Ferries from Naples to Palermo

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The Naples Palermo line is covered by 3 ferry operators (Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines and Tirrenia) offering 26 weekly sailings and travel times ranging from 8 h 31 min to 11 h 31 min (primarily morning and evening boardings). If you need to bring your vehicle on board, you have many options thanks to the cargo capacity of the ships operating on this crossing. In order to provide optimum passenger comfort, each ship is equipped with food shops, an information centre and accommodation suitable for all needs (according to availability).

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NAPLES PALERMO offers

GRANDI NAVI VELOCI

Discounts for Sicilian residents and those born in Sicily

Grandi Navi Veloci offers a discounted rate to Sicilian residents and those born in Sicily and this discount also applies to your family and your vehicle. The resident fare is not available on all departures. In the case in which only the children are residents, the discounted rate does not extend to the other family members.

Pre-paid meals offer

Buy meals onboard whilst booking your ticket by selecting a prepaid card. Food Pass cards (€30), Maxi Food Pass cards (€50) and Super Food Pass (€100) will allow you to save up to 30% on meals onboard.
30% discount

Late Check-Out GNV

The Late Check-out service allows you to leave the cabin up to 15 minutes before the arrival of the ship in port. The supplement is 25 euros each way, availability is limited.

Children under 4 travel free

For all ferry lines to Sardinia, Sicily, Albania and Spain, children between the age of 0 to 4 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation.
100% discount

Discounts for children under 12

Receive a 50% discount on tickets for children between the ages of 4 and 12, including fees. Discount valid on all routes to and from Albania, Sardinia, Sicily and Spain.
50% discount

Transporting pets

Grandi Navi Veloci allows you to travel with your pet. To bring your pet onboard just buy a ticket for the kennel or cattery, or travel in a special cabin that allows the transport of pets. Access to common areas with pets is forbidden, but walking on the deck is allowed as long as you keep your pet on a leash and with a muzzle. The company also required appropriate documentation for each pet. It is forbidden to transport animals inside your vehicle.


GRIMALDI LINES

Children under 2 travel free

Children under 2 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation. This discount cannot be used in conjunction with the Superfamily & Friends promotion.
100% discount

Discount for Sicilian residents and those born in Sicily

All passengers who are born in or residents of Sicily are entitled to special rates on routes to and from Sicily. Upon boarding, you will be requested to present a valid document that states your place of birth or residence in Sicily. The discount can not be used in conjunction with the Seniors Discount.

Discounts for over 60s

Those over 60 are entitled to a 20% discount on tickets purchased for lines to Sardinia, Sicily and Spain, including fees and onboard services such as meals, wi-fi etc. Non-refundable and changes to the date are permitted upon payment of the difference in the rate available at the time of the adjustment. The reduction cannot be used in conjunction with the Residents Discount.
20% discount


TIRRENIA

Children under 4 travel free

Children under 4 travel free, but will not be designated seating or accommodation. 
100% discount

Discounts for children under 12

Receive 50% off tickets for children aged between 4 and 12, including fees.
50% discount

Return ticket discount

Buy a return ticket and get a discount of up to 20% on the return fare, including fees. Subject to availability, applicable to cars and all accommodations except cabins and armchairs.
20% discount

Best car offer

If you are travelling with a car you have access to special vehicle rates, the offer will be automatically applied during online booking if available, non-refundable.

Best motorbike offer

If you are travelling with a motorbike then you are entitled to special bikers rates, the offer will be automatically applied during online booking if available, non-refundable.

Sicilian Resident Tariff

Tirrenia offers a discounted rate to Sicilian residents including a vehicle in tow. Upon boarding, passengers must present an identity document proving their residence in Sicily.

Camper, Caravan, Trailer deal

Special rates are offered to limited number vehicles no longer than 7 meters, including campers, caravans or trailers. Tickets purchased with a promotional rate are non-refundable, changes to the booking can be made upon payment of € 25 plus any difference in the rate in effect at the time of the change.

Minibus and van promotion

If you are travel by minibus or van that is no more than 7 meters in length, then take advantage of special rates. Limited availability non-refundable. Changes can be made to the booking upon payment of € 25 plus any difference in the rate available at the time of change.


Freight ferry tickets - Sicily

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Port of Naples

The port of Naples is one of the major ports in Europe and second in the world after Hong Kong for passenger travel. The port is located in Piazza Municipio an ideal location to visit of the city. In addition, the port is well connected by public transport and is located about 15 km from Capodichino airport, just a few minutes from the motorway exit and 10 minutes from the Napoli Centrale train station in Piazza Garibaldi. Passengers are boarded either from the Molo Beverello for hydrofoils, or from Calata Porta Massa from which larger ferries depart. A shuttle service to and from Piazzale Ang... [More information]

Address: Calata Porta di Massa, 80133 Napoli NA

Directions: Google Map @ Naples, port

Guide of Palermo

Palermo was the Capital of Italian culture in 2018 and is a city of contradictions, which gives the city its character. There are beautiful squares, majestic buildings and markets full of colours, smells and voices. History The city was built around its port, which in Roman times was an important port called Panormus which was later remodelled by the Arabs and called Balharm. Before the Romans however, the Phoenicians settled in here giving the city the name Fiore. Under Arab rule the city flourished in the IX century AD, it became one of the most important Islamic cities in the West. In 1072 ... [More information]

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Want to learn more about your trip from NAPLES to PALERMO?

How long is the crossing from NAPLES to PALERMO?

The duration of the crossing from NAPLES to PALERMO is usually 11 hours 31 minutes with GRANDI NAVI VELOCI, 8 hours 31 minutes with GRIMALDI LINES and 10 hours 30 minutes with TIRRENIA. Travel times may vary depending on the date and time of departure.

How many crossings are there per week from NAPLES to PALERMO?

The ferry operator GRANDI NAVI VELOCI carries out 10 weekly itineraries, GRIMALDI LINES carries out 6 weekly itineraries and TIRRENIA carries out 10 weekly itineraries. The number of crossings may vary depending on the time of year.

How much is a ferry ticket from NAPLES to PALERMO?

The price of the ticket from NAPLES to PALERMO varies according to the date and time of departure and the offers available at the time of booking. Our website always gives you the best available price. Book now and save.

Can I take my car on the line from NAPLES to PALERMO?

The ferries on this route are able to transport both passengers and vehicles.

Looking for information on the return journey?

If you are looking for information on your return journey, click this link Ferries from PALERMO to NAPLES .

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