Tervetuloa Keksintöjen riemua merellä -risteilylle
Yhteistyössä Keksintötehdas Proton kanssa
M/s Finlandialla ollaan 1.7.–13.8.23 löytöretkellä keksintöjen maailmassa. Tallinnalainen keksintötehdas Proto tuo Bar Nosturiin osan taianomaisesta näyttelystään. Se tarjoaa oivaltamisen riemua ja tekemistä koko perheelle. Luvassa on on mm. VR-teknologiaa, keksijöiden tiedeshow sekä muita aktiviteetteja.
The joy of inventions at the sea
Together with


You can dive into the world of inventions from 26th of June to 3rd of August 2025 on m/s Finlandia. Invention factory PROTO in Tallinna brings part of its´ magical exhibition onboard. It offers the joy of inventions and activities for the whole family. There will be, among other things, the revamped ICAROS glider and treasure hunting.
Activity areas for the little inventors


The revamped ICAROS glider
Have you ever dreamed of being able to fly? Now it's possible: climb into an aircraft that gives you wings. By shifting your weight, you control your path along a circular route over breathtaking mountainous landscapes. Coming in the summer of 2025, the new ICAROS, with a recommended pilot height of 130+ cm.


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. Try and try again! If you don't succeed the first time, the next try can already produce results - like when creating inventions. Also, try a new board game and challenge your travel companion to a match!


Treasure hunt and science session
Welcome aboard, young adventurers, to fun-guided sessions! Together with the guide, we will search for clues and solve mysterious puzzles. The treasure hunt offers little treasure seekers the chance to discover, explore, and enjoy delightful surprises. In the science session, we will seek explanations from science behind everyday phenomena.
Science show schedule


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. A little inventor's masterpiece could be a labyrinth, a tower, or a fortress.
Take a Proto photo
Climb into the hot air balloon basket and take a photo souvenir of your visit to the ship's Proto area. In the real Proto in Tallinn, you can ride the balloon and soar to great heights.
Take advantage of the discount at Proto in Tallinn
By showing the booking confirmation in the Eckerö Line app or the paper confirmation or passenger card, you can get a 10 % discount on the admission tickets to the Proto invention factory until December 31, 2025.


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 (2,2 km's from the harbour)
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.
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.
Children aged 6–17 with S-Etukortti Card on board m/s Finlandia
7 €/person
(norm. 11 €/person)
Children (aged 0–5), accompanied by an adult, 0€. Valid until December 31, 2025.
Add the S-Etukortti Card to your customer account before booking.
Changes to the joy of inventions at sea program are possible.