Patria Seaways ferry

MS Patria Seaways ferry is a Ro-Pax passenger vessel operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a max capacity of 260 passengers and 480 cars (or 105 trailers). The vessel was launched in 1992 and currently operates on the Sweden-Lithuania ferry route Karlshamn-Klaipeda (crossing time 13 hours).

Cabins

As cruise ferry, Patria Seaways has 87 cabins (max capacity 4 passengers) with a total of 209 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, washbasin). The ship has Commodore-class, single, double and quad cabins (no "Pet Cabins"). All cabins are fitted with a wardrobe, seating area (small dining table with chairs), mirrored writing desk with chair.

The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Baby cot beds are available on request (at the Reception Desk).

The onboard accommodation options include:

• (2 rooms on Deck 6) Commodore Deluxe Cabin (sizes 18 m2 / 195 ft2 and 26 m2 / 280 ft2) has double bed, coffee table, mini-bar, mirrored vanity / writing table with chair, flat TV, hairdryer, separate bathroom (WC / shower / washbasin), bedside table-cabinet, reading lamps, wardrobe, seating area (1 round table, 2 armchairs, 3-seater sofa), Porthole window (square-shaped, non-opening).
• (3 rooms on Deck 6) Outside Single Cabin (sized 10 m2 / 110 ft2) has a single bed, 2-seater sofa, armchair, Porthole window (small, square-shaped, non-opening).
• (6 rooms on Deck 5) 2-bed / Deluxe Outside Double Cabin (sized 13 m2 / 140 ft2) has 2 bunk beds (lower and upper), round table with armchair, desk with chair, large window (non-opening).
• (35 rooms on Decks 5-6) 2-bed / Outside Double Cabin (sized 10 m2 / 110 ft2) has 2 bunk beds (lower and upper), 2-seater sofa, square table, Porthole window (small, square-shaped, non-opening).
• (5 rooms on Deck 5) 4-bed / Deluxe Outside Quad Cabin (sized 16 m2 / 170 ft2) has 4 bunk beds (2 lower plus 2 upper Pullman beds), round table with 2 armchairs, desk with chair, 2 large windows (non-opening).
• (22 rooms on decks 5-6) 2-bed / Inside Double Cabin (sized 10 m2 / 110 ft2) has 2 bunk beds (lower and upper), 2-seater sofa, square table with chair, no window.
• (14 rooms on deck 6) 4-bed / Inside Quad Cabin (size 10 m2 / 110 ft2) has 4 bunk beds (lower and upper), square table, no window.

One stateroom is wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). The boat additionally offers a spacious Reserved Seating Lounge. The salon has a total of 51 reclining seats (aircraft-type seats) available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 min prior to homeport arrival. Passenger registration ends 1 hour prior to ferry departure.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

As facilities, the Patria Seaways ship offers:

• A La Carte Restaurant Mare Balticum (capacity 36 seats) offers a la carte-priced menu with a wide selection of starters, main courses, gourmet desserts, premium wines. Kids menu ("Happy Pirate") is also available.
• Buffet / Self-Service Restaurant (capacity 56 seats) offers hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, soft drinks.
• Kapitono Bar serves beverages, cocktails, coffee, light snacks, sweets.
• Outdoor Bar (capacity 48 seats) serves drinks, coffee, sweets, fresh fruits, premium ice-cream.
• Both bars are fitted with large TVs (satellite reception) for watching live sports and music programs.
• Children's Play Room is an indoor playground for kids. The lounge is specially designed and fitted with ball pool, large TV (for watching cartoons), kids art tables (for drawing).
• Tax Free Sea Shop is a duty-free priced boutique / convenience store selling special occasion gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (brand spirits, wines), tobaccos, luxury-brand perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion clothing and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, handmade teas and spices. Special offers (shopping promotions) are offered on each ferry crossing. Payments can be made in cash or via bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Among the premium brands represented onboard are Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oreal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce-Gabbana, Face Inc.
• Wi-Fi service, ATM / cash machine (next to Information Desk / Reception on Deck 5).
• Reserved Seating Lounge is fitted with comfortable Pullman seats (fully-reclining leather armchairs).

The ship's top-deck is Heli Deck with a helipad (helicopter landing area used in cases of emergency).

All onboard emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on the TV screens and at the ship's assembly stations (aka muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators/passenger lifts is forbidden.

Car decks

Follows a list of car decks related safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk (open 24-hours).
• Apply handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear position. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• From your vehicle take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner DFDS Seaways (fleet, 1866-founded, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark) is a Danish shipping company that operates passenger and freight ferry services in Northern Europe.