Viking Line and TT-Line to launch joint Finland-Estonia ferry service

Viking Line and TT-Line have announced a joint operation agreement to launch a new ferry service between Vuosaari in Helsinki, Finland, and Muuga near Tallinn, Estonia. The service is scheduled to begin in the first quarter of 2027.

The companies will utilize the Ro-Pax ferry Huckleberry Finn, a vessel built in 1988 at the Schichau Seebeckwerft in Bremerhaven. The ship, which holds an ice class 1A rating, will be owned equally by both companies. Viking Line’s investment in the arrangement is estimated at approximately €10 million.

The Huckleberry Finn offers 2,240 lane metres and capacity for 400 passengers. This new service aims to provide a competitive, long-term solution for freight and passenger transport, supplementing existing routes and addressing high demand. Port of Tallinn data indicated that passenger numbers on the route reached a record 201,000 in 2024, while vehicle numbers rose by 23 per cent.