Travelling from Helsinki to Mariehamn by ferry is the fastest way to. Over nine million people travel through Helsinki’s port every year, while Mariehamn is an island city whose residents are predominantly Swedish speaking.

The ferries are provided by Viking Lines Ferries as a stop between their Helsinki to Stockholm ferry crossing. Each day, both the M/S Mariella and M/S Gabriella ferries sail from Helsinki at 17:30 and arrive in Mariehamn at 04:25 the next day. Both ferries leave Mariehamn at 23:45 and arrive in Helsinki at 09:55 the next morning. The Helsinki to Mariehamn ferry voyage lasts about 11 hours.

Both Helsinki to Mariehamn ferries are equipped with a wide variety of cabins. The M/S Mariella contains 12 cabins ranging from a luxurious two room suite to an economy cabin with a shower and bathroom in the corridor, while the M/S Gabriella features 14 cabins, including a luxury suite, mini suite, and other more affordable cabins. Passengers on both ferries may choose to eat breakfast in their cabins or inside one of the two restaurants which serve breakfast.

Other amenities aboard both Helsinki to Mariehamn ferries include Spanish and Italian restaurants, conference halls, nightclubs, duty free shops, and children’s areas. The M/S Gabriella also includes a casino, while the M/S Mariella has a pool and sauna.

Mariehamn is the largest city on Finland’s predominantly Swedish speaking Åland islands, a fascinating area to visit in between Helsinki and Stockholm. Mariehamn was originally founded by the Russians, and its Russian heritage remains evident in its unique street layouts. The city’s main attraction is the Åland Maritime Museum, and Mariehamn is an ideal place to begin exploring the 6,500 Åland islands. Ferries arriving in Helsinki will be greeted by a cosmopolitan city boasting over 80 museums and stunning buildings of the Senate Square.

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