Ferry Civitavecchia – Palermo
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Civitavecchia – Palermo with GNV
Civitavecchia – Palermo links Rome’s port with the Sicilian capital in a crossing that takes a night. GNV offers it one to three times a week depending on the season.
The ships have restaurants, shops and outdoor decks; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing and take their luggage to the cabin.
It suits travellers from Rome and central Italy who want to reach Palermo without going down to Naples. As departures are limited to a few days a week, fit your dates to the programme.
Civitavecchia – Palermo at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 12 h 45 to 14 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings one to 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.
Palermo
In Palermo, the port is very close to the historic centre: the Cala, the old harbour basin, is a few minutes’ walk from the cathedral and the Capo market. Buses and taxis serve the station and the airport, and the motorway towards Messina and Catania starts on the edge of town. For an early-morning arrival, the markets open early.
Ferry Civitavecchia – Palermo: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Civitavecchia to Palermo?
About 12 h 45 to 14 hours, with a night on board. 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 Palermo?
GNV generally offers one to three sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Civitavecchia to Palermo?
On this route, our search engine offers the sailings of GNV, the Italian company Grandi Navi Veloci.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Civitavecchia and Palermo?
Generally yes: GNV carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Civitavecchia to Palermo?
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.
