Finnlines increased its passenger numbers in the summer – New experiences on autumn themed cruises
Finnlines saw a strong summer, with private passenger numbers rising 14% compared with 2024, driven by a 38% increase on their route to Poland. The results highlight strong demand across all Finnlines’ routes and reflect the positive impact of new route services and upgraded ships.
Between June and August 2025, Finnlines carried 14% more private passengers across all routes than in the same period of 2024, with the Malmö–Świnoujście route seeing a remarkable 38% rise.
“We are delighted with the results and pleased that our route to Poland, which opened in April last year, has received such a warm welcome. We see great potential ahead,” says Marco Palmu, Head of Passenger Services at Finnlines.
The modernized fleet draws in a growing number of customers
Other routes also saw notable growth, including a 19% increase on Naantali–Långnäs–Kapellskär and a 4% rise on both Malmö–Travemünde and Helsinki–Travemünde.
“Since introducing our new ships Finnsirius and Finncanopus on the Sweden–Finland route in 2023 and 2024, the passenger experience has been greatly enhanced, and we’re delighted that more passengers keep discovering it,” adds Marco Palmu.
In addition to the modern facilities of the new vessels, the route offers a variety of seasonal programs. Coming up next are cruises with activities designed for the Finnish and Swedish autumn holiday seasons.
Celebrate Halloween on autumn break cruises
This October, Finnsirius and Finncanopus will offer a variety of fun activities for children during the autumn school break on cruises between Finland and Sweden. Kids can enjoy candy bingo, pumpkin hunts, and spooky face painting, along with entertainment from witches, wizards, and clowns – for a fun and memorable experience for the whole family.
See which activities are available on each departure here.
More information
Marco Palmu, Head of Passenger Services, Finnlines Plc
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Finnlines Plc
Finnlines is a leading shipping operator of freight and passenger services in the Baltic Sea, the North Sea and the Bay of Biscay. The company is a part of the Grimaldi Group, one of the world’s largest operators of ro-ro vessels and the largest operator of the Motorways of the Sea in Europe for both passengers and freight. This affiliation enables Finnlines to offer liner services to and from several destinations in the Mediterranean, West Africa, Atlantic coast of both North and South America as well as Asia and Australia.