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Age regulations on Tallink Silja Line ships

Planning to travel on Tallink Silja Line ships? Here’s everything you need to know about age limits, rules, and special requirements for minors and youth groups.

Key definitions:

  • Family member: A parent or legal guardian of the travelling child.
  • Supervisor: A person authorized by a guardian to supervise a child under 18.

The supervisor must have reviewed and signed the necessary Tallink Silja Line documents, agreeing to be responsible for the child and compensating for any damages caused.

Essential travel documents:

  • Travel permission: This document must be filled out and signed by a parent or legal representative, allowing a 15 to 17-year-old passenger to travel alone. It confirms that the parent or guardian consents to the minor traveling without an adult.
  • Travel authorization: This document is signed by a parent or legal guardian, authorising another person (such as a family member or supervisor) to act as the minor’s supervisor during the trip. The supervisor agrees to take full responsibility for the child throughout the entire journey.
  • Questionnaire for the supervisor: A supervisor’s signed agreement to be responsible for the child aged 0-17 years during the journey.
  • Please note: All signed documents must be ready to present upon request. They can be reproduced either on paper or via a smart device.

Important notes:

  • The person booking the trip must meet the age requirements.
  • The person booking the trip is responsible for ensuring that all authorizations are in order.
  • Consent forms must be carried and shown upon request.
  • If proper documentation is not provided, the shipping company is not responsible for additional costs, and no ticket refunds will be given.
  • The supervisor is responsible for ensuring that the child follows alcohol legislation and disciplinary regulations and damage caused to shipping company/hotel/other passengers/oneself.
  • Tallink Silja Line reserves the right to change the age regulations at any time.

Downloadable forms:

  • Travelling alone (18+ years)

    If you’re at least 18 years old, you’re free to travel solo on all Tallink Silja Line routes, including overnight crossings and roundtrip cruises.

  • Travelling with a supervisor (0-17 years)
    Children under 18 can travel with:
    • A family member (parent or legal guardian), or
    • A supervisor (appointed by a parent or guardian).
    The age requirements for supervisors vary by route:
    • On the Tallinn-Helsinki route (no overnight stay): the supervisor must be at least 21 years old.
    • On other routes: the supervisor must be at least 25 years old (exceptions are made for teachers or coaches).
    Documents required:
  • Travelling alone (15-17 years)
    • 15 to 17-year-olds may travel alone on all day crossings and day cruises.
    • They must present a written Travel permission form from a family member.
  • Hotel packages and accommodation (0-17 years)

    When booking hotel packages with Tallink Silja Line, the following age limits apply to children under 18:

    0-17-year-olds can travel with:

    • A family member (parent or legal guardian), or
    • A supervisor authorized by a family member.
    • Please note: The age limit for the specific hotel must be met.

    Accommodation rules:

    • Tallink Hotels: The supervisor does not need to stay in the same room as the child.
    • Non-Tallink Hotels: Each room must have at least one person over the age of 18.
  • Youth groups

    A youth group is defined as a group with 10 or more people, including passengers under 18, a group leader, and supervisors (if necessary).

    • The number of youth groups allowed on each departure is limited, so it’s important to mention the group type when making the booking.
    • Group leader/Supervisors’ information (name, date of birth, phone number, email address, and their relation to the group) must be reported within 14 days after making the booking.
    • Group leaders and supervisors must accommodate in the same cabin class as their group members.

    Youth groups are subject to the same age restrictions as other travellers:

    • Tallinn-Helsinki route (no overnight stay): The group leader must be at least 21 years old.
    • Other routes: The group leader must be at least 25 years old. Exceptions are made for teachers and coaches under 25.

    Supervisors must know the members of their group, and there should be one supervisor for every 10 members.

    Check-in procedures for youth groups

    • The group should arrive at the terminal 1.5 hours before departure.
    • The group leader is responsible for overseeing the check-in process for the entire group. This includes ensuring that the cabin numbers for all young people under the leader’s responsibility are correctly entered on the supervisor’s form.
    • Boarding the ship: Group leaders must board the ship together with their group. Upon boarding, the original group leader/supervisor form must be presented to the security staff, who will also check the boarding cards.
    • The security staff may request group members to present proof of identity at the time of check-in.
    • The group leader is also responsible for ensuring that all group members have the necessary and valid travel documents and the required permits for traveling with the group.

    Group leader’s responsibilities onboard

    • Maintain peace: The group leader must ensure that the group does not make excessive noise or disturb other passengers.
    • No alcohol: The group leader ensures that the young passengers do not possess or consume alcoholic beverages.
    • Support the crew: If any disciplinary issues arise, the group leader must assist the ship’s crew and follow their instructions.
    • Liability: The group leader and group members are liable for any costs or measures that result from disruptive behavior or damage to other passengers, the ship, or Tallink Silja Line property.