Ferry to Sicily
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Companies, ports and crossings between mainland Italy, Malta and Sicily: compare timetables and book online.
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Reaching Sicily by sea
The ferry is the most practical way to reach Sicily with your car or motorhome. Crossings range from about twenty minutes on the Strait of Messina to nearly a day from Genoa or Livorno, with cabins and catering on overnight crossings.
Departures are from Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Salerno, to Palermo, Termini Imerese or Messina. The Strait of Messina is crossed from Villa San Giovanni or Reggio Calabria, and Malta is linked to Pozzallo.
Choose a company, a port or a specific route below to find the useful information: crossing time, frequency and practical advice.
Companies in the search engine
- GNV GNV crossings to Sicily
- Grimaldi Lines Grimaldi Lines crossings to Sicily
- Caronte & Tourist Caronte & Tourist crossings to Sicily
- Liberty Lines Liberty Lines crossings to Sicily
- Virtu Ferries Virtu Ferries crossings to Sicily
Ferry to Sicily: your questions
Which companies run ferries to Sicily?
The companies in our search engine are GNV, Grimaldi Lines, Caronte & Tourist, Liberty Lines and Virtu Ferries. The routes open vary with the season.
Which ports do ferries to Sicily leave from?
From mainland Italy, you board at Genoa, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Naples and Salerno for Palermo, Termini Imerese or Messina. The Strait of Messina is crossed from Villa San Giovanni and Reggio Calabria. From Malta, the crossing leaves Valletta for Pozzallo.
Which Sicilian ports are served?
Palermo, Termini Imerese, Messina and Pozzallo are the arrival ports in our programmes. Termini Imerese is about thirty kilometres from Palermo, on the north coast.
What is the shortest crossing?
The crossing of the Strait of Messina, between Villa San Giovanni and Messina, takes about twenty minutes. Among the long routes, Naples – Palermo is the shortest: about eight and a half to eleven hours.
When should I book my crossing to Sicily?
Demand peaks in summer, especially July and August: it is best to book several weeks ahead, especially with a vehicle or a cabin on overnight crossings.
