Anemos ferry

MS Anemos ferry (formerly Viking Rosella) is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Greece-based company Aegean Speed Lines. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,530 passengers and 340 cars. Launched in 1980, her ferry route for Aegean Speed Lines is to be announced soon.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Viking Rosella/Anemos has 1,184 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, washbasin), TV (with satellite reception), radio, phone, and a mirrored writing table with stool. Seaside Large cabins feature a double bed and a separate living room. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility). Allergy Cabins are furnished with non-allergenic materials.

Cabins are private—if two passengers book a four-bed cabin, the remaining beds cannot be shared with other travelers.

Staff and crew cabins are located on decks 6, 7, and 8. Passenger cabins are graded as follows:

• (Deck 4) LX2 (Seaside Large), A2 (Seaside Standard), B2 (Inside Standard), H2R (Inside Handicap Allergy)
• Family cabins feature six beds (2 plus 4).
• Standard cabin door width is 64 cm; suite and accessible cabin doors are 89 cm wide.
• On overnight crossings, Suite cabins (excluding Mini-Suites) include breakfast in the ferry ticket price. Breakfast (for both adults and children) can be served via room service or at onboard restaurants. For in-cabin dining, a room service form must be submitted to Reception the evening prior. For restaurant dining, Suite guests must show their cabin key at the venue.

Seaside (oceanview) cabins have large windows. All cabins are non-smoking, and in-cabin alcohol consumption is prohibited. Cabins are cleaned and linens changed before port arrival. Staterooms remain accessible throughout the crossing, including during cleaning.

Cot beds (for toddlers up to 1 year old and under 10 kg) and bed rails for children are available free of charge upon request.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to homeport arrival.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities onboard MS Anemos/Viking Rosella include:

• (Deck 4) Lobby Area (Meeting Point, Smoking Room, Aula, Luggage Lockers, Ship Entrance/Exit)
• (Deck 5) Bar Voyage, Bar, Pet Seating Area, Conference Baken, Luggage Lockers, Street Cafe, Jackpot Room, Aula, Reception (Information Desk, ATM), Home & Lifestyle, Tax-Free Shop
• (Deck 6) Quality Outlet & Kid's Corner, Bar Voyage (upper level), Bar/Cafe, Smoking Room, PAF Games, Cafe Seaside, Kid's Movie Corner & Play Area, A la carte La Rose, Cafe Servery, The Buffet
• (Deck 7) Sun Deck (outdoor area)
• (Deck 8) Air Seats, Conference Rooms
• (Deck 9) Navigation Bridge
• Top deck (Heli Deck) has a helipad for emergency helicopter landings

Free WiFi and Internet ("Viking Public" and "Public Internet") are available in public areas and passenger cabins, but not on car decks. The service relies on a modern satellite system but may be slower than land-based connections and is weather-dependent.

Onboard tax-free shops offer branded perfumes, cosmetics, skincare, designer apparel, accessories, watches, sunglasses, fashion bags, sportswear, children’s clothing, confectionery, packaged food and drinks (beer, premium spirits, wines), gourmet sweets, toys, electronics, and Viking Line merchandise. Available brands include Dior, Tiffany, Sensai, Hugo Boss, Marc Jacobs, Lancome, Efva Attling, Calvin Klein, Paco Rabanne, Yves Saint Laurent, Armani, Biotherm, Clinique, Clarins, Elizabeth Arden, Norr, Bjorn Axen, Bjorn Borg, LEGO. Promotions and bundle discounts are frequently offered.

Complimentary onboard entertainment includes themed shows with live performances by guest artists, including bands, singers, magicians, and both Swedish and international celebrities. Themed cruises may include international cuisine, holiday celebrations, and artist tributes.

All Viking Line ships feature a casino with Blackjack and Roulette tables, and slot machines located throughout the ship. Bingo games are also offered, with times and locations listed in the onboard program.

The Casual Dining restaurant serves lunch and dinner with a menu featuring pizza, pasta, steaks, hamburgers, fresh salads, cocktails, desserts, and coffee. Children under 12 receive half portions at half price.

The Buffet restaurant provides breakfast and a classic Scandinavian smorgasbord of hot and cold dishes, along with international cuisine in the evening. Buffet pricing includes wine, beer, soft drinks, coffee, and tea. Premium wines and alcohol are available at an additional cost.

The Cafe offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and late-night snacks. It features separate food sections for salads, sandwiches, baked goods, home-style meals, desserts, hot drinks, and beverages, plus a Take Away station and ice cream service.

The Bar and Dancing Lounge hosts nightly trivia quizzes, live music, karaoke, and offers a menu of drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and baked goods.

The Coffee Shop serves specialty coffees and high-quality teas with freshly baked sweets and savory snacks. In the evenings, it transforms into a wine bar with tastings.

Emergency instructions are displayed in all cabins, on TV screens, and at assembly (muster) stations. Life jackets are issued at muster stations. Elevators are not to be used during emergencies.

Pets on the ship

Guide and assistance dogs travel for free and are allowed throughout the ship, including lounges and restaurants.

• Pets are allowed on regular ferry crossings (not on cruises).
• Animals are permitted in passenger cabins (not on beds) if the entire cabin is booked by the owner. They are not allowed in restaurants (except service dogs).
• Dogs must be leashed outside the cabin and can be walked only on the Sun Deck.
• A pet fee applies, varying by ship and route.

On short crossings, animals may remain on car decks but not inside vehicles. These pets travel free of charge.

Car decks

The engine room is on Deck 1. Most crew areas (cabins, mess hall, lounge, dining room, brig) are on decks 7-8. The Garage Deck (for cars, buses, trucks) is on Deck 3.

Deck 3 features a hydraulic platform that can be lowered to divide the space into two levels, doubling vehicle capacity.

Car decks are closed during crossings. Access is only allowed with the Captain's permission. Safety procedures include:

• Passengers needing assistance should visit the 24-hour Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake, place the vehicle in park or 1st gear, turn off the ignition, alarms, and electronics. Gas cylinders must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage with you.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck/stairway number.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is restricted.
• Smoking is prohibited on vehicle decks, in cabins, and passenger lounges.
• Wait for an announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start your engine until instructed to reduce air pollution.

The vessel’s former owner, Viking Line (fleet, founded in 1959 and headquartered in Mariehamn, Aland, Finland), operates cargo and passenger services between Sweden and Finland (via the Aland Islands), Estonia, and Poland.