Our next destination was Bologna, Italy. The easiest way to travel from Spain to Italy is by a 1 1/2 hour plane ride. But Wes thought the idea of traveling by ship on the Mediterranean would be more adventurous. While cruise ships make this journey routinely, they take several days and make stops along the way. The direct route is provided by an overnight ferry boat primarily designed to accommodate passengers with vehicles - a lot of them. Fully loaded, this ferry could handle over 2,800 passengers and their vehicles. Fortunately, the boat was not at capacity the night we sailed. It seemed fairly empty and we estimate there were fewer than 200 passengers. There are various options for cabins on board, but it seemed that many passengers "camp out" in one of the several lounges, bars, etc. We booked an "owners cabin" which contained a double bed, a large window, a bathtub, sofa and dining table. The ride was comfortable and the Mediterranean was smooth with hardly any waves the entire trip.
Checking in for the trip
Our boat
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| Sardinia in the background as we passed between Corsica and Sardinia |
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