Camproads

    Smyril Line

    Operates in: DK, FO, IS

    Motorhome score: 2/5

    Strong point

    The only way to take your own motorhome to the Faroe Islands and Iceland, with clear gas rules of 3 bottles and 47 kg and three well-defined height bands.

    Watch out for

    Pets are practically impossible here because of the Icelandic import ban and a €405 fine if the animal comes into the cabin; the cancellation and amendment fees are the highest of all the ferry operators researched and the deposit is at least €810.

    Gas bottles

    Maximum number of bottles
    3×
    Maximum weight
    47 kg
    Valve closed during the crossing
    Overnight stays allowed
    Declare at
    yes, compulsory to declare at check-in
    Particulars
    Camping gas, propane and butane, is permitted up to a maximum of 3 bottles with a total weight of 47 kg for personal use. The bottles must be undamaged and sealed and protected from heat. Gas appliances may not be operated during the crossing.

    Pets

    Pets
    NO
    Kennels on board
    Overnight stays allowed
    Pet-friendly cabins
    NO, pets are banned from the cabins on penalty of a DKK 3,000 fine, about €405
    Price indication
    a cage can be booked with the ticket, with a DKK 200 deposit for the cage key
    Particulars
    Practically impossible for tourists: pets may not travel to or from Iceland at all and a special import permit is needed for the Faroe Islands. There are two cage sizes: 80 by 115 by 130 cm and 80 by 55 by 130 cm.

    Dimensions & fares

    Height
    three height bands: under 1.90 m, up to 2.50 m and above 2.50 m
    Length
    in the booking engine; trailers and non-standard vehicles via the booking office
    Surcharges
    declare exact dimensions including roof boxes and bike racks
    Particulars
    yes

    Booking & flexibility

    Cancellation & changes
    cancellation charges of 10% more than 30 days in advance, 50% at 30 to 15 days, 75% at 14 to 8 days and 100% at 7 to 0 days
    Early-booking discount
    a deposit of 25% with a minimum of €810 when booking more than 30 days in advance; amendment fees of €27 more than 30 days out rising to €162 at 7 to 0 days per leg
    When it gets busy
    summer sailings are often sold out as early as the winter; the Saturday departure automatically gives you 3 nights' free stopover in the Faroe Islands, the Tuesday departure sails straight through; allow €24 per person for the EU ETS surcharge

    Vehicle deck during the crossing

    Vehicle deck during the crossing
    closed during the crossing; you may stay in the vehicle during loading and unloading, where the wait can run to an hour in the high season
    Power on the vehicle deck
    not available
    Accessibility & comfort
    MS Norröna is a cruise ferry with lifts from the vehicle deck, restaurants and a swimming pool; if you have special needs, check in 2.5 hrs before departure

    Discounts

    • No motorhome package or club discount known
    Sources:smyrilline.comsmyrilline.livehelpnow.net