Unprecedented Maritime Cruise between Algiers and Tunis
A unique maritime cruise between Algiers and Tunis is scheduled from December 29, 2025, to January 5, 2026, offering travelers an exceptional tourist and festive experience in the Mediterranean on board the Romantika ship.
Initiative and Objectives
The initiative, led by Madar Maritime Company (MMC), a subsidiary of the Madar Holding group, marks the first tourist maritime link of this type between the two Maghreb capitals. Described by the organizers as a "five-star floating hotel," this crossing combines transportation, accommodation, catering, entertainment, and end-of-year festivities, offering an original alternative to the traditional seasonal stay.
On-Board Experience
The Romantika ship welcomes passengers for a week of discovery, relaxation, and celebrations at sea, culminating in a New Year's Eve party on December 31, 2025, designed to mark the entry into 2026 in a convivial and cultural atmosphere. The project is part of a broader dynamic of developing regional maritime tourism and strengthening cross-border relations between Algeria and Tunisia.
Cultural and Economic Exchange
For the promoters, this cruise aims to encourage strengthened tourist, economic, and cultural exchanges, while attracting travelers during the winter period, traditionally quieter for the sector. The organizers also announce a diversified program of on-board activities, including musical evenings, themed evenings, gastronomic meals, and activities for all audiences — families, young people, and cultural tourism enthusiasts.
Entertainment and Activities
Some publications also mention the participation of Algerian and Tunisian artists to accompany the journey with concerts and performances, making this cruise a cultural as well as festive event. The cruise has been designed to coincide with school vacations and year-end holidays, which should encourage strong demand from Maghreb and international travelers interested in a unique maritime experience.
Post-Cruise Excursions
Upon arrival in Tunis on January 5, excursions and guided tours are also planned to extend the discovery of Tunisian heritage. MMC communicates that this initiative could be the first in a series of regular maritime links between Algeria and Tunisia, with the ambition of making this corridor a key vector of regional tourism in the long term.
