Ferries Genoa

 The port of Genoa is the largest in the Mediterranean and is located in the basin of the Ligurian city, an ancient Maritime Republic. Genoa has Europe's leading commercial and tourist port and offers a wide range of services, leisure areas and cultural centres.

In the area of the port, you will also find the Porto Antico, a real village that is home to the famous Aquarium of Genoa.
Passenger traffic in the port exceeds 3.5 million embarkations and disembarkations per year, but in summer the number of vehicles and holidaymakers travelling to tourist destinations increases significantly.

The 22 km of quays and 20 terminals welcome tourist and commercial lines, all types of ferries, cargo ships and cruises. Three terminals are dedicated to ferries departing from Genoa, recently modernized and computerized to make the stay of transit passengers more pleasant and to speed up check-in and boarding procedures.

With all its activities, the Port supports the economy and development of the city of Genoa, guaranteeing services to entertain and satisfy those waiting for their ferry, such as bars, restaurants, ice-cream parlours, waiting rooms and luggage storage.

🚢 International ferry connections from Genoa are scheduled to Corsica (Bastia), Spain (Barcelona), Algeria (Skikda), Morocco (Tangier Med) and Tunisia (Tunis).Regular departures from Genoa are also scheduled to Sardinia (Olbia and Porto Torres ports) and Sicily (Palermo).

The shipping companies operating ferries from Genoa are Algerie Ferries, Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci(GNV), Moby Lines , Tirrenia , CTN.

Near the port you will find many services at your disposal such as shops, restaurants, cinemas, museums, ticket offices, the ferry terminal and both free and paid parking spaces.

The city of Genoa is a historic city, linked to its port by a long history. The discovery of Genoa begins with a visit to Palazzo Ducale and Palazzo Reale, important symbols of the city.

🖼️ The best way to soak up the atmosphere of the Ligurian capital is to stroll along the picturesque Via Garibaldi, where you will find most of the Palazzi dei Rolli and museums with surprising collections of furniture and works of art.
At the end of the avenue is the majestic Duomo di San Lorenzo, built in alternating black and white stone.
Continue along via XX Settembre for some shopping in the rich boutiques.

The entire historic centre of Genoa is full of museums and historical monuments.
You can admire the lighthouse, known as the 'Lanterna', on the edge of Genoa's old harbour. Its 117-metre peak offers a spectacular view of the city. Climb the Belvedere di Montaldo on foot or by lift to admire the highlights of Genoa at a glance: the harbour, the old town and the lighthouse.

🐟 Not far from the modern and ancient port is the Aquarium of Genoa. It is the largest in Italy and is home to over a thousand different marine species. Next to it is the Biosphere, a glass, and steel structure that seems to float above the sea.

Located in the heart of the Riviera Ligure di Levante, Genoa is rich in beaches, bays, and coves for those who like to relax in the sun.

How to reach the boardings:

Address: Piazzale Traghetti Stazione Portuale Iqbal Masih No. 5, Genoa.

GPS Coordinates: 44°24'36.0 “N 8°54'52.9 “E

By car, the port can be reached through the freeway A10-A7-A26-A12, exit “Genova Ovest”, either by car or by truck. The city center is 4 km from the port station. The “Cristoforo Colombo” airport is about 6 km from the city center of Genoa. The ferry port of Genoa is located 500 m from the railway station “Genova Piazza Principe”. Shuttle buses and a metro line are available. Another railway station (Genova Brignole) is 5 km away.