Finnswan ferry

MS Finnswan ferry (formerly Nordlink) is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Finland-based company FINNLINES. She has a maximum capacity of 554 passengers and 366 cars (or 280 trailers/trucks). The ship was launched in 2007 and currently serves the Finland-Sweden ferry route Naantali-Langnas Aland-Kapellskar (crossing time 8-9 hours).

Port Naantali is approx 14 km (9 mi) west of Turku, while Port Kapellskar is approx 90 km (60 mi) northeast of Stockholm.

The vessel (IMO number 9010163) is currently Finland-flagged (MMSI 230671000) and registered in Helsinki. Before 2023, she was Sweden-flagged (MMSI 266252000) and registered in Stockholm.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Finnswan offers 205 cabins with a total of 554 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and have en-suite bathrooms. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. All cabins are located on decks 7, 8, and 9, and are available in 9 categories (inside and outside), ranging from 10 m2 (110 ft2) Interior Cabins to 38 m2 (410 ft2) Suites. Family cabins feature a double bed and a bunk bed.

• (2, on deck 8) OS4 Owner Suite (4 passengers, 1 double bed, 2-person sofabed, large windows, 38 m2 / 410 ft2)
• (2, on deck 9) JS4 Junior Suite (4 passengers, 1 double bed, 2-person sofabed, large windows, 32 m2 / 345 ft2)
• (on decks 7-8-9) Outside LUX Cabin (4 passengers, 1 double bed, 1 single bed, 1 bunk bed, 16-20 m2 / 170-215 ft2)
• (34, on decks 8-9) A4 - Quad Outside (4 passengers, 2 lower single beds, 1 sofabed, 1 bunk bed, 16 m2 / 170 ft2)
• (2, on deck 9) A3D - Triple Outside (wheelchair-accessible, 2 lower single beds, 1 bunk bed, 16 m2 / 170 ft2)
• (62, on decks 7-9) A2 / A4S - Quad Outside (2-4 passengers, 2 lower single beds, plus 2 bunk beds in A4S, 10 m2 / 110 ft2)
• (99, on decks 7-8-9) AB3 / AB4 - Quad Inside (3-4 passengers, 2 lower single beds, 1 or 2 bunk beds, 10 m2 / 110 ft2)
• (on decks 7-8-9) FA2B / MA2B - Shared Outside (2 lower single beds, 10 m2 / 110 ft2)
• (on decks 7-8-9) FB3B / FB4B / MB3B / MB4B - Shared Inside (2 lower single beds, 1 or 2 upper beds, 10 m2 / 110 ft2)
• The ship has 4 Suites. Suite fares include dining packages, sparkling wine, chocolate-covered marshmallows, minibar beverages, a drink coupon per person, and skincare products.
• Deluxe / LUX Cabin fares include 1 bottle of water and 1 bottle of wine (Bottega Gold Prosecco Brut).

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

The ship also features reclining seats (airline-style leather armchairs) on Deck 12.

Passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes before arrival at the homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Onboard facilities include:

• Buffet Restaurant (self-service, hot and cold meals, included in ticket price). Water and milk are included; juices are available at breakfast and brunch.
• Cafe Bar (next to the buffet) serving sandwiches, cakes, pastries, hot/cold drinks, wine, beer, and other alcoholic beverages.
• Conference Room (12 seats) available for private events, equipped with modern sound/media systems, large TV, and ClickShare Wireless.
• Reserved Seating Lounge (Deck 12) with 61 reclining leather armchairs.
• Kids Playroom with windows, toys, games, books, ball pit, large TV, supervised activities, and themed entertainment.
• Video Games Room (arcade machines)
• Teen Lounge (graffiti walls, table football)
• Sailor's Shop duty-free store selling gifts, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, fashion, accessories, sunglasses, jewelry, toys, electronics, books, magazines, and essentials.
• Fitness Center (Gymstick Gym, open 7 am-10 pm, age limit 15+) with treadmill, cross-trainer, rowing machine, bikes, benches, balls, and dumbbells.
• Spa (Deck 11) with massage room, men’s and women’s saunas, large jacuzzi. Massages are 30/45/60 minutes. Saunas are free of charge.
• Free Wi-Fi (limited, Deck 11)
• ATM (near Reception, Deck 7)
• Pets Exercising Area
• Terrazzo Outer Deck with Bar Lounge, deckchairs, windshield protection. Heli Deck (with helipad) also serves as a Sun Deck in good weather.

All lounges are equipped with large TVs.

The ship has no infirmary or doctor’s office, but crew members are trained in first aid.

Emergency instructions are posted in cabins, on TVs, and at muster stations. Life jackets are distributed at muster stations. Elevators must not be used in emergencies.

FINNLINES ferry deals

On the Finland-Sweden route, ferry ticket prices include 2 buffet meals (Kapellskar-Naantali) or 1 buffet meal (Kapellskar-Langnas). Ticket sales for the Sweden-Aland route (Langnas-Kapellskar) close 6 hours before departure, and for Aland-Finland (Langnas-Naantali) 4.5 hours before departure.

Duty-free shopping is available only on Sweden-Finland crossings with Aland stops.

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

Meals are not included on routes other than Finland-Sweden. Discount dining packages can be purchased when booking. Meals bought onboard include drinks (water, milk, juice, coffee, tea). On Finland-Germany routes, the “Dinner Superior” package also includes draft beer, wine, and soft drinks.

Children traveling alone must present written parental/guardian consent. Teenagers (14-17) may travel alone with an adult ticket. Children under 14 must travel with a legal guardian.

Return, roundtrip, or multi-leg bookings receive 20% off all crossings after the first. All legs must be booked together. If the first leg is canceled, the discount is removed from the new first section.

Star Club members enjoy:

• 3% off all fares (passenger, cabin, vehicle)
• Exclusive discounts via email
• Up to 20% off selected onboard beverages
• 5% off onboard shopping (confectionery, perfumes, skincare, accessories, souvenirs)
• Additional exclusive food, drink, and shopping discounts

Discounts apply to campaign fares as well.

Pets on the ship

All FINNLINES ferries allow pets. Passengers with pets must book a pet cabin, available only on morning/day departures. A maximum of 2 pets per cabin is allowed. The ship also provides a walking area with tree stumps.

• All pets must be declared at booking.
• Pets are not allowed in public areas (bars, restaurants, sauna).
• 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

As freight, FINNLINES ferries carry semi-trailers, lorries (with or without driver), cars, motorcycles (freight only), caravans, camper vans (without driver), containers, machinery, agricultural vehicles, boats (on cradle), and industrial products.

Private vehicle transport (cars, motorcycles, vans, camper vans with drivers) is available only on Helsinki-Travemunde, Naantali-Langnas-Kapellskar, and Malmo-Travemunde routes.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers needing assistance should contact the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply handbrake, place vehicle in park/1st gear, switch off ignition, alarm, electronics, headlights. Gas cylinders must be closed. Lock vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage.
• Note your vehicle’s location and deck/stairway number.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and lounges.
• Wait for announcements before returning to vehicles.

Engines must not be started until instructed to prevent air pollution.

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