Venezia
Car ferry (Visentini class) · operated by Grimaldi Lines
A 186-metre Italian-built car ferry of 2004, ex Albayzin of Trasmediterránea in Spain, that Grimaldi bought in 2019 and renamed Venezia. She now sails Ancona–Igoumenitsa, leaving Ancona at 19:30 (about 21 hours 30 minutes) and Igoumenitsa at 21:30 (about 20 hours 30 minutes), three sailings a week each way on our timetable.
Previously sailed as Ciudad de Cádiz, Albayzin, Maria Grazia On and Golfo degli Angeli.
On board the Venezia
- Snack bar / café
- Outside deck
- Pets allowed
Where you can sit
- Assigned seatsAssigned seats in several classes and sections, including business classreserved
- Deck seatsSeats on the open deck
- CabinsCabins with and without windows, from one to four berthsreserved
Where is the Venezia now?
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Specifications
| Built | 2004 |
|---|---|
| Builder | Cantiere Navale Visentini (Porto Viro) |
| Built in | Italy |
| Length | 186.36 m |
| Beam | 25.6 m |
| Gross tonnage | 26,701 |
| Top speed | 23 knots |
Where the Venezia sails
Scheduled crossings over the next 14 days, busiest first.
- Ancona to Igoumenitsa26 sailings
- Igoumenitsa to Ancona26 sailings
Usually works Ancona–Igoumenitsa.
- An overnight crossing: book a cabin or an assigned seat rather than relying on a deck seat.
- Pets are allowed with health records; dogs must be leashed, and kennels can be booked for larger pets.
- Passengers under 16 must travel with an adult, and ID is needed for all family members.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Venezia like?
A 186-metre Italian-built car ferry of 2004, ex Albayzin of Trasmediterránea in Spain, that Grimaldi bought in 2019 and renamed Venezia. She now sails Ancona–Igoumenitsa, leaving Ancona at 19:30 (about 21 hours 30 minutes) and Igoumenitsa at 21:30 (about 20 hours 30 minutes), three sailings a week each way on our timetable. She is a car ferry (Visentini class) built in 2004.
Who operates the Venezia?
The Venezia is operated by Grimaldi Lines, part of Grimaldi Group.
Does the Venezia carry cars?
Yes. The Venezia is a vehicle ferry and carries up to 190 cars as well as foot passengers.
Does the Venezia have cabins?
Yes. She has 96 cabins with 400 berths in total, which are booked as a seat class of their own.
Which routes does the Venezia sail?
Over the next 14 days the Venezia is scheduled on Ancona to Igoumenitsa and Igoumenitsa to Ancona.