 "Star" was the first fast ferry capable of around-the-year service used on the Helsinki–Tallinn route.The ship's design is heavily based on that of MS "SeaFrance Rodin", built by Aker Finnyards for SeaFrance in 2001.Originally it was reported the "Star" would have no passenger beds, but later specifications included beds for 520 passengers, meaning that the ship can offer short overnight cruises to Tallinn as well as a transportation service during the day.