Wasaline

Wasaline is the trading name of NLC Ferry Ab Oy, a Finnish shipping company that operates the world's northernmost ferry service, connecting Vaasa in Finland with Umeå in Sweden across the Gulf of Bothnia. In July 2025, Wasaline was acquired by Stena Line, and the Umeå-Vaasa route was declared the first international green shipping corridor.

The crossing between Vaasa and Umeå takes about 3.5 to 4 hours and runs year-round, making Wasaline a reliable choice for business and leisure travellers alike. The route crosses the Gulf of Bothnia, the northernmost part of the Baltic Sea, offering a unique link between Finland and Sweden.

The flagship Aurora Botnia entered service in August 2021 and cost €120 million. The hybrid-electric ferry is the world's first ship equipped with high-power liquid-cooled iC7 drives from Danfoss. It can run on a combination of battery power, liquefied natural gas (LNG) and biogas, and operates emission-free on battery power within port areas.

The ferry has 68 cabins across two decks, with capacity for up to 4 passengers. On board there are restaurants, lounges and comfortable seating areas. Ticket prices range from €15 to €154, and children aged 0-5 travel free. Wasaline is the first climate-neutral ferry operator on the Baltic Sea.