Danielle Casanova ferry

HSF Danielle Casanova is a Ro-Pax passenger vessel (HSF = High-Speed Ferry) owned by SNCM Maritima Ferries and operated under charter by the France-based company CORSICA LINEA. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,400 passengers and 700 cars (or 90 cars plus 60 trucks/trailers). Launched in 2002, the vessel currently operates on the France-Algeria route Marseille-Algiers (crossing time 23 hours), the France-Tunisia route Marseille-Tunis (La Goulette) (22.5 hours), and the France-Corsica route Marseille-Ajaccio (12 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Danielle Casanova has 470 cabins (188 Inside and 268 Outside), each accommodating up to 4 passengers. All staterooms are located forward on decks 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. All are air-conditioned, soundproofed, and equipped with en-suite bathrooms (toilet, shower, washbasin, hairdryer), lower and upper wall-mounted bunk beds, bedside table/cabinet with stool or chair, mirrored vanity (small writing desk with chair or stool), telephone, wall-mounted reading lamps, and wardrobe. Bed linens, towels, and toiletries are provided.

• Of the interior cabins, 107 (on decks 6-7-8) have en-suite facilities, while 81 (on deck 5) are fitted with a washbasin only (no WC).
• There are 14 "Luxury" staterooms (2-room suites) on deck 9. Each suite accommodates up to 4 passengers and includes a separate bedroom (double bed) and a living room (2 bunk beds).
• All cabins and hallways are carpeted. Cabins on decks 5 and 7 have green doors, while those on decks 6 and 8 have red doors.
• Stateroom access is electronic, via boarding cards with codes that change for each crossing.

Outside cabins feature a bay window. Suites additionally offer amenities such as HDTV (with satellite reception), mini-bar, double bed, and a 2-seater sofa. Some cabins are wheelchair-accessible. The ship also has 320 reclining seats (aircraft-style) available for pre-booking in the Gibraltar and Bosphorus lounges on deck 5.

TNT television is available in all cabins and in the bar lounge. All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes before arriving at the homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities, mainly located on decks 10 and 11, include:

• Two main restaurants: A La Carte Restaurant Les Calanques (open 7:00–9:30 PM) and Self-Service (buffet) Restaurant Les Arbousiers (both on deck 9), offering panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and meals prepared by French master chefs. Personalized, gluten-free menu options are available.
• Girolata / Snack Bar (cafeteria/patisserie), open year-round, selling sandwiches, pastries, cakes, fruit salads, yogurts, ice cream, and beverages.
• Children’s Room: an indoor kids’ play area with a large HDTV (for cartoons), bean bags, tables and chairs, toys, games, and a ball pit, with supervised activities.
• Sun Deck: includes the Solarium with La Crique (indoor heated pool), sunbathing area (loungers, deckchairs), and outdoor seating served by La Crique pool bar offering fast food, snacks, cocktails, and soft drinks. The area is protected by transparent glass walls.
• Disco Cape Canaille (glass-dome-covered nightclub on deck 10), Video Games Room (arcade machines, foosball), Indoor Bar/Internet Café, The Alhambra / Piano Bar (main bar-lounge for live music), and Marina (meeting/seminar room on deck 9).
• Reserved Seating Lounges Gibraltar and Bosphorus on deck 5 (320 fully reclining Pullman seats, large HDTVs), plus two Truck Driver lounges (restaurant and bar).
• Shopping Arcade (deck 10) with boutiques and a Mini Market selling duty-free alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, fashion, jewelry, electronics, travel essentials, toys, and souvenirs.
• ATM located near the Reception Desk (Lobby Deck). Paid Wi-Fi available in bars and restaurants. Packages can be booked online or onboard at Reception. Wi-Fi is available fleetwide.
• Top deck features a Heli Deck with helipad for emergency use.
• Ample outdoor deck space. Infirmary (ship hospital) with 24-hour medical service.
• 6 large closed lifeboats (capacity ~900 people), 2 semi-rigid boats, liferafts.

Emergency instructions are displayed in cabins, on TV screens, and at assembly stations. Life jackets are issued at these muster stations. Elevators must not be used during emergencies.

Pets on the ship

Pets are allowed on all CORSICA LINEA ships. Dogs and cats must stay in designated onboard kennels. Other animals (rabbits, birds, hamsters, etc.) must be kept in passenger-supplied carriers.

• Pets are not allowed in cabins, seating lounges, bars, or any indoor public spaces. They are permitted only on outer decks, where they may be walked.
• During booking, select "Pet up to 6 kg" for animals in cages not needing kennels. "Pet over 6 kg" applies to animals requiring onboard kennels (advance booking required).
• Pets must be fed and maintained by their owners. Water is provided by the crew. Owners must clean up after their animals.
• Guide dogs travel free of charge and are allowed in cabins. Visually impaired and disabled passengers may travel with assistance dogs.

Car decks

CORSICA LINEA ferries transport semi-trailers, lorries (with or without drivers), cars, motorcycles (as freight only), caravans, camper vans (without drivers), cargo containers, mobile machinery, boats (on cradles), and industrial products.

Car deck safety procedures include:

• Disabled passengers or those needing assistance should visit the 24-hour Information Desk.
• Apply handbrake, engage parking gear or 1st gear, turn off ignition, alarms, electrical systems, and headlights. Shut off gas cylinders. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only essential hand luggage and valuables.
• Note the vehicle's location and deck/stairway number before leaving.
• Access to car decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is not allowed on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in lounges.
• Wait for official announcements before returning to your vehicle.

To reduce pollution, engines must not be started until instructed.

The shipowner, Corsica Linea (fleet, founded in 2016, headquartered in Ajaccio, Corsica), is a French shipping company operating exclusively in the Mediterranean Sea. Its routes connect mainland France (Marseille) with Corsica Island (France), Sardinia Island (Italy), and North Africa (Maghreb region – Algeria and Tunisia).