Green Ship Nils Holgersson ferry

MS Nils Holgersson ferry (aka Green Ship Nils Holgersson) is a Ro-Pax passenger vessel operated by the German company TT-LINE. The ship has a maximum capacity of 866 passengers and 220 trucks (semi-trailers). She was launched in 2022 and currently operates on the Sweden-Poland ferry route Trelleborg-Swinoujscie (crossing time 6 hours).

The vessel (IMO number 9865685) is Germany-flagged (MMSI 211833390) and registered in Rostock.

Her sistership of the same "Green Ship" class is Peter Pan (2022-built/2023-inaugurated). Interestingly, for 21 years (2001-2022), the name "Nils Holgersson" was carried by TT-LINE's 2001-built ship Akka.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Nils Holgersson has a total of 239 cabins with 866 berths (including 644 bunks). All staterooms are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (washbasin, WC, shower, hairdryer) and LED lighting. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries.

Cabin amenities include phone, bedside table, wall-mounted reading lamps, TV (satellite reception), lower twin beds (fixed, size 2x0.8 m), upper wall-mounted bunk, mirrored vanity/dressing table with chair, and wardrobe.

MS Nils Holgersson staterooms are located on decks 9-10 and are available in the following categories:

• 4-bed Panorama Suite (34 m2, window, bathtub, sofabed, minibar, 250 MB free WiFi)
• 4-bed Baltic Outside Cabin (22 m2, window, bunk beds, minibar, 250 MB free WiFi)
• 2-bed Front Deluxe Outside Cabin (16 m2, window, 2 lower beds)
• 2-bed Front Outside Cabin (window, 2 lower beds)
• 4-bed Twin Outside Cabin (window, 2 lower beds plus 2 upper bunks)
• 2-bed Twin Outside Cabin (window, 2 lower beds)
• 4-bed Twin Inside Cabin (2 lower beds plus 2 upper bunks, no window)
• 2-bed Twin Inside Cabin (2 lower beds, no window)
• 2-bed Inside Disabled Cabin (wheelchair-accessible, wider entry door, 2 fixed lower beds, linoleum flooring, adapted bathroom, no window)
• Day cabins available for use from 1 hour after departure until 1 hour prior to arrival.

Pet cabins (with linoleum flooring) are available for passengers traveling with pets. On night crossings, pets may only be accommodated in pet-friendly cabins. If these are fully booked, animals are not allowed to board.

GoSleep sleeping pods are available on Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Decks 3-4). These movable pods provide noise and light isolation, with under-seat storage (max size 60 x 50 x 27 cm). Each pod has USB ports and chargers for electronic devices.

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

Shipboard facilities and amenities

TT-LINE's "Green Ship" design features ~3500 m2 (37,680 ft2) of indoor public areas and ~1200 m2 (12,900 ft2) of outdoor decks. The vessel’s interior and exterior design was developed by Oceanarchitects GmbH (Waren an der Muritz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany).

The design is based on 12 decks: 4 loading/cargo decks (1-3-5-7), 4 passenger decks (9-10-11-12), and 2 cabin decks (9-10).

Facilities on Nils Holgersson include:

• (Deck 10) Buffet Restaurant (self-service) – kids up to 6 years old dine free; kids’ menus available.
• (Deck 10) Panorama Bar (with SKY Sports channels), Truck Drivers' Restaurant & Bar
• (Deck 11) Duty-Free Shop offering alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, designer clothes, accessories, electronics, toys, confectionery, gifts, and souvenirs
• Free Wi-Fi at reception and in the cafeteria, ATM/cash machine (next to Reception on Deck 11)
• (Deck 9) Navigation Bridge/Wheelhouse and Sauna Room
• (Deck 5) 32 electric vehicle charging points

Deck 11 also has a Conference Center (meeting rooms), Coffee Lounge, Family Lounge, Trucker Lounge, Sports Bar, Restaurant, Pet Lounge, Kids Area (indoor playground), and aft Sundeck. All lounges feature floor-to-ceiling windows with unobstructed views.

Deck 12 (Panorama Deck) has passenger-accessible sundecks and the Helideck (helicopter landing platform for emergencies).

The ship has no Fitness Center, Casino, or Reserved Seating Lounge.

Emergency instructions are displayed in cabins, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Life jackets are issued at muster stations. Elevators/lifts are not to be used in case of emergency.

There are 32 EV charging points on Deck 5:

• (TYPE A) 40 kW DC, 150-750 V, max 133 A; 2x CCS Combo plugs per station (charging either two cars at 20 kW or one at 40 kW). Cable length 7 m (23 ft).
• (TYPE B) 11 kW AC, 400 V, max 16 A; European Type 2 Plug. Cable length 10 m (33 ft).

Cables are permanently fixed; passengers cannot use their own. Charging is managed by crew. Online booking for EV charging is required during cruise booking (add “Power”). Assigned vehicles remain parked at their charging stations for the entire crossing.

TT-LINE ferry cruise deals

• Travemunde-Trelleborg: 8 daily departures (check-in closes 30 min before departure).
• Rostock-Trelleborg: 12 daily departures (check-in closes 30 min before departure).
• Swinoujscie-Trelleborg: 4 daily departures (check-in closes 1 hour before departure).
• Swinoujscie-Ronne: Saturdays only, summer season.
• Onboard payments accepted: MasterCard, American Express, VISA, and cash (EUR, SEK, DKK, NOK). Purser service offers currency exchange.
• Tickets: "SMART Ticket" (cheapest) and "FLEX Ticket" can be combined. Rebooking allowed on all tickets; refund only with FLEX. Wi-Fi (100 MB) included. FLEX passengers receive 1 complimentary drink.
• Special deals: discounts for 4-5-person bookings (roundtrip Poland-Sweden, 1 car + cabin, from EUR 225) and 25% or 36% return discounts (roundtrips Germany-Sweden, 1 passenger with car, no cabin).

Dining packages include Small Breakfast (EUR 8 pp), Large Breakfast (EUR 12.50 pp), Summer Lunch Buffet (EUR 16 pp), Captain’s Summer Buffet (EUR 28 pp), Captain’s Dinner (EUR 30 pp), 1-Course Meal (EUR 12 pp), Sailor’s Menu (EUR 16.50 pp / 3 courses). Captain’s packages include 3 drinks (soft drinks, beer, wine, or coffee/tea). Kids up to 6 dine free. Children up to 12 dine at half price, teens (13-17) at 75% of adult price.

"Comfort Packages" (all-inclusive deals) include day cabin, meal (breakfast or lunch), and 2 soft drinks. Prices: EUR 53 (2 pax in 2-4 bed cabin), EUR 74 (3-5 pax in 2-4 bed cabin), EUR 62 (2 pax in 2-bed cabin).

Pets on the ship

Pets are allowed on all TT-LINE ships, but pre-booking is required. Maximum 2 pets per cabin.

• If pet cabins are fully booked, TT-LINE may offer a standard cabin with an additional cleaning fee (EUR 15).
• During crossings, car decks are inaccessible; pets cannot remain in vehicles.
• Dogs are allowed in indoor and outdoor passenger areas, except restaurants, bars, and shops.
• A dog toilet is located aft on one of the outdoor decks.

Dogs must be kept on a short leash at all times. Dangerous breeds must be muzzled.

Car decks

Garage decks are 1-3-5-7.

Safety procedures for car decks:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring assistance should contact the Information Desk.
• Apply handbrake, park in gear, switch off ignition, alarm, and lights. Gas cylinders must be off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage.
• Note vehicle location and deck/stairway number.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, in cabins, and lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for announcements before returning to vehicles.
• Do not start engines until instructed to avoid pollution.

Cargo decks have a usable height of 4.7 m (16 ft) and offer 150 power connections for refrigerated trucks and trailers.

TT-LINE (fleet) was founded in 1962 and is headquartered in Travemunde/Lubeck, Germany. The company provides passenger and cargo ferry services between Germany-Sweden and Poland-Sweden.