Ferry Genoa – Palermo
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Genoa – Palermo with GNV
Genoa – Palermo is the main link between Liguria and Sicily. GNV runs it almost every day depending on the season, with a crossing that takes a night and part of the day and saves more than a thousand kilometres of road.
On board, GNV offers cabins of several categories, restaurants, bars and lounges. On overnight crossings, a cabin is the most comfortable choice.
It suits travellers from northern Italy, Switzerland or France heading for Sicily with their car or motorhome. The crossing lasts nearly a day: book a cabin, and enter your vehicle in the engine to see the crossings that accept it.
Genoa – Palermo at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 18 to 23 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings about one sailing a day, depending on the 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.
Genoa
Genoa is the great port of Liguria, rising in an amphitheatre between the sea and the hills. Its historic centre, one of the largest in Europe, mixes medieval lanes, Renaissance palaces and lively squares, and the Palazzi dei Rolli have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2006. The Lanterna, a sixteenth-century lighthouse, has watched over the harbour entrance for centuries, while the Aquarium, opened in 1992 in the Porto Antico redeveloped by Renzo Piano, draws visitors from all over Italy. Focaccia and pesto, both born here, are best tasted before you board.
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 Genoa – Palermo: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Genoa to Palermo?
About 18 to 23 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 Genoa and Palermo?
GNV generally offers about one sailing a day, depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Genoa to Palermo?
GNV, the Italian company Grandi Navi Veloci, is the company running this crossing in our selection.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Genoa 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 Genoa 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.
