Ferries from
Rome to Sicily
Ferries from
Rome to Sicily
Ferries from Rome to Sicily sail approximately 5 times per week and are available with Grandi Navi Veloci.
The ferry from Rome to Sicily takes between 13 hours 15 minutes and 14 hours 15 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship that you choose.
Yes, ferries from Rome to Sicily operate year-round, with more sailings during the summer and slightly reduced schedules in winter.
The fastest ferry from Rome to Sicily is on the Civitavecchia to Palermo ferry with Grandi Navi Veloci in 13 hours 15 minutes.
Yes, you can bring your car on the ferry from Rome to Sicily with Grandi Navi Veloci.
There are approximately 289 miles (465km) and 251 nautical miles between Rome and Sicily.
The price of a ferry from Rome to Sicily can differ by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Civitavecchia to Palermo Termini Imerese ferry ferry sails approximately 5 times weekly with a crossing time of 14 hours 15 minutes.
The Civitavecchia to Palermo ferry sails around 1 times per week with an average crossing time of 13 hours 45 minutes.
We suggest that you book in advance to ensure that you get the cheapest ferry prices and availability. Please check out our special offers page to take advantage of all the latest ferry discounts available.
Ferries from Rome to Sicily provide comfortable amenities including restaurants, cafes, duty-free shops, lounges, children’s play areas, pet-friendly cabins, and Wi-Fi.
Book and compare Rome Sicily ferry tickets, operators, timetables and prices by using our Deal Finder.
More routes than anyone else.
Compare fares, times & routes in one place.
Change plans easily with flexi tickets.
Book e-tickets & manage trips in-app.
Live ship tracking & real-time updates.
Top-rated customer support when you need it.
Leaving Rome's port of Civitavecchia behind, the overnight crossing to Sicily lands at Palermo, with Mount Etna sometimes visible in the distance as you approach. The Norman Palace, Baroque churches, and the Ballarò street market are all within easy reach of the port, a fitting change of pace after Rome's ancient ruins. The Cappella Palatina's Byzantine mosaics inside the Norman Palace are among the finest in the Mediterranean, and a short drive to Monreale's cathedral, with its own extraordinary mosaic cycle, makes an excellent half-day trip for those with more time.
