Tunis to Civitavecchia Ferry

The Tunis to Civitavecchia ferry links La Goulette, the main passenger port of Tunis, with Civitavecchia, the deep-water port serving Rome roughly 80 km northwest of the capital. It is one of the busiest sea corridors between North Africa and central Italy, carrying a heavy mix of Tunisian diaspora families, tourists and freight vehicles, and it peaks sharply in the July-August summer season when weekly departures multiply.

Operators and vessels

The line is served by Grimaldi Lines, GNV (Grandi Navi Veloci) and Tunisia's national carrier CTN (Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation), using large conventional cruise-ferries with cabins, reclining seats, restaurants and garage decks for cars, motorhomes and trucks.

Crossing time and frequency

This is a long-haul Mediterranean crossing, typically around 20 to 24 hours depending on the vessel and routing, so most travellers book an overnight cabin. Sailings run year-round but are heavily seasonal, thinning to as few as one or two departures a week in winter and increasing markedly across the summer.

Ports and practical notes

La Goulette sits about 10 to 11 km from central Tunis and is well connected by the TGM light rail and taxis; Civitavecchia has direct rail links to Rome. Because you are crossing an international border between Tunisia and Italy (a Schengen state), a valid passport is required, and non-EU travellers should check visa rules before booking. Vehicle passengers should arrive at check-in well ahead of departure for customs and boarding formalities.