La Suprema
Operated by Grandi Navi Veloci
La Suprema
Operated by Grandi Navi Veloci
Operated by Grandi Navi Veloci on the Genoa Palermo & Tunis Genoa routes
The mightily impressive La Suprema can carry up to 2920 passengers on each of its crossings. This ferry contains 567 cabins, 37 suites and also four specially adapted disabled cabins. There is room for 984 vehicles and the ship can reach speeds of up to 28 knots. Onboard you will find an array of amenities such as an a la carte restaurant, self-service restaurant, snack bar, children’s play area, games room, shopping and seasonal swimming pool.
Comfortable cabin options are available onboard La Suprema. With 567 cabins and 37 luxurious suites to choose from, you won’t be disappointed. All cabins come with air conditioning, en suite bathrooms, including a shower and hairdryer and the comfy beds will help you put your feet up, relax and maybe get some much needed sleep. If you choose to stay in one of the sumptuous suites you will be able to take advantage of complimentary air conditioning, a television, radio and mini bar, as well as a large porthole for you to admire the sea views.
There really is something to please all culinary tastes on La Suprema, with a huge variety of food options available. The a la carte restaurant provides those onboard with a combination of Mediterranean, regional and international meals with a range of delicious dishes for all three courses. The self service area allows you to have a large array of different choices in an informal setting whilst the snack bar and pizzeria serve up fast food classics.
A shopping centre can be found on La Suprema where you can enjoy some duty free shopping whilst making your crossing. Voyagers have the chance to buy gifts and pick up some great bargains on items such as perfume, aftershave, alcohol and other selected items. There are also newspapers, magazines, books, toys and puzzles to help you pass the time on your
In the summer months make sure you back those swimming costumes as you can enjoy the benefits of the Mediterranean climate from the on deck pool. However, all year round you can while away the hours in the modern games room or if you fancy a little flutter, on the slot machines. If you and your colleagues need to have meetings on the move then you are covered thanks to the conference centre and meeting rooms. The public Wi-Fi also makes sure you can surf the web as well as the waves whilst onboard. You’ll also find a chapel and library on the ferry.
Travelling with little ones can sometimes be a challenge but the designated children’s area helps keep young voyagers happy.
The ship has been adapted throughout to help travellers with restricted mobility and also has four disabled cabins.
Please Note: Whilst we have taken great care in making our La Suprema guide as accurate as possible, onboard facilities, services and entertainment may vary depending on the date and time of year that you travel, facilities mentioned may change without notification and ferry companies reserve the right to operate vessels other than those mentioned at time of booking without prior notification.
out of 5
19% of our customers recommended this ship
"Genoa-to-Palermo"
The best thing about the crossing was the little Canteen on dock #5 where we had a bite to eat as we waited to board. The departure was on time. The reclining seats were quite comfortable but the numbering was a bit haphazard. We arrived in Palermo on time but there was a distinct lack of communication (messages on the onboard public address system) about the disembarkation. The result was that we stood within site of the car deck for 45minutes waiting to be told we could get back in our vehicles; a very uncomfortable 45 minutes.
"unpünktlich, inkompetent, "
gebuchte und im Voraus bezahlte Kabine stand nicht zur Verfügung, Abfahrt und Ankunft jeweils vier Stunden verspätet, keine Kompensation gewährt
"Do not book with direct ferries "
Gnv good but “direct ferries” are a terrible company
"Shambles"
2 star
"There's so much better you could do!"
Forced to leave the cabin 2 hrs before arriving, and having to stay outside on the ponte not to get crawded with tenths of people in the bar. Mattresses too hard, no tv in the cabins. Wifi not working for the entire trip and reading room closed. Animals all over the places leaving excrements everywhere. You can't stay outside unless you smoke the cigarettes of hundreds people (too difficult to identify and limit an area just for smokers? ) . Such a long trip and there is absolutely nothing to do on board. I travelled a lot on ling ferrying journeys in Europe, and these issues are all being taken care of. The only good thing the pizza and service at the restaurant, the guys are excellent.
"Not as tiring as driving"
Ok
"Road Trip from Malta "
The crossing was very calm and during the day we found a quiet spot to sit and read. What was missing was somewhere to sit and work. Because we had our dog travelling with us, we were confined to the top deck (also the disco / party deck) which wasn't ok. The kennels are on the same deck as the party and they were ok, but not special. For me every cabin should be dog friendly, remove the carpets (kids make more mess than dogs), and allow owners to take their dogs to the cabins.
"Palermo to Genoa."
The ferry and our cabin was comfortable and clean, the food in the restaurant was poor and disappointing, I chose from the menu chicken with lemon and olives and received a roast chicken leg, thats all ! The check in and loading procedure at Palermo was chaotic an confusing, the loading staff should calm down and give clear instructions not wave their arms around at everyone and it was a similar experience on arrival at Genoa, apart from that the sailing was an enjoyable experience.
"Great cabin but otherwise disappointing "
It was a smooth crossing and we departed and arrived on time. As we’d booked the Presidential suites we were really pleased with our accommodation, very spacious and comfortable. But otherwise we were disappointed. The restaurant ran out of a lot of food very quickly, and what was left was pretty unpleasant; we ate it only because the alternative was hunger. Many advertised amenities were closed (swimming pool, gym, cinema) and the staff looked like they really didn’t want to be there. I won’t be taking this crossing again.
"Trip to Sicily "
The only thing i have to complain is? Thier is no where on the boat to Exghange money .i was very serpriced with tourist boat like .plus given size of the boat .becouse if you have a problem withe your credit card @ you dont happen to have Euros on you ?but you have diffrent caruncy .what are you suppose to do ? In my case it was not my card ?.it was the internet on the boat was not working ? And i think take the size of the boat .i think is unexseptubil sorry to say .upart from that .it was a nice friendly staff . Nice food .nice cabin and i will travel again .thanks mr muscat
"Palermo to Genova"
La Suprema has good facilities, nice cabins, nice deck space. Didn't like disposable coffee cups in bar. Very confusing, chaotic and lengthy loading and unloading
"No seats at the pool by warm and sunny weather!"
We are very disappointet!
"During weekly random safety drills there are services to passengers including meals"
First we went to the ticket office in rain to be told to get tickets on the ship... Found out this was for cars only... Went back to the ticket office with even bigger queues and finally got on board. Boarding was efficient... We hadn't eaten due to late train from Syracuse... The food in "self service was appallingly... Cold tasteless pasta 7.90 Euro... Same price for a plate of plain carrots and beans... Went to the bar where there was one waiter serving drinks and selling essentials like water... Next morning we were woken 08.30 to be informed about a safety drill. We missed breakfast and went to ask when the restaurants would be open... Was told the drill went on 1.hr then they would open....I went back to info well after 1 hr and was treated like I was a nuisance with Llasia (her name) putting her hands to her head as if to say I can't cope.. Turning to her colleagues and speaking Italian. When leaving by chance I bumped into the captain and his entourage to voice my dismay... I told him I had documented the incidents but he was not interested. He told me to tell reception... When informed about the above he marched me there. She told her version in Italian and he then berated me saying the port authority don't allow any service to passengers during this practice... He had asked several times but had been refused! They didn't open the restaurant until 13.30...there were very long queues at the other poor quality food outlets.... It would be advisable for all passengers to take all dietary requirements on board or risk becoming very hungry not to mention poor to boot!
"Smell"
Our cabin smelled of dogs the shower head was broken did not report it as we were berry tied and went straight to bed we traveled with this ship before and it had been ok
"Genoa to Palermo return"
The loading and unloading was unacceptable - too long and chaotic, with virtually no staff to help. It was like our's was the first ferry crossing that had ever been handled. Cabins were good, but going out the cabin we booked had been given away, and another, better we were told, had to be found. Cabins were quiet and comfortable. Food was poor, and the staff a bit surly. Notices and directions on board the ship - which was much too big - were poor, and we didn't find half the facilities. And being corralled into a waiting area for more than two hours after vacating the cabin was a disgrace.
"More info useful"
Would have been great to have some information before sailing of; if only because the info provided on board was difficult/not to follow (for non-Italians anyway). How the boarding works exactly, when the huts are available (when you have to leave them), when restaurants open and close, and so on - would have been great to know.
"Excellent journey, excellent service"
Excellent ship, very good facilities, wonderful and spacious cabin. Excellent staff. I truly enjoyed my journey on this ship.
"Worst ferry Company GNV"
Do not under any circumstances try to book a van with this company either direct or through direct ferries. Their definition of a van is that it has to have seats in the back. You have to book it as freight/cargo. Even if you choose correct height/length for a van they refuse to board you unless you buy a new ticket that is classed the same as a hgv! Even though on the new ticket it says furgone, which translates as a van!. Both outbound and return they refused boarding. I had to book through cargo.gnv.it, and then still was refused. The booking reference they gave was invalid at the ticket office, 10's of calls and nothing ever resolved. They don't care about customers, my elderly parents were extremely upset. And just to clarify this was a tiny van. 5mt length and under 2mtr height. The van was also empty. Its almost like a scam
"Mobile Data HORROR"
Nice ship, punctual, spacious. Not much to do...so bring a good book! BEWARE data. I boarded at 10pm, and went to bed. Boat departed at 11pm. As the boat got far enough off shore, the phone network was out of range and my I phone automatically switched to the onboard network provider (a satellite service). At approx mid morning I got several text messages from my UK provider ((three network), saying I had spent nearly £148!! Data costs £6 per MB, and I guess all the photos I took on the road trip to Genoa were gently being synchronised across my various Apple gadgets during the night while I was fast asleep! You must consider the ship as a foreign country, outside Europe, and switch OFF data roaming on your phone. I complained to reception on board that this had happened, to which the lady’s response was ‘Oh Yes, this happens all the time’! I made the suggestion they publish some warning posters, visible on arrival, saying ‘Beware Data Roaming Charges Apply on Board’, which she thought was a good idea, and scuttled off sheepishly. I imagine they make a good profit off the service, so won’t be publishing those posters! Direct Ferries... if you are reading this post, you should provide the warning clearly in your ticketing emails.
"Disapointed"
I booked through direct ferries, The booking did not match my ticket.I booked an outside room, with balcony and late checkout. Both caused a big problem, no balcony and no let checkout. Finally paid more, and got balcony. Complained about late checkout, and won.
"Happy Travels"
Very impressed with La Suprema. Good cabins, comfortable beds, good shower. A little bit disorganised in embarcation signage in docks in Palermo. Otherwise very smooth crossing.
"Chaos on the High Seas"
Our trip from Palermo to Genova was marred by incredibly bad service. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good boat and the cabins are great... but the food is terrible yet expensive. And the communication to passenger is, quite frankly, non-existent... and often wrong. Add WiFi to the list... we paid and it worked 3 minutes out of 60. We didn’t know what was going on, or when. We were even directed to the wrong ferry and very nearly ended up in Rome instead of Genova. And before you assume it’s because we don’t know English, I can tell you that Italians we spoke with on board were just as confused. Travel on this ferry again? Not a chance!
"GNV trip Palermo to Genoa"
Very good trip. Cabin booked very clean and tidy. Would recommend
"Not bad but could be better"
The Information desk is not very helpful! They couldn't identify the islands we were passing back to Genoa nor the procedures for disembarking. Plus the cafeteria is overpriced and not very good value for money. Otherwise, fine!
"Do frills"
The boat looks and feels like it is straight out of the 60s. It’s dated, in desperate need of cosmetic repairs and a refurb. For Italians the food level was also atrocious. Gets you from point to point in the time stated with a bed to sleep on.
"disappointing"
This was our first trip by ferry and sadly disappointed.On the way to genoa the ship was good, on time, etc The meals that we paid for on booking doesnt show that there is little or no choice in what you can have , everything else was classed as extras. The cabin was good on the way out of Genoa to Tunis but rubbish on the way back as well as the sailing being cancelled for 1 week, with no refund for the inconvenience or extra expenses incurred.
"Too many dogs and a horrible 3 hour wait in the ferry lobby sitting on the floor!"
we travelled last week, the boat is good, however there are too many dogs in and around the boat. There are dogs being walked everywhere, with the obvious basics of hygiene a concern as so many dogs and people all sharing the same area. Not nice. The second area which needs addressing is why all of the passengers need to wait in lobby areas 3 hours before arrival into port? It's an awful experience with everyone herded together with insufficient seating, therefore everyone sitting on the floor (where all the dogs have been walked, clear remains of excrement and stains) with nothing to do but wait for 3 hours to be told to queue and leave the boat. There is no justification for such a poor traveller experience. I suggest the GNV executive team experience this as to see how it is to be a GMV passenger and then consider how their passengers' last 3 hours of their journey could be better spent and enjoyed?! Not like herded cattle but as holidaymakers!
"Mixed feelings"
Embarking from Palermo was a nightmare with an organisation from hell. Debarking in Genoa took ages. Ship was hours late. Not a single deck chair on the top outdoor decks. The cabin for two on deck eight was very spacious and comfortable. Food was ecellent in the a la carte restaurant.
"While NOT superb, La Superba was good value."
GNV La Superba While hardly superb, La Superba was quite comfortable for the 19-hour crossing from Genoa to Sicily; it was good value for the modest cost. My criticisms focus on communication and towels. First, after receipt of my initial booking, I received NO further communiqués from GNV. All airlines/trains/buses/hotels in my experience send upcoming journey notices. I never received ANY boarding instructions: where, when, how, etc. When I asked Direct Ferries, my ticket was confirmed but I received NO instructions as requested. The second criticism is focused on on-board communication. There was NO “guest services” information sheet/brochure in the room. I had to inquire as to where to go to obtain a wi-fi connection. There I purchased 40” for 5 Euros. On exiting, I found a notice by the lift of a two-hour 10 Euro special. It would have been very nice if the staff member who sold me the 5 Euro package had informed me of the special. There was NO NOTICE of it at the reservation desk; there was only the lone sign by the lift. Finally, in our 4-person cabin, two bath towels were provided with NO hand towels. There were four women, two of whom showered and washed their hair. I was not one of the two. I find that totally unacceptable.
"Had nice time on the ferry"
Had nice time on the ship and would go back some time soon
"Great ships!"
Fantastic ships - very spacious and comfortable. Excellent cabin (4-berth exterior). Good restaurants but the bar facilities were a bit disappointing. Some areas were not available (e,g, the library). On the whole, a great experience we would be happy to repeat.
"Trip to Genoa"
The ship was very clean, pleasant and the crew very helpful. The cabin was very comfortable. The only problem for a solo traveller was that on the Itinerary it stated tickets to be collected from 'Via Calata Marinai d'Italia'. This road (via) did not exist on either of the 2 maps of Palermo that I consulted. I asked the Tourist Office and they also could not find it but suggested I go to the docks and have a look around. Finally I found it was on Via Del Mare and the offices (open from 5pm) were situated between the Varco Amari and Varco Santa Lucia dock gates and the office called GNV. There was a small plaque inside one dock entrance saying Via Calata Marinai d'italia but I really feel strongly that one should have the CORRECT address as on a map and the correct name of the office if tickets cannot be issued in advance.
"great crossing"
Nice ship, staff friendly, had pre paid meals, but budget for extras, worth booking a cabin had a 2 berth to myself great. Getting on & off a bit of an experience just be patient
"Alternative to driving"
What an amazing trip and a lot quicker than driving. The boat is huge and the staff are so helpful but the food does not compare to Sicilian.
"Italy trip "