Ferries from
Tunisia to Sicily
Ferries from
Tunisia to Sicily
Ferries from Tunisia to Sicily are available with 2 operators. The Tunis to Palermo ferry is the main ferry route from Tunisia to Sicily. Sailing frequency can change throughout the year and often sailings increase during peak season.
Ferries from Tunisia to Sicily sail approximately 2 times per week and are provided by Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines.
Tunisia to Sicily ferry time ranges between 11 hours 30 minutes and 14 hours 46 minutes depending on the ferry route, operator, and ship.
The fastest ferry from Tunisia to Sicily is in 11 hours 30 minutes on the Tunis to Palermo ferry with Grimaldi Lines.
Yes, you can travel on a car ferry from Tunisia to Sicily with Grandi Navi Veloci & Grimaldi Lines.
The distance between Tunisia and Sicily is 229.4 miles (369.2km) and 199.3 nautical miles.
Tunisia to Sicily ferry prices can vary by route, operator, season, vehicle type and whether you are sailing on a high-speed ferry or conventional ferry.
The Tunis to Palermo ferry ferry sails approximately 3 times weekly with a crossing time of 13 hours.
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Tunisia is a slender country in North Africa, capped by the northernmost point on the continent. Bordered by Algeria and Libya, it has a 1,148 kilometre-long coastline on the Mediterranean Sea. Taking up 40% of the landmass, the Sahara Desert sweeps down southern Tunisia and is scattered with major archaeological sites like the ruinous city of Carthage, featuring the Antonine Baths. Overlooking the turquoise med, it was founded in the 9th Century BC by the Phoenicians and was rightly placed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 1979. Tourist-friendly cities such as the capital, Tunis offer authentic shopping experiences in busy local markets, also known as souks, and French-style cuisine. Overlooking the namesake lake, Tunis hosts the country’s largest mosque and an impressive archaeological museum which houses intricate Roman mosaics. The former Roman colony of El Jem, just two hours from Tunis, is another unmissable marvel. Constructed in the third century, it contains a one of the largest amphitheatres of ancient Rome, with a capacity for 35,000 and a towering height of 41 metres. Monastir, one of the oldest cities in Tunisia, is, unsurprisingly, steeped in history; topping the list of sights is the well-preserved Forte El Ribat, affording excellent hilltop views with horse drawn carts available for tours. Hugely popular for its golden beaches, Djerba is an island off the southeast coast known for its handicraft markets and cultural influences of Berber, Arab, Jewish and African peoples. Owing to its location in the Mediterranean Sea, ferries to Tunisia come from many ports in southern Europe. The majority of routes link the capital and port city of Tunis with towns on the west coast of Italy and Palermo on Sicily, but there are also long-haul crossings from the south of France. These are also overnight sailings operated by excellent companies with large and comfortable ferries.
The island of Sicily, located off the south coast of Italy is the largest of the numerous Italian islands and is surrounded by the Ionian, Tyrrhenian and Mediterranean Seas. Parts of Sicily are on the same latitude as the coast of North African which results in a mild climate that makes the island an attractive year round destination, not just with domestic visitors from mainland Italy but abroad too. As with many of the Italian islands, the tourist season peaks in the summer months. On Sicily's eastern coast you’ll find Mount Etna, the greatest active volcano in Europe and undoubtedly one of the regions attractions. Perhaps in part due to its geographical location, but in the main because of its obvious attraction as a destination, Sicily features a host of regular ferry connections with neighbouring islands and the Italian mainland as well as international connections with the likes of Malta and Tunisia.
