Reviews & Ratings for the Cruise-Barcelona

On April 19, a medical emergency unfolded aboard the 'Cruise Barcelona,' a ferry operating between Porto Torres and Civitavecchia. The vessel, which had set sail from Turritano that morning bound for the Lazio port, urgently diverted back to Porto Torres after a passenger became seriously ill. Upon arrival at the port, the individual received immediate attention from medical personnel, supported by the local Coast Guard. The patient was then transported by ambulance to Santissima Annunziata Civil Hospital in Sassari, where a comprehensive medical evaluation was conducted to determine the nature of the illness.

In the early hours of July 13, 2024, around 5 a.m., the SAR helicopter Helimer 207 was deployed by Barcelona's Salvamento Maritimo center. This swift response followed an urgent request from the International Radiomedical Center for the medical evacuation of a critically ill passenger aboard the Cruise Barcelona. The Helimer 207 successfully airlifted the patient and transported them to Girona Airport, where they received immediate medical attention from health professionals on-site.

On March 28, 2023, a critical medical emergency unfolded aboard the 'Cruise Barcelona' when an Italian woman experienced a pulmonary embolism. The incident occurred approximately 92 nautical miles east of Barcelona, in the waters between Barcelona and Civitavecchia. In response to the urgent situation, the CCS Barcelona of Salvamento Marítimo swiftly mobilized the SAR helicopter Helimer 203 to carry out the medevac. After successfully hoisting the patient onboard the helicopter, she was promptly transported to Sabadell airport, where she received immediate medical attention. This rapid response highlights the vital role of maritime emergency services in ensuring passenger safety at sea.