Question 1

Where do ferries to the Italian Riviera leave from?

Accepted Answer

From 10 ports, mostly Porto Torres, Palermo and Bastia. In Italy: Porto Torres, Palermo, Olbia and Viareggio. In France: Bastia and Ile Rousse. In Morocco: Tangier Med. In Tunisia: Tunis and Zarzis. In Spain: Barcelona.

Question 2

Which ferry companies sail to the Italian Riviera?

Accepted Answer

GNV: from Porto Torres, Palermo, Tangier Med, Tunis, Olbia and Barcelona. Moby: from Porto Torres, Olbia and Bastia. Navigazione Golfo dei Poeti: from Viareggio. Corsica Ferries: from Bastia and Ile Rousse. Tirrenia: from Porto Torres. CTN Ferries: from Tunis and Zarzis.

Question 3

Can I take my car on a ferry to the Italian Riviera?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Some sailings take cars, others foot passengers only. Viareggio to Porto Venere is for foot passengers only.

Question 4

Do ferries to the Italian Riviera run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. GNV, Moby and three other companies sail all year round; some lines are seasonal. Olbia to Genoa runs mid-May to mid-October. Bastia to Genoa runs mid-May to late September. Viareggio to Porto Venere runs July to August. Ile Rousse to Savona runs early August to mid-August. Zarzis to Genoa runs in early August.

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Central Italy