Ferry to Sicily
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Ferry to Sicily

Sicily, an Italian island, is the largest in the Mediterranean Sea, jutting off the ‘toe’ of the nation’s ‘boot’, encompassing one of the country's twenty regions.

A crossroad throughout history for Mediterranean cultures, Sicily has long captivated visitors with its rich heritage and bountiful ancient structures. A sizeable chunk of the European history books has focussed on Sicily, culminating in the numerous attractions we admire today: seven Doric-style Greek temples, beautiful Byzantine mosaics, Arab domes and arches in Palermo, and ruinous Norman castles scattered throughout the island. In fact, walking through Sicily feels like an open-air museum; it’s worth noting, however, Sicilian temperatures truly soar during the summer, so it’s best to visit during the shoulder months.

With a landscape as varied as the culture, Sicily satisfies both historians and nature-lovers in equal measure. Commanding the island is Mount Etna, the tallest active volcano in Europe, within the city of Catania, offering skiing during winter and excellent hiking in summer. More idyllic backdrops can be found along the coastline: pristine beaches, offshore islets with crystalline waters, and picturesque bays, most notably the Golfo di Castellamere. The salt flats in Trapani also make for fascinating viewing, as does the world’s largest astronomical clock in the Museum of Messina.

Living within an autonomous region of Italy, the inhabitants are a proud people, speaking in Sicilian and serving an exotic cuisine utilising a few fundamental, island-grown ingredients with dashes of Spanish and Arabic flavours. A typical local shopping list would include citrus fruits, shellfish, pistachios and almonds, while the most popular seafood dishes normally contain tuna and swordfish. Moreover, Italy’s finest dessert-makers usually hail from Sicily, and their most well-known export, cannoli, is loved the world over.

Sailing to Sicily by ferry is a popular choice for most visitors, given its proximity to many Mediterranean destinations and large selection of ports around the entire coast, allowing you to visit all the main cities with ease. The majority of routes are from cities on the west coast of Italy and surrounding offshore archipelagos and islets, while regular international crossings are also available from North Africa and Malta.

Ferries from Italy to Sicily

  • Genoa to Palermo Ferry
  • Livorno to Palermo Ferry
  • Naples to Palermo Ferry
  • Naples to Palermo Termini Imerese Ferry
  • Naples to Milazzo Ferry
  • Salerno to Palermo Ferry
  • Salerno to Messina Ferry
  • Vibo Valentia to Milazzo Ferry
  • Villa San Giovanni to Messina Ferry

Ferries from Malta to Sicily

  • Valletta to Catania Ferry
  • Valletta to Pozzallo Ferry

What is the cheapest ferry to Sicily?

The cheapest prices are typically during off peak times and low seasons. Ferry Compare prices with our deal finder to find the cheapest deals.

Which ferries go to Sicily?

Ferries to Sicily sail from Malta, Italy, France, Tunisia and domestic routes. Popular routes include Naples to Palermo which is operated by Tirrenia with a ferry crossing time of 9 hours and 10 weekly sailings.

Which ferry companies go to Sicily?

There are 6 popular ferry operators for Sicily. These are Liberty Lines, Tirrenia, Siremar, Grimaldi Lines, Grand Navi Veloci and Virtu Ferries.

What are the ferry ports in Sicily?

The most popular ferry ports in Sicily from our selected routes include Palermo, Milazzo, Messina and Trapina.

What Islands have ferries to Sicily?

You can get a ferry to Sicily from a range of islands including the Aeolian Islands, Aegadian Island, Ustica Island, Pelagie Islands and Pantelleria Island.

How long is the ferry to Sicily?

Ferries to Sicily can take between 30 minutes and 20 hours depending on whether you are travelling from a local island or another country. The quickest ferry crossing is Levanzo to Trapani Ferry. This route takes approximately 25 minutes and is operated by Liberty Line Fast Ferries with 10 daily sailings.

Most popular questions

  • Which ferries travel to Sicily?

    Ferries to Sicily:
    • Tunis
    • Civitavecchia
    • Genoa
    • Naples
    • Salerno
    • Cagliari
    • Livorno
    • Valletta
    • Vulcano
    • Lipari
    • Salina
    • Rinella
    • Filicudi
    • Palermo
    • Milazzo
    • Ustica
    • Alicudi
    • Favignana
    • Levanzo
    • Marettimo
    • Pantelleria
    • Stromboli
    • Panarea
    • Lampedusa
    • Linosa
    • Reggio Calabria
    • Ginostra (Stromboli)
    • Vibo Valentia
    • Villa San Giovanni
  • What is the fastest ferry to Sicily?

    The fastest ferry crossing to Sicily is via the Villa San Giovanni to Messina route, with a crossing time of approximately 20m.
  • What is the cheapest ferry to Sicily?

    The cheapest ferry to Sicily is £45 from Villa San Giovanni to Messina. Price exclusive of booking fees.
  • What are the ferry ports in Sicily?

    Sicily Ferry Ports:
    • Palermo
    • Palermo Termini Imerese
    • Catania
    • Pozzallo
    • Messina
    • Milazzo
    • Trapani
    • Porto Empedocle
    • Marsala
  • Can you take pets on the ferry to Sicily?

    Yes, you can bring your pets onboard the ferries. Where pets are allowed on the ferries depends on the ferry company. Currently you can bring pets on ferries with
    • Grandi Navi Veloci
    • Grimaldi Lines
    • Virtu Ferries
    • Caronte & Tourist
    • Liberty Lines Fast Ferries

Sicily reviews

  • "Holiday started onboard!"

    Boat is magnificent and more than just a ferry. Outside cabin was ideal for the 20 hour crossing and the bars had a nice atmosphere. Self service restaurant could be a bit better though.

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  • "Very enjoyable trip"

    Loading was well organized, beautiful cabin, bar, café and restaurant, swimming pool deck, friendly staff, atmosphere and décor is very appealing.

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  • "Intercom announcement"

    A lot of intercom announcements weren't translated into French, despite the fact that a lot of French people were on board

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  • "Crossing Naples to Palermo and back"

    Just as we had hoped it all worked out great. From check in up to the ship docked, all the staff are very accommodating when you are keeping to the rules.

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