Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry, new ship "Blue Grace" to enter service on August 8, 2025 - Observation bathroom and pet room

On Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry announced that it will start service on the Muroran ~ Aomori route with the new vessel "Blue Grace" (approval pending) from Friday, August 8, 2025, replacing the "Blue Mermaid" currently in operation. Reservations will open at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 8.

The new vessel "Blue Grace" is a large vessel with a gross tonnage of about 8,900 tons, a total length of about 144 meters, and a capacity of 422 people. In addition to the existing cabin class on the same route, a new "first/2-person capacity, 4-person capacity" and a "first/doggie companion room" will be newly established where you can travel with your dog.

In addition to a new bathroom with a view, the standard class is equipped with mattresses, lockers with keys, and electrical outlets. Existing grades, such as View Seat and Comfort Single, will be reviewed to a more accessible price range.

The ship's name "BLUE GRACE" is derived from Grace, which means "elegance" or "elegance". It is not just a matter of traveling, but it is adopted as a name that symbolizes a ship experience that can be enjoyed with an elegant time.

In March 2025, a naming ceremony and launching ceremony were held at the Setoda Plant of Inland Sea Shipbuilding in Hiroshima Prefecture (photo). Construction of onboard facilities is still underway. The company aims to be officially approved by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism in mid-May.

The first flight between "Muroran" ~ "Aomori" will depart from Muroran on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 20:50, and depart from Aomori at 10:40 on Saturday, August 9, 2025. reservation Registration starts at 9 a.m. on the same day, three months before the boarding date. The boarding location is the ferry terminals of Muroran Port and Aomori Port.

In addition, there are two other routes between "Muroran" ~ "Aomori" and "Hakodate" ~ "Oma".

Boarding fares vary depending on the period, and are divided into three categories: Period C (August 1 ~ 18, December 27 ~ 31), Period B (August 19 ~ September 30), and A Period (October 1 ~ December 16). August 1~7 will be the last operation period by the current "Blue Mermaid".

Tsugaru Kaikyo Ferry said, "In addition to the construction of a new observation bathroom, we would like to provide a more comfortable boat trip by strengthening the facilities of the previous class and revising the fare of some grades.

🏨 Introducing highly-rated hotels and accommodations near the ferry terminal! 【PR】

»【Muroran City】 Second Prince Hotel Muroran View A 10-minute walk to the terminal.
»【Aomori City】 Natural Hot Springs Tanyuki-no-yu Dormy Inn Aomori There is a large natural hot spring bath on the top floor.

* There are many pet hotels in the center of both Muroran City and Aomori City.