No plans for December 31st? Grimaldi Lines brings back the New Year’s Eve in Barcelona package

The Tour Operator Grimaldi Lines is once again offering, as it does every year, its famous and well-tested New Year’s Eve in Barcelona formula, providing a journey to discover one of the European destinations most beloved by Italians. Departures are scheduled for December 29 from Civitavecchia and December 30 from Porto Torres aboard the flagship Cruise Barcelona.

The stay in Barcelona will allow guests to explore the city in its festive attire, combining visits to Gaudí’s architecture, classic walks in Barceloneta, and gastronomic experiences at the Boqueria market. For the New Year’s Eve celebrations on December 31, guests can choose to spend the evening on board with an aperitif, seated dinner, roaming shows, and parties for adults and children, or head to the city center to celebrate in the square. In this case, it is a “must” to take part in the ritual of the 12 grapes, also known as las doce uvas de la suerte, a very famous Spanish New Year’s tradition that consists of eating one grape on each chime of the clock at midnight on December 31.

Throughout the entire sailing, the Samarcanda Animazione staff will offer a special “Top of the Pops” themed program, featuring shows, talent contests, juggling, and card tournaments dedicated to the great stars of pop music from the 1980s to today.

Base prices per person start from 475 euros departing from Civitavecchia and from 415 euros from Porto Torres. The fare includes the round-trip crossing in an inside quadruple cabin, three nights on board in port with the hotel on board formula, full board during navigation (five buffet breakfasts, two lunches, and three dinners), entertainment, fixed fees, EU ETS costs, and medical assistance and cancellation insurance. The New Year’s Eve dinner can be added for a supplement of 70 euros for adults and 40 euros for children.

Cruise Barcelona is, together with Cruise Roma, the flagship of the Grimaldi Lines ro-ro pax fleet. Over 250 meters long and with a gross tonnage of 63,000 tons, it guarantees high transport capacity and excellent stability while sailing. On board, it offers the typical comforts of cruise ships, with nearly 500 cabins, a wide selection of suites, à la carte restaurants, and self-service dining. Both relaxation and entertainment are ensured by swimming pools and sun decks, a gym, a wellness center, game rooms, and a nightclub.