Moby Dada ferry

MS Moby Dada is a Ro-Ro passenger ferry operated by the Italian company MOBY LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 1,638 passengers and 500 cars. Launched in 1981, she currently operates on the Mediterranean (France–Corsica) route Nice–Bastia (crossing time 5 hours).

Cabins

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

Moby Dada stateroom categories include:

• Inside Twin (C2, C2G) – 2-berth, no windows
• Outside Twin (C2E, C2EN, C2EG) – 2-berth, with porthole
• Inside Quad (C4, C4G, C4N) – 4-berth, no windows
• Outside Quad (C4E, C4EG, C4EN) – 4-berth, with porthole
• Outside Twin (J2EM) – 2-berth Junior Suite (1 double bed), with porthole
• Staterooms in categories C2G, C2EG, C4G, and C4EG are “Pet Cabins” with linoleum flooring.
• Disabled-access cabins are not available for online booking (call Moby Lines at +49 (0) 611 14020).

The ship’s Seating Lounge features a large TV and reclining Pullman seats (comfortable, fully reclining armchairs). 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

Moby Dada offers the following onboard facilities and amenities:

• Accommodation – passenger cabins and a Seating Lounge with standard coach seats and reserved leather recliners.
• Show Lounge (forward) – a three-deck-high piano bar with a stage for live performances such as stand-up comedy and musical shows.
• All lounges are equipped with large satellite TVs.
• Dining options include a Self-Service Restaurant (buffet-style, kids’ menu), Cafeteria (snack bar/patisserie/coffee shop with fast food, pizza, drinks), Gelateria (ice-cream shop), Sports Bar, and Lido Bar (serving the sundeck).
• Meals are prepared with locally sourced ingredients, offering traditional Mediterranean cuisine. The buffet restaurant serves several freshly cooked dishes daily.
• Video Games Room – a teen area with arcade machines.
• Children’s World – a playroom with toys, games, indoor climbers, and a full-size toy boat.
• Moby Shopping Center – a boutique and general store selling gifts, souvenirs, alcohol, tobacco, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, sportswear, toiletries, electronics, toys, books, and magazines.
• Sun Deck (Solarium) – an open-air top deck with access to the Navigation Bridge (forward) and officers’ quarters.
• Wi-Fi and Internet are available at an additional cost. Mobile phone chargers and iPad rentals are also offered.

The ship has kennels for pets. Valid health documents 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 cameras for security recording. Smoking is strictly prohibited indoors. Looney Tunes characters and branding are featured throughout all Moby ferries as part of the company’s partnership with Warner Bros.

Car decks

All vehicles must have valid documentation and insurance. Carrying the car’s technical data sheet helps with boarding checks. When booking, the vehicle’s model, length, and height must be specified. Car passengers should arrive at the departure port 90 minutes before departure.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Passengers with disabilities or special needs should contact the ship’s Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake and place the vehicle in park or first gear. Turn off the ignition, alarm, electrical devices, and headlights. Gas cylinders must be closed. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage with you.
• Note your vehicle’s location, deck number, and stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking is not permitted on vehicle decks, in cabins, or in passenger lounges.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• To prevent air pollution, do not start the engine until instructed.

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