Akka ferry

MS Akka ferry (formerly Nils Holgersson) is a Ro-Pax passenger vessel operated by the German company TT-LINE. The ship has a maximum capacity of 744 passengers and 169 trucks (trailers). Launched in 2001, she currently operates on the Germany-Sweden ferry routes Rostock-Trelleborg (crossing time 6 hours) and Travemunde-Trelleborg (crossing time 8 hours).

The vessel (IMO number 9217230) is currently Germany-flagged (MMSI 211343680) and registered in Rostock.

She belongs to the "Peter Pan" class, with her sistership being Peter Pan/Tinker Bell (also built in 2001). The ship was launched and operated under the name "Nils Holgersson" for 21 years (2001-2022). In 2022, she was renamed "Akka" while the original name was reassigned to TT-LINE's Green Ship Nils Holgersson.

The new name "Akka" pays tribute to a goose character from Selma Lagerlöf's book "Nils Holgerssons underbara resa genom Sverige" (The Wonderful Adventures of Nils Holgersson), first published in 1907. The goose appears in the chapter titled "Akka från Kebnekajse" (Akka from Kebnekaise).

The vessel's powerplant comprises two MAK marine diesel engines (model 8M43), two MAK 7M43, and one MAK 6M32.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Akka offers a total of 220 cabins with 640 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (washbasin, WC, shower, hairdryer). Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Cabin amenities include a phone, bedside table and reading lamps, satellite TV, lower twin beds (fixed, 2 x 0.8 m), wall-mounted upper bunk beds, a mirrored vanity/dressing table with chair, and a wardrobe.

Staterooms are located on decks 7, 8, and 9 and include the following categories:

• 4-bed Panorama Suite (34 m², window, bathtub, sofabed, minibar, 250 MB free Wi-Fi)
• 4-bed Baltic Outside Cabin (22 m², window, bunk beds, sofabed, minibar, 250 MB free Wi-Fi)
• 2-bed Front Deluxe Outside Cabin (16 m², window, 2 lower beds)
• 2-bed Front Outside Cabin (window, 2 lower beds)
• 4-bed Twin Outside Cabin (window, 2 lower beds, 2 upper bunk beds)
• 2-bed Twin Outside Cabin (window, 2 lower beds)
• 4-bed Twin Inside Cabin (2 lower beds, 2 upper bunk beds, no window)
• 2-bed Twin Inside Cabin (2 lower beds, no window)
• 2-bed Inside Disabled Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, wider entry door, 2 fixed lower beds, linoleum flooring, adapted bathroom, no window)
• Pet Cabins (with linoleum flooring, available for passengers traveling with pets). Pets are only allowed in designated pet cabins during night crossings. If all pet cabins are booked, animals are not permitted onboard.
• Day Cabins are available for use from 1 hour after departure until 1 hour before arrival.

The ship also offers reclining seats (aircraft-style leather armchairs) in the Reserved Seating Lounge. Recliners can be booked for EUR 11 per person on day crossings and EUR 19 per person on night crossings. These fully automatic seats include charging ports and under-seat luggage storage. Pillows and blankets are provided with Standard and Premium bookings, and Premium bookings include three complimentary drinks.

GoSleep sleeping pods are available on Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (located on decks 3-4). These moveable pods provide noise and light isolation and include USB ports and chargers. There is under-seat storage for hand luggage (max size 60 x 50 x 27 cm).

All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes prior to arrival at the homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Onboard facilities aboard Akka include:

• (Deck 7) Buffet Restaurant (self-service) – kids up to 6 years eat free; children's menus available.
• (Deck 7) Panorama Bar (features SKY Sports programming)
• (Deck 7) Duty-Free Shop selling alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, designer clothing, accessories, electronics, toys, gifts, and souvenirs.
• Free Wi-Fi at the reception area and cafeteria; ATM available next to the Information Desk on Deck 7.
• (Deck 7) Cinema featuring modern technology and films shown in English, German, or Swedish.
• (Deck 7) Conference Facilities, Coffee Lounge, Family Lounge
• (Deck 8) Fitness Center with gym, two saunas, and two whirlpools (open on weekends during the low season, Thursday–Sunday in mid-season, and daily in high season).
• Casino/gaming area with slot machines.
• Reserved Seating Lounge with Pullman-style reclining seats.
• Navigation Bridge and Helideck (helicopter landing platform for emergencies).
• Passenger-accessible Sun Decks.

Emergency instructions are posted in all staterooms, on TV screens, and at assembly/muster stations. Life jackets are distributed at the assembly stations. Elevators must not be used in emergencies.

TT-LINE ferry cruise deals

• Travemunde-Trelleborg: 8 daily departures (latest check-in 30 minutes before departure).
• Rostock-Trelleborg: 12 daily departures (latest check-in 30 minutes before departure).
• Swinoujscie-Trelleborg: 4 daily departures (latest check-in 1 hour before departure).
• Swinoujscie-Ronne: operated only on Saturdays during summer.
• Payments onboard accepted via MasterCard, American Express, VISA, or cash (EUR, SEK, DKK, NOK). Onboard currency exchange available through the purser service.
• Ticket types include "SMART Ticket" (cheapest) and "FLEX Ticket" (offers refunds and rebooking options). Wi-Fi (100 MB) included. FLEX passengers receive one complimentary drink.
• Promotional offers include discounted rates for 4-5 person roundtrips (Poland-Sweden, including 1 car and cabin, from EUR 225) and up to 36% off roundtrip fares (Germany-Sweden, 1 passenger with a car, no cabin).

Dining packages include:

• Small Breakfast – EUR 8 (scrambled eggs, bread rolls, coffee)
• Large Breakfast – EUR 12.50
• Summer Lunch Buffet – EUR 16
• Captain's Summer Buffet – EUR 28
• Captain's Dinner – EUR 30
• 1-Course Meal – EUR 12
• Sailor's Menu (3-course) – EUR 16.50

Captain's packages include 3 drinks (soft drinks, beer, wine, or coffee/tea). Kids up to 6 eat free, kids up to 12 pay half price, and teens (13-17) pay three-quarters of the adult rate.

"Comfort Packages" are all-inclusive cruise deals including a day cabin, meal (breakfast or lunch), and 2 soft drinks. Prices vary: EUR 53 (2 passengers in 2-4-bed cabin), EUR 74 (3-5 passengers in 2-4-bed cabin), and EUR 62 (2 passengers in 2-bed cabin).

Pets on the ship

Pets are allowed on all TT-LINE vessels with a maximum of 2 pets per cabin, and pre-booking is required.

• If pet cabins are fully booked, a standard cabin may be offered with an additional cleaning fee (EUR 15).
• During crossings, passengers are not allowed to access car decks. Pets may not remain in vehicles.
• Dogs are permitted in all indoor and outdoor passenger areas, excluding restaurants, bars, and shops.
• A dog toilet is available aft on one of the outdoor decks.

Dogs must be kept on a short leash at all times. Dangerous breeds must wear muzzles.

Car decks

Garage decks for cars and trucks are located on decks 1, 3, and 5.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Passengers requiring assistance should visit the Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake, leave the vehicle in park or 1st gear, turn off ignition, alarms, electronics, and headlights. Shut off gas cylinders. Lock the vehicle.
• Only take valuables and essential hand luggage from the car.
• Note your vehicle’s location, deck, and stairway before leaving.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or lounges.
• Wait for announcements before returning to vehicles.
• Engines must remain off until instructed, to prevent air pollution.

TT-Line (fleet, founded in 1962, headquartered in Travemunde/Lubeck, Germany) is a German shipping company offering passenger and freight ferry services between Germany-Sweden and Poland-Sweden.