Ferry Palermo – Naples
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Palermo – Naples with GNV
Palermo – Naples takes you back to Campania in about eight and a half to eleven hours. GNV offers several sailings a week: check the dates open.
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.
In Naples, traffic is heavy around the port in the late afternoon: allow a margin. Keep your papers to hand.
Palermo – Naples at a glance
- Company GNV
- Crossing time about 8 h 30 to 11 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings several 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.
Palermo
Palermo, capital of Sicily, was Arab and then Norman, and this heritage is part of the Arab-Norman itineraries listed by UNESCO. The Palatine Chapel, covered in golden mosaics, the cathedral and the Teatro Massimo are a few streets from the port. The Ballarò and Capo markets are famous for street food: arancine, panelle and spleen sandwiches.
Naples
Naples welcomes the ferries from Sicily in its large port, a few minutes’ walk from Castel Nuovo and Piazza del Plebiscito. The central station and the metro lead quickly to the centre. Allow for traffic when leaving the port by car, especially in the late afternoon.
Ferry Palermo – Naples: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Palermo to Naples?
About 8 h 30 to 11 hours, generally overnight. 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 Palermo and Naples?
GNV generally offers several sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Palermo to Naples?
This page covers the crossing run by GNV. Grimaldi Lines also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Palermo and Naples?
Generally yes: GNV carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Palermo to Naples?
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.
