Ferries Pelagie Islands

Pelagie Islands are three small islands located in the Mediterranean Sea between Malta and Tunisia: Lampedusa, known for it’s beaches and sealife, Linosa characterized by it’s black rocks, and the uninhabited Lampione. The three islands are part of the marine protected area. 

Ferries to Pelagie Islands are always scheduled at night, the sailing length ranges between 7 and 10 hours according to the route. Ferries carry passengers and vehicles and provide private cabins with restrooms, air seats accommodatios and deck accommodations.

Hydrofoils are faster and smaller than ferries and do not carry vehicles, they always run daytime.

Ferries to the Pelagie Islands depart from Porto Empedocle, on the southern coast of Sicily.

The sailings to the Pelagic Islands are guaranteed all year round by the Siremar ferries and in summer with the hydrofoils of the Liberty Lines. The only port of departure is Porto Empedocle in southern Sicily, a few kilometers from the city of Agrigento. Crossings to the Pelagic Islands are usually scheduled in the late evening to guarantee arrival the next morning.

The travel time is over 10 hours and passengers will find all the necessary services on board to pass the time comfortably. In addition to the air-conditioned lounges and numerous armchairs, the bar and the catering service, you can stay overnight on board the ships to the Pelagie Islands in comfortable cabins, inside or with a sea view, exclusive access and private bathroom.

Hydrofoils to the Pelagie Islands, on the other hand, will get you to your destination in just over 4 hours, and all essential services such as toilets, a lounge with armchairs, air conditioning and a small snack bar are available to passengers during the journey. Pets and luggage can always be taken on board.

On the ferries to the Pelagie Islands there is suitable accommodation for disabled guests and assistance is provided during the crossing.