IFR 116 A
Finland
Route
Antwerp – (Kiel Canal) – Hanko – Rauma / both Finland – (Kiel Canal) – Antwerp or similar.
Duration
About 8 days
Departures
Weekly, usually on Fridays
About the vessel
Con-Ro ships, built 2007, Dutch shipping company, Dutch ship’s command, 17,611 cargo tons, length 205 m, width 25.5 m, speed 16 kn, stabilizers, sauna, fitness room, lounge with TV/DVD/video.
Cabins
4 double cabins, bunk beds, shower/WC, table, chair, 2-seater sofa, refrigerator, open wardrobe, drawer storage space, superstructure deck, unobstructed view
Comments
Very regular trip to Finland with several ships of a Dutch shipping company, onboard language English and Dutch.
Hanko is located southwest of Helsinki and is characterized by untouched nature and endless forests. Rauma is located on the Gulf of Bothnia and is known for its “wooden” old town.
In Antwerp, the ships always dock at the same terminal and it is possible to park your car there free of charge for the duration of the trip.
Age limit 80 years
Shore leave
Berthing time about 8-16 hours
Documents
Passport
Passage prices
€ 784.00 per person in double cabin,
€ 992.00 single use of the double cabin
Embarkation / Disembarkation fees
€ 99.00
Deviation insurance
€ 99.00 up to 74 years, for 75 year old passengers € 219.00
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Northern Europe
- Many thanks again for my latest cargo ship experience which was wonderful.
I enjoyed the trip on the Gerda, with Captain H. who ensured that I had my best experience to date. Also, a mention to the Chef, who made very tasty meals, also to all the crew, I can’t list all their names, unfortunately, however, all staff combined made my experience so enjoyable and I will definitely try to go on that route again to meet them again.
I highly recommend this trip!
You are very...
>> more... - Dear Mrs Pfeiffer and Mrs Weber
Back from Hamburg, I would like to give you my feedback.
It was a very interesting week I spent on board; captain Z. and the officers were all very open and friendly, so there really was a good atmosphere. I have always felt welcome to go here and there, to ask questions, and able to spend a lot of time on the bridge. As I told the captain, I felt I was 40 years younger as I spent hours on the bridge, just like when I was an officer on merchant ships...
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