Italy
Livorno to Olbia Ferry
Schedule, crossing time & sailings for 2026
At a glance
The Livorno to Olbia ferry takes about 7h 30m. It is operated by Grimaldi Lines, Moby Lines.
- Operators
- 2
- Crossing
- 7h 30m
Livorno to Olbia ferry timetable
Seasonal sailing times
The Livorno to Olbia ferry is operated by Grimaldi Lines, Moby Lines, and the crossing takes about 7h 30m. Sailings change with the season, and departures are confirmed ahead of each sailing period.
Times are indicative and may change seasonally. Confirm with the operator before travelling.
About the Livorno – Olbia crossing
Sardinia's busiest link to Tuscany: five sailings a day from Livorno to Olbia in the summer season, covering the crossing in roughly eight hours by day and nine overnight.
The morning departure moves with the day of the week
Moby Fantasy does not keep one clock. It leaves at 08.55 on Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, but at 09.30 on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays — a single daily service whose departure shifts by 35 minutes midweek. A timetable read on the wrong day will be off by more than half an hour.
Night crossings recover a day
Two boats leave late: Moby Fantasy at 22.00 arriving 07.00, and Grimaldi's Cruise Sardegna at 22.30 arriving 07.30. Both are sold with cabins — inside or outside, double or quadruple — with reclining seats and deck passage below that. Dogs travel in the cabin on Moby sailings.
Two companies, one corridor
Grimaldi Lines adds a 10.00 daytime run with Cruise Barcelona. Grimaldi is an independent company here, unlike Toremar and Tirrenia, which Moby owns — so on this route the two names really are competitors.
At the quay
Present yourself 90 minutes ahead with a vehicle. On foot the deadline is one hour from 1 June to 30 September, relaxing to 30 minutes in the winter half of the year. Livorno's passenger port is on 0586 899950.
Free wi-fi — on some ships
Moby provides satellite wi-fi without charge aboard Moby Fantasy, and states that it is subject to sea and weather conditions.
Your destination
About Olbia
Olbia is Sardinia's main door from the Italian mainland, and unusually for a busy port it has only one address: every ferry berths at Isola Bianca, a causeway peninsula just east of town. What varies is not where you land but which mainland port you leave from, whether you sail by day or overnight, and — a detail that catches people out — how early you must check in, because that changes with the season rather than the route.
Full Olbia travel guideVehicles, pets & onboard
- Cruise-ferry cabins & suites
- Reserved seats & deck
- Vehicle decks
- Restaurants, shops & pools
Vehicle space is available on this route — book early, especially in peak season. Onboard facilities and vehicle, pet and luggage policies vary by operator and vessel; confirm details with the operator before booking.
Getting to & from the ports
Frequently asked questions
How long, roughly, is the crossing?
About 7h 30m under normal conditions.
When's the last ferry of the day?
The last sailing leaves at 22:30.
Which company runs this ferry?
Operated by Grimaldi Lines and Moby Lines.
How many sailings run each day?
5 sailings a day, every day.
Is there a ferry back from Olbia?
Yes — see the Olbia to Livorno ferry for the return schedule.
Do I need a passport for this ferry?
No, it's a domestic crossing within Italy.
How much does a ticket cost?
Ticket prices vary by operator, season and whether you bring a vehicle. Check the operator (Grimaldi Lines and Moby Lines) for current fares.
Does the ferry run all year?
Sailing frequency on this route varies by season. Confirm current dates with the operator before travelling.
Can I take a car on this ferry?
Yes — Grimaldi Lines and Moby Lines carries vehicles on this route. Book your car space in advance, especially in peak season, and check the specific sailing for size limits.
Can I take a pet on this ferry?
Most ferry operators allow pets on this route, usually in a carrier, on deck or in designated pet areas or cabins, and registered assistance dogs travel free. Rules and any fees vary by operator and vessel — check with Grimaldi Lines and Moby Lines, so declare your pet when booking.
What's the luggage allowance?
Foot passengers can normally bring their own luggage aboard at no extra charge, with racks or a luggage area near the entrance, and there is usually no airline-style weight limit. Oversized or excess items may carry a fee, so check with the operator if you are travelling with bulky baggage.
Where can I check live sailing times?
The timetable on this page shows the latest published sailings for this route. Always confirm with the operator before travelling, as schedules change seasonally.
Continue your journey
Onward sailings from Olbia
Plan a multi-leg trip — these ferries depart Olbia.
Sharing a stop
Crossings calling at Livorno or Olbia
Nearby links that share a quay with this one.
Reviewed by Serhat Özçelik, Founder & Editor of Ferry Schedule Hub · Last updated October 1, 2026.
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