In April 2022, a new ferry service will open between Norway and the Netherlands. A cruise ferry with room for 1,500 passengers and 350 cars will operate the stretch between Kristiansand and Eemshaven three times a week.
This is Romantika, which will start sailing between Kristiansand and Eemshaven in Holland from April 2022.
Photo Holland Norway Lines
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KRISTIANSAND: – We bring Europe closer to Kristiansand and southern Norway. After a comfortable sea voyage and a good night’s sleep, you are suddenly just a few hours by train or car away from a number of exciting European destinations, says Bart Cunnen, CEO of Holland Norway Lines, in a press release.
The company, which has both Norwegian and Dutch owners, has been working for a year and a half on the plans, which are now being published.
1500 passengers
Holland Norway Lines has entered into a long-term agreement with Tallink Grupp for the rental of the cruise ferry Romantika. The modernized ship has 700 cabins and will carry up to 1500 passengers and 350 cars on each crossing.
– The ship can take 2500 passengers, but we limit the number to 1500 to ensure a comfortable and spacious crossing for everyone, says Cunnen.
On board there are five restaurants and five bars, tax-free shop, spa and sauna. There will also be a show in the theater hall. Plus that Romantika has a conference department with room for several hundred people.
18 timer
The sailings will take 18 hours, departing from Kristiansand every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday at 15:00 and arrival in Eemshaven at 09.00 the next day. From Eemshaven, the ship sails every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 1500, arriving in Kristiansand at 09.00 the next day.
The sailings between Kristiansand and Eemershaven will take 18 hours.
Photo Illustration: Holland Norway Lines
The harbor in Kristiansand is well prepared to receive a new ferry on a new line. In Eemshaven, local and regional authorities, together with Holland Norway Lines, have contributed millions to build the necessary infrastructure for the new investment. It is expected that Holland Norway Lines will create 50 new jobs in the first phase and 100 new jobs in the long term.
– We will also recruit Norwegian personnel, both on the ship and on land in Kristiansand, Cunnen says in the press release.
The company will have an office in the port of Kristiansand.
The first sailing from Kristiansand to Eemshaven is Friday 8 April, at the beginning of the Easter holidays. Round-trip ticket for two people in the same cabin, will cost from 2200 kroner per person without a car, and from 2500 kroner per person with a car.
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