Crown Seaways ferry

MS Crown Seaways is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,790 passengers and can carry up to 450 cars and 60 trucks (trailers). Launched in 1994, the vessel currently operates on the Denmark–Norway ferry route Copenhagen–Oslo, with a crossing time of approximately 17 hours.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Crown Seaways offers 637 cabins (maximum 4 passengers per cabin) and a total of 2,026 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and include en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Complimentary in-cabin amenities include bedding, bathroom (WC, shower, washbasin, towels), large mirror, LCD TV (not available in Standard and Economy cabins), writing desk with chair, wardrobe with hangers, and European plug sockets (220V, 2-pin).

• COMMODORE cabins are premium outside staterooms available in categories Commodore, Commodore De Luxe, Commodore Balcony, and Commodore Owner Suite. These cabins feature a mini-bar, mirrored vanity/writing table with chair, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, double bed (some convertible to twin beds), bedside cabinet, reading lamps, wardrobe, seating area (round table with two chairs), and a non-opening square porthole window. Additional Commodore-class perks include steward service, complimentary hot buffet breakfast, and a 1/4 bottle of sparkling wine per passenger (outbound crossing only).
• Commodore De Luxe, Balcony cabins, and Suites offer exclusive access to the COMMODORE DELUXE LOUNGE, open 24 hours via boarding card. The lounge features unlimited snacks and beverages (pastries, cakes, cookies, fruit, wine and beer by the glass, tea/coffee, soft drinks, juices, bottled mineral water), complimentary use of conference rooms (Wi-Fi, two Mac computers per room), newspapers, and magazines.
• STANDARD CLASS COMFORT cabins include additional amenities such as a fruit basket, bottled water, a 1/4 bottle of sparkling wine, and a newspaper.
• ECONOMY cabins are 4-bed interior staterooms located on the lower decks, each with two lower and two upper bunk beds.
• Other cabin options include STANDARD INSIDE (2 or 4-bed) and STANDARD SEAVIEW (2-, 4-, or 5-bed), featuring a large, non-opening square window.
• STANDARD and ECONOMY cabins do not have en-suite bathrooms; passengers use shared restrooms and showers.

Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible and adapted for disabled passengers. DFDS Seaways also offers designated "Pet Cabins."

• There are two outside and two inside cabins available for passengers with disabilities.
• Onboard lifts are wheelchair-friendly. The ship has one aft lift (door width: 1 m; size: 2.2 x 1.2 m) and three forward lifts (door width: 0.9 m; size: 1.6 x 1.3 m). Handicap-accessible toilets are available in designated cabins and on decks 7 and 8.
• Passengers traveling with pets must book an entire cabin (double or triple occupancy). Pets must be transported in cages. Dogs, including service dogs, must be leashed and muzzled.

The ferry also features a spacious Reserved Seating Lounge with reclining aircraft-style seats, available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes prior to arrival at the homeport. Passenger check-in closes 1 hour before departure.

Shipboard Facilities, Dining, and Entertainment

Onboard amenities aboard Crown Seaways include:

• Deck 1: Engine room, storage, bakery
• Deck 2: Seaways-class staterooms, crew cabins, crew gym
• Deck 3: Car deck
• Deck 4: Lowerable car platform
• Deck 5: Seaways-class staterooms
• Deck 6: Seaways-class staterooms, crew cabins, Adventure Club SPA, Bubble Zone (family play area with pool)
• Deck 7: Information Desk/Reception, ATM, bureau de change, Wi-Fi, Tax-Free Sea Shop, Baresso Coffee, Children's Playroom, Commodore and Seaways-class staterooms, crew cabins
• Deck 8: Galley, 7 Seas Buffet Restaurant (hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, soft drinks), Little Italy (Italian restaurant), Explorer’s Restaurant, Blue Riband Restaurant, Marco Polo Restaurant, Latitude Cafe, Red and White Wine Bar, Navigator’s Bar, Columbus Night Club
• Deck 9: Sky Club Discotheque (lower level), Commodore-class staterooms, crew cabins, crew mess
• Deck 10: Sky Club Discotheque (upper level with balcony), Conference Centre, crew cabins (officers' quarters)
• Deck 11: Commodore Balcony staterooms, crew cabins (deck officers), Commodore Deluxe Lounge
• Deck 12: Navigation Bridge
• Baresso Coffee: Serves beverages, cocktails, coffee drinks, light snacks, gourmet sweets, fruits, juices, premium ice cream; features large TVs with satellite for live events
• Road Kings Area: Exclusive space for truck drivers with showers, restaurant, and quiet lounge
• Premium Lounge: Offers extra privacy and complimentary coffee, tea, cold drinks, snacks, and newspapers
• Pirates Island / Children's Playroom: Indoor playground with ball pool, large TV (cartoons), and art tables
• Tax-Free Sea Shop: Duty-free store offering gifts, alcohol, tobacco, cosmetics, jewelry, fashion, electronics, and gourmet items. Payments accepted in cash or by bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Brands include Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oréal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce & Gabbana, Face Inc.
• Reserved Seating Lounge: Features comfortable Pullman seats (fully reclining leather armchairs) and large TVs

The ship’s top deck features a Heli Deck with a helipad, used for emergency helicopter landings.

All emergency instructions are posted at assembly stations (muster stations), where life jackets are provided. In case of emergency, elevators must not be used.

Car Decks

The garage decks accommodate trucks (trailers), cars, caravans, motorhomes, motorcycles, and bicycles—without baggage restrictions. Safety procedures for car decks include:

• Passengers with disabilities or special needs should contact the Information Desk (open 24 hours)
• Apply the handbrake and leave the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Turn off ignition, alarms, electrical devices, and headlights. Shut off any gas cylinders and lock the vehicle
• Only take valuables and essential hand luggage with you
• Remember your vehicle’s location and garage deck number/stairway
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in passenger lounges
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle
• To prevent air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed

DFDS Seaways (fleet), founded in 1866 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, is a Danish shipping company operating passenger and freight ferry services across Northern Europe.