Finnpartner ferry

MS Finnpartner is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Finland-based company FINNLINES. The ship accommodates up to 274 passengers and 600 cars (or 200 lorries). She was launched in 1994 and currently serves the Sweden-Germany route Malmo-Travemunde (crossing time approx. 9 hours).

The vessel (IMO number 9010163) is currently Sweden-flagged (MMSI 266262000) and registered in Stockholm.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Finnpartner has 182 cabins with a total of 274 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. Cabins are located on decks 3 and 5 and are offered in 6 categories (inside and outside), ranging from 8 m² (85 ft²) to 11 m² (120 ft²).

• (9, deck 5) A4 Quad Outside – 4 passengers, 2 single beds, 1 single sofa bed, 1 upper bunk, window, 8 m² / 85 ft²
• (16, deck 5) A3 Triple Outside – 3 passengers, 2 single beds, 1 lower bunk, window, 8 m² / 85 ft²
• (7, deck 3) AB4 Quad Inside – 4 passengers, 2 lower single beds, 2 upper bunks, 11 m² / 120 ft²
• (12, deck 3) AB2 Twin Inside – 2 passengers, 2 lower bunks, 9 m² / 95 ft²
• (43, deck 3) ABB2 Twin Inside – 2 passengers, 1 lower bunk, 1 upper bunk, 9 m² / 95 ft²
• (95, deck 3) AB1 Single Inside – 1 passenger, 1 lower bunk, 9 m² / 95 ft²

All cabins are equipped with a refrigerator, satellite TV, phone, electronic safe, hairdryer, trouser press, small desk with chair, and private bathroom (WC/shower). Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible. All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes before arrival at the homeport.

Dining and entertainment

Onboard facilities include:

• Buffet Restaurant (self-service, hot and cold meals, included in the one-way fare). Water and milk are included with all meals; juices are available at breakfast and brunch.
• (deck 6) Cafe Bar – cafeteria/patisserie offering sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks, wine by the glass, beer, and other beverages.
• (deck 6) Kids Playroom – indoor play area with games, toys, books, large windows, and a TV showing cartoons.
• Sailor’s Shop – duty-free store with gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, fashion, accessories, sunglasses, jewelry, toys, confectionery, electronics, books, magazines, and travel essentials.
• (deck 6) Two saunas, a large Jacuzzi, kids’ pool, and Bar Lounge.
• Fitness Room (fully equipped gym).
• Free Wi-Fi (limited coverage on deck 4).
• ATM (next to the Information Desk/Reception on deck 6).
• Pet Exercise Areas.
• (deck 6) Sun Deck – outdoor relaxation with lounge seating.

All lounges are fitted with large TVs. The ship has no infirmary or onboard doctor, but crew members are trained in first aid. Emergency instructions are displayed in cabins, on TVs, and at muster stations. Life jackets are distributed at muster stations. Elevators must not be used during emergencies.

FINNLINES ferry deals

On the Finland-Sweden route, fares include 2 buffet meals (Kapellskar-Naantali) or 1 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 route (Langnas-Naantali).

Duty-free shopping is available only on Sweden-Finland crossings calling at the Aland Islands.

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

Meals are not included in fares except on Finland-Sweden routes. Discounted dining packages can be purchased in advance, or meals may be bought separately onboard. 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 must have written parental/guardian 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. All legs must be booked together. If the first trip is canceled, the discount is removed from the remaining segments.

Star Club members (FINNLINES’ loyalty program) enjoy:

• 3% discount on all fares (passenger, cabin, vehicle).
• Exclusive member-only discounts via email.
• Up to 20% off selected onboard beverages.
• 5% discount on shopping (confectionery, perfumes, accessories, souvenirs) in the Sailor’s Shop.
• Additional exclusive discounts on onboard food, drinks, and shopping.

Discounts apply to all campaign fares as well.

Pets

All FINNLINES ferries allow pets onboard. Passengers with pets must book a pet cabin, available only on morning and daytime departures. A maximum of 2 pets per cabin is allowed. Facilities include an outdoor walking area and tree stumps.

• Pets must be declared at the time of booking.
• Pets are not allowed in public areas (bars, restaurants, saunas).
• Leaving pets in vehicles during the voyage is prohibited.

Pet fares (per animal, one-way) are: Travemunde-Helsinki EUR 70; Travemunde-Malmo EUR 20; Kapellskar-Langnas-Naantali EUR 20.

Car decks

FINNLINES ships transport semi-trailers, lorries (with or without driver), cars, motorcycles (as freight without driver), caravans, camper vans (without driver), containers, mobile machinery, agricultural equipment, boats (on cradle), and forest/steel industry products.

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

Car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those needing assistance should contact the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake, place vehicle in park/1st gear, switch off ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essentials.
• Note vehicle location, garage deck, and stairway before leaving the deck.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, in cabins, and lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for the announcement before returning to your vehicle.

Engines must not be started until instructed, to reduce air pollution.

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