With the acquisition of the Italian company TTE Sardinia Ferries routes between Sardinia and Italy were added to the itinerary.
In addition to the passages to Italy, crossings to France were introduced and crossings from Nice to Corsica were added.
The MS Mega Smeralda was built in 1985 for Johnson Line as MS Svea for use in Silja Line traffic. In 1994 the ship was sold to Color Line as the MS Color Festival. On 21 November 2007 the vessel became part of Corsica Ferries Sardinia Ferries.
The MS Mega Smeralda was withdrawn from service and laid up in the port of Genoa 3 March 2024.
Here are some interesting facts about MS Mega Smeralda Ferry:
Ship Information:
- Ro-Ro (roll-on/roll-off) passenger vessel
- Built in: 1985, last refurbished in 1992
- Length: 168m
- Weight: 33,829 GRT
- Guest capacity: 1803
- Car capacity: 400
- Cabins: 539
- Passenger decks: 6
- Currency on board: Euro
Onboard amenities:
- Variety of cabins and lounges
- Cinema
- Several restaurants & bars & nightclub
- Show lounge
- Kids play area
- Swimming pools
- Shops
Internet plans on board are very expensive and coverage can be spotty. Look into eSIM packages like the one from Red Bull MOBILE and avoid expensive charges.
Great news! The eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE is available on cruise ships and ferries with the Telenor Maritime package. Please note, this package will only work on cruise ships and ferries. To purchase a land package please select the destination where you travel to.
Purchase an eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE Data and never worry about running out of data on your cruise again!
So, how does it work to get data on your cruise ship and avoid roaming charges?
It works with an eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE for land packages and Telenor Maritime for cruise ships and ferries.
Red Bull MOBILE is an app-based data plan for travelers. With the use of eSIM, it allows you to surf from anywhere around the globe. Whether you’re sightseeing, base jumping, climbing, or in fact cruising.
That means you never again have to worry about running out of data for your internet connection wherever you might travel, when you need it the most or about unexpected fees and invoices.
All you have to do is download the app, register, search for – or scroll down to your destination or the Telenor Maritime option, and purchase your package. Please note, the Telenor Maritime package will work on cruise ships and ferries only! To purchase a land package please select the destination where you travel to.
Set-up instructions for Android devices.
Set-up instructions for iOS devices.
In order to ensure proper functionality, you should purchase and install the eSIM before you start your trip or board your cruise ship. You will need a steady internet connection to set up your data plan, therefore it would be advisable to have your plan set up where you have a strong internet signal. The packages are valid for 30 days after activation. When you’ve used up 80% of your data, we’ll let you know — so you won’t get stuck without any data. You’ll get another notification once your data has finally run out.
In the Red Bull MOBILE App you will also see how much data you have already used.
Where does the Telenor Maritime package work?
The Telenor Maritime package currently works on many ships and ferries.
You should switch off data roaming for your primary SIM card to avoid roaming charges. Since streaming movies, videos and TV shows use a lot of data, it is advisable to download these ahead of time to minimize data usage.
Get the eSIM from Red Bull MOBILE Maritime package to avoid expensive roaming charges and enjoy your cruise!
