Cruise Barcelona ferry

Cruise Barcelona ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Italy-based company GRIMALDI LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,874 passengers and 215 cars (or 211 trucks/trailers). Launched in 2008, the vessel currently operates on the Italy-Spain ferry route Civitavecchia (Rome)–Porto Torres (Sardinia)–Barcelona, with a crossing time of 20 hours.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Cruise Barcelona has 479 cabins (including 68 suites—50 Junior and 18 Owner Suites), with a total of 1,200 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned, soundproofed, and feature en-suite bathrooms (toilet, shower, washbasin, hairdryer), lower and upper wall-mounted bunk beds, a bedside table or cabinet with stool or chair, a mirrored vanity (small writing table with chair or stool), telephone, and wall-mounted reading lights. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided by the ferry company.

Outside cabins include a bay window. Suites additionally offer a TV (with satellite reception), mini-bar/refrigerator, double bed, bedside cabinets, 2- or 3-seater sofa, armchairs, and wardrobe.

Two staterooms are wheelchair-accessible, adapted for disabled passengers. Suite guests also enjoy complimentary access to the wellness center (fitness and wet area) and free breakfast (in-cabin on request). The ferry also offers 150 reclining seats (aircraft-style) in reserved seating lounges, available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 minutes prior to homeport arrival.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities aboard Cruise Barcelona include:

• Two main restaurants: A La Carte Restaurant and Self-Service (Buffet) Restaurant, both with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows. Menus are crafted by Italian chefs and include gluten-free options. Online booking can offer up to 50% off onboard prices.
• Three fixed-price restaurant menus (Standard, Business, Premium) are available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
• Premium menu (served at A La Carte Restaurant) includes 1 starter, 1 first course, 1 second course, 1 side dish, 1 dessert (or fruit), and 1 drink (0.5 L water, 330 ml beer, 370 ml wine, or a soft drink).
• Standard and Business menus are served at the Buffet Restaurant. Standard includes basic meal combinations, while Business includes additional items such as yogurt and desserts.
• Snack Bar/Cafeteria operates year-round, offering sandwiches, pastries, fruit salads, yogurt, ice cream, and beverages.
• Smaila’s Club (550-seat Main Lounge) features sofas, armchairs, a dance floor, and live music.
• Conference Centre (300 seats) with equipped meeting rooms, large TVs, speaker stands, AV and translation equipment, and technical support.
• Children’s Room is an indoor play area with a large TV, bean bags, tables, toys, playhouse, ball pit, and supervised activities.
• Sun Deck with solarium, heated swimming pool (summer only), sun loungers, outdoor seating, and a pool bar. Glass walls protect the area from wind.
• Additional facilities include Disco (glass-domed nightclub), Casino (gaming tables, slot machines), Video Games Room, Internet Cafe, VIP Room (private parties).
• Two Reserved Seating Lounges (Economy and Club Class) with reclining seats and large TVs, plus exclusive lounges for truck drivers.
• Shops and Mini-Market offer duty-free alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, accessories, watches, toys, electronics, gifts, and souvenirs.
• ATM next to the Reception Desk. Paid Wi-Fi is available across all GRIMALDI ships and can be purchased online or onboard.
• Wellness Center (on sisterships Roma, Barcelona, Europa, Olympia) features spa reception, saunas, steam room, jacuzzi, relaxation area, massage rooms, gym, beauty salon, and outdoor area with loungers. Entry allowed for adults and teenagers (14-18) accompanied by adults.

The ship’s top deck is a Heli Deck with a helipad for emergency use.

Outdoor deck space is ample. A 24-hour infirmary provides medical assistance. Emergency instructions are displayed in cabins, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Life jackets are issued at muster stations. Elevators must not be used during emergencies.

GRIMALDI ferry and cruise deals

Grimaldi ferries offer modern cabins with en-suite facilities and air-conditioning. Some suites feature private balconies.

Larger Grimaldi ships occasionally host Mediterranean mini-cruises, especially during Christmas and New Year.

• Custom-themed cruises can be arranged for events focused on sports, art, culture, history, music, or religion.
• 2-day mini-cruises are offered on Rome–Barcelona routes.
• "Ad hoc" programs include pilgrim cruises from Italy (Civitavecchia, Porto Torres) to Spain (Barcelona, Sagrada Familia), France (Lourdes), and Carcassonne.
• GRIMALDI FREIGHTER CLUB members (minimum 2 crossings) receive a 5% travel discount.
• Group discounts are available for 20+ passengers, including students, fans, religious groups, campers, and bands.
• "Nave Più Hotel" packages for Sardinia and Sicily combine ferry travel with hotel stays.
• Shuttle bus service (EUR 24 one-way) is available between Naples and Civitavecchia, excluding Sundays. Schedule and availability may vary.

GRIMALDI offers the following discounts:

• 20% for early bookings and departures (January–April 30) for Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Greece.
• 20% on Palermo routes (bookings and departures until April 30).
• 20% on departures within 7 days of booking for Sardinia, Spain, and Livorno–Palermo.
• 20% for senior travelers (60+), includes Inside Cabin without a single supplement (limited availability).
• 20% for campers on return trips from Barcelona to Civitavecchia and Porto Torres.
• 20% on return tickets during low season on Brindisi-Greece routes and vice versa.
• 20% on return tickets for Tunisia and Morocco routes.
• 30% low-season discount on Italy–Greece crossings (Grimaldi + Minoan Lines).
• 50% off for children aged 2–12 and 100% off for infants under 2 (max 2 kids per cabin, roundtrip only, cannot be combined with "Superfamily and Friends").
• 100% discount for children under 12 on Sicily routes (roundtrip, subject to availability).
• 100% "SARDI DOC" and "SICILIANI DOC" discounts for Sardinian and Sicilian residents (free car/motorbike and single cabin, subject to availability).
• 100% discount for cars on Civitavecchia–Sardinia (booked before April 30, combines with SARDI DOC).
• 100% discount on cars/motorbikes on return trips from Spain to Italy (not all departures).
• Special Wednesday rates on Civitavecchia–Barcelona routes (limited availability).
• Special couple rates on Spain routes (same stateroom, limited availability).
• Child discounts available on all Italy–Mediterranean routes.
• "Superfamily and Friends" rates for 4 in the same cabin: 2 pay full price, 3rd and 4th travel free (return from Spain, combinable with other offers).

Note: Fixed fees (port charges, government taxes) are not included in discounts.

The "Weekend a Bordo" program lets passengers enjoy a weekend in Barcelona (Saturday–Tuesday), using Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona as floating hotels during port stops.

• Saturday (midnight): Depart from Civitavecchia
• Sunday (8 pm): Arrive in Barcelona, explore city, overnight stay onboard
• Monday: Free time, depart at 10:15 pm
• Tuesday (7 pm): Return to Civitavecchia
• All onboard services (spa, gym, casino, solarium, pool, live entertainment, bars, restaurants) are available during crossings

Honeymoon cruises are also available at affordable prices:

• Packages include Junior Suite, roundtrip cruise for two with a car, free wellness center access, one spa treatment per person, onboard dinner, in-cabin breakfast, fruit and sparkling wine, port fees, and taxes.
• Available on Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona: EUR 640 (low season), EUR 740 (mid-season), EUR 920 (high season) per couple.

Pets on the ship

Pets are welcome aboard all GRIMALDI ships. Dogs and cats have access to dedicated onboard lodgings. Other animals (rabbits, birds, hamsters, etc.) must be in carriers.

• Pets are not permitted in staterooms, lounges, bars, or indoor public spaces. They are allowed only on outer decks.
• During booking, select "Pet up to 6 kg" for animals in cages or "Pet over 6 kg" for those requiring onboard kennels (advance booking required).
• Owners are responsible for feeding, cleaning after, and caring for their pets. Water is provided by the crew.

Guide dogs travel free and are allowed in cabins. Assistance dogs may accompany passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility.

Car decks

GRIMALDI ferries transport freight including semi-trailers, trucks (with or without drivers), cars, motorcycles, caravans, campervans, cargo containers, mobile machinery, boats (on cradles), and industrial goods.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers should report to the Information Desk for assistance.
• Apply the handbrake, shift to park or 1st gear, turn off ignition, alarms, electronics, and gas cylinders. Lock the vehicle.
• Bring only valuables and essential hand baggage with you.
• Note the garage deck and stairway location before leaving your vehicle.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during voyages.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in lounges.
• Wait for announcements before returning to your vehicle.

To reduce air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

Grimaldi Lines (fleet, founded in 1999, headquartered in Civitavecchia-Rome) is an Italian ferry operator serving Mediterranean routes between mainland Italy and Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Greece, Morocco, and Tunisia.