Caronte & Tourist – ferries to Sicily
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Caronte & Tourist
Caronte & Tourist is an Italian shipping company specialising in links with Sicily. It runs the crossing of the Strait of Messina, between Calabria and Sicily, as well as longer lines to the island, notably from Salerno.
On the strait, the crossing between Villa San Giovanni and Messina takes only about twenty minutes and departures are frequent. From Salerno, the link to Messina is a longer crossing of several hours.
The ferries carry foot passengers, cars, motorhomes and motorbikes. Timetables change with the seasons: the search engine shows the dates open.
Caronte & Tourist at a glance
- Origin the Italian company Caronte & Tourist
- Sicilian ports served Messina
- Departure ports Salerno, Villa San Giovanni
- Routes 4 crossings on the programme (both directions)
Indicative information collected in November 2026: check timetables and open routes in the search engine.
Caronte & Tourist: your questions
Which routes does Caronte & Tourist offer to Sicily?
The search engine on this page shows the Caronte & Tourist routes: Salerno – Messina, Villa San Giovanni – Messina. The routes open vary with the season.
Where can I book a Caronte & Tourist ticket?
Use the search engine on the page: choose the departure port, the destination and your dates, then compare the available crossings before booking online.
Can I take my vehicle with Caronte & Tourist?
Yes, the company’s ferries generally accept cars, motorhomes and motorbikes, subject to space. State your vehicle in the search engine to see the crossings that accept it.
