Cruise

Get away from everyday life and enjoy a relaxing day at sea!

On a day cruise you get to experience the beautiful archipelago and on board Aurora Botnia you will find everything you need for a comfortable and memorable trip.

Travel alternatives

Check out our timetable, we have four trips across Kvarken several days a week so you will surely find a departure that suits you.

We have two types of cruises: Day cruise and Day cruise with a visit ashore. Read more about the cruise types.

Make your trip a dash better

A cruise is not a cruise without a good meal. Enjoy our famous and tasty Archipelago buffet or choose a delicious portion from bistro menu.

Welcome on board!

Timetable Happens onboard

ETS, port and fuel surcharges apply from the beginning of 2024. Read more →

Discover Aurora Botnia

Eat and enjoy

Let us invite you on a culinary journey across Kvarken.

Archipelago Buffet

Our famous Archipelago Buffet offers a selection of the best land and sea has to offer. All inclusive beverage package now available.

Bistro Botnia

Bistro Botnia is a casual and intimate restaurant that always has something fresh for you to try.

Cafeteria

Quick snack for the casual traveler. The cafeteria serves tasty homemade meals, salads, and sandwiches for all appetites.

Bar and pub

Broad selection of beer, wine, cider, and drinks at affordable maritime prices. On most departures you can also enjoy live music at the bar.

Travel your way

Experience comfort and make the most of your trip.

Cabins

Recharge yourself during the trip in one of our comfortable cabins.

Shop

Our well-supplied shop offers beverages, perfumes, sweets, toys, local products, and plenty more.

Business Lounge

Travel in style, get work done and enjoy free coffee in our business passenger lounge.

Comfort Lounge

Enjoy silent nautical miles in a recliner chair in the Comfort lounge.

For children

The youngest of seadogs will like our playroom with a slide, tunnel, board games, tv, and couches for parents.

The voyage

Our unique route and sustainable maritime transports.

The route

Aurora Botnia transports passengers and cargo between Vaasa, Finland and Umeå, Sweden all year round on a daily basis. One-way trip takes only 3.5 to 4 hours.

The Kvarken Strait

The High Coast of Sweden and the Kvarken Archipelago in Finland is the best place to understand the effects of the last ice age. Our route cuts across this Unesco world natural heritage site and the waters are rich in natural species.

Sustainability

Our promise to continuously become more environmentally friendly is clear and outspoken. We review our sustainability policy every year to make sure we are achieving our goals.