Ferry Civitavecchia – Arbatax
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Civitavecchia – Arbatax with Grimaldi Lines
Civitavecchia – Arbatax is the route that serves Sardinia’s east coast, far from the big ports of the north. Grimaldi Lines runs it two or three times a week, arriving close to the Rocce Rosse and the Ogliastra.
The ships have dining areas, shops and outdoor decks, and passengers with a vehicle leave their car in the garage for the whole crossing.
It appeals to travellers who want to avoid the crowds of Olbia and reach the east coast directly. As rotations are few, you need to fit your dates to the programme.
Civitavecchia – Arbatax at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- Crossing time about 8 to 10 hours
- Sailings two or three sailings a week
- 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.
Civitavecchia
Civitavecchia is the port of Rome, about eighty kilometres from the capital. The town keeps the Michelangelo Fort, built in the sixteenth century to a design attributed to Bramante and completed by Michelangelo, as well as Roman baths, the Terme Taurine, a few kilometres from the centre. It is also a major cruise port, very busy in summer. Many travellers come from Rome by regional train before boarding for Sardinia.
Arbatax
Arbatax is a small port on Sardinia’s east coast: ferries from Civitavecchia dock close to the Rocce Rosse, the red porphyry rocks that are the image of the place. The road to Tortolì and Cagliari starts at the port, and the beaches of the Ogliastra, such as Cala Moresca, are very close. To reach the interior of the island, the Sardinian little green train starts from Arbatax.
Ferry Civitavecchia – Arbatax: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Civitavecchia to Arbatax?
About 8 to 10 hours at sea. 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 Civitavecchia and Arbatax?
Grimaldi Lines generally offers two or three sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Civitavecchia to Arbatax?
This page covers the crossing run by Grimaldi Lines, the Italian company Grimaldi Lines. No other company currently appears on this route in our search engine.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Civitavecchia and Arbatax?
Generally yes: Grimaldi Lines carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Civitavecchia to Arbatax?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
