Despite passenger numbers rising to almost 9.8 million in 2018, several factors combined to lower revenues and profit.

The 16 new thrusters will cut underwater noise and emissions – and make the ferry company “the green alternative to a tunnel.”

Nearly half of ferry employees say in a report that they would not be able to extinguish a fire if one was to break out.

It will be possible to explore the new M/S Visborg in Stockholm and Visby before the ship’s maiden voyage.

As the Helsinki-Tallinn ferry stats tumble, studies are being lined up to provide an understanding of passengers’ needs.

Ports of Stockholm says 2018 was a “record revenue year” with a record number of cruise passengers.

Tallink’s newly renovated Silja Symphony, which sails the seas between Stockholm and Helsinki, will host the store.

Destination Gotland opens bookings for travel during summer 2019, while MS Visborg is due to start sailing in spring.

The ferry operator The Fjords has announced the construction of a new zero-emissions vessel.

The rising tide of cruise tourists flocking daily into the coastal town of Honningsvåg is starting to cause havoc.

Finland’s Viking becomes the first cruise ship in Europe to offer the US brand Benefit Cosmetics.

A new wave of border checks is intensifying the controls initially rolled out in autumn 2015.

Hurtigruten buys the Kleven Shipyard in Norway after months of delays play havoc on its newbuild program.

The Copenhagen-based ferry company completes an acquisition and sails ahead to other growth areas.

Like the Roald Amundsen, its sister ship the Fridtjof Nansen has been delayed due to problems at the yard.

Two highly qualified chefs have been hired to create memorable, locally sourced tasting menus.

The Norwegian cruise and ferry firm invests $150 million in a switch to LNG and battery power.

Paavo Nõgene has been a board member at Estonia’s opera, concert hall and gambling authority.

Hurtigruten will not be sole operator for the first time since 1893, giving way to newcomer Havila.

The Nordic ferry company tests new environmental energy options for the propulsion of its vessels.