Ferry Sète – Algiers
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Sète – Algiers with GNV
GNV is the Italian company linking Sète with Algiers, with one crossing a week in each direction in high season. It is the only line of its kind departing from Languedoc, which attracts travellers from the south-west of France.
On board, the company offers several types of cabin, restaurants and relaxation areas. For a crossing of about a day, booking a cabin is the best way to arrive rested.
A single rotation a week means you have to fit around the one day of departure. Check the return date before booking the outward leg, and compare with Corsica Linea and Algérie Ferries departures from Marseille if your dates are fixed.
Sète – Algiers at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 21 to 24 hours
- Sailings one crossing a week in each direction in high season
- Check-in report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket
- On board cabins, restaurants, lounges
Indicative information collected in November 2026. Timetables, ships and check-in instructions may change: check them in the search engine and on your ticket before you travel.
Sète
Sète is built on a strip of land between the Mediterranean and the Étang de Thau, which earned it the nickname “the singular island” and its many canals. It is the birthplace of Georges Brassens, who is buried in the seaside cemetery where Paul Valéry also lies, and Mont Saint-Clair gives a wide view over the Languedoc coast. The water jousts, a local tradition in which two teams face each other on the water, mark the Saint-Louis festivities every summer. Try the tielle sétoise, an octopus pie in spicy tomato sauce, before heading to the commercial port.
Algiers
Algiers is best discovered from the sea: the white city rises in an amphitheatre above the bay, which gave it the nickname “Algiers the White”. Its Arabic name, El Djazaïr, means “the islands”, recalling the islets that faced the first ancient settlement. The Casbah, an old quarter of tightly packed houses and narrow stairways, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1992. Higher up, the basilica of Notre-Dame d’Afrique overlooks the gulf, while the neo-Moorish Grande Poste is one of the most photographed buildings in the centre. The Jardin d’Essai du Hamma, created in the 19th century, offers a shady walk at the foot of the city.
Ferry Sète – Algiers: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Sète to Algiers?
About 21 to 24 hours depending on the timetable. The exact time depends on the ship, the weather and the timetable chosen: it is shown in the search engine on this page.
How many sailings are there between Sète and Algiers?
GNV generally offers one crossing a week in each direction in high season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Sète to Algiers?
GNV, the Italian company Grandi Navi Veloci, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Sète and Algiers?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so when you search: the engine then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Sète to Algiers?
Run a search for your dates in the engine above, compare the crossing offers and book online. Book early if you travel in July or August.
