A large passenger and vehicle ferry, the "Ciudad de Barcelona," is depicted either docked or maneuvering in a port setting, likely in Valencia, Spain. The vessel features a two-tone hull, primarily white with a prominent dark blue stripe running along its length. Numerous windows are visible on the multi-deck superstructure. Towards the stern of the ship, a large, dark-colored funnel is emitting a significant plume of grey smoke, indicating that the engines are running, perhaps for departure, arrival, or maintaining position. The name "CIUDAD DE BARCELONA" is clearly displayed in large letters on the white portion of the hull, with "SANTA CRUZ DE TENERIFE" written beneath it. Further up on the upper decks, the text "GRIMALDI TRASMED" is visible, identifying the operating company. The ferry is situated in greenish-blue water that shows some surface ripples and reflections. The sky above is partly cloudy, with patches of blue visible amidst scattered white clouds, some of which appear dense. The overall lighting suggests it is daytime. The photograph is taken from a slightly elevated vantage point, looking down at the ferry from its port side.