Finncanopus ferry

MS Finncanopus is a Ro-Pax passenger vessel of the Finland-based company FINNLINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1100 passengers and cargo capacity for 200 cars plus 290 semi-trailers (or 250 trucks). The vessel (currently under construction) is scheduled for inauguration in July 2023 to operate the Sweden–Finland ferry route Kapellskar–Naantali (via the Aland Islands/Langnas) with a crossing time of 8–9 hours.

Port Naantali is located approximately 15 km (9 mi) west of Turku.

The vessel (IMO number 9902421) is currently Finland-flagged (MMSI 230704000) and registered in Helsinki.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Finncanopus has 323 cabins with a total of 1212 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. All cabins are located on Deck 8 and are available in six categories (inside and outside).

• L2 Twin Outside (2 passengers, 1 double bed, 2 windows)
• A4 Quad Outside “Pet Cabin” (4 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 2 bunk beds, 1 window)
• A3 Triple Outside (3 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 1 bunk bed, 1 window)
• A2 Twin Outside (2 passengers, 1 lower single bed + 1 bunk bed, 1 window)
• AB4 Quad Inside (4 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 2 bunk beds)
• ABB2 Twin Inside “Pet Cabin” (2 passengers, 1 lower single bed + 1 bunk bed)
• Truck Driver Cabins (4 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 2 bunk beds)
• Note: New stateroom categories will be announced at a later date.

All cabins are fitted with a refrigerator, LCD TV (satellite reception), phone, electronic safe, hairdryer, trouser press, small writing desk with chair, private bathroom (WC/shower), and air conditioning.

The ship additionally has reclining seats (airline-type recliner chairs). Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for passengers with reduced mobility).

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

If you’re interested in maritime technology and construction updates, see the ship’s Wiki section.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Finncanopus offers extensive public areas and services, including an Arcade (gaming area), a 400 m² / 4300 ft² Duty-Free Shop (the fleet’s largest), new cabin categories, a large wellness complex (spa/massage rooms, saunas, gym, yoga studio), a la carte–priced restaurants, business/conference and lounge facilities, and self-service kiosks.

• Buffet (self-service restaurant with hot and cold meals, included in the one-way fare). Water and milk are included with all meals; a selection of juices is offered at breakfast and brunch.
• Cafe Bar (patisserie/cafeteria selling sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks, wine by the glass, beers, and other alcoholic beverages)
• Kids Corner (video-game room with arcade machines)
• Sailor’s Shop (duty-free store selling gifts and souvenirs; alcohol—spirits, wines, beers; tobacco; name-brand perfumes; cosmetics and skincare products; fashion clothing and accessories; leather goods; designer sunglasses; jewelry; toys; confectionery; gadgets and electronics; books; magazines; newspapers; convenience goods; and travel essentials)
• Reclining Seat Lounge (with leather chairs)
• Free Wi-Fi (shipwide coverage)
• ATM/cash machine (next to the Information Desk/Reception)
• Pets Exercising Area

The Helideck (top deck) features a helipad used in emergencies.

Truck drivers have access to exclusive facilities, including 4-bed cabins, a bar lounge, saunas, and a laundry room.

All lounges are fitted with large HDTVs. 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 forbidden.

The ship has no infirmary (doctor’s office) and does not provide medical services for passengers; however, crew members are trained in first aid.

More details on staterooms and venues will be announced in the coming months.

FINNLINES ferry deals

On the Finland–Sweden route, ferry ticket prices include two buffet meals (Kapellskar–Naantali) and one buffet meal (Kapellskar–Langnas, Aland). Ticket sales on the Sweden–Aland route (Langnas–Kapellskar) end 6 hours prior to departure. On the Aland–Finland route (Langnas–Naantali), ticket sales end 4.5 hours prior to departure.

Duty-free shopping is available only on Sweden–Finland crossings with itineraries that stop at the Aland Islands.

Baltic Sea ferry cruise deals by FINNLINES are offered only on routes between Germany and Finland (Travemunde–Helsinki). FINNLINES cruise deals offer free travel for the 3rd and 4th passengers in a quad cabin with 2 adults (in one booking). On the Finland–Germany routes, neither recliner seats nor shared cabin beds can be booked for children under 13 years.

Except on Finland–Sweden routes, meals are not included in fares. Discount-priced dining packages can be purchased upon booking; meals can also be purchased separately onboard. Meal prices include drinks (water, milk, juice, coffee, tea). On Finland–Germany routes, the “Dinner Superior” package also includes draught beer, wine by the glass, and selected soft drinks.

Children traveling alone or in a group (without a legal guardian) must present written consent from a parent/legal guardian. Teenagers (14–17 years) may travel alone but are charged an adult fare. Children under 14 must have a named legal guardian responsible for them during the crossing.

Passengers booking longer ferry deals (return, roundtrip, or multi-leg voyages) receive a 20% discount on all crossings following the first trip. The discount requires booking all legs of the itinerary at the same time. If the first part of the voyage is canceled, the return or multi-leg discount will be removed from the new first section.

Star Club members (via the company’s “Finnlines Star Club Loyalty Program”) enjoy the following discounts:

• 3% off all fares (passenger, cabin, vehicle)
• Exclusive loyal-customer discounts (received via email) a few times a year
• Up to 20% off selected onboard beverages (in bars and restaurants)
• 5% off onboard shopping (confectionery, perfumes, skincare products, accessories, souvenirs) in the Sailor’s Shop
• Additional loyal-customer discounts on onboard food, drinks, and shopping

Star Club membership discounts are granted on all campaign fares as well.

Pets on the ship

All FINNLINES ferries allow pets onboard. Passengers traveling with pets must book a pet cabin, available only on morning and daytime departures. A maximum of two pets per cabin is allowed. In addition to pet cabins, the ship provides an outdoor walking area with tree stumps.

• All pets must be declared at booking.
• Pets are not allowed in public areas (including bars, restaurants, saunas).
• Leaving animals in vehicles during the voyage is forbidden.

Fares for pets (per animal, one way) are as follows: Travemunde–Helsinki EUR 70; Travemunde–Malmo EUR 20; Kapellskar–Langnas–Naantali EUR 20.

Car decks

As freight, FINNLINES ships transport semi-trailers, lorries (with or without a driver), cars, motorcycles (freight only, without a driver), caravans, camper vans (without a driver), cargo containers, mobile machinery, agricultural machines, boats (on cradles), and forest and steel industry products.

Private vehicle passenger services (cars, motorcycles, vans, and camper vans with drivers) are offered only on the routes Helsinki–Travemunde, Naantali–Langnas (Aland)–Kapellskar, and Malmo–Travemunde.

The ferry has three garage decks (for vehicles) accessible via one bow and one stern ramp. All vehicle decks are connected by ramps. The lower garage deck (for trucks and freight) has five lanes/tracks, while the middle and upper car decks have seven lanes each. The middle car deck is divided by longitudinal bulkheads into three sections, increasing vehicle capacity. The three decks above are for passenger facilities.

Car-deck safety procedures:

• Passengers with disabilities or requiring specific assistance should visit the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges, is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.

To avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

The ship operator Finnlines (fleet, founded in 1947, headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, part of Grimaldi Group) provides passenger and Ro-Ro ferry services predominantly in Northern Europe (the Baltic Sea and the North Sea). Finnlines ferries connect Finland, Russia, Sweden, Germany, Poland, Denmark, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, and Spain.