Luna Seaways ferry

MS Luna Seaways is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The vessel accommodates up to 690 passengers and 600 cars (or 170 trailers). Launched in 2021, she currently serves the routes Lithuania–Sweden (Klaipeda-Karlshamn) and Lithuania–Germany (Klaipeda–Kiel).

The ship (IMO number 9851048) is Denmark-flagged (MMSI 219028115) and registered in Copenhagen.

Cabins

Luna Seaways has 250 cabins with a total of 690 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (washbasin, shower, WC). Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided. The ferry offers Commodore-class, double, triple, and quad cabins. Baby cots are available on request at the Reception Desk.

• Commodore Deluxe Cabins (1-bed, 8 m² / 85 ft²) feature a double bed, minibar, vanity desk with chair, LCD TV, hairdryer, separate bathroom, bedside cabinet, reading lamps, wardrobe, seating area (coffee table with 2 leather armchairs), and a non-opening porthole window.
• Standard Sea View Double Cabins (2-bed, 7 m² / 70 ft²) have upper and lower bunk beds and a non-opening porthole window.
• Standard Sea View Quad Cabins (4-bed, 7 m² / 70 ft²) feature either 4 bunk beds (2 lower, 2 upper) or 2 regular beds, plus a non-opening porthole window.
• All standard cabins include a mirror, private bathroom (WC/shower/washbasin), bedside table, wardrobe, and seating area with a table and 2 chairs.

Double Inside and Quad Inside cabins (without windows) are also available. Selected outside cabins are wheelchair-accessible and larger in size.

DFDS also offers pet-friendly cabins (“Pet Cabins”). Guests with pets must book an entire cabin. Animals must remain in cages, and dogs (including service dogs) must be leashed and muzzled.

The ferry also provides a Reserved Seating Lounge with 116 reclining seats (aircraft-style) along with a restroom and shower room. Reserved seats must be pre-booked.

All staterooms must be vacated 30 minutes before arrival. Passenger check-in closes 1 hour before departure.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

• Mare Balticum A La Carte Restaurant – gourmet menu with starters, mains, desserts, premium wines; children’s “Happy Pirate” menu available.
• 7 Seas Buffet – self-service restaurant offering hot meals, cold dishes, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Navigator’s Bar – serves drinks, cocktails, coffee, snacks, and sweets.
• Lighthouse Café – offers coffee, drinks, fruit, sweets, and premium ice cream.
• Both bars are equipped with large satellite TVs showing live sports and music programs.
• Pirate’s Island by Curiocity – indoor children’s playroom with ball pool, cartoon TV, and art tables.
• Tax-Free Sea Shop – duty-free boutique selling alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, accessories, fashion, toys, electronics, gourmet sweets, teas, and spices. Premium brands include Versace, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Gucci, Hugo Boss, Dolce & Gabbana, Givenchy, and more.
• Wi-Fi service and ATM (near the Reception Desk).
• Reserved Seating Lounge with fully reclining Pullman leather armchairs.

The top deck features a helipad (Helideck) for emergency helicopter landings.

Emergency instructions are posted in staterooms, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Lifejackets are distributed at assembly stations. Elevators must not be used in emergencies.

Car decks

The ferry’s cargo decks are accessed via two stern ramps and internal connecting ramps.

Car deck safety procedures include:

• Disabled passengers or those needing assistance should report to the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Vehicles must be parked with handbrakes applied and gears in “park” or 1st gear. Ignition, alarms, and electrical equipment must be switched off, and vehicles locked. Gas cylinders must be turned off.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from your vehicle.
• Remember your vehicle’s location and garage deck number before leaving.
• Access to car decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is forbidden on car decks, in cabins, and in lounges.
• Wait for announcements before returning to vehicles.
• Engines must not be started until instructed, to reduce air pollution.

DFDS Seaways (fleet), founded in 1866 and headquartered in Copenhagen, is a Danish shipping company operating passenger and freight ferry services across Northern Europe.