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2010 April 23   07:31

Princess Maria ferry calls at the port of St. Petersburg

The ferry "Princess Maria" has arrived safely but slightly delayed from Helsinki to St. Petersburg, the PortNews IAA correspondent reports from the board of the ship. The passengers are currently undergoing the border and customs inspection.

It has been reported earlier that the Princess Maria’s maiden trip on Wednesday has opened regular ferry services on St. Petersburg - Helsinki line.

The ferry line is designed to carry 1,638 passengers and nearly 395 vehicles. ST. Peter Line, the ferry service operator, expects the Princess Maria will be making 5 voyages a week from St. Petersburg and Helsinki. The ship has 606 cabins of various classes. The ferry will be leaving from Helsinki to St. Petersburg on Monday, Thursday and Saturday and from St. Petersburg to Helsinki on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. The ferry is expected to transport this year 500,000 passengers, including 200-300,000 foreigners who can benefit from visa-free entry to Russia for 72 hours. InFlot Worldwide, the line agent indents to facilitate customs procedures for tourists.

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