Huckleberry Finn ferry

MS Huckleberry Finn is a Ro-Pax passenger ferry operated by the German company TT-LINE. She has a maximum capacity of 400 passengers and 535 cars or 142 trucks/trailers. Launched in 1988, the vessel currently serves the Germany–Sweden route Rostock–Trelleborg, with a crossing time of around 6 hours.

The vessel (IMO 8618358) sails under the Swedish flag (MMSI 265874000) and is registered in Stockholm.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Huckleberry Finn has 133 cabins with 324 berths. All are air-conditioned, non-smoking, and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (washbasin, WC, shower, hairdryer). The ferry company provides linens, towels, and toiletries. Cabin amenities include telephone, bedside table with reading lamps, satellite TV, fixed lower twin beds (2 x 0.8 m), wall-mounted upper bunk, mirrored vanity with chair, and wardrobe.

Cabin categories include:

• 4-Bed Twin Outside Cabin – window, 2 lower beds (80 cm wide) and 2 upper bunks
• 2-Bed Twin Outside Cabin – window, 2 lower beds (80 cm wide)
• 2-Bed Twin Inside Cabin – 2 lower beds (80 cm wide), no windows
• 2-Bed Outside Disabled Cabin – wheelchair-accessible, window, wider entry door, 2 fixed lower beds (80 cm wide), linoleum flooring, adapted bathroom
• Pet Cabins – with linoleum flooring; required for passengers traveling with pets on night crossings. If unavailable, animals cannot board.
• Day Cabins – bookable for use from 1 hour after departure until 1 hour before arrival.

The ship also features reclining seats (aircraft-style leather armchairs) in the Reserved Seating Lounge. Prices: EUR 11 (day crossings) and EUR 19 (night crossings). Recliners are fully automatic, with charging points and under-seat storage. Standard and Premium bookings include pillows and blankets; Premium also provides 3 complimentary drinks.

GoSleep pods are available on both Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn (Decks 3–4). These movable pods provide noise and light isolation, hand luggage storage (max 60 x 50 x 27 cm), USB ports, and chargers.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment

Facilities include:

• Buffet Restaurant (self-service) – children up to 6 eat free; kids’ menus available.
• (Deck 6) Cafeteria
• (Deck 6) Children’s Playroom – indoor playground with panoramic windows, large TV, ball pit, and pirate ship-house. In summer, supervised children’s activities are offered free of charge.
• (Deck 5) Sea & Save Bordshop / Duty-Free Shop – offering alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, sunglasses, watches, jewelry, designer clothing and accessories, electronics, toys, gifts, and souvenirs.
• Free Wi-Fi at Reception and Cafeteria, ATM (next to Reception on Deck 5)
• Casino / Gaming area with slot machines
• Reserved Seating Lounge with Pullman seats
• Navigation Bridge and Helideck – restricted to emergencies
• Passenger-accessible Sun Decks

Emergency instructions are displayed in cabins, on TVs, and at muster stations. Life jackets are issued at muster stations. Elevators may not be used in emergencies.

TT-LINE ferry cruise deals

• Travemunde–Trelleborg: 8 daily departures, check-in closes 30 minutes before sailing.
• Rostock–Trelleborg: 12 daily departures, check-in closes 30 minutes before sailing.
• Swinoujscie–Trelleborg: 4 daily departures, check-in closes 1 hour before sailing.
• Swinoujscie–Ronne: Saturdays only, summer season.
• Payments accepted: MasterCard, American Express, VISA, cash (EUR, SEK, DKK, NOK). All onboard transactions in EUR. Currency exchange available at Purser’s Desk.
• Ticket options: “SMART Ticket” (cheapest) and “FLEX Ticket” (flexible). Rebooking always allowed. Refunds available only with FLEX. Wi-Fi (100 MB) included. FLEX passengers also receive 1 complimentary drink.
• Special promotions: discounted roundtrip fares (Poland–Sweden from EUR 225 including 1 car and cabin for 4–5 people); 25% or 36% return discount on Germany–Sweden roundtrips (for 1 passenger with car, no cabin).

Onboard dining packages:

• Small Breakfast – EUR 8 pp (scrambled eggs, bread rolls, coffee)
• 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 (3-course) – EUR 16.50 pp

Captain’s packages include 3 drinks (soda, beer, wine, or coffee/tea). Kids’ meals available at all buffets. Children up to 6 eat free, ages 7–12 at half price, and teens (13–17) at 75% of adult price.

“Comfort Packages” include a day cabin, full meal (breakfast or lunch), and 2 soft drinks. Prices: EUR 53 (2 passengers in 2–4-bed cabin), EUR 74 (3–5 passengers in 2–4-bed cabin), EUR 62 (2 passengers in 2-bed cabin).

Pets on board

Pets are allowed on all TT-LINE ships (maximum 2 per cabin, pre-booking required).

• If pet cabins are sold out, a standard cabin may be booked with a EUR 15 cleaning surcharge.
• Pets may not remain in vehicles during crossings.
• Dogs are allowed in all passenger deck areas except restaurants, bars, and shops.
• Aft on one outdoor deck, there is a designated dog toilet.

Dogs must be kept on a short leash at all times; dangerous breeds must also be muzzled.

Car decks

Garage decks for cars and trucks are Decks 1, 3, and 5. Safety procedures:

• Passengers requiring assistance should contact the Information Desk.
• Apply handbrake, leave vehicle in park/1st gear, switch off ignition, alarms, and lights. Gas cylinders must be off. Lock vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Note vehicle location and deck/stairway before leaving.
• Access to vehicle decks during sailing is prohibited.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and lounges.
• Wait for announcements before returning to vehicles.
• Do not start engines until instructed, to prevent air pollution.

The shipowner TT-Line (fleet), founded in 1962 and headquartered in Travemunde/Lubeck, Germany, operates cargo and passenger ferries between Germany–Sweden and Poland–Sweden.