Together with Finnlines, the Port of Långnäs has officially set in motion the approximately €3.0 million investment.

The 16-metre-tall, 500 m² floor area facility is "[...] located right next to the dock, and the walk from the ship to the terminal is shorter than before. This speeds up and simplifies both disembarking and boarding. With the growth in cruise traffic in particular, the terminal enhances the overall customer experience," the parties highlighted in a press briefing.

Ronny Eriksson, the Port of Långnäs' CEO, commented, "The number of passengers and cars passing through Långnäs has grown significantly, and the port sees busy traffic every day. This development is of great importance to tourism in Åland."

His counterpart at Finnlines, Thomas Doepel, added, "We see significant growth potential in tourism in Åland and want to be actively involved in developing the region’s accessibility and appeal in cooperation with local stakeholders. Our goal is to provide reliable transport solutions and serve as a strong partner to Åland's tourism and hotel industry."

The company's Head of Passenger Services, Marco Palmu, also said, "The new terminal brings the ship and passengers tangibly closer together and speeds up and streamlines the travel chain. Smooth and barrier-free movement has been taken into account even better than before, making travel more pleasant and efficient."

Finnlines' cruise ferries, Finnsirius and Finncanopus (each offering room for 1,100 travellers), call at the new terminal within their Naantalii-Kapellskär service via the Åland Islands.