Ferry to Sicily
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Ferry to Sicily
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The largest of all the islands in the Mediterranean, Sicily has been home throughout the centuries to many different cultures and empires. With many unique cuisines, as well as a rich history, and idyllic backdrops, Sicily is the perfect place to visit at any time of the year.
7 ferry companies operate ferries to Sicily with 53 routes to choose from. Ferry duration can range between 20 minutes and 20 hours and 45 minutes depending on the route, operator and ship.
There are approximately 249 daily sailings to Sicily with a number of popular operators. GNV provide up to 3 daily sailings, Liberty Lines Fast Ferries provide up to 188 daily sailings, Caronte & Tourist NCI provide up to 54 daily sailings, Grimaldi Lines provide up to 12 weekly sailings and Tirrenia provide up to 12 weekly sailings.
There are 9 ports in Sicily. Palermo port and Milazzo port are located on the north coast of Sicily and Catania ferry port is located on the east coast. Palermo ferry port is the most popular in Sicily, with 24 daily sailings and ferry connections from Genoa, Naples, Civitavecchia, Salerno and Livorno.
Ferries from Naples to Palermo sail approximately 2 times per day with an average crossing time of 10 hours and 26 minutes. Naples to Palermo ferry prices can range between $31 and $625.
Ferries from Genoa to Palermo sail approximately 6 times per week with a crossing time of 21 hours and 9 minutes. Genoa to Palermo ferry prices can range between $61 and $1,103.
Italy, Tunisia, Malta and the Aeolian Islands.
You can take your car with you on certain ferry routes to Sicily, but not on all routes, and only certain operators are capable of supporting cars on their ferries, so it is advisable to check before you book that you can bring your vehicle with you.
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