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The Vuosaari Tunnel will be closed starting on 6 January 2026. An alternative route has been opened.

Travelling with pets

Pets are welcome to travel with Finnlines. Read more what you should know when travelling with pets.

Good to know when travelling with pets

  • Travelling with a pet is possible only on route trips, not on cruises.
  • When travelling with pets, booking a pet cabin is mandatory except on day departures on the Kapellskär-Långnäs-Naantali route.
  • You are allowed to take a maximum of two pets into your cabin.
  • There are special pet cabins, walking areas, and even the very much-needed tree stump.
  • Note, that all pets need to be notified upon reservation, including assistance, guide, or service dogs.
  • Pets may not be taken into bars, restaurants, saunas, or other public areas unless otherwise stated.
  • Please keep your dog always on leash when not in the cabin.
  • It is forbidden to leave your pet in the vehicle during the trip.
  • The transportation of other pets than cats and dogs must be separately agreed upon with the shipping company.
  • Please make sure that you reserve enough pet food for the sea journey. There is no pet food available on the ship.
  • Before taking your pet abroad, please check the existing restrictions and regulations from local authorities.
  • Please note that pets are allowed on decks where pet cabins and outer decks for pets are located. The restriction does not apply for assistance/guide/service dogs. From the below file, you can find more information regarding traveling with pets.
  • Please note that pets are not allowed in Stellar Lounge.
  • On the Helsinki–Travemünde route, the ships’ elevators are marked with “Pet Allowed.” Passengers traveling with pets can use the paw-marked “pet elevator” (car deck elevator), which provides access to the outdoor areas on deck 12 and, via external stairs, down to the terrace area on deck 11. Please note that pets are not allowed inside the indoor areas on deck 11.
  • On the Helsinki–Travemünde route, pet relief areas are located on both outdoor decks on deck 7. There are no pet toilet areas on decks 11 or 12.
  • Pet waste must be cleaned up from the deck using a plastic bag and disposed of in the nearest outdoor trash bin.
  • Pet fares (one way trip)
    • Travemünde–Helsinki €70
    • Travemünde–Malmö €20 
    • Świnoujście–Malmö €20 
    • Kapellskär–Långnäs–Naantali €20