks 5-9-10) A-Class Cabin (Quad Outside, size 9–10 m2) – bay window, mirrored vanity table (writing desk with chair), WC, shower, TV. Cabins for passengers with allergies and disabilities, as well as pet cabins, are also available.
• (Decks 5-9-10-11) B-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 9 m2) – no window, WC, shower, TV.
• (Decks 5-9) B2-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 7 m2, no window) – WC, shower, TV.
• (Deck 2) C-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 8 m2, no window) – 2 lower beds (non-convertible to double), 2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower, TV.
• (Deck 5) Allergy Cabins are available in the Family, A-Class, and B-Class categories, each equipped with WC, shower, and TV.
• (Deck 5) Handicap Cabins (for disabled passengers) are in the A-Class Outside category (size 13 m2), each featuring a bay window, 1 sofa bed, 1 lower bed, 1 bunk bed, WC, shower, TV, wider doors for wheelchair access, and locations near the elevators.
• (Deck 5) Pet Cabins (for passengers traveling with pets) have capacity for 2–4 persons and feature WC, shower, TV, and linoleum flooring. Pet cabins are available in the A-Class, B-Class, and C-Class categories.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to arrival at the homeport. Passenger registration ends 1 hour prior to ferry departure.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As onboard facilities, the Silja Europa ferry offers:

• New Grande Buffet (self-service restaurant) offering Scandinavian and international dishes, soft drinks, tea, coffee, wine, and beer, all included in the buffet meal price. The buffet restaurant features several themed food stations, including Grill, Cold Table (meats and seafood), Green Market (salads), Warm Dishes, and Desserts.
• Grill House offering steakhouse specialties.
• Fast Lane Restaurant where passengers can create their own warm dishes and fresh salads. Chefs prepare made-to-order meals, alongside ready-made options.
• Tavolata Ristorante Italiano serving traditional Italian cuisine, deli items, premium olives, and Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• Coffee & Co (cafeteria / patisserie / coffee bar) offering hot and cold beverages, light snacks (including fresh-baked pastries, yogurts, fruit smoothies, sweet crepes), and meals (both made-to-order and ready-made options). Coffee drinks are freshly brewed from freshly ground beans. The café also includes a takeaway counter.
• (Deck 8) Joe's Place Pub offering various beverages, classic pub snacks, and a small stage for live performances by guest musicians.
• (Deck 8) Corner Bar serving aperitifs, cocktails, coffee, and light snacks.
• (Deck 7) Children's Playroom – the ship's indoor playground fitted with TV screens for cartoons, a ball pit pool, and craft tables. On each cruise, kids can meet the cartoon character Moomin and the SILJA LINE mascot Harri Hylje (Harry the Seal). The PlayStation Lounge (separate room) offers video games and arcade machines.
• (Deck 7) Moonlight Disco Nightclub featuring DJ music, club hits, and party quizzes.
• (Deck 8) Ocean Club offering live music and a themed Midnight Show.
• (Deck 7) Tax Free Superstore – duty-free shop selling gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (spirits and wines), tobacco, luxury perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion clothing and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, deli food, and specialty teas and spices. Payments can be made in cash or by bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard).
• (Deck 7) Cosmetic Boutique selling luxury perfumes, cosmetics, and skincare products.
• (Deck 7) Gifts & Toys Shop selling clothing for adults and children, designer jewelry, cosmetics, gadgets and electronics, souvenirs, and toys.
• (Deck 12) Sauna Beach featuring two reserved saunas, unisex public saunas, a bar, and swimming pools for both children and adults.
• (Deck 12) Hera Salongid (Beauty Salon) offering professional services by certified cosmeticians, hairdressers, and masseuses (face and body treatments, hair styling and coloring, manicure, pedicure). Reservations are required 24 hours prior to departure.
• (Lobby Deck) Wi-Fi service and ATM / cash machine (next to the Information Desk / Reception). A nurse can also be contacted via Reception. Small lockers are available for valuables.

On Deck 10 is the Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge. Midship on the top deck there is a helipad—helicopter landing area used in cases of emergency.

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship's assembly stations (muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is prohibited.

TALLINK-SILJA LINE deals

2-day cruise deals ("Europa 22 hour") are offered on shuttle ferries with departures from Helsinki (embarkation at 8 am) to Tallinn (disembarkation at 12:10 pm on the following day).

On all Tallink-Silja ships (except shuttle ferries) Room Service is available with a la carte priced special occasion gifts, sweets, and beverages. However, cabin services must be ordered 4 days prior to departure.

The Conference Room (equipped with modern data projectors and white screens) is available for booking at group rates (extra charge per person). The room must be reserved for at least 2 hours and for a minimum of 20 persons. Catering (snack packages or buffet meals, as well as refreshments) can be booked additionally.

Smoking on the ship is prohibited in all cabins, restaurants, bars and lounges, corridors, elevators, and stairwells. Smoking is allowed only in designated outdoor areas marked with "Smoking Area" signs.

"Collect and Save" is a promotional program based on collecting stickers from onboard purchases (in all Tallink-Silja ship stores). The program allows passengers to purchase selected products at discounts of up to 57%. For every purchase with a minimum value of EUR 10, the passenger receives one sticker (to be placed in a campaign folder). After collecting 10, 20, or 30 stickers, passengers can buy selected promotional products. These products are collected and paid for at the Info Stand or ship shops. The "Collect and Save" offers are available for a limited time or until products are sold out.

"Club One" is the company's loyalty program rewarding frequent passengers traveling with Tallink-Silja ferries. The program accumulates bonus points based on ferry tickets and onboard purchases, as well as Tallink Hotels reservations made through Tallink-Silja. The program has three levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) determined by accumulated points. Bonus points can be used for booking voyages, receiving onboard shopping and dining discounts, 10% discounts at Tallink Hotels in Tallinn and Riga, 5% discounts for Tallink Takso (Tallinn), and 15% discounts for Europark car parking in Helsinki.

Car decks

Garage Decks are numbered 3 and 4. On Deck 1 are the Engine Room (extending to Deck 2) and other technical rooms. Decks 3 and 4 also contain crew cabins and facilities (dining/bar lounge, mess hall) and the Brig (ship jail).

Below is a list of car deck-related safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from your vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and the garage deck number or stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges, is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner Tallink (fleet, founded in 1989, headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia) is an Estonian shipping company that operates Baltic Sea cruise ferries and RoPax vessels with direct services connecting Estonia with Finland and Sweden, as well as Sweden with Finland and Latvia.