Last week, the maritime company Algérie Ferries announced the cancellation of its scheduled crossings on January 5 and 7, including those connecting Marseille to the port of Annaba. This decision was made due to unfavorable weather conditions for navigation.

Algérie Ferries was not the only company to announce disruptions in its crossing schedule. However, this announcement sparked anger among its travelers.

Passengers Angry After Cancellation of Marseille – Annaba Crossings

Following the announcement made on Thursday, January 4, several dissatisfied customers of the national maritime company gathered in front of the Algérie Ferries agency located on Boulevard des Dames in Marseille last Friday at noon.

In a statement posted online…

The travelers expressed their dissatisfaction particularly after the cancellation of the Marseille – Annaba crossing. Heated exchanges occurred as the affected passengers found themselves forced to spend the weekend in Marseille.

Algérie Ferries Responds

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In a statement released online on Sunday, January 7, 2024, the maritime company elaborated on the reasons for the cancellation of these crossings, which were caused by adverse weather conditions. Furthermore, Algérie Ferries reminded its travelers that they are invited to take one of the following upcoming crossings:

• The Marseille – Oran crossing, operated by the Tassili II, scheduled for January 9, 2024;
• The journey from Marseille to Skikda, scheduled for January 15;
• The Algiers – Marseille journey, scheduled for January 11;
• The crossing from Oran to Marseille, scheduled for January 14, 2024;
• And finally, the journey from Algiers to Marseille, scheduled for January 15, 2024.

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Additionally, in the continuation of its statement, the national maritime company assured that it would take care of its passengers affected by these cancellations.