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Naples to Cagliari Ferry: Overnight Crossing from the Bay to Southern Sardinia
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Naples to Cagliari by ferry, Grimaldi Lines operates a direct afternoon departure three times a week, arriving in Cagliari, in southern Sardinia, in mid-morning the next day.
It is the longest of Grimaldi's routes to Cagliari: a crossing of more than half a day, with a night on board. It is a territorial continuity route, with few departures a week.
The calendar published by Grimaldi runs to the end of the year; check your date in the ILF search.
Naples to Cagliari ferry timetable
Above you can see the departures for your date. According to Grimaldi's calendar, there are three outward departures a week, in the afternoon, arriving in Cagliari in mid-morning. It is an overnight crossing with a cabin that leaves you the next day in Sardinia.
As there are only three days a week with a ferry, check the day first and then the flight or accommodation. The return is on the Cagliari Naples page.
Check the departures for your date in our search engine. Schedules and prices
Indicative schedules and subject to variation by the ferry company for operational reasons without prior notice.
How long does the ferry from Naples to Cagliari take?
More than half a day: you leave in the afternoon and arrive in mid-morning the next day. You can see the exact time of each departure and arrival, and the ship, in the timetable on the page.
Grimaldi Lines on Naples to Cagliari
Grimaldi Lines is the only ferry company on this route. Tirrenia does not operate Cagliari on its current website. Grimaldi links Cagliari with Naples, Palermo and Civitavecchia, and the company runs the route on a calendar by periods, not a fixed timetable all year round.
It offers cabins, armchairs and deck passage, and its own accommodation for dogs and cats.
Naples to Cagliari ferry price
The price above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle. As this is a long crossing with a cabin, the accommodation weighs more than on a short route: the cabin costs more than the armchair or deck passage. The car is paid separately.
As a territorial continuity route, the resident fare meets obligations to the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and does not apply to port charges.
Children and discounts from Naples to Cagliari
Under 3s travel free; ages 3 to 12 pay 50% of the fare, without fixed charges or services. Young people aged 12 to 26 and over-60s get 20% off. Residents of Sardinia have a Grimaldi fare of their own on this route; check with us whether we can apply it before booking.
Naples to Cagliari ferry with a car
To cross with a car from Campania to Sardinia, this route avoids going via Rome and Civitavecchia. Grimaldi accepts cars up to 1.90 m high and 5 m long, motorhomes, motorbikes and bicycles free of charge if you add them to the booking. Only one vehicle per passenger, with total dimensions that include bike racks.
Arrive with the notice indicated on your ticket: at the latest 2 hours with a vehicle.
Naples to Cagliari ferry with a dog
Add the pet to the ticket. In a cabin, only with the pet-in-cabin service: up to three animals, bedding kit and final cleaning. On the outer decks, on a lead and muzzled; in common areas, only in a carrier and at the discretion of the purser. With a long crossing, this is the route where a pet cabin is most worthwhile.
On board: an overnight crossing
This is the Grimaldi route on which a cabin is most advisable: you spend a whole night at sea. Armchairs and deck passage are an economical option, but the crossing is long. If you travel with children, a cabin makes the night easier.
Ports of Naples and Cagliari
Port of Nápoles
Port of Cagliari
Port of Naples
You leave from the port of Naples, next to the city centre. Grimaldi asks you to be there 1 hour before on foot and at the latest 2 hours with a car. With an afternoon departure, you can have lunch in Naples and board without rushing; allow for port traffic if you have a car.
Arrival in Cagliari
You arrive at the port of Cagliari, the capital of southern Sardinia, in mid-morning. The day is yours from the moment you arrive: the time lets you hire a car or go to your accommodation without losing the morning.
Documents for boarding in Naples
Original, valid ID for everyone, babies included: Spanish DNI or passport. The names and registration number on the ticket must match the real ones. It is a journey within Italy, with no customs.
I Love Ferry tips for Naples to Cagliari
- Book a cabin in the same purchase: it is an overnight crossing.
- Fix the day of the week before the flights: there are only three departures a week.
- If you are travelling with a car, compare with Civitavecchia: from Rome there is another route with three departures.
- Keep resident or children's documents to hand.
- If a sailing is cancelled because of the sea, write to us soon: the next departure may be days away.
Why book Naples to Cagliari with I Love Ferry
- You see the real calendar for your date and the alternatives from Civitavecchia or Palermo.
- You pay Grimaldi's price and receive their booking reference.
- A Spanish-speaking team in Jávea will help you.
Other ways to get to Cagliari and Sardinia
- Civitavecchia Cagliari ferry: three overnight departures a week from Rome.
- Palermo Cagliari ferry: one a week.
- Cagliari Naples ferry: the return.
- Civitavecchia Olbia ferry: for the north-east of the island.
Frequently asked questions about the Naples to Cagliari ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Is there a ferry from Naples to Cagliari?
Yes, Grimaldi Lines operates the direct route, with three outward departures a week in the afternoon, arriving in mid-morning.
Which ferry company goes from Naples to Cagliari?
Only Grimaldi Lines. Tirrenia does not operate Cagliari on its current website.
How long does the ferry from Naples to Cagliari take?
More than half a day: you leave in the afternoon and arrive in Cagliari in mid-morning the next day. The timetable on the page gives the exact time.
How many departures are there per week?
Three outward, according to the calendar published by Grimaldi, which runs to the end of the year. Confirm your date in the search.
Do I need a cabin?
It is not compulsory, but with a night at sea it is advisable. Armchairs and deck passage are available as an alternative.
Can I travel with a car?
Yes, within Grimaldi's size limits. Arrive at the latest 2 hours before.
Can I take my dog?
Yes, by adding it to the ticket. In a cabin only with the pet-in-cabin service, up to three animals.
What do I do if there is no departure on the day I want?
Compare Civitavecchia Cagliari, also three departures a week, or Palermo Cagliari. If you need help, write to us.
What document do I need?
Spanish DNI or valid passport, original, for all travellers. It is a route within Italy.
Is there a resident fare for Sardinia?
Yes, Grimaldi has its own fare on this route, not applied to port charges. Check with us whether we can apply it.
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