Caronte & Tourist offer regular ferry crossings between the Italian mainland and Sicily, from the port of Salerno to Messina.
Caronte & Tourist Ferries have always placed great emphasis on the efficiency of their operation and the speed of their services resulting in a service that is second to none in their sector.
The Messina's Straights are among the most beautiful places in the world; the view of the Sicilian and Calabrian coasts which almost touch is a sight for those onboard who can enjoy a panorama of breathtaking beauty, lit up by a blazing sun or the delicate beams of the moon.



Grandi Navi Veloci transports cars and passengers across the Mediterranean Sea between Italy, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco and the islands of Sicily and Sardinia.
The Grandi Navi Veloci fleet is made up entirely of "Cruise Ferries", or rather ships which combine the capacity to transport passengers and vehicles, with the onboard facilities and amenities of a typical cruise ships.
All the cabins, on every ship in the GNV fleet have the same features, comparable to those of the best hotels, quality that has made the name Grandi Navi Veloci famous throughout the Mediterranean.
Each room offers comfortable beds, private bathrooms with toilet, hand basin, shower, hair drier, adjustable air conditioning, cable radio and music.
Grandi Navi Veloci not only has one of the most modern fleets in Europe, but is also a ferry company that continues to win the awards and major endorsements for it’s high quality ships and excellence service levels.
The millions of passengers who choose Grandi Navi Veloci every year are the best proof of the standard of excellence that you’ll find when you travel on a GNV service. The design and comfort of the rooms, the attentive service on-board, from the 24-hour reception desk to the dedicated children’s staff and the countless attractions that each Cruise Ferry offers makes sailing with Grandi Navi Veloci a unique experience.
On-board facilities and services can vary from one ship to another and from one period to another however in most cases you should have high expectations. Various types of accommodation are available on-board Grandi Navi Veloci ferries: from budget seats to luxurious cabins.
When it comes to dining, it’s nice to have options and Grandi Navi Veloci gives you plenty due to the variety of dishes available and the different types of eatery it provides on-board its ships.
You can choose the refined dishes served at the à la carte restaurant, enjoy the tempting flavours of the cafeteria or just have a snack at the snack bar. And wherever you go, there’s always a children’s menu available. With Grandi Navi Veloci, everything has been thought out to give more flavour to your journey.

Grimaldi Lines is a Mediterranean car ferry company, owned and operated by The Grimaldi Group.
The Grimaldi Group (Naples), founded in 1945, currently owns one of the largest fleets of ro/ro multipurpose and car carrier vessels in the world.
Grimaldi Lines offers many year round ferry services, and with their ships the Florence, Catania, Sorrento, Eurostar Barcelona, Cruise Roma e Cruise Barcelona they connect Italy, Spain, Corsica, France, Malta and Tunisia.
In 2009 the Grimaldi Group introduced nine new ferry routes for passengers and freights. These newer crossings are served by 6 of Grimaldi Lines super cruise ferries providing a wide range of facilities which are second to none.
All of Grimaldi Lines ferries are large and spacious and offer facilities such as luxurious lounges, restaurants and bars, entertainment and leisure facilities, conference halls, children's play areas, outdoor deck spaces, swimming pools etc along with comfortable suite cabins and many other facilities.
When you travel with Grimaldi Lines, your voyage will be handled in the most secure and comfortable conditions, allowing you to make the most of a good night of rest and entertainment while cruising towards your final destination.
In partnership with LD Lines, Grimaldi Ferries also operate a service known as GLD Lines connecting France with Italy and Italy with Corsica.



SNAV are one of the largest ferry companies operating in Southern Europe with services crossing the Adriatic, Mediterranean and Tyrrhenian Sea.
SNAV ferries connect mainland Italy with Sicily, the Pontine Islands, Aeolian Islands, Capri Island, Ischia Island and Flegree Island. On international routes, SNAV connect Italy with Croatia and Greece.



SNCM, an essential shipping link in the Mediterranean
Société Nationale Maritime Corse Méditerranée is a major operator in passenger, vehicle and freight transportation in the Western Mediterranean.
All year round, its boats, flying the French flag, provide regular services between the Continent and Corsica and international lines to Sardinia, Tunisia and Algeria.
The company also offers a wide range of products and services linked to its core activity: Freight - International Transit - Aliso Voyages ((travel agency), - Cap Affaires, Croisières & Découvertes (business tourism), - MCA (consignment shipping).


Tirrenia was founded in 1936 as a result of the nationalization of many privately owned Italian ferry companies.
In the present day, Tirrenia connects the Italian mainland to Sardinia, Sicily, the Tremiti islands and Albania and as a group is currently one of the largest ship owners in Europe.
Tirrenia di Navigazione ferries make a large number of crossings every year. With a fleet consisting mainly of new high speed super ferries you’ll reach your destination in ultimate comfort and in record time.
The Tirrenia route network consists of ferry connections from mainland Italy to Sardinia (9 routes), mainland Italy to Sicily, Sicily to Sardinia, Italy to Albania and up to 5 routes connecting mainland Italy and the Tremiti Islands.
With around ninety ships in their fleet, the Tirrenia Group makes sixty thousand ferry crossings, travels four million miles, welcomes thirteen million passengers on board, and transports two million accompanying cars and five hundred thousand linear metres of freight annually.
The entire Tirrenia Fleet has uniform cruise quality interior designing and a 3 to 4 years old average ship age, amongst the lowest in the Mediterranean.
On the most popular routes, Tirrenia Ferries can carry up to 2,700 passengers and 900 cars, reaching speeds of up to 30 knots.
On board a Tirrenia ferry you will find all the usual amenities expected of one of the finest ferry companies in Europe.
Try the Piano Bar for a quick snack between meals or head for the armchairs or the big sofas for the comfortable option!
In the shopping area on board most Tirrenia ferries you’ll find gadgets, souvenir, games and much more.
On some of the longer crossings, take advantage of the on board Cinema with ticket prices form only 4 Euros.
For the children there is now a play area at the centre of the entertainment deck, aboard all the high-speed superferries (Athara, Bithia, Janas, Nuraghes, Sharden) which make the journey even more pleasurable, especially for parents.
Tirrenia also provide a choice of restaurant from self service to a la carte. In the main restaurant you will find a menu with a rich variety of local Mediterranean cuisine that you can combine with various wines of the different Italian regions.
The Tirrenia self service restaurant provides a variety of options and cuisines, at low prices in a comfortable atmosphere.



T link Lines were established in 2009 and link the Sicilian Port of Palermo (Termini Imerese) with Genoa Voltri.
The T Link fleet is composed of two ships: T-Rex and T-Rex Uno. T-Rex Uno was built in 2007: both ships have been built to a high standard and level of comfort with an array of shops and a la carte and self service restaurants.
Each cabin has its own private shower/wc. T-Rex Uno can carry up to 175 cars and 1000 passengers and travels at an average speed of 20 knots while T-Rex has a capacity for 500 passengers and travels at an average speed of 22 knots.

TTT Lines offer a year round ferry service for vehicles and passengers between Napoli and Catania.
Once onboard either of the ships - M/n Trinacria or M/n Partenope, you'll find comfortable seats and a choice of cabin accommodation (each with its own bathroom and shower).
For meals, the ships each have an elegant dining room where passengers have use of a self-service restaurant and an à la carte restaurant - both serving fine mediterranean cuisine.
You can also relax in the restaurant bar, the bar located at the stern of the ship, and in the living room, complete with armchairs, comfortable sofas and coffee tables.