Trip Report: Cruise Ferries Of Europe

When you think of a riding a ferry, you might think of passenger-only ferries such as the Staten Island Ferry or even the ferries that run between the Transportation & Ticketing Center and the Magic Kingdom. Or you might think of car-carrying ferries that cross rivers and bays. But in Europe, many of the ferries not only carry cars and trucks but are also very much akin to cruise ships! Such is the case such as Color Lines cruise ferry ships that operate between Oslo, Norway and Kiel, Germany. This evening we are sailing on their cruise ferry ship Color Magic.

Yes, it actually has car decks but it also has restaurants, bars and clubs and this promenade full of shops, quick-serve restaurants and even an English pub!

The route connects mainland Europe via Germany to Scandinavia via Oslo, Norway. It save a lot of driving while one relaxes in a private cabin very similar to what you might have used on a regular cruise ship! There are dozens of ferry routes in Scandinavia as well is in the Med.

And here in the ship's Observation Lounge, a live band made sure a good time was had by all.