Euroferry Egnazia

Euroferry Egnazia is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Italy-based company GRIMALDI LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 548 passengers and 450 cars (plus 140 trucks/trailers). She was launched in 1994 and currently serves the Italy-Greece ferry route Brindisi-Igoumenitsa-Patras (crossing time approx. 30.5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Euroferry Egnazia has 76 cabins (23 Inside, 20 Outside, 33 Superior). All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms (toilet, shower, washbasin, hairdryer). They are fitted with lower and upper bunk beds (wall-mounted), bedside table/cabinet with stool or chair, mirrored vanity (writing desk with chair or stool), telephone, and wall-mounted reading lamps. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries.

Outside cabins feature a bay window. Superior cabins additionally include TV (satellite reception), mini-bar, double bed, and a 2-seater sofa. One cabin is wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). The vessel also offers 248 reclining seats (aircraft-style, in reserved lounges) available for pre-booking.

All passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes before arrival at the homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Euroferry Egnazia offers the following facilities:

• One main Self-Service (Buffet) Restaurant, ideal for quick meals prepared by Italian master chefs. Personalized menus with gluten-free dishes are also available. Booking meals online in advance offers up to 50% discount compared to onboard prices.
• Two restaurant menus (Standard and Business), each with fixed prices per person for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner.
• Standard menu includes: Breakfast (hot drink, croissant or 2 butter and jam sandwiches, fruit juice), Lunch (first course, main course, side dish, bread, seasonal fruit, one drink – 0.5 L water, 330 ml beer, 250 ml wine, or non-alcoholic beverage), Dinner (same as lunch).
• Business menu includes: Breakfast (hot drink, fruit juice, 2 butter and jam sandwiches or 1 croissant + yogurt), Lunch (appetizer, first course, main course, side, bread, seasonal fruit, dessert, one drink), Dinner (same as lunch).
• Snack Bar/Cafeteria (Pub) open year-round, serving beer, sandwiches, cakes, pastries, fruit salads, yogurt, ice cream, hot/cold drinks.
• Children's Room – an indoor play area with TV (cartoons), bean bags, small tables with chairs, toys, games, ball pit, and supervised activities.
• Video Games Room (arcade machines) and Internet Café.
• Two Reserved Seating Lounges (Economy and Club Class) with reclining Pullman seats and large TVs. An exclusive Truck Drivers Lounge (restaurant/bar lounge) is also available.
• Shopping area with boutiques and a Mini-Market offering alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, fashion, footwear, watches, handbags, sunglasses, hygiene products, travel essentials, confectionery, snacks, toys, books, magazines, electronics, gifts, and souvenirs.
• ATM (Lobby Deck) located next to Reception. Paid Wi-Fi service available (packages can be purchased online during booking or onboard at Reception).
• Wellness Center with Spa (2 saunas, hot tub, massage rooms), Beauty Salon and shop, and a Fitness Center (Technogym equipment). Access restricted to adults and teens (14–18, with adult supervision).
• Sun Deck with loungers, tables, mini-golf course, and swimming pool (heated, open in summer only).

The top deck (Heli Deck) has a helipad for emergency use. The Infirmary (ship hospital) provides 24-hour nurse service.

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

GRIMALDI ferry and cruise deals

Like cruise ships, all Grimaldi ferries offer cabins with modern amenities, individually controlled air-conditioning, and en-suite facilities. Some suites feature private balconies.

Occasionally, the largest Grimaldi ships operate Mediterranean mini-cruises, particularly during Christmas and New Year holidays.

• Each crossing can be customized by travel agencies and event organizers, with large event spaces adaptable for themed cruises (sports, art, culture, history, music, religion).
• On Rome-Barcelona routes, 2-day mini-cruise deals are available.
• “Ad hoc” programs include religion-themed cruises for groups, with itineraries covering pilgrimages from Italy to Spain (Barcelona/Sagrada Familia), France (Lourdes/Grotto of Lourdes), and Carcassonne (Cathedral, Basilica of St Nazaire and St Celse).
• GRIMALDI FREIGHTER CLUB – for passengers with at least 2 crossings. Members receive a 5% discount on freighter travel.
• Group discounts available for passenger groups (minimum 20 people, with or without vehicles) – students, sports fans, religious groups, campers, bands, etc.
• “Nave Piu Hotel” (Ferry + Hotel) packages for Sardinia and Sicily, in partnership with local hotels, villages, and residences.
• Shuttle bus service (Naples–Civitavecchia) for daily departures (except Sundays). Tickets EUR 24 per person (each way), purchasable with the ferry ticket or onboard. Schedule: Naples departure 4 pm (boarding 3:30 pm, Piazza Angioino, Stazione Marittima); Civitavecchia departure 8:30 pm (boarding 8 pm, port). Service subject to change/availability.

Discounted ferry travel deals include:

• 20% discount for early bookings (January–April 30) on routes to Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Greece.
• 20% discount on Palermo routes (January–April 30).
• 20% discount on bookings made within 7 days of departure (Sardinia, Spain, Livorno-Palermo, January–April 30).
• 20% discount for seniors (60+), including Inside Cabin with no single supplement (limited availability).
• 20% camper discount on return crossings (Barcelona–Civitavecchia/Porto Torres).
• 20% discount on low-season return tickets (Italy–Greece: Brindisi-Igoumenitsa, Brindisi-Corfu, Brindisi-Patras, and reverse routes).
• 20% discount on Italy–Tunisia return tickets.
• 20% discount on Italy–Morocco return tickets.
• 30% discount on Italy–Greece low-season crossings (combined Grimaldi Lines and Minoan Lines bookings).
• 50% discount for children 2–12 years old; free travel for infants under 2 (max 2 kids per cabin, roundtrips only, subject to availability).
• Free travel for children under 12 on all Sicily routes (roundtrip, subject to availability).
• 100% “SARDI DOC” and “SICILIANI DOC” discounts (free car/motorbike and no cabin supplement) for Sardinia/Sicily residents (limited availability).
• Free cars on Civitavecchia–Sardinia routes (early booking by April 30, year-round departures, combinable with SARDI DOC discount).
• Free cars/motorbikes on return Spain–Italy crossings (limited availability).
• Special Wednesday rates on Civitavecchia–Barcelona routes.
• Special couple rates (2 passengers in same cabin) on Spain routes (limited availability).
• Special rates for children under 12 on Italy–Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco, Greece routes.
• “Superfamily and Friends” – 4 passengers in same cabin, valid for 2 paying adults (3rd and 4th travel free) on Spain–Italy return crossings (combinable with other discounts).

Note: Port charges and government taxes are not included in discounted fares.

The “Weekend a Bordo” program allows passengers to spend the weekend in Barcelona (Saturday–Tuesday), with the ferries Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona used as hotel ships during the Sunday port stay.

• Saturday midnight – departure from Civitavecchia (Rome)
• Sunday 8 pm – arrival in Barcelona, free-time exploration, overnight stay on the ferry
• Monday – free-time exploration, 10:15 pm departure from Barcelona
• Tuesday 7 pm – arrival in Civitavecchia (Rome)
• While onboard, passengers enjoy full access to all facilities (spa, gym, casino, solarium, pool, live music, bars, lounges, restaurants).

Grimaldi also offers honeymoon cruise packages at affordable prices.

• Packages include Junior Suite cabin, roundtrip ferry (2 passengers + 1 car), free entry to the Wellness Center (plus one spa treatment per person), meals (including dinner at the ship’s restaurant), port fees and taxes, and in-cabin extras (breakfast, fruit basket, sparkling wine).
• Services are included in both directions (outward and return crossings).
• Available on Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona, priced at EUR 640 (low season), EUR 740 (mid-season), and EUR 920 (high season) per couple.

Pets on the ship

Traveling with pets is allowed on all Grimaldi ships. Dogs and cats have access to dedicated onboard kennels. Other animals (rabbits, birds, hamsters, etc.) must remain in passenger-provided carriers. Pets are not allowed in cabins, lounges, bars, or public rooms. They are permitted only on outer decks, where owners may walk them.

Car decks

Grimaldi ships transport freight including semi-trailers, lorries (with or without drivers), cars, motorcycles (without drivers), caravans, campervans (without drivers), cargo containers, mobile machinery, boats (on cradles), and industrial products.

The ferry has 3 garage decks accessible via the stern, connected by internal ramps. The lower garage is for trucks and freight, while the middle and upper decks are for passenger vehicles.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring assistance should visit the 24-hour Information Desk.
• Engage the handbrake, place vehicle in park/1st gear, switch off ignition, alarm, electricals, and lights. Gas cylinders must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck/stairway before leaving.
• Access to vehicle decks is prohibited during the voyage.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in lounges.
• Wait for the announcement before returning to your vehicle.

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

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