Moby Fantasy ferry

MS Moby Fantasy ferry is a Ro-Pax passenger vessel owned and operated by the Italian company MOBY LINES. The ship has a maximum capacity of 2,500 passengers and 1,300 cars (or 300 semi-trailers/trucks). The vessel was launched in 2021 and, since June 2023, has been operating in the Mediterranean on the Italy–Sardinia route Livorno–Olbia (crossing time 6 hours).

The vessel (IMO number 9837509) is Malta-flagged (MMSI 256450000) and registered in Valletta.

For details on the shipbuilding project, see the ship’s Wiki page.

Cabins

As a cruise ferry, Moby Fantasy has a total of 550 cabins, all built to “cruise ship standard.” They are spacious, modern, air-conditioned, and feature en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, washbasin, hairdryer). The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. The ship also has wheelchair-accessible cabins adapted for disabled passengers.

Moby Fantasy staterooms are available in the following categories:

• Inside Twin (C2) – 2-berth, no windows
• Outside Twin (C2E) – 2-berth, porthole window
• Inside Quad (C4, C4G) – 4-berth, no windows
• Outside Quad (C4E, C4EG) – 4-berth, porthole window
• Outside Quad (J4E) – 4-berth Junior Suite (1 double bed), porthole window

Moby Lines stateroom categories C2G, C2EG, C4G, and C4EG are designated “Pet Cabins” and have linoleum flooring.

Disabled-accessible cabins are not available for online booking (reservations by phone: +49 (0) 611 14020).

All cabins (passenger and crew) are located on decks 5, 7, and 10.

The aft-located Reserved Seating Lounge is equipped with large TVs and reclining Pullman seats (comfortable, fully reclining armchairs). Reserved seats can be booked online or onboard (at Main Deck 3’s Reception Desk, subject to availability).

All passengers must vacate their staterooms one hour prior to homeport arrival.

Shipboard dining and entertainment

Most public areas are located on Deck 9, parts of which can be closed during the off-season.

The ship’s main galley features a transparent glass wall adjacent to the à la carte restaurant (port side), allowing guests to watch meal preparation. The other main dining venue is the forward self-service buffet restaurant. Aft on Deck 9 is the Reserved Seating Lounge.

Deck 10 is dedicated to passenger and crew cabins.

As facilities, the Moby Fantasy ship offers:

• Accommodation options – passenger cabins and the aft Seating Lounge (standard coach seats and reserved leather recliners).
• Show Lounge (fore-located) – a three-deck-high piano bar lounge with comfortable seating and a stage for live performances (stand-up comedy, music shows).
• All lounges are equipped with large TVs (satellite reception).
• Dining options – Self-Service Restaurant (buffet-style with kids’ menu), À La Carte Restaurant (gourmet cuisine, fine wines, premium desserts), Acme Pizzeria (Looney Tunes-themed pizza bar), Cafeteria (snack bar/patisserie/coffee shop with fast food and drinks), Gelateria (ice cream shop), Sports Bar (aft, two-level sports-themed bar lounge), and Lido Bar (serving the sundeck).
• Onboard cuisine is Mediterranean and prepared with locally sourced ingredients. The buffet restaurant’s menu always includes several freshly cooked dishes.
• Video Games Room – teen arcade with gaming machines.
• Children’s World – kids’ playroom equipped with toys, games, and an indoor full-size play 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 (Deck 9 Solarium) – an open-air area with sun loungers, a heated plunge pool, and the Lido Bar (serving drinks and snacks).
• Also on the Sun Deck are the Navigation Bridge (forward, with adjacent officers’ quarters) and a helipad (midship, used in emergencies).
• Wi-Fi and Internet are available at an extra cost. Mobile phone chargers and iPad rentals are also offered.

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

All Moby Lines ships are equipped with CCTV systems with image recording. Smoking is prohibited indoors. Looney Tunes characters and branding from Moby’s partnership with Warner Bros are featured throughout the ship.

Car decks

All vehicles must have proper documentation and valid insurance. Having the vehicle’s technical data sheet helps speed up boarding checks. At booking, the vehicle’s model, length, and height must be specified. Car ferry passengers should arrive at the port at least 90 minutes before departure.

The ship has four wheeled cargo decks (1, 3, 5, and 7) with a total freight capacity of 1,300 cars (300 trucks) and stern access only. Cargo decks are interconnected via fixed internal ramps. Two outer ramps connect directly to Deck 5, one central ramp connects to Main Deck (Deck 3), and one two-lane starboard ramp connects to Deck 7.

Foot passengers embark via stern-located escalators that connect Cargo Deck 3 with the upper decks.

Car deck safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring assistance should visit the ship’s Information Desk.
• Apply the handbrake, place the vehicle in park or 1st gear, and switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical systems, and headlights. Gas cylinders must be turned off. Lock the vehicle.
• Take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Note your vehicle’s location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving.
• Access to vehicle decks during the voyage is 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 avoid air pollution.

The shipowner Moby Lines (fleet), founded in 1959 and headquartered in Milan, Italy, is an Italian ferry operator providing services connecting mainland Italy and France with the Mediterranean islands of Corsica, Elba, and Sardinia.