IFR 116 B
Northern Europe – Finland One Way
Route
Outward journey: Antwerp – (Kiel Canal) – Hanko – Kotka / both Finland
Return journey: Kotka – Hanko – Antwerp
Duration
Outward journey or return journey approx. 4-5 days
Departures
2x monthly, usually on Wednesdays from Antwerp and Fridays/Saturdays from Kotka
About the vessel
Con-Ro ships, built 2006, Dutch shipping company, Dutch ship’s command, 17,611 cargo tons, length 205 m, width 25.5 m, speed 22 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 and from Finland which can only be booked as a one-way trip (for round trips see IFR 116 A) 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. Kotka is located at the mouth of the Kymijoki River on the Gulf of Finland in the south of Finland.
On this trip you can take your car or motorcycle on board.
Age limit 80 years.
Shore leave
Berthing time approx. 8-16 hours
Documents
Passport
Passage prices
€ 525.00 per person in double cabin,
€ 650.00 single use of the double cabin
Vehicle transport: car up to 5 meters in length: € 550.00, motorcycle: € 250.00
Embarkation / Disembarkation fees
€ 99.00
Deviation insurance
€ 99.00 up to 74 years, for passengers aged 75 and over € 219.00
Travel insurance
Travel health and liability insurance
Medical certificate
Travel reports by customers
Finland
- Hello everyone!
Sorry for only getting in touch now. The trip on the cargo ship was lovely. We arrived at Eurogate at 7 am on 28 October and then back at CTT at around 10 am. We stayed in Hamburg for one more night after that. On the 16th, we boarded at around 4 pm and cast off the next day at 1.30 pm. We didn’t reach the NOK until the evening and, unfortunately, didn’t see any of it; by the time we were on our return journey, it was already dark again. The first stop in Estonia was...
>> more... - Dear Ms Pfeiffer, Dear Ms Weber,
I have just returned from my trip and would like to give you some brief feedback.
To get straight to the point: it was a very enjoyable and eventful trip.
We were warmly welcomed by the crew. Indeed, the entire crew were always attentive to the passengers’ needs and very helpful. Captain H. showed great understanding towards the guests on board. For example, he allowed unrestricted access to the bridge (which, in my experience, is by no means a...
>> more... - Hello Ms Pfeiffer,
It’s now been a few days since I got back home. This trip was quite different from the others I’ve taken with you. Not only did I have to wait three days before I was allowed on board, but the journey was also a bit shorter. My travelling companion got into trouble with his boss, which is why he disembarked early.
I arrived at the CTB gate early on 9 April. As the officer on duty knew my passport details, we had a good chat about my place of birth. The ship was...
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Northern Europe
- Good afternoon, Ms Weber,
I just wanted to get in touch again before the holidays – we returned from Cork to Rotterdam around midday on Saturday. The trip was a truly wonderful experience all round – I can wholeheartedly recommend it. The crew and the atmosphere on board were very friendly – we felt welcomed as part of the crew. As expected at this time of year, the seas in the North Atlantic were quite rough and did cause us to jump out of bed once or twice during the...
>> more... - Travel Report, Jan. 25 – Feb. 3, 2026
BHV – HH – NOK – Klaipeda – Riga – NOK – BHV
General: First of all, many thanks to Pfeiffer Agency for the detailed preparations and briefing documents, and to Ms. Pfeiffer and Ms. Weber for fine-tuning the trip. It’s very helpful to know exactly what to expect, what to pack, and, of course, what to look forward to.
Day 1: Boarding in Bremerhaven
Thanks to the excellent directions from Pfeiffer Agency and Google Maps,...
>> more... - Dear Ms Weber, Dear Ms Pfeiffer,
I have now completed the cargo ship voyage. It absolutely exceeded my expectations.
I found the way your company organised the trip to be very friendly, efficient and straightforward. In my view, the information provided was clear, easily accessible and
comprehensive for further planning. The arrangements regarding the ETA and shuttle booking were handled promptly and without any complications.
The journey from Bremen to Rotterdam also went...
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