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The Island of Ustica is named The Black Pearl of the Mediterranean because of its dark, volcanic rocks that surround the island. The island is located off the coast of Palermo, in fact you can reach the city in no time thanks to the Palermo Ustica route.
The sea connection is provided by the Siremar and Liberty Lines shipping companies, which manage to offer up to five daily departures, intensifying the number of runs in high season.
The Siremar company makes about seven connections per week with a duration of about three hours, it is possible to board vehicles with this company since they use conventional ferries.Liberty Lines on the other hand offers 14 runs per week with a duration of one hour and 30 minutes, in fact using hydrofoils, where you will not be able to board any vehicles.
🐾 You will be able to choose to travel with your pet, if it does not exceed 10 kg you will have to make it travel in its carrier, if it is medium/large size it will have to have a leash and muzzle if required. Don't forget everything you need to board your pet friend: leash, muzzle if required, carrier and necessary health documentation.
➜ What to do in Palermo?
In Palermo, you can visit the wonderful Teatro Massimo, one of the city's main theaters, along with the Politeama Theater.
The Cathedral of Palermo is an architectural masterpiece, also recognized as a Unesco heritage site.
Another must-see is the Martorana Church, dedicated to Eloisa Martorana, founder of a convent of Benedictine nuns in 1453.
If you want to know more about the ferries you'll be traveling with, read below!
Ferries Palermo UsticaOn board services
On the ferries that run the Palermo Ustica route, there are many amenities that will allow you to enjoy your trip and have everything you need at your fingertips. You will find snack bars and cafeterias, armchair lounge, and self-service restaurants.
🐾 If you have decided to travel with your pet, you can also decide to leave them in a special cabin for dogs and cats located in the ship's garage and equipped with air conditioning; this option is valid only on ferries and not on hydrofoils. They will not have access to the common areas or dining areas of the ferry/hydrofoil, but you will find areas specially created for them where they can stay.
On the ferries and hydrofoils that run the Palermo Ustica route, given the short duration of the trip you will not find accommodations such as cabins but the simple deck passage or seats.
The companies provide the possibility of carrying one piece of luggage, which, however, it must not exceed a certain weight, that is,10 kg.
Ferries on the route are equipped for people with reduced mobility. If you need assistance, please contact us, and we will forward your request to the ground and on-board staff.
➜ Useful information:
• If you are traveling on a ferry with a vehicle in tow, remember to be at the port at least one hour before the departure time stated on your ticket.
•If you want the cheapest tickets on the market, ideally look for them months in advance, so you don't fall into the trap of high season, when prices soar!
•The Palermo train station has a stop right near the embarkations, about 500 meters away.
On MrFerry you can find advantageous promotions for the Palermo Ustica ferry and buy your ticket at the cheapest price!