Inside a SCANDINAVIAN FERRY SHIP - Detailed Tour of the Silja Serenade / Symphony

Name: Inside a SCANDINAVIAN FERRY SHIP - Detailed Tour of the Silja Serenade / Symphony
Uploaded: 2025-04-25T00:00:00+00:00
Duration: 10 min 18 s
Channel: Very unOfficial Travel Guides

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👁️ 5K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 10:18

Royal Caribbean Group

Independence of the Seas

What This Creator Said

2 Happy Bacon

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Northern_europeFrom HelsinkiVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

These ships existed first and then Royal Caribbean sort of took over this design element.

I had a nice conversation with a tablemate at dinner who commutes from Helsinki to Stockholm for work and uses the ferry instead of taking a flight.

The ferry is more fun and cost much less than a flight.

Creator's Tips & Advice

✓Check out the daily schedules posted next to the front desk on the wall and take a picture of it.

✓If you want to sit in the C view lounge for a good view of sailing away or into port, get there early.

✓You can bring your own food and drinks on board, which you can't do on a cruise ship.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of food and drinks on board — Nothing is included in the price; you have to pay extra for coffee, iced tea, water, etc., unless you bring it with you.

Navigating the ship and finding activities — Check the daily schedules posted next to the front desk and take a picture for reference.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the Silja Serenade ferry ship like inside?

QHow does ferry travel differ from cruise ship travel?

QWhat are the notable features and amenities on the Silja Serenade?

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Port Highlights

Helsinki1½ Happy Bacon

Stockholm2½ Happy Bacon

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YouTube Video Description↓

The Silja Serenade and Silja Symphony have designs very reminiscent of many ships from Royal Caribbean, (such as the Mariner and Independence of the Seas). These are, however, not cruise ships. They are ferries with a lot of features that other ferries don't offer! Take a detailed look around the ship and let me know what you think. #cruise #cruiseship #travel Get my NEW BOOK, "Places, Please!" on Amazon: Link for USA: https://amzn.to/49v7OCd Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0qb5AAbSI9kcjptctjWs1g/join "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Canada: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B09MV7KR5K "Getting Stitches on a Cruise Ship" Book Link for Australia: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B09MV7KR5K Get exclusive videos and behind the scenes looks here: https://www.patreon.com/veryunofficial Amazon links to my gear, and other fun stuff I wish I had! https://www.amazon.com/shop/veryunofficialtravelguides Follow on: www.facebook.com/MorgansVeryunOfficialTravelGuides Instagram @MrMorganOBrien Twitter: @MrMorganOBrien Affiliate Links: I receive a small percentage from purchases made from affiliate links that may be contained in this description. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.