SHIP AND PASSAGE
The ship that is taken is named "M/S Gotska Sandön" and is operated by Sea You Rederiet AB. The ship is designed and equipped according to the latest EU regulations and is certified by the Swedish Transport Agency.Facts:
Length: 29.55 mBreadth: 6.22 m
Draught: 1.45 m
Cruising speed: 16 – 17 knots
Engines: 2 st Scania dsi13, 550 hp
Class: Maritime Administration, SE-B-A1
Number of passengers: 96
The vessel has now been equipped with a heeling damper, which will make the crossing more comfortable on the high seas.
Service and food on board
The ship is equipped with comfortable aircraft model type chairs with most of them including a table available for use. There is a simple café on board selling coffee, tea, beer, wine, soft drinks, sweet buns and sandwiches. In addition, a number of dishes can be ordered in advance for the trip. There is also literature and a map of Gotska Sandön for sale in the café.>>>> Download menu and prices here. Pre-order.
Bulky luggage
Prams, bicycles, surfboards, canoes and similar bulky items can be brought for a fee. This is payable on board and the price is in 300 SEK per item, round trip.Departure
Please arrive at the latest 30 minutes before departure.Half an hour before departure the captain will determine if the wind and waves are safe enough to pass through to Gotska Sandön. Should the trip be deferred, the rules in the "Booking Terms & Conditions" are applied.
Passage
Depending on the conditions on the sea, the wind and where on Gotska Sandön landing is possible, the following distances and travel times applies:> Distance Nynäshamn – Gotska Sandön is about 50 nm and the crossing takes about three hours.
> Distance Fårösund – Gotska Sandön is about 33 nm and the crossing takes about 2 hours.
Environment
Please recycle soft drink/beer cans, glass and bottles that are left in the café. The staff will be happy to show you where the proper recycling containers are stored. Please note that it is forbidden to throw anything into the sea.Windy/Swell
If you are sensitive to the movements of the ship, there are seasick tablets available in the café. Otherwise, fresh air and a glance at the horizon may help. Extra blankets are also available, just ask a crew member. Please hold on to your belongings when you are on deck, it can be very windy at times.The landing at Gotska Sandön
The boat is normally attempted to dock at the Las Palmas beach, about 4 km from the campgrounds. There it is possible to disembark via a staircase directly onto the beach from the ships bow. Depending on the wind and waves, sometimes the boat is forced to land on a different landing point on the island. Disembarkation then has to take place on rubber boats that hold 6 to 12 people, shuttled from the stern to the beach shore. Lifejackets must be worn. Everyone helps with getting the luggage ashore, following the crew's instructions.Once on the island you are greeted by a host and given further instructions. On the beach is a tractor with a wagon that will transport luggage to and from the camp. Then walk to the camp along the beach or through the woods. Be prepared to hike 1 – 10 km.