Superspeed 1 ferry

MS Superspeed 1 ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the company COLOR LINE. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,325 passengers and 764 cars (or 117 lorries). The vessel (classed as a "fast ferry") was launched in 2008 and currently operates on the Norway–Denmark ferry route Kristiansand-Hirtshals (crossing time 3 hours 15 minutes).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Superspeed 1 features a total of 54 "day cabins" for truck drivers (54 beds in total), all of which are air-conditioned and equipped with en-suite bathrooms. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. All passenger cabins, as well as staff and crew cabins (a total of 71), are located on Deck 10.

The ship has two reserved seating lounges—Business Class (Deck 8 aft, capacity 93 seats) and Voyager Class (Deck 9 aft, capacity 261 seats). Another seating lounge is also located on Deck 9.

• Business Class Lounge reserved seating costs EUR 26 per person. The ticket includes free Wi-Fi and TV, drinks (coffee, fruit, mineral water), daily newspapers, and luggage lockers. Each reclining armchair (Pullman seat) is fitted with a personal video screen (free TV and internet).
• Voyager Class Lounge reserved seating costs EUR 9 per adult and EUR 4.50 per child. The lounge features a large HDTV (Norwegian channels).

Age restrictions apply to passengers traveling unaccompanied by adults: 16 years old (Monday–Wednesday), 18 years old (Thursday–Sunday, including hotel package bookings), and 20 years old (Monday–Sunday). Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult (parent or legal guardian).

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As onboard facilities, the Color Superspeed 1 offers:

• (Deck 7) Taxfree Market is a duty-free shop offering a wide selection of alcohol (wines, liquors, beers), tobacco products, gourmet and fast food, chocolates, and sweets.
• (Deck 7) Color Shop is a duty-free outlet selling branded clothing (Wear, Betty Barclay, Va Vite, Gerry Weber, Gant, Alvo, Levi’s), children’s clothing (Name It, Converse, LEGO, Levi’s), electronics, media products (music/video), luxury watches, jewelry, and accessories (Nora Norway, Pilgrim, Friis Company), as well as designer accessories (Sno of Sweden, Modalu, Michael Kors, ADAX, MOO, Ti Sento, NUDE).
• (Deck 7) Perfumes and Cosmetics Shop offers duty-free luxury brands (including Versace, Prada, Chanel) and wellness products for men and women.
• (Deck 7) Fashion Shop is a duty-free boutique offering premium clothing, handbags, watches, and jewelry brands, including Moods of Norway, Tiger of Sweden, Eton, Gustav, Marc Cain, Cambio, Guess, Hugo Boss, Dyrberg Kern, and Bibi.
• (Deck 8) Deli Shop sells seasonal delicacies and locally sourced fresh food products, including olive oil, balsamic vinegar, premium cheeses, spices, marmalades, and meats (hams, tenderloin, chorizo).
• All shops open 15 minutes after departure and close 15 minutes before arrival.
• (Decks 7-8) Bluefins Kitchen is a two-deck deli shop and fast-food restaurant (capacity 500 seats) offering burritos, burgers, salads, freshly made baguettes, sandwiches, vegan items, and a breakfast buffet (oven-baked rolls, eggs, bacon, fruits, desserts). Table reservations are available (except for the breakfast buffet).
• (Decks 7-8) Bluefins Lounge and Bar is a panoramic two-deck lounge (capacity 365 seats, age limit 18+) with floor-to-ceiling windows and comfortable seating. It offers a wide selection of drinks (coffee, smoothies, wine, bottled and draft beer) as well as baked goods, cakes, and pastries.
• (Deck 8 aft) "Catch Me If You Can" is the ship's buffet restaurant (capacity 365 seats) offering hot and cold homemade dishes (Nordic cuisine, seafood, meat, game, soups, wok vegetables, fresh salads), desserts (including gluten- and lactose-free options), and beverages (soft drinks, beer, wine by the glass, tea, coffee). A dedicated Captain Kid buffet station is available for children. Dining packages include fixed-price Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner options. The restaurant opens after departure and closes one hour before arrival. Table reservations are available only when booking and via phone.
• (Deck 8 midship) "Fly Me To The Moon" is a self-service cafeteria and patisserie (capacity 340 seats) offering baked goods, sandwiches, salads, snacks, light meals, hot dishes, wok food, pasta, pizza, desserts (cakes, pastries, pies, homemade ice cream), coffee, and soft beverages. The venue opens after departure and closes upon arrival. Table reservations are not available.
• Storage rooms are located on Deck 6.

The Wheelhouse (Navigation Bridge) and adjacent officers' quarters are located forward on Deck 10. Deck 10 aft and Deck 11 are open-air sundeck areas accessible to passengers. Deck 10 aft also serves as the ship's helipad (helicopter landing area) for emergency use.

The ship has three main stairways and five lifts (passenger elevators). All provisioning is handled via a top-deck-mounted cargo crane.

Wi-Fi is available at an additional cost (except for Business Class passengers). Access codes can be purchased at the Reception Desk.

Foot passengers must arrive at the departure port at least 1 hour prior to departure.

Color Line's car package deals offer discounted one-way fares (EUR 94 for one car and two passengers, plus EUR 12 per additional passenger).

Pets on the ship

Pets (cats, dogs, and ferrets) are allowed on board for both car and foot passengers. Pets are not permitted on passenger decks.

Car passengers may leave their pets in their vehicles or in the ship's kennels (free of charge; pre-booking is required). Foot passengers must transport their pets in a cage or carrier to and from the ship, and animals must remain in the carrier for the entire voyage.

Color Line participates in the PETS (Pet Travel Scheme), allowing pets to travel between European member countries without quarantine.

• In accordance with PETS requirements, pets must have all necessary documentation for travel.
• Pet check-in is at least 2 hours prior to departure. Each animal is charged EUR 12 per voyage. Due to the limited number of kennels/cat boxes, pre-booking is required. Visiting pets during the voyage is allowed, but access to public areas and cabins is prohibited.
• Dogs may remain in vehicles during the crossing; however, this is not recommended during summer due to high temperatures on the car deck.
• Pet visiting times are 5:00 pm, 8:30 pm, and 7:15 am.

Guide dogs travel free of charge, provided proper documentation is presented. They are allowed to stay with their owners and have access to passenger decks, most public areas, and select cabin types.

MS Superspeed 1 has a total of eight pet cages, five measuring 1 x 0.9 x 0.7 m and three measuring 0.9 x 0.7 x 0.6 m.

Car decks

Superspeed 1 has two vehicle decks with a total capacity of 764 cars or 117 trailers. Access to the car decks during the voyage is prohibited. The car decks, engine room, technical areas, and all watertight doors are monitored by CCTV.

All vehicles must have valid documentation and insurance. Providing the vehicle’s technical data sheet can facilitate boarding procedures. When booking, the vehicle’s model, length, and height must be specified. Car passengers must arrive at the departure port at least 2 hours prior to departure.

Safety procedures for vehicle decks include:

• Passengers requiring assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake and leave 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 when leaving the vehicle.
• Note the vehicle’s location and deck/stairway number before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is prohibited on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To reduce air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner Color Line (fleet, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Oslo Norway) is a Norwegian ferry company operating passenger and cargo routes between Norway and Sweden, Germany, and Denmark.