Ferries from Liguria – Ports, Routes and Useful Information
Thanks to the ports of Genoa and Savona, Liguria is one of the main departure points for reaching Sardinia, Corsica, and other Mediterranean destinations. These ferry routes also allow you to embark vehicles, offering flexibility for those traveling by car or motorbike.
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▸ Connections to Liguria▸ Check-in and Boarding▸ Travel Tips▸ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions⚓ Main Ports in Liguria
Port of Genoa
Genoa is the most important port in Liguria: ferries depart from here to Sardinia, Corsica, Sicily, Spain and North Africa.
- Excellent location near the city center
- Vehicle boarding (car, motorbike, camper)
- Year-round departures
Port of Savona
Savona is the second busiest port in the region and offers connections mainly to Corsica and Sardinia.
- Fast boarding and less traffic compared to Genoa
- Seasonal and annual connections
- Ideal for travelers coming from Piedmont and Lombardy
🌊 Main Routes from Liguria
Liguria → Sardinia
- Genoa → Porto Torres
- Genoa → Olbia
Liguria → North Africa
- Genoa → Tangier Med
- Genoa → Tunis
Liguria → Corsica
- Savona → Bastia
- Savona → Île Rousse
- Genoa → Bastia
Main Ferry Companies
The routes from Liguria are operated by the following companies:
GNV Offers connections to Sardinia (Olbia, Porto Torres), Sicily (Palermo) and other Mediterranean destinations.
MOBY Main routes include Olbia (in collaboration with Tirrenia), Porto Torres and Bastia, connecting Italy with Sardinia and Corsica.
CTN Operates the Genoa – Tunis route.
Corsica Ferries Connects Savona with Corsica (mainly Bastia and Île Rousse) all year round, with increased frequency in high season (May–September), offering daytime and overnight crossings from the Vado Ligure terminal.
Onboard Services
- 🛌 Inside/outside cabins, suites and pet-friendly cabins
- 💺 Reserved seats
- 🍽 Restaurants, bars and self-service
- 💺 Relax and lounge areas
- 📶 Wi-Fi and entertainment
- 👶 Play areas for children
- 🚘 Vehicle boarding (car, motorbike, camper)
Check-in and Boarding
Arrive 2 hours in advance with a vehicle, 1 hour without. For routes departing for Tunisia and Morocco, the check-in time can be from 3 to 6 hours before departure. Please check the boarding time on your ticket. For Tunisia, a passport valid for at least 3 months is required. You will need to provide identity documents (passport only for Morocco and Tunisia, identity card for routes within Italy or to Corsica), vehicle registration document and animal health passport.
🌍 Travel Tips
Genoa is ideal if you are departing from northern Italy and want a wide choice of destinations. Savona is perfect if you prefer a quieter port with great access from Piedmont and Lombardy.
🌴 In summer, it is advisable to book in advance, while in spring and autumn prices are generally lower. If you are traveling with a car or camper, always check the latest boarding time.
🍴 Ligurian cuisine offers specialties such as focaccia, Genoese pesto and farinata, all great for a quick meal before boarding.
BOOK YOUR FERRIES FROM LIGURIAAll ships allow pets: check the pet-friendly options when booking on our portal to reserve a cabin with pet access.
Vehicles and trailers can be transported on all routes. In this case, you must indicate 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: early booking, car/motorbike promotions, and seasonal offers that are automatically applied without the need to enter discount codes.
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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