Ferries Tunisia

Tunisia is a country in the Maghreb that overlooks the Mediterranean Sea and located few kilometers from the Sicilian coast.

Tunisia is a wonderful country rich in history and traditions, where visitors can relax on white sandy beaches and a crystal clear sea, practice water sports, hike in the desert and rest in oasis, taste the dishes of traditional cuisine and admire Tunisian handicrafts in the famous and colorful markets.

What you should not miss on your Tunisia trip are the sites that are UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Roman amphitheater of El Jem, the ruins of Thugga and Carthage, the beautiful medina of Tunis and Soussa, and the holy city of al-Qayrawan.

You can easily reach Tunisia by ferry, thanks to the many ferry services offered from Italy and France. The shipping companies that operate these lines between North Africa and European countries are Grimaldi Lines, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV), CTN Tunisia Ferries and Corsica Linea.

Ferries from Tunisia depart from Tunis. Southern France is connected to Tunisia by the Tunis - Marseille crossing, while from Italy you can travel to Tunisia via Genoa, Civitavecchia, Salerno and Palermo.

Departures to Tunisia are active two to three times a week throughout the year and are offered both during the day and at night. The sailing time varies depending on the route, the shortest one is the Tunis - Palermo route with a 10 hours crossing, while other crossings can last up to 30 hours.

All ships to Tunisia are equipped with garages for embarkation of different categories of vehicles and travelers will find on board all the necessary services to ensure a pleasant stay: refreshment areas, bars and restaurants, TV rooms, cinemas, shopping area, entertainment for children and Internet connection.

As for accommodation, guests can opt for the comfortable reclining seats in the air-conditioned lounges, or book comfortable cabins with exclusive access. Those on a smaller budget, can also opt for free seats that give access to all the common areas inside and outside the ferry.

On some Tunisia ferries assistance is offered and there are special facilities and cabins for people with reduced mobility, as well as Pet-Friendly cabins for those traveling with pets are available. 

Mr Ferry can calculate you some quotes for large groups with or without vehicle (bus, but also car or motorbike). If you are at least 10 people travelling, please ask for a special price by filling out the specific form. Our staff will contact you soon to calculate the best available offer!