Ferry Genoa → Palermo 🇮🇹🇮🇹
The Genoa – Palermo crossing is the great north-south line of the Italian Mediterranean: some twenty hours of sailing between Liguria and Sicily, operated daily by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci). It is an overnight ferry in the fullest sense — you board in the late afternoon, sleep in a cabin and step ashore in Palermo the next day. The appeal is obvious for anyone heading south by car or motorhome: the route replaces close to 1,400 km of motorway and two days of driving, tolls and fuel included. Cars, motorbikes, motorhomes and pets are carried. Book your Genoa – Palermo ticket and cabin on VoilaFerry.
The Genoa → Palermo ferry route serves Palermo from Genoa, in Italy. It is operated by GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci), with a crossing time of around 20 h (daily departure). Fares start from €65 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the Genoa – Palermo crossing?
- About 20 hours. Departure is in the late afternoon and arrival the next day, so you sleep on board.
- Should I book a cabin?
- Strongly recommended on a crossing this long. Reclining seats are offered, but a full night at sea is far more comfortable in a cabin.
- Can I bring a car or motorhome?
- Yes, cars, motorbikes and motorhomes are carried. The vehicle is booked with the passenger ticket and charged on top.
- Is it better than driving?
- For Genoa to Palermo the route replaces close to 1,400 km of motorway and two days of driving. Counting tolls, fuel and a hotel night, the gap narrows sharply.
- Are pets allowed?
- Yes, under GNV's conditions: on-board kennels or a pet-friendly cabin, to be booked at the time of purchase.