GNV Rhapsody ferry

GNV Rhapsody ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel owned and operated by the Italian company GRANDI NAVI VELOCI. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2448 passengers and 716 cars. Launched in 1996, she currently operates on the Morocco–Spain–Italy route Tangier-Barcelona-Genoa (crossing time 49.5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Rhapsody has 571 cabins (including 12 Suites) with a total of 2220 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms (toilet/shower/washbasin, hairdryer). Suites additionally include TV (satellite reception), radio, mini-bar, and a large porthole window. Double Suites accommodate 2 people (with 1 double bed). Family Suites accommodate 3 people (1 double bed + 1 sofabed). Cots for children under 2 years are available upon request.

The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Four staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (adapted for disabled passengers). There are also “pet-friendly” cabins. Reclining seats (aircraft-type) are available for pre-booking in Reserved Seating Lounges.

• Double Suites – for 2 people (1 double bed)
• Family Suites – triple cabins (1 double bed + 1 sofabed)
• Presidential Suites – the largest accommodations, with separate living and sleeping areas, 1 walk-in wardrobe, and whirlpool bath

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Facilities on the GNV Rhapsody include:

• (deck 9 midship) A La Carte Restaurant (310 seats) with kids’ menu
• (deck 9 aft-portside) Self-Service / Buffet Restaurant (190 seats) with kids’ menus
• (deck 9 midship) Snack Bar / Cafe (190 seats), open year-round, offering sandwiches, cakes, pastries, fruit salads, yogurt, ice cream, hot and cold drinks
• Pizzeria (high season only) serving fresh Neapolitan pizzas with traditional toppings
• (deck 10 midship) Library, Reading Lounges
• (deck 9 Sky Deck) Conference Centre (300 seats)
• (deck 12) Piano Bar (220 seats, under the funnels)
• (deck 10 midship-starboard) Disco (nightclub/bar)
• (deck 10 midship) Children’s Play Area (Ludipark) – indoor playground with TV (cartoons), coloring tables, games, toys; supervised summer activities
• (deck 10 midship) Arcades (Video Gaming Rooms)
• (deck 10 midship) Swimming Pool (seasonal, approx 12x4 m / 40x13 ft), surrounded by 3 jacuzzis and a swim-up bar
• Photographer (seasonal)
• Wedding Chapel
• Main lounge bar (400 seats, decks 10-11 forward) – two-level venue with large windows, live entertainment, and full bar service
• (deck 6 forward) Four Seating Lounges with Pullman seats/reclining leather armchairs
• (deck 10 midship) Ferry Shopping Centre – boutiques selling gifts, souvenirs, spirits, wines, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, jewelry, clothing, watches, sunglasses, personal care products, travel essentials, confectionery, toys, puzzles, books, magazines (at discounted prices)
• Free Wi-Fi, ATM/cash machine (next to Information Desk/Reception)

The Wheelhouse/Navigation Bridge is located forward on Deck 10.

The vessel offers extensive outdoor deck space. The Sun Deck (Solarium) is on 2 levels – midship on Deck 11 and forward on Deck 12.

The top deck is the Heli Deck with a helipad (for emergency use).

All emergency instructions are displayed in staterooms, on TV screens, and at assembly stations (muster stations). Life jackets are issued at the assembly stations. In case of emergency, elevators must not be used.

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

Occasionally, the largest GNV ships are also deployed for Mediterranean mini-cruises, especially during Christmas and New Year holidays.

• Dining includes a wide variety of options. A La Carte restaurants serve international, regional, and Mediterranean cuisine with signature three-course meals. Self-service/buffet dining offers diverse choices in a casual setting. Snack Bars provide fast-food classics for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Pizzeria (high season only) serves fresh Neapolitan pizzas. On Italy–Tunisia and Italy–Morocco routes, Halal meals are available.
• Onboard shops offer discounted tobacco and alcohol (budget and premium wines and spirits), luxury perfumes and cosmetics, designer jewelry, watches, fashion clothing and accessories, sunglasses, souvenirs, and toys.
• The ship’s Conference Centre hosts the “GNV MICE and INCENTIVE” program with five formats for group meetings, conventions, and corporate events at sea and in port: Full Charters, Partial Charters (dedicated onboard areas), Mini-Cruises, Floating Hotel, and Corporate Events (aperitifs, lunches, dinners).

Children under 4 years travel free on all GNV ships. Kids under 2 years travel free on Tunisia and Morocco routes.

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

Car decks

Car deck safety procedures include:

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

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

The shipowner Grandi Navi Veloci (fleet, founded in 1992, headquartered in Genoa, Italy) is an Italian ferry company operating routes between mainland Italy, Sardinia, Sicily, Albania, France, Morocco, and Tunisia.