February 2, 2026
- 3 million passengers passed through Port of Tallinn in 2025, up 1% year on year.
- Growth was driven mainly by cruise calls and cruise passenger numbers, while ferry traffic remained stable.
Key Ferry Routes
- Tallinn–Helsinki remained dominant with 7.3 million passengers (+1.3%).
- Operated by Tallink, Viking Line and Eckerö Line (7 vessels).
- FINLANDIA was the most popular ship, chosen by 26% of passengers.
- Long-haul passenger growth was strong, especially from China (+56% to 90,000+), Japan, the US and the UK.
- Muuga–Vuosaari handled 195,000 passengers, with very high vehicle occupancy and capacity expansion under review.
- Paldiski–Kapellskär traffic rose 46% to 42,500 passengers, supported by SUPERFAST IX.
- Tallinn–Stockholm carried 495,000 passengers (-12%), reflecting reduced capacity (one vessel instead of two).
Cruise Highlights
- Tallinn welcomed 118 cruise calls (+18), bringing nearly 190,000 cruise passengers.
- Main markets: Germany (44%), US (27%), UK (14%).
- US cruise passenger numbers doubled year on year.
- 50 different cruise ships visited, including 11 first-time calls.
- Winter cruising expanded, with 15,588 passengers arriving in November–December.
Outlook
Port of Tallinn expects continued growth in both ferry and cruise segments in 2026, supported by positive global tourism trends.
