Launch of the ship “Marie Curie” at the port of Palma

The new ship “Marie Curie” –captained by Luksa Lale–, the latest addition to the Balearia fleet, arrived this morning on its first stop at the port of Palma, after joining the Valencia-Ibiza-Palma route yesterday, replacing the ship “Abel Matutes”, which will spend the rest of the summer season on the Canarias-Huelva route.

Twin to the ship “Hypatia of Alexandria” and also flagged in Cyprus, it is powered by two dual engines with a power of 20,600 kW over two shafts and a speed of 23 knots, which can consume natural gas or fuel, as needed. Balearia states that it has invested 200 million euros in the construction of both ships, which are the most modern in their class operating on the Balearic routes.

It has a capacity for 880 passengers, including 480 in 120 quadruple cabins, and 2,194 linear meters for rolling cargo and 166 cars. Additionally, it features two cabins for people with reduced mobility, a shop, cafeteria, self-service, à la carte restaurant, and outdoor jacuzzis, as well as air conditioning, wifi, and Smart TV with an included digital entertainment system.

Photo: Manuel Aguilera Panadero