Wasaline broke records last year despite early-year travel restrictions

Aurora Botnia leaving for Umeå
The new Kvarken ferry Aurora Botnia was launched in 2021.

With increased passenger and cargo volumes, the company’s turnover grew by almost 80%.

Wasaline made a new record year last year. In 2022, almost 270 000 passengers travelled between Vaasa and Umeå, 149% more than the previous year. This is despite the fact that travel restrictions due to the pandemic were still in place until March.

The shipyard also broke maritime records. With increased passenger and cargo volumes, the company’s turnover grew by almost 80%.

The new Kvarken ferry Aurora Botnia was launched in 2021.