Ferries Villa San Giovanni Messina Ferry companies timetables and offers on MrFerry!
From Calabria to Sicily by ferry? On MrFerry you can! You will find all the timetables, active offers and shipping companies operating on the routes.
🛥️ One of the routes that will take you to Sicily is Villa San Giovanni Messina. The route is operated by the shipping company Caronte&Tourist which makes many crossings every day throughout the year. In the high season, the company makes up to 54 crossings a day.
The distance between the two ports is short, about 5 nautical miles, which the company covers in about 20 minutes.
🚗 You can take your car on board! You can travel by car on the Caronte&Tourist ferries, but it is recommended to book in advance as the route is very popular.
🐶 Want to travel with your pet? You've come to the right place! Pets are allowed on board the ferries that operate the Villa San Giovanni Messina route. They must be kept on a leash, muzzled if necessary, and have health and vaccination certificates.
The company allows passengers to carry one piece of hand luggage, which must not exceed 20 kg in weight, and there are price and luggage weight discounts for younger passengers.
♿ The shipping company Caronte&Tourist also provides assistance services for passengers with reduced mobility.
Ferries Villa San Giovanni Messina On board services
On board the ferries that operate the route from Villa San Giovanni to Messina, even if the journey is only a short one, you will find services that will allow you to enjoy the crossing.
☕ You'll find a bar and self-service, luggage storage, outdoor decks where you can sit and enjoy the view of the Strait of Messina, air conditioning and comfortable seating.
💺 You won't find any cabins on board, as the journey is very short, so the only accommodation is the deck passage. There are no assigned seats, and you can sit on the armchairs in the lounges, on the sofas in the common areas, at the bar tables or on the benches outside.
You will need your identity card, ticket, and vehicle documents for proper boarding.
➡️ What to see in Messina?
• Messina is the gateway to Sicily. You can start your tour of the city from the Cathedral of Messina, which also has a bell tower that houses the Astronomical Clock. The building is dedicated to Santa Maria Assunta.
• In front of the Cathedral, there is the Orion Fountain, one of the most beautiful in Italy. It was created by Angelo Montorsoli in 1553. At the top of the fountain is Orion and below him his dog Sirius.
• The Church of Santissima Annunziata dei Catalani, one of the oldest churches in Messina, is a medieval monument built by Guarini on the ruins of the ancient temple of Neptune.
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