Tallink Victoria I ferry

MS Tallink Victoria I ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Estonia-based company TALLINK-SILJA LINE. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,500 passengers and 300 cars (or 60 trucks/trailers). The vessel was launched in 2004 and currently operates on the Estonia-Finland route Tallinn-Helsinki (crossing time 22 hours).

Seasonally, the ship is also deployed on the Estonia-Sweden ferry route Tallinn-Stockholm via Mariehamn Aland (crossing time 15.5 hours). Departures are from Tallinn (D-terminal), Stockholm (Vartahamnen), and Helsinki (West Harbour Terminal 2).

Additionally, during summer, VICTORIA I operates cruises (from Tallinn and Helsinki) to Visby (Gotland Sweden).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Tallink Victoria 1 has 727 double and quad cabins (maximum capacity 4 passengers) with a total of 2,172 berths, all located on decks 5, 8, and 9. All staterooms are air-conditioned, have en-suite bathrooms, and are available in both inside and outside categories. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). Cabins for passengers with allergies and passengers with pets are also available.

All cabins are fitted with 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 free of charge upon request. Room service can be ordered 4 days prior to departure.

Cabin categories include:

• (Decks 8-9) Executive Suite / double cabin (size 30 m2) - slanted windows, separate bedroom (double bed / non-convertible to twins, bedside cabinets), 3-seater sofa, armchairs, mirrored wardrobe, cupboard, TV, refrigerator, phone, WC, shower. Special breakfast and minibar refreshments (soft drinks and fruits) are included in the "Europa 22 hour" mini-cruise fares.
• (Decks 8-9) Deluxe / double cabin (size 14 m2) - large window, double bed (non-convertible to twins), bedside cabinets, 2-seater sofa, armchairs, mirrored wardrobe, TV, refrigerator, phone, WC, shower. Special breakfast and minibar refreshments (soft drinks) are included in the "Europa 22 hour" mini-cruise fares.
• (Deck 5) A-Class Cabin (Quad Outside, size 9 m2) - bay window, 1 sofa bed, 1 lower bunk bed, 2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower, TV, cupboard, mirrored vanity/writing desk with stool, laminate flooring. Double cabins for disabled passengers are also available.
• (Decks 8-9) A-Premium Cabin (Quad Outside, size 9 m2) - bay window, double bed (non-convertible to twins), WC, shower, TV, wardrobe, cupboard, mirrored vanity/writing desk with stool, carpet flooring.
• (Decks 5-8-9) B-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 8 m2) - no window, 1 sofa bed, 1 lower bunk bed, 2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower, TV, cupboard. Cabins for passengers with allergies are also available.
• (Decks 5-8) E-Class Cabin (Quad Inside, size 9 m2) - no window, 1 sofa bed, 1 lower bunk bed, 2 upper bunk beds, WC, shower, TV, cupboard.
• (Deck 5) Handicap Cabins (for disabled passengers) are 9 m2 in size, each fitted with 2 lower beds, WC, shower, TV, wider doors (for wheelchair access), and located near the elevators. Disabled cabins are available in the A-Class Outside (1x) and B-Class Inside (2x) categories.
• (Deck 5) Allergy Cabins (capacity 2-4 persons) are available in the A-Class Outside (8x) and B-Class Inside (9x) categories.
• (Deck 5) Pet Cabins (capacity 2-4 persons) are available in the B-Class Inside category (10x), each fitted with 4 beds, WC, shower, TV, and linoleum flooring.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As facilities, the Tallink Victoria 1 ferry offers:

• (Deck 7) Grande Buffet (Self-Service Restaurant, capacity 466 seats) offers Scandinavian and international dishes, soft drinks, tea, coffee, wine, and beer, all of which are included in the buffet meal price. The buffet restaurant has several themed food stations, including Grill, Cold Table (meats, seafood), Green Market (salads), Warm Dishes, and Desserts.
• (Deck 7) Gourmet Victoria (A La Carte Restaurant, capacity 92 seats) is a sit-down eatery with an open kitchen.
• (Deck 7) Grill House (capacity 300 seats) offers steakhouse specialties.
• (Deck 6) Fast Food 25h (self-service restaurant, capacity 90 seats) offers salads, wraps, and sandwiches.
• (Deck 7) Sea Pub (capacity 176 seats) offers various beverages, classic pub snacks, and a small stage for live performances by guest musicians. The venue includes the Library, Irish Pub, and Karaoke Pub.
• (Decks 8-9) Starlight Cabaret is a 2-level entertainment complex with a show lounge, nightclub (with dance floor and grand stage on the lower level), casino, and panoramic restaurant with floor-to-ceiling windows.
• (Deck 7) Cafe Bellman (Cafeteria / Patisserie / Coffee Bar, capacity 63 seats) offers cold and hot beverages, light snacks (including fresh-baked pastries, yogurts, fruit smoothies, and sweet crepes), and meals (made-to-order and ready-made options). Coffee drinks are freshly brewed from freshly ground beans. The cafe also has a takeaway desk.
• (Deck 7) The casino has gaming tables (roulette, poker) and slot machines.
• (Deck 7) Piano Bar (capacity 28 seats) offers live music performances, coffee drinks, and cocktails.
• (Deck 6) Conference Department (opening hours 9 am - 9 pm) has 11 different conference rooms with a combined capacity of 330 seats. All rooms are fitted with the latest presentation technology. There is also a separate lobby area. Conference facilities are closed during peak season (mid-June through mid-August), as the area is converted into the "Summer Center" (Kidz Club/play area for kids' activities).
• (Deck 7) Lotte Village (Children's Playroom) is the ship's indoor playground area, fitted with a TV (for watching cartoons), ball pit pool, and craft tables. On each cruise, kids here meet the dog girl Lotte. Also here is the PlayStation Lounge (a separate room for video games and arcade machines).
• (Deck 6) Supermarket / Tax Free Shop is a duty-free store selling special occasion gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (brand spirits, beers, wines), tobacco products, sweets, luxury-brand perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion clothing and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, deli food, and handmade teas and spices. Special offers (shopping promotions) are available on each ferry crossing. Payments can be made in cash or by bank card (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard).
• (Deck 6) Cosmetic Boutique is a retail shop selling popular-brand perfumes and skincare products, as well as designer jewelry, accessories, fashion clothing (Tommy Hilfiger, Solid, Smashed Lemon, Daniel Wellington, Desires, Pilgrim, Sno of Sweden), gifts, and Tallink-logo souvenirs.
• (Deck 9) Hera Salongid (Beauty Salon) offers 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.
• (Deck 9) Sauna Department has 3 reserved/private saunas, unisex public saunas, a Turkish steam room, bubble pools (for kids and adults), and a sauna bar. The spa complex has direct access to Sun Deck's Sun Bar (open-air bar with 60 seats).
• (Sun Deck 9) Sun Bar is an outdoor bar with 60 seats on the Sun Deck.
• (Lobby Deck 6) Wi-Fi service, ATM / cash machine (next to the Information Desk / Reception). A nurse can also be reached via Reception. Small lockers are available for valuables.
• Aluminum Disco (Nightclub and Sports Bar) offers DJ hits, club music, and party quizzes. During the day, the disco serves as a Sports Bar with large TVs broadcasting live sporting events.

Midship on Deck 12 (Heli Deck) there is a helipad, a helicopter landing area used in emergencies.

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

TALLINK-SILJA LINE deals

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

On all Tallink-Silja ships (except shuttle ferries), Room Service is available with a la carte-priced special occasion gifts, sweets, and beverage menus. 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 at group rates (extra charge per person). The room must be booked for at least 2 hours and for a minimum of 10 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 areas on 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 stores). The program allows passengers to purchase selected products at discounts of up to 57%. With every purchase (minimum value EUR 10), the passenger receives 1 sticker (to be placed inside a campaign folder). Under the "Collect and Save" campaign, passengers can buy different products after collecting 10, 20, or 30 stickers. These products are handed out and paid for at the Info Stand or at the ship's shops. The "Collect and Save" offers are limited to a specific period or until selected products are out of stock.

"Club One" is the company's loyalty program, rewarding passengers who travel frequently with Tallink-Silja ferries. Under the program, bonus points are accrued based on ferry tickets and onboard purchases, as well as Tallink Hotels rooms booked via Tallink-Silja. The program has 3 levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold), determined by the bonus points earned. Bonus points can be used for booking voyages, receiving onboard shopping and dining discounts, a 10% discount plus benefits at Tallink Hotels in Tallinn and Riga, a 5% discount with Tallink Takso (Tallinn), and a 15% car parking discount with Europark (Helsinki).

Car decks

Garage Decks are 3 and 4. On Deck 1 are the Engine Room (extending to Deck 2) and other technical rooms. On Deck 2 are the ferry's technical rooms, crew cabins, and facilities (dining/bar lounge, mess hall), as well as the Brig (ship jail). Car Deck 4 has a hydraulic mobile platform that, when lowered, divides it horizontally and doubles its passenger car capacity.

Follows 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 switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage from your vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and 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.

In order 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, and Sweden with Finland and Latvia.