Silja Line Overnight from Stockholm to Helsinki?
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Any updates on this thread? Looking to take Silja on Wednesday June 19th from Stockholm to either Helsinki or Tallinn and the prices are through the roof. Tips to get the rate down? I'd of course like A class or better, but they seem pricey.
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This is just before Midsummer, which is big in Finland and Sweden as well as the beginning of summer holidays for many, so it might be difficult to get the price down.
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- Viking Line is cheaper but does not do Stockholm-Tallinn
- Booking a cruise (immediate return) is usually cheaper than a one-way
-- e.g. Stockholm-Tallinn-Stockholm in B-class = 57 EUR - Look out for discount codes
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- A B-class cabin has the best value/price ratio
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Your trip is in June which is generally less expensive than July-August and on Wednesday which is cheaper than Thursday-Saturday. Especially Friday is expensive. So the following remains:
- Viking Line is cheaper but does not do Stockholm-Tallinn
- Booking a cruise (immediate return) is usually cheaper than a one-way
-- e.g. Stockholm-Tallinn-Stockholm in B-class = 57 EUR - Look out for discount codes
- Join Club ONE
- A B-class cabin has the best value/price ratio
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It is a bit early to find discount codes for June, at least I didn't find any. On the other hand Stockholm-Tallinn-Stockholm in B-class = 57 EUR is not a bad deal IMHO. And the price may go up later.
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Thanks for the tips. Just got 2 A Premium rooms for 77 EUR a piece. Certainly can't complain about that.
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Your trip is in June which is generally less expensive than July-August and on Wednesday which is cheaper than Thursday-Saturday. Especially Friday is expensive. So the following remains:
- Viking Line is cheaper but does not do Stockholm-Tallinn
- Booking a cruise (immediate return) is usually cheaper than a one-way
-- e.g. Stockholm-Tallinn-Stockholm in B-class = 57 EUR - Look out for discount codes
- Join Club ONE
- A B-class cabin has the best value/price ratio
Do the various Silja Line websites accept foreign credit cards or am I forced to book on the International website?
Last edited by startpacking; Apr 16, 2013 at 10:32 pm
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Very confused, how do you get this rate? I'm looking at a one way from Stockholm to Tallinn and it's pricing out at more for a B cabin midweek in June. Are you saying a return B cabin on this route is 57 euros? What am I doing wrong? Which website should I use? I only need a one way, is it possible to get off the ship in Tallinn and not return to Stockholm?
Last edited by startpacking; Apr 16, 2013 at 10:53 pm
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How long does it take to get a membership number for Club One?
I think you get it immediately, but it can take up to four weeks to get the physical card.
Do the various Silja Line websites accept foreign credit cards or am I forced to book on the International website?
I think you get it immediately, but it can take up to four weeks to get the physical card.
Do the various Silja Line websites accept foreign credit cards or am I forced to book on the International website?
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Very confused, how do you get this rate? I'm looking at a one way from Stockholm to Tallinn and it's pricing out at more for a B cabin midweek in June. Are you saying a return B cabin on this route is 57 euros? What am I doing wrong? Which website should I use? I only need a one way, is it possible to get off the ship in Tallinn and not return to Stockholm?
http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/
Select online-booking, select cruise tab.
This cruise includes time in Tallinn and I don't know that there has ever been any control if you will reboard the ship or not. And what could they do, probably some people "miss the boat" on their way back anyway. This is not that much different than booking a return flight ticket when it is cheaper than a one way.
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You are probably trying to book a "route trip". You should book a cruise:
http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/
Select online-booking, select cruise tab.
This cruise includes time in Tallinn and I don't know that there has ever been any control if you will reboard the ship or not. And what could they do, probably some people "miss the boat" on their way back anyway. This is not that much different than booking a return flight ticket when it is cheaper than a one way.
http://www.tallinksilja.com/en/
Select online-booking, select cruise tab.
This cruise includes time in Tallinn and I don't know that there has ever been any control if you will reboard the ship or not. And what could they do, probably some people "miss the boat" on their way back anyway. This is not that much different than booking a return flight ticket when it is cheaper than a one way.
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Thanks for the information. You're right some people will miss the ship. I have been to all inclusive resorts in the Caribbean and Mexico where you need to show the staff a check out voucher (which you get from reception when you officially check out) if you leave with luggage. Just wondering if Silja did something similar. With such a difference in price, why would people book the one way trips?
I have never seen any kind of control the kind you are describing. The tickets are checked when you board the ship, not when you are disembarking. And cruises are taken in the other direction too, so many people are leaving with luggage.
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E.g because their company is paying or because they are taking their car with them.
I have never seen any kind of control the kind you are describing. The tickets are checked when you board the ship, not when you are disembarking. And cruises are taken in the other direction too, so many people are leaving with luggage.
I have never seen any kind of control the kind you are describing. The tickets are checked when you board the ship, not when you are disembarking. And cruises are taken in the other direction too, so many people are leaving with luggage.