Sweden Mini Cruise
Travemünde - Malmö Mini Cruise
Overnight to Malmö, a full day to explore and overnight back - all in one package with Finnlines.
- 36 hours, 2 nights on board
- A full day in Malmö
- Buffet dinner, breakfast and sauna included
Mini cruise itinerary
How the mini cruise works
Fresh Baltic sea air, a Scandinavian buffet and a full day in Malmö: the Finnlines mini cruise from Travemünde takes around 36 hours, including two nights on board, dinner, breakfast and sauna access. You'll see the current prices directly in the booking window.
Day 1: Departure from Travemünde, 22:00
Your mini cruise starts at the Skandinavienkai terminal in Lübeck-Travemünde. Check-in opens at 20:00, and you can board from around 20:30 and head straight for the buffet dinner. At 22:00 the ferry departs for Malmö. You settle into your cabin and spend the first night on board.
Day 2: Malmö and the return crossing, from 07:00
Early in the morning you cross under the Öresund Bridge, one of the highlights of the trip. You reach the port in Malmö at around 07:00. After breakfast on board (5:45am to 7:00am), you have around twelve hours to explore Malmö: Lilla Torg, Malmöhus Castle, the Turning Torso and Ribersborg Beach. You can leave your luggage at the Finnlines terminal. At around 20:30 you board again, enjoy dinner, and at 22:00 the ferry departs back to Travemünde.
Day 3: Arrival in Travemünde, 07:00
After another quiet night on board, you arrive back at the port of Lübeck-Travemünde at around 07:00 in the morning. Over breakfast in the on-board restaurant you can watch the ferry enter the harbour before disembarking and continuing your journey home.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ - Travemünde - Malmö Mini Cruise
The key questions about the mini cruise from Travemünde to Malmö, answered at a glance.
How long does the mini cruise to Malmö take?+
The mini cruise lasts around 36 hours with two nights on board: you depart from Travemünde on the first evening, spend the middle day in Malmö, and return to Travemünde on the third morning. Between departure and arrival, you get two nights in the cabin and a full day ashore.
When does the ferry leave Travemünde?+
The ferry departs from Travemünde's Skandinavienkai terminal at 22:00. Check-in opens at 20:00, and you can board from around 20:30. In Malmö, you reach the port the next morning at around 07:00; the return crossing likewise departs at 22:00 in the evening.
Is food on board included?+
The mini cruise includes a buffet dinner, breakfast and access to the sauna area on board. The cabin is also included, since both crossings run overnight.
How much does the mini cruise to Malmö cost?+
What the mini cruise costs depends on the fare, season and how far ahead you book. The price for your travel date is shown in the booking window, and you can see an overview on the prices page. The free Star Club loyalty programme also gets you a discount on every booking.