Cruise Information
Annually about 260 international cruise ships visit Helsinki bringing over 350 000 tourist to explore our city. Many cruise ships dock in South Harbour right in the heart of the Helsinki. The biggest ships dock at Hernesaari Quay in West Harbour. From there you can take a nice walk or a shuttle bus to centre.
The Finns are friendly people who speak good English, and Helsinki’s relaxed atmosphere makes it easy for visitors to feel welcome.
Useful information
Tourist information: at Hernesaari piers, downtown, next to the Market Square and by Helsinki Helpers on the streets.
Taxi: available in port
Shopping: downtown, souvenirs at the piers
Local currency: Euro (€)
Downtown: Walking distance from Katajanokka and Pakkahuone Cruise Quays. 10 minutes by shuttle bus or taxi from Hernesaari Quay.
Airport: Helsinki Airport, 19 km (25 minutes by taxi)
Port Information: www.portofhelsinki.fi
Time zone: GMT +2h (Summertime GMT +3h)
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