Mediterranean ferries
Ferry guides across the Mediterranean
Crossing times, operators and booking for Greek island-hopping, the Dalmatian coast, the Bay of Naples and the Balearics — without the guesswork.
Popular ferry routes
- Alcúdia to CiutadellaAlcúdia (Mallorca) → Ciutadella (Menorca)
- Algeciras to CeutaAlgeciras → Ceuta
- Algeciras to Tangier MedAlgeciras → Tangier Med
- Ancona to PatrasAncona → Patras (Greece)
- Ancona to SplitAncona (Italy) → Split
- Athens to AeginaPiraeus (Athens) → Aegina
- Athens to AmorgosAthens (Piraeus) → Amorgos
- Athens to ChiosAthens (Piraeus) → Chios
- Athens to CretePiraeus (Athens) → Crete (Heraklion)
- Athens to FolegandrosAthens (Piraeus) → Folegandros
- Athens to HydraPiraeus (Athens) → Hydra
- Athens to IkariaAthens (Piraeus) → Ikaria
Destinations
- Croatia FerriesHow Croatia ferries work — Split as the main hub, catamarans and car ferries to Hvar, Brač, Korčula and Vis, plus the Italy–Croatia routes and Dubrovnik connections.
- Corsica FerriesHow to reach Corsica by ferry — French mainland ports (Marseille, Nice, Toulon), Italian connections from Livorno and Genoa, the Corsica–Sardinia link at Bonifacio, overnight vs daytime crossings, taking a car, and the main Corsican ports.
- Greek Island FerriesHow Greek island ferries work — Piraeus and Rafina, the Cyclades, Crete and the Dodecanese, plus high-speed vs conventional and booking tips.
- Italy FerriesHow Italy ferries work — car ferries to Sardinia and Sicily, hydrofoils to Capri and Ischia, and overnight routes to Greece and Croatia.
- Spain–Morocco FerriesSpain ferry routes — Tarifa and Algeciras across the Strait of Gibraltar to Morocco, plus Barcelona and Valencia ferries to the Balearic Islands.
- Turkey FerriesTurkey ferries guide — Greece-to-Turkey Aegean crossings, Sea of Marmara fast ferries from İstanbul, the Dardanelles at Çanakkale, and the Turquoise Coast.
Ports & islands
- Aegina FerriesAegina ferry port: routes from Piraeus and the Saronic Gulf, crossing times and tips for visiting the closest island to Athens.
- Ajaccio FerriesAjaccio ferry port: overnight crossings from Marseille, daytime sailings from Nice, crossing times, operators and what to expect on arrival.
- Andros FerriesAndros (Gavrio) ferry port: high-speed routes from Rafina, operators and tips for the northernmost Cyclades island.
- Barcelona Ferry PortBarcelona Ferry Port: overnight Balearic crossings to Mallorca, Ibiza and Menorca, plus routes to Italy. Location, terminals and travel tips.
- Bastia FerriesBastia ferry port: connections from Marseille, Nice, Toulon and mainland Italy, crossing times, operators and arrival tips.
- Bodrum FerriesBodrum ferry port: fast catamarans to Kos and Rhodes, seasonal timetables, passport requirements, and practical tips for the Turkish Aegean coast.
- Brač FerriesBrač ferry port (Supetar): Jadrolinija car ferry from Split, routes and planning tips for Dalmatia's largest island.
- Cagliari Ferry PortCagliari ferry port: overnight routes from Civitavecchia (Rome) and Naples with Tirrenia and Grimaldi, car carrying and booking tips for Sardinia.
- Capri FerriesCapri ferry port (Marina Grande): connections from Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, operators and planning tips.
Operators & guides
- Aegean Speed LinesAegean Speed Lines — high-speed catamaran service from Piraeus to the western Cyclades, including Serifos, Sifnos and Milos, offering fast foot-passenger connections.
- AlilauroAlilauro — Bay of Naples and Amalfi Coast hydrofoil operator connecting Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ischia with fast passenger services.
- ANEK LinesANEK Lines — overnight ferries from Piraeus to Crete (Heraklion and Chania) and the Adriatic Italy–Greece corridor, operating large ro-pax ships as part of Attica Group.
- BaleàriaBaleària — the main Spanish operator linking Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia with the Balearic Islands (Ibiza, Mallorca, Menorca, Formentera), plus Strait of Gibraltar crossings. Fast ferries and ro-pax.
- Bay of Naples Ferries: Capri, Ischia, Procida and the Amalfi CoastFerries around the Bay of Naples — Capri, Ischia, Procida, Sorrento and the Amalfi coast. Which port to use in Naples, high-speed vs conventional, day trip vs overnight, and seasonal Amalfi coast services.
- Blue Star FerriesBlue Star Ferries — Greece's leading conventional car-ferry operator. Routes from Piraeus to the Cyclades, Crete and the Dodecanese, on-board experience and booking tips.
- Bodrum Ferry (Bodrum Ferryboat Association)Bodrum Ferry (Bodrum Ferryboat Association) — international passenger ferries between Bodrum and Kos, plus domestic car-ferry services to Datça and the Gulf of Gökova.
- CaremarCaremar — the public-service ferry operator for the Bay of Naples, providing year-round connections between Naples, Capri, Ischia and Procida.
- Caronte & TouristCaronte & Tourist — operator of the Strait of Messina shuttle crossing (Villa San Giovanni–Messina) and Aeolian Islands car-ferry services from Milazzo.
- Corsica FerriesCorsica Ferries — the yellow-hulled ferry line running fast daytime crossings from Nice, Toulon and Italian ports (Livorno, Savona, Genoa) to Corsica and Sardinia.
- Corsica LineaCorsica Linea — Marseille's public-service ferry operator to Corsica, running overnight ro-pax crossings to Bastia, Ajaccio and L'Île-Rousse, and year-round services to Algeria.
- Cyclades Ferry Itinerary: 10–14 Days Athens to SantoriniA practical 10–14 day Cyclades ferry itinerary: Athens → Mykonos → Paros → Naxos → Ios → Santorini → Athens, with each ferry leg linked and timing, booking and island notes.
- Dalmatian Coast by Ferry: Island Hopping CroatiaHow to island hop the Dalmatian coast by ferry — Split and Dubrovnik as bases, the main islands (Hvar, Brač, Korčula, Vis, Mljet), catamaran vs car ferry, and practical planning notes.
- Fast FerriesFast Ferries — Rafina-based conventional and fast ferries serving Andros, Tinos, Mykonos and Paros in the Cyclades, with vehicle and passenger capacity.
- FerryhopperWhat Ferryhopper is, how it works, what it covers — and the alternatives (Direct Ferries) for booking Mediterranean ferry crossings.
- FRS FerriesFRS Ferries — Strait of Gibraltar fast-ferry specialist. Tarifa to Tangier Ville in under 45 minutes, plus Algeciras to Ceuta and Tangier Med. The quickest way between Europe and Africa by sea.
- GestaşGestaş — the Çanakkale and Dardanelles ferry operator, running car and passenger ferries across the strait between Çanakkale and Eceabat (for Gallipoli) and Kilitbahir.
- GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci)GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) — Genoa-based Mediterranean ferry operator sailing to Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Morocco and Tunisia. Routes, ships and booking advice.
- Golden Star FerriesGolden Star Ferries — high-speed and conventional ferries connecting Rafina and Piraeus to the northern and central Cyclades, including Mykonos, Tinos, Andros and Santorini.
- Greek Island Hopping by Ferry: The Definitive GuideHow to island-hop the Greek islands by ferry — Piraeus and Rafina departure hubs, the Cyclades, Crete and Dodecanese island groups, sample 7, 10 and 14-day routes, meltemi wind season and booking tips.
- Grimaldi LinesGrimaldi Lines — major Mediterranean ro-pax operator running cruise ferries to Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Greece and Tunisia. Routes, fleet and booking guidance.
- Hellenic SeawaysHellenic Seaways — Saronic Gulf (Aegina, Hydra, Poros), Cyclades and Sporades ferries from Piraeus; high-speed and conventional services; part of Attica Group.
- İDO (İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri)İDO (İstanbul Deniz Otobüsleri) — İstanbul's sea-bus and car-ferry operator, connecting the city to Bursa, Yalova and Bandırma across the Sea of Marmara on domestic routes.
- JadrolinijaJadrolinija — Croatia's national ferry operator. Car ferries and catamarans from Split, Zadar and Dubrovnik to the Dalmatian islands, plus the Ancona–Split Adriatic route.
- Kerkyra LinesKerkyra Lines — Greek ferry operator specialising in the Igoumenitsa–Corfu crossing, the essential link between Corfu and the Ionian mainland.
- Krilo (Kapetan Luka)Krilo (Kapetan Luka) — Croatia's leading private fast catamaran operator. Foot-passenger services linking Split with Hvar, Korčula, Mljet and Dubrovnik along the Dalmatian coast.
- La MéridionaleLa Méridionale — Marseille car-ferry operator running overnight public-service crossings to Bastia, Ajaccio and Propriano in Corsica, in co-operation with Corsica Linea.
- Levante FerriesLevante Ferries — Ionian ferry operator connecting the Greek mainland (Killini and Patras) with Kefalonia, Zakynthos and Ithaca.
- Liberty LinesLiberty Lines — Sicily's high-speed hydrofoil and fast-ferry operator, linking Milazzo, Trapani and Palermo with the Aeolian, Egadi, Pelagie and Ustica islands.
- Minoan LinesMinoan Lines — overnight ferries from Piraeus to Heraklion (Crete) and the Adriatic Venice/Ancona–Patras route; owned by the Grimaldi Group.
- Moby LinesMoby Lines — Sardinia, Corsica and Elba car ferries, instantly recognisable by the whale-painted hulls. Routes from Livorno, Genoa and Piombino, plus booking tips.
- SeaJetsSeaJets — Greece's largest high-speed catamaran operator, connecting Athens and the Cyclades, Crete and beyond at up to twice the speed of conventional ferries.
- SiremarSiremar — Sicily's conventional car-ferry operator serving the Aeolian, Egadi, Pelagie and Ustica islands from Milazzo, Trapani, Palermo and Porto Empedocle.
- SNAVSNAV — Italian fast-ferry and ro-ro operator serving the Bay of Naples, Pontine Islands and a seasonal Adriatic crossing between Ancona and Split.
- Superfast FerriesSuperfast Ferries — fast modern ro-pax ships on the Adriatic corridor between Italy (Ancona, Bari) and Greece (Patras, Igoumenitsa), part of Attica Group.
- TirreniaTirrenia — Italy's historic state-linked ferry line to Sardinia and Sicily. Overnight routes from Civitavecchia, Naples and Genoa, on-board comfort and booking tips.
- ToremarToremar — Tuscan Archipelago ferry operator running car ferries and passenger services to Elba (Portoferraio), Giglio, Capraia and the other Tuscan islands.
- Trasmediterranea (Naviera Armas)Trasmediterranea (now part of Naviera Armas) — ro-pax ferries between mainland Spain and the Balearic Islands (Mallorca, Ibiza, Menorca), plus Strait of Gibraltar services. One of Spain's oldest Mediterranean operators.
- TravelmarTravelmar — Amalfi Coast passenger ferry specialist connecting Salerno, Amalfi, Positano and Capri along one of Italy's most scenic shorelines.
- TuryolTuryol — the leading operator on Turkish Aegean to Greek island crossings, running fast seasonal catamarans from Bodrum, Çeşme, Kuşadası, Marmaris and Fethiye to Kos, Rhodes, Chios and Samos.
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