Cracovia ferry

MS Cracovia is a Ro-Pax passenger ferry operated by the Polish company POLFERRIES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 650 passengers, 64 cars, and 124 trucks (trailers). Launched in 2002, she currently serves the Poland-Sweden ferry route Swinoujscie–Ystad, with a crossing time of 6 hours.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Cracovia offers a total of 382 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (washbasin, WC, and shower). The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries.

• Two staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers and those with reduced mobility). The ship also offers five "Pet-Friendly" cabins.
• All passenger cabins (located on deck 7) are either inside or outside, and are available in economy and luxury classes.
• Luxury cabins feature double occupancy, fixed lower beds, a double sofa, writing desk with chair, closet, wall-mounted reading lamps, TV, and telephone.

The ship also has reclining seats (aircraft-style) available for pre-booking in the Reserved Seating Lounge.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities available onboard Cracovia include:

• (Deck 7) Lobby area with Reception and luggage lockers; Sick Bay (Infirmary / Doctor's Office)
• (Deck 8) Buffet Restaurant (self-service)
• (Deck 8) Cafe Bar Corsario and Cafeteria
• (Deck 8) Gaming area with slot machines
• (Deck 8) Kids Zone — a Children's Playroom (indoor playground) with a large TV and panoramic windows. Supervised activities include organized arts and crafts competitions with prizes.
• (Deck 8) Reserved Seating Lounge with reclining / Pullman seats
• (Deck 8) Duty-Free Shop offering alcohol (liquors, beers, wines), tobacco products, perfumes and cosmetics, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, designer clothes and accessories (brands include Levi's, Wrangler, Gatta, Wolbar, Cornette), electronics, gadgets, toys, confectionery, gifts, and souvenirs
• Wi-Fi and an ATM (located next to the Information Desk / Reception on Deck 7)
• (Deck 9) Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge and Helideck (helipad), used for emergency helicopter landings
• Passenger-accessible Sun Decks located aft on decks 7 and 8. A dog toilet is available aft on sundeck 8.

Two passenger lifts connect decks 7 and 8.

All emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship’s assembly (muster) stations. Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is prohibited.

Car decks

Garage decks for cars and trucks are located on decks 3, 4, and 5. They are connected via three ramps: one at the bow, one at the stern, and one tiltable ramp.

Below are safety procedures related to the car decks:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring special assistance should contact the ship's Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or first gear. Turn off the ignition, alarm system, electrical equipment, and headlights. If applicable, close gas cylinders. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage from your vehicle.
• Note the location of your vehicle and the garage deck/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in passenger lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To reduce air pollution, do not start your engine until instructed.

The shipowner POLFERRIES (fleet), founded in 1976 and headquartered in Kolobrzeg, is Poland’s largest ferry company, operating Baltic Sea routes between Poland and Sweden.