Fincantieri to stretch and upgrade Grimaldi cruise ferry duo Written by Nick BlenkeyMARCH 5, 2018 — Fincantieri and the Naples headquartered Grimaldi Group have signed a letter of intent covering the lengthening and refurbishment program of the cruise ferries Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona. The two vessels are currently in daily service on the Grimaldi Lines Civitavecchia- Porto Torres-Barcelona route. They are 225 m long, having a gross tonnage of 54,000 tons and can carry about 3,000 passengers. 3,000 linear meters for heavy vehicles. “The ambitious renewal and lengthening program of our two cruise ferries Cruise Roma and Cruise Barcelona, testifies the continuous commitment to excellence, innovation and respect for the environment of the Grimaldi Group,” said Emanuele Grimaldi, CEO of the Group.