Ferry Genoa – Tunis
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Genoa – Tunis with CTN
Genoa – Tunis is the main link between northern Italy and Tunisia. CTN runs it several times a week depending on the season, with an overnight crossing on large cruise ferries.
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 Liguria, Piedmont or Lombardy, and those passing along the Riviera. The crossing lasts more than twenty hours: book a cabin and enter your vehicle in the engine.
Genoa – Tunis at a glance
- Company CTN
- Crossing time about 21 to 29 hours (one night on board)
- Sailings two to seven sailings a week 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.
Tunis
The ferry docks at the port of La Goulette, about ten kilometres from the centre of Tunis (the exact terminal is shown on your ticket). Police and customs checks take place on site, then the road or the TGM leads to Tunis, Carthage and the northern suburbs. Allow time for the formalities and for leaving the port, especially in summer, when many travellers arrive at once.
Ferry Genoa – Tunis: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Genoa to Tunis?
About 21 to 29 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 Tunis?
CTN generally offers two to seven sailings a week depending on the season. The programme changes with the seasons: check the dates open in the search engine.
Which company sails from Genoa to Tunis?
This page covers the crossing run by CTN. GNV also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Genoa and Tunis?
Generally yes: CTN carries passenger vehicles. Check the conditions (size, trailer, pets) before buying your ticket.
How do I book a ferry from Genoa to Tunis?
Enter the departure port, the destination and the date in the search engine, then choose the crossing that suits you. Booking and payment are done online, and your ticket is sent to you by e-mail.
