First Class Ferry Seating for Fast Ferries — Built for Performance, Designed for Passenger Experience
RINA-certified, lightweight and electrically reclining seats engineered to maximize passenger comfort, operational efficiency and long-term reliability.
Trusted by leading shipyards like Armón and major ferry operators such as Baleària, Keyton delivers proven First Class seating solutions for high-speed vessels and next-generation fleets.
You’re not just selecting seats — you’re defining the passenger experience and lifecycle performance of your vessel.
Keyton combines European manufacturing, advanced ergonomics and silent electric technology to deliver a superior onboard experience with minimal maintenance requirements.
Electric reclining defines passenger comfort
Keyton’s silent electric recline technology for First Class seats, certified by RINA, replaces traditional gas spring systems, reducing weight and energy consumption while enhancing passenger comfort. With a single touch, the passenger reaches maximum comfort.
The New European Power Standard
Since 2026, European regulations have required USB-C Power Delivery (USB-C PD) charging for portable devices, including laptops, increasing passengers’ power demands.
Energy is part of the passenger experience.
At Keyton, every seat becomes an intelligent power hub, delivering true fast charging for laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Keyton Marine Power™ ensures full immunity to harmonics, electrical noise, and EMI, providing reliable performance in the most demanding marine environments.
Engineered Seating Solutions for Modern Ferry Operations
Keyton’s latest-generation VIP seating is engineered for seamless integration into newbuild and retrofit projects, delivering premium comfort and proven reliability for ferry operators and shipyards alike.
With over 25 years of expertise and more than 9,000 electrically reclining First Class seats in operation, Keyton solutions are trusted in demanding real-world ferry environments.
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✔ Enhanced passenger comfort
Tailored ergonomic design ensures optimal body support in every seating position — from upright to fully reclined.
✔ Silent electric reclining system
Smooth, noise-free operation aligned with premium onboard environments.
✔ Lightweight & optimized structure
Reduces overall vessel weight and improves energy efficiency.
✔ Low maintenance & high durability
Engineered for intensive marine use with long service life.
✔ RINA-certified quality
Fully compliant with marine standards and safety requirements.
Mercedes Pinto — BALEARIA
Built at Astilleros Armón in Gijón for BALEARIA, the high-speed catamaran Mercedes Pinto follows the same platform as Margarita Salas, reinforcing Keyton seating as a proven and reliable solution for flagship fast ferry programs.
Fast Ferry Margarita Salas KEYTON First Class Seating
On board the flagship fast ferry Margarita Salas, Keyton First Class seating delivers premium passenger comfort through silent electric recline, refined ergonomics, and high-quality materials.
Fast Ferry Cecilia Payne BALEARIA - KEYTON
Keyton seating features electric recline as standard and black natural leather upholstery, delivering high passenger comfort with reliable performance in demanding maritime environments. Engineered for durability and long-term operation, it ensures seamless integration on board.
Fast Ferry Jaume III — Keyton First Class Seating
On board the fast ferry Jaume III, Keyton First Class seating enhances the passenger experience through silent electric recline, refined ergonomics, and premium materials, delivering comfort and reliability on high-speed routes.
Eleanor Roosevelt — BALEARIA (Retrofit)
As part of a seating retrofit program, the fast ferry Eleanor Roosevelt has been upgraded with new Keyton First Class seating, demonstrating Keyton’s ability to modernize existing vessels with high-comfort solutions for high-speed environments.
Success Case · Ferries BAJA CALIFORNIA
Chosen by Baja Ferries, Keyton First Class seating enhances the premium passenger experience through advanced technology, silent electric recline, and genuine European natural leather.
Success Case · Martí i Soler
The Martí i Soler ferry, built in 2008 at Astilleros Barreras, was equipped from newbuild with Keyton high-comfort seating, featuring electric recline driven by proprietary actuators, specifically designed for intensive marine operation.
After years of continuous service, the seats remain fully operational, validating the mechanical reliability, electrical robustness, and long-term durability of Keyton solutions for passenger vessels.
Success Case · Bahama Mama
On board the ferry Bahama Mama, Keyton high-comfort seating enhances the passenger experience through refined ergonomics, durable construction, and premium materials, delivering a relaxed and comfortable journey on regular maritime routes.
Ferry Passió per Formentera Maintenance & Fleet Continuity
Following proven long-term service, BALEARIA renewed the seating on board Passió per Formentera by installing newly manufactured Keyton seats with electric recline control, based on the same validated design.
This ensures maintenance continuity, spare parts commonality, and familiar crew procedures, reducing operational risk while maintaining consistent First Class passenger comfort.
Success Case · Kerry
On board the ferry Kerry, Keyton high-comfort seating enhances passenger comfort on regular routes, combining refined ergonomics, durable construction, and premium materials designed for everyday maritime operations.
Ferry Rusadir — BALEARIA Lifecycle Extension Program · Keyton Marine
On board the ferry Rusadir, BALEARIA has relied on Keyton’s Lifecycle Extension Program to extend the service life of its VIP seating in line with its environmental sustainability requirements.
After more than 18 years in continuous operation, the seating has been restored to a like-new condition through the renewal of upholstery only, while the original structural frame, control electronics, and actuator motors remain fully operational.
This engineered refurbishment approach avoids full replacement, significantly reduces waste, improves asset profitability, and ensures continued First Class passenger comfort while supporting BALEARIA’s long-term environmental commitments.
Ferry Hypatia de Alejandría BALEARIA | Proven Design Re-Selection
After more than 18 years of successful operation with Keyton electric recline seating, BALEARIA made a deliberate decision to replace the original seats with newly manufactured, identical Keyton units on board the ferry Hypatia de Alejandría.
Rather than selecting an alternative supplier, BALEARIA reaffirmed a validated seating design, proven in real-world service, ensuring operational continuity, low technical risk, and a consistent First Class passenger comfort standard.
Co-Engineered with Ferry Operators · Abel Matutes
Developed in direct collaboration between Keyton engineers and the naval engineering teams of BALEARIA, the First Class seating installed on board the ferry Abel Matutes is engineered with intuitive passenger controls, heavy-duty electric recline actuator motors, and control electronics with automatic motor protection.
After more than 18 years in continuous maritime service, it remains a proven reference for long-term reliability, durability, and First Class comfort in demanding ferry operations.
Quality Without Compromise
Designed and manufactured in Europe, Keyton seating ensures long-term reliability, certified spare parts availability, and dependable after-sales support for ferry operations.
