Nouris Elbahr Ferries: Last Week of January 2026 Sailings — Full Timetable
Weekly ferry posters are incredibly useful—especially in winter—because they give travelers a quick, visual overview of what’s operating, on which day, and at what time. For the last week of January 2026 (the poster labels it as the 4th week of January), Nouris Elbahr Ferries published a schedule that includes routes linking Algiers (ALG) with Marseille (MRS) in France and Alicante (ALC) in Spain, plus connections involving Oran (ORN).
If you travel regularly across the Mediterranean, this kind of timetable helps with everything: choosing the best sailing for your plans, coordinating family pickups, booking hotels, and planning onward travel. And because this is a maritime travel topic followed widely across the Maghreb—Maroc, Tunisie, Algérie—these updates are often shared beyond one country’s audience.
Below, you’ll find (1) a clean rewrite of the schedule, (2) a simple explanation of the route codes, (3) why some “arrival times” look confusing, and (4) a checklist to reduce stress on travel day.
1) How to read the route codes (ALG / MRS / ALC / ORN)
On the poster, routes are shown as short port codes:
- ALG = Algiers (Alger)
- MRS = Marseille
- ALC = Alicante
- ORN = Oran
Read the route left → right:
- ALG/MRS = Algiers → Marseille
- MRS/ALG = Marseille → Algiers
- ALG/ALC = Algiers → Alicante
✅ Quick tip: many mistakes happen when people book the “return” by accident. Always re-check the direction before paying.
2) Last week of January 2026 timetable (as shown on the poster)
Here’s the schedule rewritten clearly:
| Day | Route | Date | Departure | Arrival |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | ALG → MRS | 22/01 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Friday | MRS → ALG | 23/01 | 19:00 | 17:00 |
| Sunday | ALG → ALC | 25/01 | 20:00 | 10:00 |
| Monday | ALC → ORN | 26/01 | 18:00 | 08:00 |
| Tuesday | ORN → ALC | 27/01 | 21:00 | 08:00 |
| Wednesday | ALC → ALG | 28/01 | 18:00 | 07:00 |
| Thursday | ALG → MRS | 29/01 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Friday | MRS → ALG | 30/01 | 19:00 | 17:00 |
You can see two key “corridors”:
- Algiers ↔ Marseille (two round trips during the week)
- Algiers ↔ Alicante plus Alicante ↔ Oran, then back to Algiers via Alicante
3) Why some arrival times look “earlier” than departure times
Example: MRS → ALG shows Departure 19:00 and Arrival 17:00. That looks impossible if you assume it arrives the same day.
For ferries, it usually means arrival is the next day (overnight crossing). Some timetable posters show the time only, without explicitly stating “+1 day.”
✅ Best practice:
- When you book (or call support), confirm the exact arrival date, not just the hour.
- If you have a train/flight connection after arrival, add extra buffer time.
4) What this timetable tells you about the weekly rotation
A) Algiers ↔ Marseille (France corridor)
Marseille is a major passenger hub for Mediterranean crossings and a common route for family and diaspora travel. The timetable shows two Algiers → Marseille departures and two Marseille → Algiers returns, which usually indicates a structured weekly rotation.
Marseille-Fos is also a major port with dedicated passenger infrastructure and regular connections in the Mediterranean area.
B) Algiers ↔ Alicante (Spain corridor)
Alicante can be a convenient gateway to Spain, depending on your final destination. The 20:00 departure for ALG → ALC suggests a night crossing, with arrival the following morning (10:00 shown).
The Port of Alicante is an official Mediterranean port platform serving commercial and passenger operations.
C) Connections with Oran
The schedule includes ALC → ORN and ORN → ALC, which can be especially useful for travelers connected to western Algeria, depending on their circumstances.
Oran’s port operations are managed by the Oran Port Company (EPO).
5) Practical traveler checklist (simple and effective)
Before booking
- Confirm route direction (ALG/MRS is not MRS/ALG).
- Confirm arrival day (same day vs next day).
- Choose comfort based on timing (overnight crossings often feel easier with a cabin, when available).
- Review change/refund rules before payment.
24–48 hours before departure
- Re-check official updates (winter conditions can affect schedules).
- Make sure you have documents ready (passport, IDs, any requirements for your destination).
- Plan how you’ll reach the terminal (traffic + parking + time).
On travel day
- Arrive early to handle check-in, security controls, and boarding lines.
- Bring basics: water, snacks, phone charger/power bank, and warm layers (terminals and decks can be windy).
- If you’re traveling with family, set a meeting point inside the terminal.
