POLSCA Baltic Ferries (Polferries / Unity Line)

    Operates in: PL, SE

    Motorhome score: 2/5

    Strong point

    A cheap crossing between Poland and Sweden, 25% Camping Key Europe discount with Unity Line and, since July 2026, an extra route Gdańsk–Karlshamn.

    Watch out for

    The conditions of carriage prohibit flammable gases in pressure vessels with no motorhome exemption, pets are severely restricted, and the passenger vehicle definition stops at 3.5 tonnes and 10 m.

    Gas bottles

    Valve closed during the crossing
    Overnight stays allowed
    Declare at
    check in advance, this is the most important thing to verify with this ferry operator
    Fixed gas tank
    probably not permitted, verify
    Particulars
    NOTE: the conditions of carriage for tickets bought from 30-3-2026 expressly prohibit dangerous goods and explicitly name technical and flammable gases in pressure vessels. Read literally, that catches every motorhome with gas bottles. In practice motorhomes do sail, but no motorhome exemption has been published. NOT CLARIFIED.

    Pets

    Pets
    NO, during the crossing passengers may not stay in the vehicle or on the vehicle decks
    Pet-friendly cabins
    only in designated cabins on designated ships, to be reserved in advance; on other ships carrying animals is not permitted under the conditions
    Particulars
    Booking sites report that pets are currently not allowed on Świnoujście–Ystad, with the exception of assistance dogs. Verify for each sailing and each ship.

    Dimensions & fares

    Height
    a passenger vehicle is defined as a maximum of 3.60 m high, a maximum of 10 m long and a maximum of 3.5 tonnes gross weight
    Length
    up to 10 m as a passenger vehicle
    Max
    10 m; the 3.5-tonne weight limit is a real problem for many heavy A-class motorhomes
    Surcharges
    anything mounted on the vehicle counts towards the total
    Particulars
    yes

    Booking & flexibility

    Cancellation & changes
    cancel 24 hrs or more before departure and 25% is retained, within 24 hrs the full price
    Early-booking discount
    new from July 2026 is the Gdańsk–Karlshamn route
    When it gets busy
    summer weekends Poland–Sweden

    Vehicle deck during the crossing

    Vehicle deck during the crossing
    closed; staying in the vehicle or on the vehicle decks during the crossing is explicitly forbidden
    Power on the vehicle deck
    not available
    Accessibility & comfort
    A changing fleet of 11 ships following the merger of Polferries, Unity Line and Euroafrica on 30-3-2026; facilities vary widely from ship to ship

    Discounts

    • Camping Key Europe: 25% off standard prices with Unity Line on Ystad–Poland, the highest CKE ferry discount