GNV – ferries to Sicily
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GNV
GNV, short for Grandi Navi Veloci, is an Italian shipping company founded in Genoa in 1992 and part of the MSC group since 2010. It runs passenger and freight lines in the Mediterranean, to Sicily, Sardinia, Spain, Tunisia, Albania, Algeria and Morocco.
To Sicily, GNV serves Palermo from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Naples, as well as Termini Imerese. Crossings from northern or central Italy take roughly twelve to twenty-three hours; those from Naples are shorter.
The ferries carry foot passengers, cars, motorhomes and motorbikes. Timetables change from one season to the next: the search engine shows the dates open.
GNV at a glance
- Origin the Italian company Grandi Navi Veloci
- Sicilian ports served Palermo, Termini Imerese
- Departure ports Genoa, Civitavecchia, Naples
- Routes 10 crossings on the programme (both directions)
Indicative information collected in November 2026: check timetables and open routes in the search engine.
GNV: your questions
Which routes does GNV offer to Sicily?
The search engine on this page shows the GNV routes: Genoa – Palermo, Civitavecchia – Palermo, Civitavecchia – Termini Imerese, Naples – Palermo, Naples – Termini Imerese. The routes open vary with the season.
Where can I book a GNV 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 GNV?
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.
