After the galley of reservations, it’s time to board. Algerians from France who have chosen to reach the country by sea flock to the country’s ports every day. Testimonials are regularly made on the progress of the crossings.

When the announcement of the sale of the maritime crossings of the summer program on May 23, the testimonies of indignation multiplied on social networks. Algerians in France faced various difficulties when making reservations.

Marseille – Bejaia: we made “a quiet crossing” on a “beautiful boat”

However, many customers, including families, have managed, somehow, to snatch tickets to reach the country. In recent days, the testimonies on social networks have changed their angle, moving to relaxations and the joy of seeing the country again after more than two years of absence.

Arrived at the port of Bejaia from Marseille on Sunday June 26, on a crossing of Corsica Linea, Ahmed heaves a sigh of satisfaction. ” Al Hamdulillah. Arrival in Béjaïa on time”, he wrote on a Facebook group.

Describing his journey aboard the Jean Nicoli, this passenger states that he made “a quiet journey” on a “beautiful boat”. According to him, “The port of Béjaïa was very clean. The formalities were a bit slow, but overall satisfactory”, he still judged.

Another passenger describes the entire crossing, from embarkation on June 25 in Marseilles to arrival on June 26 at the port of Bejaïa. “We had arrived at the port at 7 a.m. and boarded the boat at 10 a.m. The departure took place 20 minutes before the hour”.

“Arrived in Bejaïa at 12:45 p.m., we left the port around 2:25 p.m. Everyone was nice; the police, the customs…”, again testified the passenger of Corsica Linea. During the trip, several families who did not take a cabin were still able to find a place to sleep, because “the Jean Nicoli boat has a lot of space”, he says.

Marseille – Bejaia on Corsica Linea: “The ship was clean and the food excellent and halal”

A passenger on the same crossing explains, for her part, that “The ship was clean. Contrary to what I expected, the food was also excellent and halal”. Upon arrival at the port of Béjaïa, “We were given a warm welcome. My son who had a fever was treated by a doctor”again testifies the passenger.

The passengers on this crossing all praised the welcome at the port of Béjaïa. “We were served juice and cold water and offered phone chips (from a private operator) for free”they testified again.

Approaching the port of Bejaia, a passenger on board Jean Nicoli took the opportunity to film the majestic Yemma Gouraya overlooking the sea from the ship. Obviously, the joy of these passengers to be able to return home is indescribable.

The welcome they received also warmed their hearts. Provided that this is the case for all passengers returning to the country!