Regina Seaways ferry

MS Regina Seaways ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Denmark-based company DFDS SEAWAYS. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,000 passengers and 600 cars (or 170 trailers). The vessel was launched in 2010 and currently operates on the Sweden–Lithuania ferry route Karlshamn–Klaipeda (crossing time 13 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Regina Seaways has 114 cabins (maximum occupancy 4 passengers) with a total of 414 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and fitted with en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. The ship offers Commodore-class, double, triple, and quad cabins. Baby cots are available on request at the Reception Desk.

The onboard accommodation options include:

• (1 room on Bow Deck) Commodore Deluxe Cabin (size 8 m2 / 85 ft2) with a double bed, bedside tables, leather sofa and armchair, and coffee table.
• (2 rooms on Deck 6) Commodore Class 1 / Single Cabin (size 5 m2 / 60 ft2, twin bed).
• (5 rooms on Deck 6) Commodore Class 2 / Double Cabin (size 7 m2 / 70 ft2, two single beds).
• Note: All Commodore cabins are fitted with a mini-bar, mirrored vanity/writing table with chair, flat-screen TV, hairdryer, separate bathroom (WC/shower/washbasin), bedside cabinet, reading lamps, wardrobe, seating area (round table with two leather armchairs), and a square-shaped, non-opening porthole window.
• (6 rooms on Deck 6) 3-bed / Triple Outside Cabin (size 7 m2 / 70 ft2) with two bunk beds (lower and upper) plus one single bed, and a small square-shaped non-opening porthole window.
• (32 rooms on Deck 6) 4-bed / Quad Outside Cabin (size 7 m2 / 70 ft2) with four bunk beds (two lower and two upper), and a small square-shaped non-opening porthole window.
• (8 rooms on Decks 6–7) 2-bed / Double Inside Cabin (size 7 m2 / 70 ft2) with two bunk beds (lower and upper), no window.
• (59 rooms on Decks 6–7) 4-bed / Quad Inside Cabin (size 7 m2 / 70 ft2) with four bunk beds (lower and upper), no window.

Note: All standard cabins are fitted with a mirror, separate bathroom (WC/shower/washbasin), bedside cabinet, wardrobe, and seating area (round table with two armchairs).

Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). DFDS Seaways ferries also offer so-called “Pet Cabins.” Passengers traveling with pets must book an entire cabin (double or triple occupancy). Animals must be kept in pet carriers. Dogs (including service dogs) must be leashed and muzzled.

The ship also features a spacious Reserved Seating Lounge (size 113 m2 / 1,215 ft2), located on Deck 5, with a total of 116 reclining aircraft-type seats available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to arrival at the homeport. Passenger check-in closes 1 hour before ferry departure.

Shipboard facilities, dining, and entertainment

As onboard facilities, Regina Seaways offers:

• A La Carte Restaurant Mare Balticum (Deck 5, capacity 73 seats), serving an a la carte menu with a wide selection of starters, main courses, gourmet desserts, and premium wines. A children’s menu (“Happy Pirate”) is also available.
• Buffet / Self-Service Restaurant (capacity 152 seats), offering hot dishes, cold appetizers, desserts, and soft drinks.
• Kapitono Bar (capacity 116 seats), serving beverages, cocktails, coffee, light snacks, and sweets.
• Road Kings Bar (Deck 5), offering drinks, coffee, sweets, fresh fruit, and premium ice cream.
• Both bars are equipped with large TVs (satellite reception) for live sports and music programs.
• Children’s Play Room (Deck 5), an indoor playground featuring a ball pool, large TV for cartoons, and art tables for drawing.
• Tax-Free Sea Shop, a duty-free boutique offering gifts and souvenirs, alcohol (spirits and wines), tobacco, perfumes and cosmetics, jewelry, watches, sunglasses, leather goods, confectionery, fashion items and accessories, toys, electronics and gadgets, gourmet sweets, handmade teas, and spices. Special shopping promotions are offered on each crossing. Payments are accepted in cash and by bank cards (VISA, MasterCard, EuroCard). Premium brands onboard include Versace, Elizabeth Arden, Tommy Hilfiger, Moschino, Paco Rabanne, Carolina Herrera, Hugo Boss, Gucci, L'Oreal, DKNY, Givenchy, Dolce-Gabbana, and Face Inc.
• Wi-Fi service and an ATM / cash machine (located next to the Information Desk / Reception on Deck 5).
• Reserved Seating Lounge (Deck 5), fitted with comfortable Pullman seats (fully reclining leather armchairs).

The ship’s top deck is the Heli Deck, equipped with a helipad used for emergency situations.

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

Car decks

Below is a list of car deck-related safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring special assistance should report to the ship’s Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or first gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from your vehicle.
• Make a note of your vehicle’s location and garage deck number or stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship’s vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To avoid air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

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