Over 1 million passengers travelled with Finnlines in 2025
Finnlines’ investments in onboard experience and route network expansion helped drive passenger numbers up by 9 per cent last year.
Finnlines welcomed more than one million passengers in 2025, marking an important milestone for the shipping company and confirming strong demand for its passenger services across the Baltic Sea.
“Exceeding the one million passenger mark is a significant milestone, and I couldn’t be more pleased. It’s an achievement made possible by the efforts of our staff and the trust of our passengers”, says Marco Palmu, Passenger Director of Finnlines.
Largest growth among Polish travellers
The total number of passengers, including professional drivers and private travellers, reached 1,021,000, representing an increase of 9 per cent compared to 2024. Private passenger numbers grew by more than 13 per cent compared to 2024.
The strongest growth was among Polish travellers on the Sweden–Poland route, which can be partially explained by the fact that the route was opened in 2024. The next strongest growth was seen among Finnish travellers on the Finland–Sweden route. Passenger numbers also increased on Finnlines’ Sweden–Germany and Finland–Germany routes.
Sea travel strengthens its position in European transport
The growth in passenger numbers reflects a change in travel behaviour, with sea travel increasingly seen as an alternative for travel to Europe. Finnlines’ ships combine freight services and passenger traffic.
“We aim to make travel to the continent easy and enjoyable, while providing something special on our Finland–Sweden route. Our new ships offer a high-quality travel experience that stands out from traditional cruises, with a focus on quality, relaxation and shared experiences,” says Marco Palmu.
Continued growth targeted for 2026
In 2026, Finnlines will continue to position its services as a comfortable way to travel between the Nordics and mainland Europe.
“We want to bring our route selection and our service concept combining freight and passengers to the attention of even more travellers, and continue to promote more responsible tourism this year,” Marco Palmu concludes.
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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 coasts of both North and South America as well as Asia and Australia.