Silja Serenade ferry

MS Silja Serenade ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Estonia-based company TALLINK-SILJA LINE. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,852 passengers and can carry 450 cars plus 65 trucks or trailers. The vessel was launched in 1990 and currently operates on the Sweden-Finland ferry route Stockholm-Aland (Mariehamn)-Helsinki (crossing time 16 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Silja Serenade has 986 cabins (doubles and quads, max capacity 4 passengers) with a total of 2,841 berths, all located on decks 2, 5, 8, 9, 10, and 11. All staterooms are air-conditioned and 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 passengers with disabilities). Cabins for passengers with allergies and those traveling with pets are also available. Room service can be ordered up to 4 days prior to departure.

All cabins are equipped with wall-mounted bunk beds and en-suite bathrooms (angled sink, wall-mounted toilet, shower cubicle, hairdryer). A baby crib and potty (one per cabin), as well as bedside rails (two per cabin), are provided complimentary upon request.

Cabin categories include:

• (Deck 11) Executive Suite / double cabin (size 75 m2, slanted windows) – separate living room and bedroom (double bed), dressing room, 2 daybeds, TV, Blu-ray player, radio, phone, complimentary minibar, refrigerator, mirrored vanity table (writing desk with stool), 6-seat dining table, espresso machine, in-cabin sauna (whirlpool bath, bathrobes, slippers). In-cabin dining and beverages (1 bottle of champagne, drinks, fruits, Bon Vivant breakfast), room service, and free access to Sunflower Oasis Sauna are included in the fare.
• (above the disco nightclub on Deck 9) Junior Suite / double cabin (former Conference Suites, slanted windows) – separate living room and bedroom (double bed), 2 armchairs, sofa (pull-out bed), TV, radio, phone, complimentary minibar, refrigerator, mirrored vanity table (writing desk with stool), 4-seat dining table, espresso machine, in-cabin sauna (whirlpool bath). In-cabin dining and beverages (1 bottle of champagne, drinks, fruits, Bon Vivant breakfast) and room service are included in the fare.
• (forward on Decks 10-11) Commodore / double cabin (size 25 m2, with balcony) – WC, shower/bathtub, double bed (convertible to twins), sofa (extra bed for 2 children), TV, radio, phone, complimentary minibar, refrigerator, mirrored vanity table (writing desk with stool). Drinks, fruits, Bon Vivant breakfast (in-cabin dining), and room service are included in the fare.
• Note: The exclusive Commodore Lounge is reserved for Commodore Cabin and Suite passengers only. The lounge has its own bar and also features a sauna. Complimentary afternoon coffee and tea with freshly baked pastries are served there.
• (Deck 11) Deluxe / double cabin (size 14 m2) – window, WC, shower, double bed, sofa (extra bed for 1 child), trouser press, TV, refrigerator (complimentary drinks), mirrored vanity table (writing desk with stool). A complimentary minibar and a special breakfast are included in the fare.
• (Decks 8-9-10-11) Family Cabin (outside, size 14-18 m2, max capacity 6 persons) – window, WC, shower, TV, refrigerator (complimentary drinks), mirrored vanity table (writing desk with stool), 2 lower bunk beds, 2 upper bunk beds, 1 double sofa bed.
• (Decks 8-9-10-11) Promenade Cabin (Quad Outside, size 11 m2) – window (overlooking the ship's Promenade Deck/interior view), 2 lower beds (convertible to 1 double), 2 bunk beds, WC, shower, TV.
• (Decks 9-11) Deluxe Promenade Cabin (double outside, size 14 m2) – window (overlooking the Promenade Deck/interior view), 2 lower beds (convertible to 1 double), WC, shower, TV, complimentary minibar.
• (Decks 5-8-11) A-Class Cabin (Quad Outside, size 11 m2) – window, 2 lower bunk beds, 1-2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower, TV.
• (Decks 5-9-10-11) B-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 11 m2) – no window, 2 lower beds (convertible to 1 double), 2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower.
• (Deck 2) C-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 11 m2) and C2-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 9 m2) – no window, 2 lower beds (convertible to 1 double), 2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower.
• (forward on Deck 8) Handicap Cabins (for disabled passengers) measure 14 m2 and are each fitted with 3 beds, WC, shower, TV, wider doors for wheelchair access, and are located near the elevators. Disabled cabins are available in the A-Class Outside (6x) and Promenade (6x) categories.
• (Deck 8) Allergy Cabins are available in the B-Class Inside (8x), Promenade (18x), and Commodore (2x) categories, each with WC, shower, and TV.
• (Decks 2 and 11) Pet Cabins (for passengers traveling with pets) have a capacity of 2-4 persons and include WC, shower, and TV. Pet cabins are available in the A-Class (4x), B-Class (3x), and C-Class (3x) categories.
• "MOOMIN CABIN" is a passenger stateroom with Moomin-themed interior decorations and textiles.

On decks 3, 4, 5, 9, and 12, staff and crew cabins are also located.

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

Among its facilities, the Silja Serenade ferry offers:

• (Deck 6) Grande Buffet (Self-Service Restaurant) offering Scandinavian and international dishes. Soft drinks, tea, coffee, wine, and beer are included in the buffet meal price. The buffet features several themed food stations, including Grill, Cold Table (meats and seafood), Green Market (salads), Warm Dishes, and Desserts.
• (Deck 7) Old Port Pub offers various beverages, classic pub snacks, and a small stage for live performances by guest musicians.
• (Deck 7) El Capitan Grill House serves steakhouse specialties.
• (Deck 7) Happy Lobster offers fresh fish and seafood, with menus based on the day’s catch. Brunch is also served here.
• (Deck 7) Mundo Tapas & Seafood Bar offers hot meals, salads, fast food, pizza, and sandwiches.
• (Deck 6) Tavolata Ristorante Italiano serves traditional Italian specialties, deli items, premium olives, and Roi Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
• (Deck 7) Promenade Bar offers live music performances, coffee drinks, and cocktails.
• (Deck 7) Bon Vivant Wine Bar & Shop is a fine-dining restaurant with seasonal and themed menus.
• (Decks 7 and 8) Atlantis Palace is a 2-deck entertainment complex with a show lounge (dance floor and grand stage on the lower level, with 700 seats, of which 400 provide a direct view of the performers) and a panoramic restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows.
• Onboard entertainment includes live performances by local bands, party games, quizzes, music parties, bingo, karaoke, and the Midnight Show.
• (Deck 7) Fast Lane Restaurant allows passengers to create their own hot dishes and fresh salads. Chefs prepare made-to-order meals alongside ready-made options.
• (Deck 6) Iskelma Bar offers local dance music and karaoke.
• (Deck 7) Coffee & Co cafeteria serves hot and cold meals (both made-to-order and ready-made), fast food, pizza, sandwiches, snacks, salads, and desserts.
• (Deck 6) Tax Free Superstore is a 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 foods, and specialty teas and spices. Special shopping promotions are offered on each ferry crossing. Payments can be made in cash or by bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard).
• (Deck 7) The Luxury Store sells a wide selection of watches, jewelry, sunglasses, scarves, bags, and wallets from brands such as Armani, Prada, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Sif Jakobs, Skagen, Tag Heuer, and Versace.
• (Deck 7) Gift & Electronics Shop sells Finnish design products from brands like Iittala, Arabia, and Marimekko. Passengers can also purchase travel electronics (Bose, Marshall), smartphones, tablets, gadgets, and accessories.
• (Deck 7) Kids & Toys Shop sells a large selection of toys by LEGO, Hot Wheels, and Moomin, as well as children’s shoes, clothing, and accessories from brands like Mayoral and Lundmyr.
• (Deck 7) Fashion Shop sells designer clothes and accessories from brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Guess, Esprit, Superdry, Marc O’Polo, and Desigual.
• (Deck 7) Desigual is a fashion store offering clothing for adults and children, as well as household textiles.
• (Deck 6) Conference Department (open 9 am–9 pm) includes 21 conference rooms with a combined area of 1,100 m2. All rooms are equipped with modern presentation technology, and there is a separate lobby area. During peak season (mid-June through mid-August), conference facilities are closed as the area is converted into the “Summer Center” with children’s activities.
• (Deck 7) Silja Land / Children’s Playroom (290 m2) is the ship’s indoor playground equipped with a TV (for cartoons), a ball pit pool, and craft tables. Children can meet the Moomin characters and the SILJA LINE mascot Harri Hylje (Harry the Seal). The area also includes the PlayStation Lounge (a separate room for video games and arcade machines).
• (Deck 5) Spa and Driver’s Club (exclusive bar lounge for truck drivers).
• (Deck 12) Sunflower Oasis is an indoor spa complex with jacuzzis, saunas, a swimming pool, a pool bar, and direct access to the Sun Deck. Private saunas are available for 1-10 persons.
• (Deck 12) Atlantic Palace (disco nightclub) offers DJ music, club hits, and party quizzes.
• (Deck 7) The casino has gaming tables (roulette and poker) and slot machines. A wide selection of whiskies is available at the casino bar, Just Bar.
• (Lobby Deck) Wi-Fi service and an ATM/cash machine (next to the Information Desk/Reception). A nurse can also be contacted via Reception. Small lockers are available for valuables.
• (Deck 13) New York Club Lounge offers DJ music and party quizzes in the evenings. The ship’s Navigation Bridge is located forward on this deck.
• (Sun Deck 12) Outdoor deck area, also featuring the Sunflower Oasis (sauna rooms, swimming pool, jacuzzis) and some crew cabins.
• (Deck 14) Midship on the top deck (Heli Deck) there is a helipad used for helicopter landings in emergencies.

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship’s assembly (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 only on shuttle ferries (Star, Megastar) with departures from Helsinki (embarkation 8 am) to Tallinn (disembarkation 12:10 pm 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.

Onboard Conference Rooms are equipped with data projectors and white screens and are available for booking with group rates (extra charge per person). Rooms must be booked for at least 2 hours and for a minimum of 10 persons. Catering (snack packages, buffet meals, and refreshments) can be booked additionally.

Smoking on the ship is prohibited in all cabins, restaurants, bars, lounges, corridors, elevators, and stairwells. Smoking is allowed only in designated areas on the outdoor decks (look for “Smoking Area” signs).

The "Collect and Save" program is based on collecting stickers with onboard purchases (in all Tallink-Silja ship shops). The program allows passengers to purchase selected products at discounts of up to 57%. With every purchase (minimum value EUR 10), the passenger receives one sticker to place in a campaign folder. After collecting 10, 20, or 30 stickers, passengers can purchase selected products at discounted prices. These products are collected and paid for at the Info Stand or at the ship’s shops. The "Collect and Save" offers are valid for a limited period or until selected products are out of stock.

"Club One" is the company’s loyalty program rewarding passengers who frequently travel with Tallink-Silja ferries. The program accrues bonus points based on ferry tickets and onboard purchases, as well as Tallink Hotels bookings made through Tallink-Silja. The program has three levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold) determined by accumulated points. Bonus points can be used to book voyages, receive onboard shopping and dining discounts, obtain a 10% discount at Tallink Hotels (Tallinn and Riga) plus additional benefits, a 5% discount on Tallink Takso (Tallinn), and a 15% discount on Europark car parking in Helsinki.

Car decks

The garage decks are numbers 3 and 4. Deck 1 houses the Engine Room (extending to Deck 2) and other technical spaces. On Decks 3 and 4, most crew cabins and facilities are located (dining/bar lounge, mess hall), as well as the brig (ship’s jail).

The following car deck-related safety procedures apply:

• 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 first gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage from your vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle’s location and the garage deck number/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 and headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia) is an Estonian shipping company operating Baltic Sea cruise ferries and RoPax vessels with direct services connecting Estonia with Finland and Sweden, and Sweden with Finland and Latvia.