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 max capacity of 2500 passengers and 1300 cars (or 300 semi-trailers/trucks). The vessel was launched in 2021 and since June 2023 operates on the Mediterranean (Italy - Sardinia Island) ferry route Livorno-Olbia (crossing time 6 hours).

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

For information on the shipbuilding project's history see the ship's Wiki page.

Cabins

As cruise ferry, Moby Fantasy has a total of 550 cabins, all of which are "cruise ship standard" - spacious, contemporary furnished, air-conditioned, with en-suite bathrooms (WC, shower, washbasin, hairdryer). The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, toiletries. The ship also has wheelchair-accessible cabins (adapted for disabled passengers).

Moby Fantasy staterooms are 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 staterooms categories C2G, C2EG, C4G, and C4EG are "Pet Cabins" floored with linoleum.

Disabled cabins are not available for online booking (call Moby Lines +49 (0) 611 14020).

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

The ship's aft-located Reserved Seating Lounge is equipped with large TV and reclining Pullman seats (comfortable, fully reclining armchairs). Reserved seats are available for booking both online and onboard (at Main Deck 3's Reception Desk / subject to availability).

All passengers must vacate their staterooms 1 hour prior to homeport arrival.

Shipboard dining and entertainment options

Most public spaces are on Deck 9, allowing part of which to be closed during off-season.

The ship's main Galley/kitchen features a transparent glass wall adjacent to the A La Carte Restaurant (portside), allowing passengers to see their food's preparation process. The other main dining venue is the fore-located Buffet Restaurant (self-service). Aft on Deck 9 is the Reserved Seating Lounge.

Deck 10 is dedicated to cabins (passengers and crew).

As facilities, the Moby Fantasy ship offers:

• Accommodation options - passenger cabins, Aft Seating Lounge (standard coach seats and reserved leather recliners).
• Show Lounge (fore-located) is a 3-deck high piano bar lounge with comfortable seating and stage for live performances (stand-up comedy shows, musical concerts).
• All lounges are fitted with large TVs (satellite reception).
• Dining options - Self-Service Restaurant (buffet-style restaurant, kids menu), A La Carte Restaurant (gourmet cuisine, fine wines, premium desserts), Acme Pizzeria (Looney Tunes-themed pizza bar / self-service), Cafeteria (self-service Snack Bar / patisserie / coffee shop / fast food / drinks), Gelateria (Ice-Cream Shop), Sports Bar (aft location, sport-themed bar lounge on 2 floors), Lido Bar (serving the sundeck area).
• Onboard food is prepared with locally-sourced products. The cuisine is the traditional Mediterranean. Buffet restaurant's menu always has several freshly cooked dishes.
• Video Games Room is a teen lounge with arcade machines.
• Children's World is a kids playroom equipped with toys, games, indoor climbers, full-size boat.
• Moby Shopping Center is a combined boutique and general store selling gifts and souvenirs, alcohol, tobaccos, perfumes, cosmetics, clothing, sportswear, toiletries, electronics, toys, books, magazines.
• (deck 9) Sun Deck (Solarium) is an outdoor (open-air) topdeck area with sun loungers, a heated swimming pool (large plunge pool) and Lido Bar (poolside bar serving the sundeck area with drinks and snacks).
• Also on Sun Deck are located the ship's Navigation Bridge (forward, with adjacent officers quarters) and helipad (midship, helicopter landing platform used in cases of emergency).
• Wi-Fi and Internet are available at extra cost. Mobile phone chargers and Ipad rentals are also offered.

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

All Moby Line ships are equipped with CCTV cameras with image recording. Smoking anywhere inside the ship is not allowed. Looney Tunes characters and branding via the company's partnership with Warner Bros can be found throughout all Moby ferries.

Car decks

All ferried vehicles must have documentation and valid insurance. Having the car's technical data sheet makes boarding checks easier. Upon booking, the vehicle's model, length and height must be specified. Car ferry passengers must arrive at the departure port 90 min prior departure.

Wheeled cargo decks are four (1, 3, 5, 7) with total freight capacity 1300 cars (300 trucks) and stern access only. Cargo decks are interconnected via fixed internal ramps. Two outer ramps connect to Deck 5 directly. One central ramp connects to Main Deck (deck 3). One starboard ramp (2-lane) connects to Deck 7.

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

Follows a list of car decks related safety procedures:

• Disabled passengers or those requiring specific assistance should visit the ship's Information Desk.
• Apply handbrake and place the vehicle in park or 1st gear position. Switch off the ignition, alarm, electrical equipment, headlights. Gas cylinders, if any, must be switched off. Lock the vehicle.
• From your vehicle take only valuables and essential hand baggage.
• Make a note of your vehicle's location and garage deck number/stairway before leaving the car deck.
• Access to the ship's vehicle (cargo) decks during the voyage is prohibited.
• Smoking on vehicle decks, as well as in cabins and passenger lounges is forbidden.
• Wait for the onboard announcement before returning to your vehicle.
• In order to avoid air pollution, don't start the engine until instructed.

The shipowner Moby Lines (fleet, 1959-founded, headquartered in Milano Italy) is an Italian ferry company operating on shipping routes that connect mainland Italy and France with the Mediterranean islands Corsica, Elba, and Sardinia.