Tallinn, Estonia

Cruise Port

Tallinn

Capital and largest city of Estonia.

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Overview

Tallinn is a cruise port in Estonia. It lies on the coast at approximately 59.437, 24.745.

About Tallinn

Tallinn is the capital and largest city of Estonia. Located on a bay in northern Estonia, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland of the Baltic Sea, it has a population of 452,563 as of 2026, making it the third most-populous city in the Baltics. As of 2024, the population of the Tallinn metropolitan area is estimated at 646,315. Tallinn is the main governmental, financial, industrial, and cultural centre of Estonia. It is located 187 kilometres (116 mi) northwest of the country’s second largest city, Tartu, however, only 80 kilometres (50 mi) south of Helsinki, the capital city of Finland. It is also 320 kilometres (200 mi) west of Saint Petersburg, Russia, 300 kilometres (190 mi) north of Riga, Latvia, and 380 kilometres (240 mi) east of Stockholm, Sweden. From the 13th century until the first half of the 20th century, Tallinn was known in most of the world by variants of its other historical name, Reval.

Overview text adapted from Wikipedia, available under the CC BY-SA license.

Planning a cruise visit

A detailed cruise guide for Tallinn — how to reach the centre from the cruise terminal, what to see on a port day, shopping and local tips — is being added. In the meantime, use the quick facts and map link above to start planning, and always confirm terminal and transport details with your cruise line and the local port authority before you travel.

Around Tallinn

Old Town of Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia
Old Town of Tallinn, Tallinn, Estonia
Pikkhermann
Pikkhermann
Raekoja plats at night
Raekoja plats at night
Iglesia de San Nicolás, Tallinn, Estonia, 2012-08-05, DD
Iglesia de San Nicolás, Tallinn, Estonia, 2012-08-05, DD

Where to stay

Staying near Tallinn the night before or after your cruise makes embarkation easier. Browse hotels near the port →

Cruise season & schedules

Which ships call at Tallinn, and when, changes by season. Check the latest arrivals and departures before you plan. See current cruise schedules →