Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Ciudad-De-Mahon

On December 13, 2025, at 11 p.m., the 'Ciudad de Mahón' ferry set sail from the port of Algeciras, poised to transport 700 passengers to Ceuta. However, the vessel encountered the fierce conditions of Storm Emilia, with winds gusting at force 7 and waves reaching heights of 3-4 meters. After departing three hours late, the ferry struggled against the tumultuous seas. In a frightening turn of events on the morning of December 14, a rogue wave struck the ship, causing it to heel sharply and nearly lifting the propellers out of the water. This unexpected surge led to vehicles on the car deck becoming dislodged, resulting in significant damage, although thankfully, no injuries were reported among passengers or crew. Despite the proximity to Ceuta, the 'Ciudad de Mahón' was denied entry into the port due to safety concerns, forcing the vessel to reverse its course back to Algeciras. The ferry fought against the storm for hours, finally reaching its departure point around 3:00 a.m. after an exhausting five-hour ordeal. However, passengers faced an additional delay of about two hours for a suitable docking space. During this wait, Baleària, the ferry's operating company, provided passengers with access to food and offered the option to remain on board overnight. After more than 12 hours since its initial departure, the vessel finally set forth again from Algeciras at 1:00 p.m. on December 14, and successfully docked in Ceuta at approximately 3:30 p.m. In response to the situation, Baleària announced it would fully refund ticket prices and that its insurance representatives were reaching out to affected passengers about vehicle repairs. For additional coverage, photos, and video from the incident, visit [El Debate](https://www.eldebate.com/espana/andalucia/cadiz/20251216/pesadilla-ciudad-mahon-ferry-salio-algeciras-combatio-durante-horas-temporal_365509.html) or witness the event on [X](https://x.com/i/status/2000325536787075238).