On board with children

Yhteistyössä Keksintötehdas Proton kanssa

A ship trip to Tallinn and Estonia in itself is an experience for children: what is there on the decks and along the corridors. We welcome people of all ages to cruise on the Finnish m/s Finlandia and enjoy the sea voyage.

The joy of inventions at the sea

Together with

You can dive into the world of inventions from 1st of July to 4th of August 2024 on m/s Finlandia. Invention factory PROTO in Tallinna brings part of its´ magical exhibition to Bar Nosturi onboard. It offers the joy of inventions and activities for the whole family. There will be e.g. VR technology, inventors' science show and other activities.

Activity areas for the little inventors

Virtual reality game - bring your inventions to life

In the VR game area, you can use virtual glasses and controls to get to know the most imaginative side of the PROTO invention factory: how great it is to guess inventions and bring them to life. This game is suitable for everyone. If you are not familiar with using virtual glasses and controls, no worries. You can get guidance on that.

Build and DIY area

Bar Nosturi's dance floor transforms into a construction area for the little inventors. A large number of soft building blocks and cubes have been brought to the place, with permission to play throughout the journey. Build a small labyrinth or whatever comes to your  mind.


Inventors' science show

A witty science-themed show in which the audience is an active participant. You really learn in the show - even everyday things get a scientific explanation. The same show is seen once on the way out and back, so plan a schedule that suits you best in terms of the show, meals, store opening hours.

Science show schedule

Departure at 9.00 Helsinki–Tallinna

8.30 Doors open
8.50 The program begins - welcome to invent! 
9.45 Inventors' science show (duration app. 10 minutes)
11.00 The program ends

Note! Buffet Eckerö breakfast seatings at 8.30-9.30 and 10.00-11.00

Departure at 12.00 Tallinna–Helsinki  

11.30 Doors open
11.50 The program begins - welcome to invent! 
12.15 Inventors' science show (duration app. 10 minutes)
14.00 The program ends

Note! Buffet Eckerö lunch service from 12.00 to 14.00 (take at least an hour to enjoy your lunch)

Departure at 15.15 Helsinki–Tallinna

14.45 Doors open
11.50 The program begins - welcome to invent! 
15.30 Inventors' science show (duration app. 10 minutes)
17.15 The program ends

Note! Buffet Eckerö lunch service from 14.45 to 17.15 (take at least an hour to enjoy your lunch)

Departure at 18.30 Tallinna–Helsinki

18.00 Doors open
18.35 The program begins - welcome to invent! 
19.30 Inventors' science show (duration app. 10 minutes)
20.45 The program ends

Huom! Buffet Eckerö dinner service from 18.15 to 21.00 (take at least an hour to enjoy your dinner)

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Changes to the program schedule possible

Exhibition points - test your senses and hand skills

The little inventors can also get into real action at the exhibition points, where they can test their senses and hand skills. What is a magic mirror like? How do you do in the activity game? Try and try again! If you don't succeed the first time, the next try can already produce results - like when creating inventions.


Take a photo, have fun with videos

A photo is a nice memory of a fun cruise. With green screen technology, anyone can photograph themselves in the middle of the invention factory PROTO's amazing exhibits. You just choose the background you like best.

When there is a break from the activities, you can watch PROTO's funny and interesting videos on Bar Nosturi's screens.


Only creativity is the limit - a TOYI toy souvenir from Eckerö Market

TOYI toy packages feed the child's imagination and encourage to experiment. A toy package contain various elements that can be put together as you wish - there are no binding instructions. Everything is allowed and the end result can be different every time. The toys are made from recycled materials.

What is PROTO?

PROTO is in Tallinn's Noblessner harbor quarter - a virtual reality science center, where the prototypes of great scientific inventions come to life in the modern 21st century with the help of VR technology.

PROTO is first of a kind and offers a unique experience that cannot be experienced anywhere else in Europe.

Address: Peetri 10

See opening hours on PROTO's website.

Take a look at PROTO in Tallinn

Play area for smaller children

There is a play area for smaller children in the Bistro & Cafeteria Satama.

Playground for small children on the Tallinn cruise

There is a playground for toddlers in the Bistro & Cafeteria Satama.

Special program during school holidays

There is a special program for children during the school holidays.

When you get hungry onboard

Of course, you get hungry and thirsty during a sea voyage. The restaurants onboard m/s Finlandia serve the whole family.

Buffet Eckerö

  • From the seasonal buffet, you can gather a delicious portion to suit your child’s taste.
  • Milk, juice and soft drinks on tap for the meal.
  • The dessert table is the highlight of the meal for many children: e.g. ice cream, cakes and other treats.
  • We take special diets and allergies into account.
  • During the school holidays, children's favourite dishes are served.
  • The food is prepared in the ship's own kitchen.
  • At Buffet Eckerö, the children get a colouring booklet and crayons.
  • Children eat at the buffet for half the price. Children under 6 eat for free in the company of a paying adult.

Bistro & Cafe Satama

  • Serves several of children's favourite dishes, such as small sausages and mashed potatoes.
  • Snacks for kids of all ages: fruit, yoghurts and baby food.
  • Pastries and ice cream for enjoyment.
  • Bistro & Cafe Satama has a play area for the little ones in the family.

All restaurants and bars

  • Soda bracelets for children for 10€/person. Enjoy unlimited soft drinks.

Hytti hengähdystä varten?


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Hytti hengähdystä varten?


Laivalla temmeltäessä tulee tarve hetken lepuutukselle.
Varaa hytti koko perheen käyttöön – sitten taas jaksaa.

Children aged 6–17 with S-Etukortti Card on board m/s Finlandia

5 €/person
(norm. 10 €/person)

Children (aged 0–5), accompanied by an adult, 0€. Valid until 31.12.2024.

Add the S-Etukortti Card to your customer account before booking.

Changes to the joy of inventions at sea program are possible.