Ferry Naples – Palermo
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Naples – Palermo with Grimaldi Lines
Naples – Palermo with Grimaldi Lines links Campania with Sicily in a crossing of about eight and a half to eleven hours. The company offers several departures a week depending on the season.
The ships have lounges, restaurants and shops; passengers with a vehicle leave it in the garage for the whole crossing.
It suits travellers who want to reach Palermo from Naples with their vehicle. Compare the timetables of Grimaldi Lines and GNV in the search engine and book early for summer.
Naples – Palermo at a glance
- Company Grimaldi Lines
- 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.
Naples
Naples spreads at the foot of Vesuvius, at the head of a famous bay, and its historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Castel Nuovo, a medieval fortress with round towers, guards the port, and Spaccanapoli street cuts the old town in two. Neapolitan pizza, born here, is enjoyed in historic pizzerias a stone’s throw from the harbour. Pompeii, Herculaneum and the Amalfi Coast are an hour’s drive away, enough to fill a day before boarding.
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 Naples – Palermo: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Naples to Palermo?
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 Naples and Palermo?
Grimaldi Lines generally offers several sailings a week. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Naples to Palermo?
This page covers the crossing run by Grimaldi Lines. GNV also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Naples and Palermo?
Yes, you can take your car. Say so in the engine: it then shows only the crossings that accept it, with the spaces available.
How do I book a ferry from Naples 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.
