GNV Atlas ferry

GNV Atlas ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Italy-based company GRANDI NAVI VELOCI. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2000 passengers and 575 cars. She was launched in 1989 and currently serves the Italy-Sicily route Naples-Palermo (crossing time approx. 10.5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, GNV Atlas offers 357 cabins with a total of 1720 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms (toilet, shower, washbasin, hairdryer). Suites additionally include satellite TV, radio, telephone, mini-bar, and a large porthole window. Double suites accommodate 2 passengers (1 double bed), while family suites accommodate 3 (1 double bed + 1 sofabed). Cots for children under 2 years are available on request.

The company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Two cabins are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). Pet-friendly cabins are also available.

Passengers must vacate their cabins 30 minutes before the ship’s arrival at homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Onboard facilities aboard GNV Atlas include:

• A la Carte Restaurant (formal dining venue with gourmet Mediterranean cuisine, fine wines, drinks, and children’s menus) – 2 courses plus desserts
• Buffet Restaurant (self-service with hot and cold meals, children’s menus)
• Snack Bar / Cafe (open year-round, serving sandwiches, cakes, pastries, fruit salads, yogurt, ice cream, hot and cold drinks)
• Pizzeria (open in high season, offering fresh-baked Neapolitan pizzas with traditional toppings)
• Children’s Play Area (indoor playground with TV cartoons, coloring tables, games, and toys; supervised fun activities provided free of charge during summer)
• Reserved Seating Lounges (with Pullman seats and fully reclining leather armchairs)
• Ferry Shopping Centre (boutique shops offering discounted gifts, souvenirs, spirits, wines, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, designer jewelry, clothing, watches, sunglasses, hygiene products, travel essentials, confectionery, snacks, toys, puzzles, books, magazines)
• Free Wi-Fi, ATM/cash machine (next to Reception/Information Desk)

The ship also features spacious outdoor decks. The top deck is a Heli Deck with a helipad for emergency use.

Emergency instructions are displayed in all cabins, on TV screens, and at muster stations. Life jackets are distributed at muster stations. In emergencies, elevators are not to be used.

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As on cruise ships, GNV ferries provide passenger cabins with modern amenities, individually controlled air-conditioning, and en-suite facilities. Some suites feature private balconies.

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

• Onboard dining includes a wide variety of options. A la carte restaurants offer international, regional, and Mediterranean dishes in a three-course setting. Buffet dining provides diverse choices in a casual atmosphere. Snack Bars serve fast-food classics throughout the day. The Pizzeria is open in high season. On Italy–Tunisia/Morocco routes, Halal meals are also available.
• Shops sell duty-free tobacco, alcohol (budget and premium wines/spirits), luxury perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, watches, fashion apparel and accessories, sunglasses, souvenirs, and toys.
• The ship’s Conference Centre supports the company’s "GNV MICE and INCENTIVE" program with five event formats: Full Charters, Part Charters (dedicated areas), Mini-Cruises, Floating Hotel, and Corporate Events (aperitifs, lunches, and dinners onboard).

Children under 4 years travel free on all GNV ships. On Tunisia and Morocco routes, children under 2 years also travel free.

Cots, high chairs, bottle warmers, changing tables, and cot sides are available on request at no charge.

Car decks

Car deck safety procedures include:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring assistance should contact the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Engage the handbrake, leave the vehicle in park or 1st gear, switch off ignition, alarm, electrical systems, and headlights. Gas cylinders must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage with you.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck/stairway number before leaving.
• Access to car decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in passenger lounges.
• Return to your vehicle only after the official announcement.

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

Grandi Navi Veloci (fleet), founded in 1992 and headquartered in Genoa, Italy, operates ferry routes between mainland Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Albania, France, Morocco, and Tunisia.