Birka Cruises
Birka Cruises is a Swedish cruise line operator that historically provided passenger travel and recreational cruises in the Baltic Sea. The company operates under the parent organization Gotland Alandia Cruises, following the acquisition and brand relaunch in collaboration with Rederi AB Gotland.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Sweden
HQ City
Stockholm
Founded
1971
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
private
Stock Exchange
Private
Tax Domicile
SE
Ultimate Parent
Rederi AB Gotland
Data Hosting
SE
CLOUD Act Exposure
No ✓
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1971
Company founded
Birka Cruises was established to operate passenger ferry services in the Baltic Sea.
2020
Operations suspended
The company ceased operations due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
2023
Brand acquisition
Gotland Alandia Cruises acquired the Birka Cruises brand to resume operations.
2024
Operations resumed
Service restarted under the ownership of Gotland Alandia Cruises.