Reviews & Ratings for the Nerthus

On January 20, 2026, the ferry 'Nerthus', operating between Bøjden and Fynshav, encountered an unexpected challenge as it briefly ran aground on a sandbank near Bøjden, resulting in the cancellation of its service. Fortunately, the vessel was able to free itself without any external assistance and made its way back to port safely. The 'Nerthus' had only commenced its maiden voyage on the route just days earlier, on January 16. Following the grounding incident, the ferry was required to remain in port until a diving team from Svendborg could inspect its hull, and the Danish Maritime Authority granted approval for it to resume operations. Due to this disruption, Alslinjen took the precaution of cancelling the remainder of the day's departures to prevent passengers from arriving at the terminal unnecessarily. Thankfully, the 'Nerthus' was cleared to return to its route on January 21, although a replacement ferry was deployed in the interim to accommodate travelers.

The 'Nerthus', which operates the route between Kalundborg and Ballen on the island of Samsø, is currently experiencing operational delays due to generator malfunctions. Passengers should anticipate a 20-minute delay in both directions throughout the week as the ferry is forced to sail at reduced speeds. Technicians were dispatched on July 11, 2025, to assess the situation. Updates regarding the ongoing generator problems and their impact on the schedule are expected to follow. Those with advance reservations on the 'Nerthus' will receive notifications of any schedule changes. Additionally, the delays have affected local transport; the summer bus service may not wait for the 'Nerthus' at the ferry terminal as it usually does, which is typically a hold of five to ten minutes. The bus must adhere to the arrival schedules of other ferries, potentially causing further inconvenience for travelers.