Finnclipper ferry

MS Finnclipper is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Finland-based company FINNLINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1300 passengers and 300 cars. She was launched in 1999 and currently serves the Sweden-Germany route Malmo-Travemunde (crossing time 9 hours).

Since 2018, during summer seasons, the ship (renamed "Rosalind Franklin") has been chartered to BALEARIA for the Spain-Balearic Islands route Barcelona-(Valencia)-Palma de Mallorca (crossing time ~7 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Finnclipper has 440 cabins with a total of 1067 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. 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, size 21 m² / 225 ft²)
• A4 Quad Outside "Pet Cabin" (4 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 2 bunk beds, 1 window, size 11 m² / 120 ft²)
• A3 Triple Outside (3 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 1 bunk bed, 1 window, size 11 m² / 120 ft²)
• A2 Twin Outside (2 passengers, 1 lower single bed + 1 bunk bed, 1 window, size 8 m² / 85 ft²)
• AB4 Quad Inside (4 passengers, 2 lower single beds + 2 bunk beds, size 11 m² / 120 ft²)
• ABB2 Twin Inside "Pet Cabin" (2 passengers, 1 lower single bed + 1 bunk bed, size 8 m² / 85 ft²)
• All cabins are equipped 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 also has 180 reclining seats (airline-type chairs). Some cabins are wheelchair-accessible, adapted for passengers with reduced mobility.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment

Facilities onboard Finnclipper include:

• Buffet Restaurant (self-service, hot and cold meals included in the ferry ticket price). Water and milk are included with all meals, with juices offered at breakfast and brunch.
• Cafe Bar (next to the buffet) serving sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks, wine by the glass, beers, and other alcoholic beverages.
• Kids Corner – a video game room with arcade machines.
• Sailor's Shop – a duty-free store selling gifts, souvenirs, alcohol (spirits, wines, beers), tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, accessories, leather goods, sunglasses, jewelry, toys, confectionery, gadgets, electronics, books, magazines, newspapers, and travel essentials.
• Free Wi-Fi (limited coverage on Deck 7).
• ATM (next to the Information Desk/Reception).
• Pets Exercising Area (outdoor, on Deck 7).

The Heli Deck (top deck) features a helipad for emergency use.

All lounges are equipped with large flat-screen TVs. Passengers in the Reclining Seat Lounge are provided with portable DVD players.

The ship has no infirmary or onboard medical service, but trained crew members provide first aid if necessary.

Emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Life jackets are issued at muster stations. In emergencies, the use of elevators is prohibited.

FINNLINES ferry deals

On the Finland-Sweden route, ferry fares include two buffet meals (Kapellskar-Naantali) or one buffet meal (Kapellskar-Langnas Aland). Ticket sales close 6 hours before departure on the Sweden-Aland route (Langnas-Kapellskar) and 4.5 hours before departure on the Aland-Finland (Langnas-Naantali) route. Duty-free shopping is available only on crossings that stop at the Aland Islands.

Baltic Sea ferry cruise deals are offered only on Germany-Finland routes (Travemunde-Helsinki). Cruise deals include free travel for the 3rd and 4th passengers in a quad cabin when booked with 2 adults. On Finland-Germany routes, recliner seats and shared cabin beds cannot be booked for children under 13 years.

Outside Finland-Sweden routes, meals are not included in fares. Discount meal packages can be purchased at booking, or meals can be bought 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 groups (without a guardian) must present written parental consent. Teenagers (14–17 years) may travel alone but pay adult fares. Children under 14 must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

Passengers booking return, roundtrip, or multi-leg voyages receive a 20% discount on all crossings after the first trip. The discount requires booking all legs at once. If the first trip is canceled, the discount is removed from the remaining itinerary.

Star Club members (via the "Finnlines Star Club Loyalty Program") receive:

• 3% off all fares (passenger, cabin, vehicle)
• Exclusive discounts via email several times per year
• Up to 20% off selected beverages in bars and restaurants
• 5% off onboard shopping (confectionery, perfumes, skincare, accessories, souvenirs)
• Additional member-only discounts on onboard food, drinks, and shopping
• Discounts also apply to campaign fares

Pets on the ship

All FINNLINES ferries allow pets onboard, but passengers must book a pet cabin (available only on morning and daytime departures). A maximum of two pets per cabin is allowed. The ship also has an outdoor walking area with tree stumps.

• Pets must be declared at booking.
• Pets are not allowed in public areas (bars, restaurants, sauna).
• Leaving animals in vehicles during the voyage is prohibited.
• Pet fares (per animal, one-way): Travemunde-Helsinki EUR 70; Travemunde-Malmo EUR 20; Kapellskar-Langnas-Naantali EUR 20.

Car decks

FINNLINES ferries transport semi-trailers, lorries (with or without drivers), cars, motorcycles (freight only, without drivers), caravans, camper vans (without drivers), containers, mobile machinery, agricultural equipment, boats (on cradles), and forest/steel products.

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

The ferry has three garage decks with access via one bow and one stern ramp (18.5 m / 61 ft long, 6.5 m / 21 ft wide). The aft cargo passage is 6.5 m (21 ft) wide and 5.2 m (17 ft) high. The bow ramp is 14 m (46 ft) long and 19.5 m (64 ft) wide. The cargo deck passage is 20 m (66 ft) wide and 5.2 m (17 ft) high.

All vehicle decks are connected by ramps. The lower garage (for trucks/freight) has 5 lanes, while the middle and upper car decks have 7 lanes each. The middle deck is divided by longitudinal bulkheads into 3 sections, increasing vehicle capacity. Above these decks are the passenger facilities.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Passengers needing assistance should visit the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake, set the vehicle in park or 1st gear, switch off ignition, alarms, and electrical systems. Gas cylinders must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Note your vehicle’s location and deck number before leaving.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, in cabins, and lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for announcements before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start the engine until instructed.

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