ClassCruise Ship | Flag stateItaly |
Maiden Voyage Date1970 | Cruise Age54 |
Cruise LineTIRRENIA | Category- |
Gross Tonnage39,798t | Deck Levels8 | Crew-to-Passenger Ratio1:37.76 |
Length214m/702.1ft | Decks with cabins2 | Passengers-to-space ratio- |
Width26m/85.3ft | Cabins258 | Ice Class- |
Passengers2,908 | Displacement- | Inflatable boat- |
Call signIBLN | Draught of a vessel7.3 | Bow heading138 |
IMO9305269 | Lat42°28'29.6"N | Lon10°21'55.9"E |
MMSI247130700 | Nav statusUnderway (Engine Driven) |
MS Sharden ferry is a Ro-Ro passenger vessel operated by the Italy-based company TIRRENIA Navigazione. The ship has a max capacity of 2908 passengers and 850 cars (or 125 trucks). The vessel was launched in 2005 and currently operates on the Italy-Sardinia ferry route Genoa-Porto Torres (crossing time 10 hours).
Cabins
As cruise ferry, Tirrenia Sharden has 258 cabins with a total of 1212 berths. All staterooms are air-conditioned and with en-suite bathrooms (toilet/shower/wash basin). Suites additionally offer as amenities TV (satellite reception), phone, mini-bar, large window (non-opening), Queen bed (non-convertible to singles), mirrored vanity/writing desk with chair. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries.
Staterooms are Inside and Outside (Porthole Window / non-opening) with capacity 2 or 4 passengers. All cabins are fitted with single beds, bedside tables with lamps (or light points), power plugs (international standard outlets), bathroom supplies. The ferry company provides bed linens, towels, and toiletries. Double cabins are with 2 twin beds (non-convertible to 1 double). Quad cabins are with 4 bunk beds.
All passenger cabins are located on decks 5 and 7. Staterooms access is via smart cards and readers (instead of standard locks) to guarantee passenger safety. Some staterooms are wheelchair-accessible (cabins adapted for disabled passengers). There are also "pet-friendly cabins".
The ship's Reserved Seating Lounges are equipped with large TVs and a total of 952 fully-reclining armchairs (aircraft-type seats). For passengers without booked cabin (or reserved seating) are available a total of 744 bridge seats.
All passengers must vacate their staterooms 30 min prior to homeport arrival.