Ferries to Lazio – Ports, Connections and Useful Info
Lazio offers several ports and maritime connections to reach islands and other regions of Italy conveniently. By booking on Traghetti.com, it is easy to compare routes, schedules, and fares to find the best deal.
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▸ Connections to Lazio▸ Prices and offers▸ Check-in and Boarding▸ Travel Tips▸ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions🚢 Main Ports in Lazio
- Civitavecchia — the most important port in Lazio, with ferries to Sardinia, Sicily, and other destinations.
- Formia — useful for connections to the islands of Lazio.
- Ventotene — port for connections between the island and the mainland or other islands.
🌊 Routes and Connections to/from Lazio
Main Companies
Grimaldi: connects Civitavecchia with destinations in Sardinia and Spain.
GNV: from Civitavecchia, Grandi Navi Veloci mainly connects with Olbia, Palermo, Tunis, and Tangier.
Traghetti Ponza: operates between the Italian mainland and the Pontine Islands, serving the ports of Anzio, Formia, and Terracina with Ponza and Ventotene islands.
NLG: connects Ponza with Terracina and Ventotene.
Snav: connects Ventotene to Ponza, Naples, and Ischia.
Tirrenia: operates the Civitavecchia-Olbia route, connecting the Lazio port with Sardinia year-round.
Onboard Services
- 🛌 Cabins and seats, including family options
- 🍽 Restaurants, bars, and self-service
- 💺 Lounges and relaxation areas
- 📶 Wi-Fi and entertainment
- 🐶 Pet-friendly cabins (limited availability)
- ♿ PMR services for passengers with reduced mobility
💸 Prices and Offers
Ticket costs depend on the season, route, and type of accommodation. For deck passage, prices start from about €20 in low season, up to €60‑80 in high season. Prices vary further for vehicles, cabins, or seats. Check updated offers on Ferriesonline.com.
🚢 Check-in and boarding
Here's what you need to know for quick and easy boarding to the Island of Elba:
- Boarding pass: often sent by email or downloadable online; some companies require collection at the ticket office.
- Required documents: valid identity document; for vehicles, you need your driving licence and vehicle registration document. For international routes, a passport is required, while for domestic routes, an identity card is sufficient. For short routes such as connections to Ponza, documents are not checked during boarding.
- Recommended arrival time: without a vehicle, 30–45 minutes before departure; with a vehicle, at least 1 hour before departure for short routes such as the Pontine Islands; for other destinations, 2 to 5 hours may be required depending on the destination.
🔍 Travel Tips
- Always check departure dates and times, as they can vary by season.
- Choose the accommodation type that suits you best (deck passage, seat, or cabin) based on crossing duration.
- If traveling with a car or motorcycle, check additional costs and company rules.
- Book in advance during high season to get the best fares.
FERRIES TO LAZIO
Some ships/hydrofoils allow pets: check the pet-friendly options when booking on our portal.
On some routes, this is possible, especially when travelling by ship (not hydrofoil). In this case, you must provide the vehicle's registration number, make and model when booking. Commercial vehicles cannot be booked.
Yes, this is possible depending on the fare conditions of each airline. We encourage you to check the change or cancellation options available at the time of booking.
Yes, many companies offer family cabins, relaxation areas and PRM services for passengers with reduced mobility.
Yes. In the case of advanced pregnancy, we recommend that you present a medical certificate attesting to your fitness to travel in order to ensure maximum safety on board.
Invoices are only issued for the following companies:
- Grimaldi Lines: follow the link on the ticket;
- GNV: invoices can be requested using the following link: https://booking.gnv.it/formfatc
- Moby, Tirrenia and Toremar: invoices can only be requested by telephone before purchase by contacting our call centre;
- Blu Navy issues invoices within 24 hours of ticket purchase by sending an email or contacting the company by telephone.
Invoices cannot be issued for any other companies.
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