Moby Aki ferry

MS Moby Aki is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry owned and operated by the Italian company MOBY LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,220 passengers and 750 cars. She was launched in 2005 and currently operates on the Mediterranean (Italy–Sardinia) ferry routes Livorno–Olbia (crossing time 6 hours) and Piombino–Olbia (crossing time 5 hours).

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Moby Aki has a total of 320 air-conditioned cabins, all with en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, hairdryer). The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. The ship also offers wheelchair-accessible cabins adapted for disabled passengers.

Moby Aki staterooms are available in the following categories:

• Inside Twin (C2) – 2-berth, no windows
• Outside Twin (C2E) – 2-berth, with porthole
• Inside Quad (C4, C4G) – 4-berth, no windows
• Outside Quad (C4E, C4EG) – 4-berth, with porthole
• Outside Quad (J4E) – 4-berth Junior Suite with one double bed and porthole
• Moby Lines staterooms in categories C2G, C2EG, C4G, and C4EG are designated “Pet Cabins” with linoleum flooring.
• Disabled cabins are not available for online booking (contact Moby Lines at +49 (0) 611 14020).

All cabins are located on decks 6 and 7.

The ship’s Seating Lounge is equipped with large TVs and comfortable Pullman reclining seats. Reserved seats can be booked online or onboard (at the Reception Desk, subject to availability).

All passengers must vacate their cabins one hour before arrival at the homeport.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

As a “Fast Cruise Ferry,” Moby Aki offers the following onboard facilities:

• Accommodation – passenger cabins and Seating Lounge (standard and reserved leather recliners).
• Show Lounge (forward) – a three-deck-high piano bar with comfortable seating and a stage for live performances, including comedy and music shows.
• All lounges feature large satellite TVs.
• Dining options – Self-Service Restaurant (buffet-style, kids’ menu), A La Carte Restaurant (gourmet cuisine, fine wines, desserts), Acme Pizzeria (Looney Tunes-themed, self-service), Cafeteria (snack bar, patisserie, coffee shop, fast food, drinks), Gelateria (ice-cream shop), Sports Bar (aft, two-level sports-themed bar lounge), and Lido Bar (serving the sundeck area).
• Meals are prepared with locally sourced ingredients, offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The buffet restaurant serves a variety of freshly cooked dishes.
• Video Games Room – teen lounge with arcade machines.
• Children’s World – playroom equipped with toys, games, and an indoor play boat.
• Moby Shopping Center – boutique and general store selling gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, sportswear, toiletries, electronics, toys, books, and magazines.
• Sun Deck (deck 9, Solarium) – open-air top deck with sun loungers, a heated plunge pool, and the Lido Bar serving drinks and snacks. The deck also houses the Navigation Bridge (forward, near officers’ quarters) and a helipad (midship, used in emergencies).
• Wi-Fi and Internet access are available at an additional cost. Mobile phone chargers and iPad rentals are also offered.

The ship is equipped with kennels for domestic pets. Valid pet health certificates are required. During embarkation and disembarkation, dogs must be leashed and muzzled. Passengers traveling with pets disembark last.

All Moby Lines ships are equipped with CCTV systems for security. Smoking is prohibited indoors. Looney Tunes characters and branding, featured through Moby’s partnership with Warner Bros, can be found throughout the fleet.

Car decks

All vehicles transported must have proper documentation and valid insurance. Having the vehicle’s technical data sheet helps facilitate boarding. Passengers must specify the vehicle’s model, length, and height when booking. Car ferry passengers should arrive at the port 90 minutes before departure.

The ship’s garage spans four car decks with a total capacity of 750 vehicles, accessible via three ramp gates (two at the stern and one at the bow). Safety procedures for car decks include:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring assistance should contact the Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake and leave the vehicle in park or first gear. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical systems, and headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand luggage from the vehicle.
• Note your vehicle’s location and deck/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is strictly prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, in cabins, and lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• Do not start the engine until instructed to avoid air pollution.

The charterer, Moby Lines (fleet), founded in 1959 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, operates ferry routes connecting mainland Italy and France with the Mediterranean islands of Corsica, Elba, and Sardinia.