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Naples to Palermo Ferry: Daily GNV and Grimaldi, Overnight Crossing
With Grimaldi Lines
To get from Naples to Palermo by ferry there are two ferry companies: GNV, which operates daily all year round, and Grimaldi, with a seasonal calendar. They are overnight crossings between the port of Naples and the port of Palermo.
You leave in the late afternoon or evening and arrive the next morning. It is the route with the most choice to the island of Sicily from the mainland.
If you prefer to arrive via Termini Imerese, GNV also has Naples–Termini Imerese, a little shorter.
Naples to Palermo ferry timetable
In the timetable you can see the departures for the date you choose, with the ferry company. GNV has a daily departure all year round, in the late afternoon or evening. Grimaldi publishes several departures a week by season, also overnight in this direction. For the return, see the Palermo Naples ferry, where Grimaldi also has some daytime departures.
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.
GNV and Grimaldi on the Naples to Palermo ferry
- GNV: daily line all year round, overnight crossing. Pet-friendly cabins and a fare for residents of the island.
- Grimaldi Lines: seasonal calendar with several departures a week, overnight in this direction. Its Sicilian resident fare includes Naples–Palermo.
If one does not sail on your day, the other may.
Naples to Palermo ferry price
The price you see above is the lowest recent fare for an adult without a vehicle. With two ferry companies, compare:
- GNV and Grimaldi, with their own fares and offers.
- The accommodation: seat or cabin.
- The vehicle, which is paid separately, and the season.
Children and island resident fare
Grimaldi: under 3s free and ages three to twelve at a reduced fare; discounts for young people and over-60s. GNV calculates the children's fare when you enter their age.
Island residents: GNV and Grimaldi have their own fare with conditions (it does not apply to charges or on-board services; with GNV, the ticket is non-refundable). It is not an ILF discount: ask us.
Naples to Palermo ferry with a car
With GNV, the driver boards with the car alone and the other passengers go on foot (SOLAS rule); liquefied gas must be declared when boarding. With Grimaldi, you must present yourself at the latest two hours before with a vehicle, and the maximum dimensions include bike racks and roof boxes.
Naples to Palermo ferry with a dog
GNV has the "Four-legged Friends Cabin" (maximum two pets, limited), late departure and FIDO PARK areas. Grimaldi has its own accommodation and a cabin with a specific service. More on ferry with a dog.
On board on the overnight crossing
The crossing lasts all night: a cabin is the comfortable choice. GNV has common areas and, since this summer, pets can enter designated catering and shop areas.
Ports of Naples and Palermo
Port of Nápoles
Port of Palermo
How to get to the port of Naples
Naples is the city's port and the closest to Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. We have not confirmed each ferry company's terminal: check your boarding pass to know which one to go to and how early.
Arrival in Palermo: port, centre and bus
The port of Palermo is on Calata Marinai d'Italia; the GNV ticket office is on Calata Puntone. Palermo Centrale station is about two kilometres away, with buses 101, 102, 107 and 230.
Documents for the Naples to Palermo ferry
Route within Italy: original, valid document for everyone, including children and babies. With Grimaldi, the names and registration number on the ticket must match the real ones.
I Love Ferry tips for the Naples to Palermo ferry
- Choose Palermo or Termini Imerese according to your destination: the latter is about thirty minutes from Palermo.
- Compare GNV and Grimaldi on the same day.
- A cabin, because it is overnight.
- With a car, remember GNV's boarding rule.
Alternatives to Naples to Palermo
- Genoa Palermo ferry: a longer crossing.
- Livorno Palermo ferry: with Grimaldi.
- Civitavecchia Termini Imerese ferry: from Rome's port.
- Palermo Naples ferry: the return.
Frequently asked questions about the Naples to Palermo ferry
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See all the frequently asked questions >>Which ferry companies run the ferry from Naples to Palermo?
GNV and Grimaldi.
Is there a ferry every day?
Yes with GNV, daily all year round. Grimaldi operates seasonally.
How long does the ferry from Naples to Palermo take?
It is an overnight crossing: you leave in the late afternoon or evening and arrive the next morning.
Is there a ferry from Naples to Termini Imerese?
Yes, GNV operates it daily all year round, with a slightly shorter crossing than Palermo.
Can I take a car?
Yes. With GNV the driver boards with the car alone and the other passengers go on foot.
Can I travel with a dog?
Yes, in GNV's "Four-legged Friends Cabin" or with Grimaldi's service, by adding it when booking.
Is there an island resident fare?
Yes, with GNV and with Grimaldi, with conditions.
What document do I need?
An original, valid document for all travellers.
How do I get from the port of Palermo to the station?
It is about two kilometres away, with buses 101, 102, 107 and 230.
Ferry deals to Palermo
Right now there are no offers on this route. When a ferry company launches one, you will see it here. View all offers >>
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