Viking Line

We are proud to be named Finnish Security Organization of the Year. 🎉 Members of the Finnish security industry and the trade publication Turvallisuus & Riskienhallinta gave us this honor yesterday when the Finnish Security Awards were handed out for the tenth time. 🏆 As the jury noted, we have significantly improved security on our vessels for both passengers and staff. We have played a leading role in the project SecurePax, co-funded by the EU, and are also the first shipping company in the world to instal EloTec’s innovative EloCare radar system in our vessels’ detention facilities to monitor people’s vital signs to prevent deaths. "Improving our employees’ security awareness and preparedness is one of our most important goals – so we regularly train our entire staff in how to handle different emergency situations. We are really proud that our engaged work to improve maritime security has been recognized,” says our security director, Maritime Security Superintendent Christian Hartvik. A big thanks to everyone who contributed to this achievement – our dedicated employees, partners, and supporters! 🙏 Read more here: https://lnkd.in/dVpurzb7 #vikingline #finnishsecurityawards #security

Starting today, November 14, Viking Line's Christmas buffet is ready to serve a festive feast with over 100 dishes. Enjoy traditional Christmas favorites, such as casseroles, Christmas ham, and a wide selection of fish, along with modern vegan treats like BBQ-glazed tofu and award-winning oat-based cheeses from MÖ. 🍽️✨ With nearly 80% of the ingredients sourced locally, this year’s buffet celebrates the best of Nordic flavors. The delicious Christmas Buffet will be served on all our vessels until December 26. #vikingline #christmasbuffet #christmas

Are you looking for the perfect pre-Christmas activity for your team, friends, or hobby group? 🎄✨ Our Christmas Market Cruise from Helsinki to enchanting Visby offers an unforgettable experience, departing from Helsinki on November 30th aboard Viking Cinderella. Enjoy the festive charm of Visby’s historic streets, filled with traditional Christmas markets offering unique local crafts and seasonal treats. It’s a fantastic way to celebrate the season with your group, build team spirit, and enjoy the Christmas magic of Gotland together. 🎅✨ In addition to the Christmas Market, you can also participate in our guided tours or explore the island with your own car. Of course, during this two-night cruise, there is also time to enjoy our delicious food and entertainment on board Viking Cinderella. ⏳ There are limited spots available, so secure your group’s place today. Read more: https://brnw.ch/21wOt72

At Viking Line, we’re continuously working to reduce our environmental impact. Almost all waste generated onboard our vessels is transported ashore for recycling, reuse or composting. ♻️ During the spring, we began collecting coffee grounds as material for garden soil in partnership with VG EcoFuel. The recycling of coffee grounds reduces the need for virgin peat moss in soil production. The coffee grounds are then used as raw material for Finnish-based Berner Oy´s GreenCare range of fertilizer products. In addition, our restaurants’ cooking oil is used to make hydrotreated vegetable oil – HVO, a biological substitute for diesel. “The recycling of cooking oil and coffee grounds is a good example of material flows based on a circular economy, which we are actively trying to create with our partners. What is essential here is that the materials are recycled together – that way, transport is more efficient and emissions per unit collected are reduced”, says our Sustainability Manager, Dani Lindberg. 🌍 #vikingline #sustainability #recycling

At Viking Line, we’re proud to serve dishes made from high-quality, locally sourced ingredients. We partner with Ålands Mejeriet, a 103-year-old producer known for their delicious, sustainable cheeses like the Ålands Special, available on our ships. The dairy is known for exceptional taste and quality rooted in local ingredients and time-honoured production methods. 🧀 Ålands Mejeriet is committed to environmentally friendly practices, including a biogas plant that turns cheesemaking by-products into energy, reducing their environmental impact. By working with local producers like Ålands Mejeriet, we bring the best of the archipelago to our passengers while supporting sustainability. ♻️ Read more in Finnish here: https://lnkd.in/g6R-XeKq #vikingline #ålandsmejeriet #sustainability #cheese

Viking Line has proudly transported over 250 million passengers since its first voyage in 1959, becoming Finland’s largest employer in maritime transport. Reaching this milestone in August highlights our vital role in connecting people and cargo across the Baltic Sea. 🚢 “For those of us who work at Viking Line, 250 million passengers means 250 million important encounters – every customer is an honoured guest for us. Today we meet customer expectations in part by moving step by step towards the carbon-free maritime transport of the future,” says CEO Jan Hanses. With our five vessels serving 5 million passengers annually, we continue to be an essential part of Finnish tourism, with sustainability leading our future vision. 🌍 #vikingline #finnishtourism #maritimetransport

Did you know that we are the largest travel company to be awarded the Finnish Key Flag symbol? 🇫🇮 This recognition emphasizes our commitment to Finnish work, which is reflected in many aspects of our operations. 👇 ▪️ All five of our ships sail under the Finnish flag. ▪️ Many ingredients used in our restaurants are sourced from Finnish producers and farmers. ▪️ Our onboard shops feature a wide selection of Finnish products and brands. ▪️ We are also one of Finland’s largest employers in the entertainment industry, with thousands of performances held on our ships each year. Read more here: https://brnw.ch/21wNpSV

Världssjöfartens dag arrangerades i dag på Medelhavsmuseet i Stockholm och huvudarrangör var Maritimt Forum. Tema:” Navigating the future: safety first!". Hade äran att få prata här. #shipping #vikingline #maritimtforum #sweship Eleonora Hansi Christina Palmén Carolina Kihlström Andreas Carlson

An unusual visit to the office. Ten doctors and healthcare workers from Ukraine are currently on the Åland Islands for rest and rehabilitation. This is the 15th Border Guard Brigade, which has been working at various locations on the front lines since the war broke out in 2022. Viking Line has supported the brigade in various ways, including donating buses and other supplies. The presentation the group gave was moving. We are talking about a war involving all conceivable and cruel horrors. #vikingline #stopthewar