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A few weeks after its launch, the Grimaldi Group is proceeding to enhance its Brindisi-Igoumenitsa-Patras maritime service by doubling its frequency. With the deployment of a second vessel as from the 2nd of July, the Grimaldi Lines service between Southern Italy and Greece will become daily, while in the summer period, two weekly calls to the island of Corfu will also be offered.
The vessel which will flank the "Sorrento", already deployed on the line since last April, will be her sistership called "Florencia", a modern ferry built in 2004. With a length of 186 meters, a gross tonnage of 26,000 tons, the "Florencia" is able to transport 1,000 passengers, 170 cars and 2,250 linear meters of rolling cargo at a service speed of 23 knots. The vessel has 96 cabins – between internal, external cabins and suites – all equipped with air conditioning, toilet and shower. Several services are offered on board, such as a self-service restaurant, a cafeteria, bars, a video games and slot machines area, a shop and a children area.
"With the decision to further strengthen our maritime links to Greece, the Grimaldi Group sends out a signal in contrast with the current economic situation -said Emanuele Grimaldi, Managing Director of Grimaldi Group – Our goal is to offer a regular, high-quality service and economically convenient for both passengers and transporters, while ensuring safe holidays to Italian families, with a reliable Company", concludes Emanuele Grimaldi.
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