GNV Azzurra ferry

GNV Azzurra ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Italy-based company GRANDI NAVI VELOCI. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2180 passengers and 562 cars. Launched in 1980, she currently serves the Italy-Sardinia ferry route Genoa-Porto Torres (crossing time 12 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, GNV Azzurra has 522 cabins with a total of 1786 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms (toilet/shower/washbasin, hairdryer). Suites additionally offer amenities such as satellite TV, radio, phone, mini-bar, and a large porthole window. Double suites accommodate 2 people (1 double bed). Family suites accommodate 3 people (1 double bed + 1 sofa bed). Cots for children under 2 years are available on request.

The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Four cabins are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). There are also pet-friendly cabins.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities aboard GNV Azzurra include:

• A la Carte Restaurant (formal venue offering gourmet food, Mediterranean cuisine, fine wines, beverages, and children's menus)
• Buffet Restaurant (self-service with hot and cold meals, including children's menus)
• Snack Bar / Cafe (open year-round, serving sandwiches, cakes, pastries, fruit salads, yogurt, ice cream, hot and cold drinks)
• Pizzeria (open during high season, offering fresh-baked Neapolitan pizzas with traditional toppings)
• Children's Play Area (indoor playground with TV showing cartoons, coloring tables, games, and toys; supervised activities for kids are complimentary during summer)
• Reserved Seating Lounges (fitted with Pullman seats and fully reclining leather armchairs)
• Cinema, Bar, Piano Bar
• Shopping Centre (boutique shops offering gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, fashion clothing, accessories, watches, sunglasses, hygiene products, travel essentials, confectionery, snacks, toys, puzzles, books, magazines at discounted prices)
• Free Wi-Fi, ATM/cash machine (next to Reception/Information Desk)

The vessel offers ample outdoor deck space. The top deck features a Heli Deck with a helipad (helicopter landing area for emergencies).

Emergency instructions are displayed in all staterooms, on TV screens, and at the ship's muster stations. Life jackets are stored at muster stations. In case of emergency, the use of elevators is prohibited.

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

On occasion, GNV’s largest ships are used for Mediterranean mini-cruises, especially during Christmas and New Year holidays.

• Onboard dining includes a wide variety of options. A la carte restaurants serve international, regional, and Mediterranean cuisine with signature multi-course meals. The self-service buffet provides a range of choices in a casual setting. Snack Bars offer fast-food classics throughout the day. The Pizzeria is open during high season. On routes between Italy and Tunisia-Morocco, Halal meals (prepared in accordance with Islamic law) are also available.
• The boutiques sell tobacco, alcohol (budget and premium), luxury perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, watches, fashion apparel and accessories, sunglasses, souvenirs, and toys at discounted prices.
• The ship’s Conference Centre supports the "GNV MICE and INCENTIVE" program, offering 5 event formats: Full Charters, Part Charters (dedicated onboard areas), Mini-Cruises, Floating Hotel (ship used as a hotel), and Corporate Events (onboard receptions, lunches, and dinners).

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

Cots, high chairs, bottle warmers, changing tables, and cot sides are available free of charge on request.

Car decks

Car deck safety procedures include:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring assistance should visit the Information Desk (open 24 hours).
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear. Switch off ignition, alarms, electrical equipment, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage with you.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck/stairway number before leaving.
• Access to vehicle/cargo decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in passenger lounges is strictly forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.

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.