Ferry Tunis – Genoa
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Tunis – Genoa with GNV
Tunis – Genoa takes you back to Liguria overnight. GNV offers several sailings a week depending on the season: check the dates open before booking.
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 Genoa, traffic is heavy in summer and checks take place in the port: allow a margin. Keep your papers to hand.
Tunis – Genoa at a glance
- Company GNV
- 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.
Tunis
Tunis is the capital of Tunisia, built around a lake and open to the Mediterranean through the port of La Goulette, about ten kilometres from the centre. The port is linked to the city by the TGM, a light railway that also serves Carthage and Sidi Bou Said. Report to the terminal at the time shown on your ticket: police and customs formalities come before boarding.
Genoa
In Genoa, ferries from Tunisia dock in the large commercial port, a few minutes from the historic centre and the Porto Antico. The motorway and Genova Brignole or Principe stations lead on to Milan, Turin or the Riviera. Allow time for the checks on arrival.
Ferry Tunis – Genoa: your questions
How long is the ferry crossing from Tunis to Genoa?
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 Tunis and Genoa?
GNV 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 Tunis to Genoa?
This page covers the crossing run by GNV. CTN also serves this route: each company has its own page.
Can I travel with my vehicle between Tunis and Genoa?
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 Tunis to Genoa?
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.
