How we source our data

Every route page on SailNordic is built from structured schedule data, not rewritten marketing copy. This page explains where that data comes from and how far you should trust it.

What the numbers are built from

Route listings — the operator, crossing duration, number of daily sailings, first and last departure, and sea distance — are compiled from the public timetables and route information that ferry operators and regional transport authorities publish. We currently cover 150 routes in Norway and 40 tourist-relevant routes in Sweden, across 256 terminals and 34 operators.

How the pages are written

The factual summary on each route page is generated directly from that route's own data — so a crossing time or sailing count is only ever stated when it is present in the underlying record. We do not fill gaps with invented figures. Where a price or exact departure isn't confirmed, the page says so instead of guessing. Longer regional and topic guides are written editorially and grounded in the same facts.

Why you should still check before you travel

Ferry timetables change with the seasons, and single sailings get cancelled for weather or maintenance. SailNordic is a planning reference, not a live departures board. Before you rely on a specific crossing — especially the first or last of the day, or an island route with only one or two sailings — confirm it on the operator's own site. Every route and operator page links straight there.

Corrections

If you spot a route detail that looks wrong, it probably is worth flagging — schedules shift and our snapshot can lag. We would rather fix an error than leave it standing, so tell us at our contact page and we will check it against the source.