Ro-Pax

Holland Norway Lines to launch Eemshaven-Kristiansand ferry service in 2022

Baird Maritime

Holland Norway Lines (HNL) has confirmed that a new cruiseferry service connecting Eemshaven in the northern Netherlands and Kristiansand in southern Norway will commence sailings in 2022.

HNL will deploy the Ro-Pax ferry Romantika, which is on charter from Estonia's Tallink. The vessel has capacity for 2,500 passengers and 1,000 lane metres of freight while onboard facilities include a selection of restaurants, cafes, and duty-free shops.

The schedule will consist of three 15:00 departures from Eemshaven and three 09:00 departures from Kristiansand each week. The first crossing by Romantika will take place on April 7.