Marie Curie ferry

MV Marie Curie is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry owned and operated by the Spanish company BALEARIA. The vessel has a maximum capacity of 810 passengers and 150 cars (plus 128 trucks or trailers). Launched in 2018, she was initially deployed on the Spain–Canary Islands route between Huelva and Santa Cruz de Tenerife (crossing time 36–37.5 hours). In the future, BALEARIA plans to operate the ship on mainland Spain–Balearic Islands routes, such as Barcelona–Mahon (Menorca) or Barcelona–Alcudia (Majorca).

Cabins

Exact details about the Marie Curie’s cabins (number of beds and categories) will be announced later. All BALEARIA staterooms are air-conditioned and feature en-suite bathrooms. The company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Each ship also includes wheelchair-accessible cabins (adapted for disabled passengers) and Pet-Friendly cabins for those traveling with animals.

The Reserved Seating Lounge is equipped with large TVs and reclining Pullman seats—comfortable leather armchairs that fully recline. Reserved seats can be pre-booked and include complimentary beverages (tea, coffee, soft drinks). The Lobby Bar Lounge offers comfortable leather seating and round tables.

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

Shipboard dining and entertainment

The Marie Curie ferry offers a variety of onboard facilities and services:

• Accommodation options: Cabins, standard lounge seats, reserved lounge seats (leather recliners), and Lobby Bar seating. All lounges feature large TVs.
• Dining options: Self-Service Restaurant (full meals, kids’, vegetarian, and healthy options, as well as local dishes), Bar-Cafeteria (pastries, cakes, snacks, sandwiches, drinks), Outdoor Bar (grill, cocktails, beer, sundeck barbecues), and a chocolate and ice cream parlor. Booking meals in advance provides a 10% discount.
• Entertainment: Supervised children’s activities, stand-up comedy and magic shows, DJ parties, live performances on the Sun Deck, 3D Cinema, and Casino (slot machines).
• Family services: High chairs, cots, safety bars for bunks, baby changing facilities, kids’ menus, play areas, and seasonal entertainment programs (movies, crafts, games).
• Accessibility: Dedicated handicap cabins (2-berth), adapted public toilets, disabled lounge seating, wheelchair anchorage points, and elevators connecting all decks.
• Spa and Beauty Salon: Massages and beauty treatments.
• Solarium: Outdoor sunbathing area.
• Shop: Combined boutique and general store offering gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, snacks, sweets, electronics, books, and local gourmet products.
• Luggage compartments: Lockers available in passenger lounges and accessible throughout the voyage.

Pet travel: Passengers must specify the pet cage type when booking. Two cage sizes are available on all BALEARIA ships: small (max height 50–75 cm for pets under 30 kg) and large (max height 70–90 cm for pets over 30 kg). Passengers may also bring their own carriers. Cage fees range between EUR 3–10 per voyage, depending on route. Pets must have valid health cards and remain inside cages or carriers during the voyage. Dogs must be leashed and muzzled during embarkation and disembarkation. Passengers traveling with pets disembark last.

Entreolas by Balearia is a complimentary onboard magazine featuring travel, culture, lifestyle, sports, and cuisine. Wi-Fi and Internet access are available for an additional charge. Mobile phone chargers and iPad rentals are also offered.

Car decks

All vehicles must have valid documentation and insurance. Bringing the car’s technical data sheet simplifies boarding checks. When booking, passengers must provide the vehicle’s model, length, and height. Car ferry passengers should arrive at the port 90 minutes before departure.

All BALEARIA ferries have designated storage for bicycles. Bicycles, mopeds, and motorbikes (up to 125 cc) travel free of charge, but must be declared at booking. Special vehicles (over 3 m / 10 ft in height) must be booked via the company’s Call Center (902 160 180).

To accommodate the two LNG fuel tanks, car decks are located only on the upper levels, as the ship has no lower garage decks. Safety procedures include:

• Passengers requiring special assistance should contact the Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake, engage parking gear, turn off the engine, alarm, and lights. Gas cylinders must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential items with you.
• Note your vehicle’s location and deck number before leaving.
• Access to car decks during the voyage is strictly prohibited.
• Smoking is forbidden on vehicle decks, in cabins, and in passenger lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start the engine until instructed, to prevent air pollution.

Balearia ferry deals

BALEARIA Club members enjoy exclusive discounts and privileges:

• 10% off onboard shops, bars, and restaurants.
• Priority boarding at select ports.
• Access vouchers for the Superior Lounge (reclining leather chairs, subject to availability) with standard seat bookings.
• Over 50 partner offers, providing discounts on hotels, restaurants, retail stores, tours, insurance, and more.

Ferry + Train: BALEARIA partners with the Spanish state-owned rail company Renfe Operadora, serving routes between Paris, Lyon, Toulouse, Marseille, Barcelona, and Madrid. Ferry bookings can include a Renfe promo code valid for 48 hours for discounted train travel.

Ferry + Hotel: Select routes offer discounted ferry and hotel packages starting from approximately EUR 65.

Day Tours: Roundtrip tickets booked within 24 hours qualify for day tour discounts. Children under 13 receive 50% off, and babies travel free. Prices range between EUR 10–60, depending on the route, with shuttle bus service included.

BALEARIA (founded in 1998, headquartered in Denia, Spain) operates passenger and vehicle ferry services across the Mediterranean and the Caribbean (Bahamas).