Naples to Palermo Ferries
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How to get from Naples to Palermo by ferry ?
Looking for the perfect Naples to Palermo ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Naples to Palermo is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.
We know that planning a ferry trip from Naples to Palermo can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Naples to Palermo ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.
With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like Grimaldi Lines, SNAV, Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grandi Navi Veloci, Liberty Lines or Siremar. This way you can find the best deal on a Naples Palermo ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.
Most SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.
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Naples to Palermo Ferry Information
Ferry Naples Palermo: Fares, Timetables and Duration
To travel by ferry from Naples to Palermo, you'll find tickets range from £32 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £216 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Naples to Palermo route is £80. The average ferry crossing time from Naples to Palermo is 10 hours 31 min. The slowest ferries will take 14 hours 15 min to reach Palermo, while the fastest boats will arrive in Palermo in 8 hours 31 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naples at 08:45. The last boat to Palermo leaves the port of Naples at 23:59.
Why travel by ferry from Naples to Palermo?
Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Naples to Palermo ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Palermo. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Naples to Palermo is an ideal way to travel.
Which companies operate between Naples and Palermo?
If you want to travel between Naples and Palermo by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.
Where do the ferries leave from in Naples? Where do the boats arrive in Palermo?
Port of departure in Naples
SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione ferries depart for Palermo from the following ports in Naples:
Port of arrival in Palermo
Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or SNAV ships arrive in Palermo from the following ports:
FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)
If you take a ferry from Naples to Palermo, it will take you at least 9 hours 20 min to cover the 194 mi between Naples and Palermo.
This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naples and Palermo in winter) and the ferry company (SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines and Tirrenia di Navigazione). There are currently 3 crossings a day between Naples and Palermo.
There are 4 ferry companies operating between Naples and Palermo: SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines and Tirrenia di Navigazione.
Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by Grimaldi Lines, SNAV, Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grandi Navi Veloci, Liberty Lines, Siremar.
Before booking, compare the prices of Grimaldi Lines, SNAV, Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grandi Navi Veloci, Liberty Lines, Siremar on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.
If you want to change or cancel your Naples Palermo ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.
During your crossing between Naples and Palermo, you will travel 194 mi.
To go by boat from Naples to Palermo, you can find prices ranging from £32 for the lowest, to £216 for the highest. The average price we observed was £80.
The first ferry leaves Naples at 08:45 for Palermo.
The last ferry to Palermo usually departs from Naples at 23:59.
Your Naples to Palermo ferry experience
It's not always easy to get a clear picture of what a Naples to Palermo crossing will be like, especially if you're not familiar with this mode of transport. To help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of a Grimaldi Lines, SNAV, Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grandi Navi Veloci, Liberty Lines or Siremar ferry cruise, here we explain the different stages of the journey, from boarding the ship in Naples to disembarking in Palermo. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Naples and Palermo.
Boarding in Naples
Before your Naples Palermo ferry journey begins, here are the few steps to embark:
- Arrival time in Naples port / You should arrive at the Naples ferry terminal within the time limit set by SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
- Checking in for the Naples Palermo crossing / In Naples, present your identity papers (passport or CNI) and the booking number at the Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or SNAV ticket offices at the Naples ferry terminal. If you have a car, you can check in from the vehicle queue.
- Boarding the ferry to Palermo / Watch out for voice messages in the Naples ferry terminal inviting you to board. By car, follow the instructions of SNAV, Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines or Tirrenia di Navigazione staff to board and park your vehicle on board.
On board the ship between Naples and Palermo
On board the Tirrenia di Navigazione, Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci or SNAV ship, you can choose your activities according to your preferences! While some people will be inclined to relax in a cosy lounge, others will be keen to shop in the boutiques or eat at the self-service restaurant.
Ferry arrival in Palermo
Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Palermo:
- The ferry enters Palermo Harbour / Access to the garage to retrieve your vehicle will not be allowed by the crew until the boat is moored. There is no point in rushing. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Palermo harbour from the deck of the boat.
- Vacate your cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Palermo Harbour.
- Leave the ship and Palermo is yours / You can get your car out of the ferry's huge garage relatively quickly, once the doors are open. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Palermo. Finally, leave the port and Palermo is waiting for you!
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