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General info

Caronte & Tourist is an Italian ferry company founded in 2003 and based in Messina. With over 5,000,000 passengers every year, Caronte & Tourist operates ferry connections to/from Sicily . The main goal of the company is to attend to the maritime needs of Italy, all while providing high-quality and accessible services .

Caronte & Tourist ferry routes

Caronte & Tourist mainly operates ferry connections from/to the  Strait of Messina and Campania in southwestern Italy.

Specifically, the ferry routes operated by Caronte & Tourist are the following: 

• Villa San Giovanni - Messina
• Salerno - Messina 

The ferry routes from/to Messina are active all year round with daily crossings . 

Caronte & Tourist fleet & ships

Caronte & Tourist has a fleet consisting of different types of 9 vessels for both passengers and vehicles. Some of the Caronte & Tourist ferries are Elio, Archimede and Giano on which you can embark with your vehicle. As for the fery connections between Salerno and Messina, the 2 Cartour ships are also equipped with cabins .

Caronte & Tourist discounts & offers

The Caronte & Tourist company offers special discounts for specific passenger categories , including:

• Permanent residents

Note : keep in mind that on Caronte & Tourist ferries children up to 4 years old travel for free .

So, find all available offers and discounts, plan your trip online on Ferryhopper, and book cheap ferry tickets with Caronte & Tourist.

Caronte & Tourist special amenities & facilities

On all Caronte & Tourist vessels, you will find quality services  for a comfortable ferry trip. Some ferries offer large lounge areas, boutiques, bars, cafés, and children's play areas. 

Most Caronte & Tourist ferries have specialized equipment for people with disabilities . Also, we suggest you get in touch with the company at least 48 hours before your ferry trip. The crew of Caronte & Tourist will assist you from the moment of boarding until the arrival at your destination.

As for pets , they are welcome on all Caronte & Tourist ferries. However, keep in mind that dogs should be on a leash and wear a muzzle during the ferry trip, while other small animals should be traveling in their carriers.

Also, Caronte & Tourist participates actively in campaigns for sea protection , and the eco-friendly ferry of Elio is the first LNG-powered ferry (using low-emission liquefied natural gas as a fuel) in the Mediterranean.

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The ferry operator

Caronte & Tourist , is a leading company working in the Mediterranean, specifically connecting Southern Italian ports with Sicily.

Caronte & Tourist ferries created the famous 'Autostrade d'Amare' route that links the cities in southern Italy, to promote and encourage the use of ferries instead of more polluting means with higher environmental impact.

The main goal of Caronte & Tourist is a drive towards quality and excellent service, providing services to some passengers who travel daily.  All of the ships are high quality, they are built in Italian shipyards and meet all ISO quality and environmental standards.

Visit NetFerry for online booking and discover all the destinations you can reach on board Caronte & Tourist. For schedules , costs and additional information you can contact the NetFerry call center or make your own quote on our website.  

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Caronte & Tourist routes

Ferries to filicudi.

NAPLES > FILICUDI

1 weekly sailing

13 h 30 min

Ferries to LAMPEDUSA

LINOSA > LAMPEDUSA

8 weekly sailings

PORTO EMPEDOCLE > LAMPEDUSA

Ferries to LINOSA

LAMPEDUSA > LINOSA

PORTO EMPEDOCLE > LINOSA

Ferries to MESSINA

SALERNO > MESSINA

7 weekly sailings

Ferries to MILAZZO

NAPLES > MILAZZO

3 weekly sailings

16 h 15 min

Ferries to NAPLES

MILAZZO > NAPLES

Ferries to PALERMO

USTICA > PALERMO

9 weekly sailings

Ferries to PORTO EMPEDOCLE

LAMPEDUSA > PORTO EMPEDOCLE

LINOSA > PORTO EMPEDOCLE

Ferries to SALERNO

MESSINA > SALERNO

Ferries to USTICA

PALERMO > USTICA

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Do you want to know more about CARONTE & TOURIST?

accordion#toggleAccordion" data-index="1"> Which destinations can you reach with CARONTE & TOURIST?

CARONTE & TOURIST operate ferry services to Filicudi, Lampedusa, Linosa, Messina, Milazzo, Naples, Palermo, Porto empedocle, Salerno, Ustica.

accordion#toggleAccordion" data-index="2"> Which ports do CARONTE & TOURIST depart from?

CARONTE & TOURIST depart from Naples, Linosa, Porto empedocle, Lampedusa, Salerno, Milazzo, Ustica, Messina, Palermo.

accordion#toggleAccordion" data-index="3"> Which offers are available with CARONTE & TOURIST at the moment?

Right now CARONTE & TOURIST offer: .

accordion#toggleAccordion" data-index="4"> Looking for more information on other destinations?

Check out our site for more information on ( Filicudi , Lampedusa , Linosa , Messina , Milazzo , Naples , Palermo , Porto empedocle , Salerno , Ustica ).

Do you need help? Don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions or need clarification.

Caronte & Tourist Ferries

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So whether you are looking for a day's shopping ferry trip abroad or a holiday break travelling by Caronte & Tourist Ferries is a quick, easy and stress free way to get there and back again. Book you Caronte & Tourist Ferries car or passenger ferries tickets with us and enjoy more choice and flexibility.

With the latest Caronte & Tourist Ferries crossing information and timetables for all ferries sailing to and from the Italian mainland and Sicily and from the port of Salerno to Messina including information on the ferry ports and useful tourist information about the destinations our detailed route and city maps will help you plot your Caronte & Tourist Ferries ferry journey.

If are travelling by car, with your family or as a solo foot passenger book a ferry crossing with Caronte & Tourist Ferries and arrive at your destination refreshed, relaxed and happy.

Caronte & Tourist Ferries offers fantastic fares to and from the Italian mainland and Sicily and from the port of Salerno to Messina ferries ports.

All craft sailing on the Messina's Straights, after a recent, and thorough-going restyling, offer our customers an increasingly efficient and pleasant service. Restaurant, Self-service and Bar services are available on board.

On July 1, 2003 Caronte and Tourist Ferry Boat reorganize their activities, giving the respective branches to the newly shipping Caronte & Tourist SpA and sanctioning, thus merging the two companies.

The company was founded in 2003 with fusion of the Caronte & Tourist Ferry Boat which have sailed between Messina and Villa San Giovanni since 1968. On 07 October 2001 they launched the first route between Messina and Salerno. The first ship on this route was the Cartour.

Then in 2006 the Cartour Beta was introduced on the Salerno Messina route. On the 18th of November 2008 a third route was opened from Messina to Civitavecchia with the Cartour Gamma, which previously served the Messina and Salerno route.

Choose Caronte & Tourist Ferries ferries for the cheapest ferry ticket prices to and from the Italian mainland and Sicily and from the port of Salerno to Messina . We also have ferry offers to more distant ferry destinations and mini cruise destinations like Ireland, Holland, Italy, Spain, Denmark and the Greek islands.

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Caronte & Tourist: ready for the new season and for the return of foreign markets

Caronte & Tourist is ready for the new season and for the return of foreign markets. With a fleet of 21 ships connecting destinations and islands in the Mediterranean, the shipping line was founded over 50 years ago.

"For example our routes make it possible to bypass the highways of Calabria and reach Sicily and the smaller Sicilian islands more comfortably," says Claudio Di Mare, passenger area sales manager of the Caronte & Tourist Group.  

The Caronte & Tourist Group also counts Cartour, Siremar which connects to the smaller Sicilian islands, Sardinian subsidiary Maddalena Lines, and Blu Navy with crossings between Tuscany and Portoferraio, and also operates on Mediterranean islands with challenging ports.

"For example on Alicudi, a small island that is little more than a rock, the port is just a concrete quay jutting out into the sea, and the same is true for Stromboli and Marettimo.  The ships that operate these services are specially designed for these situations, and depending on the weather conditions there can be days when crossings have to be cancelled.”   

“We are hoping for a return of foreign markets”

“In 2020 our ships were non-Covid, and in 2021 we saw the first real signs of recovery that became more apparent in 2022. We are hoping for a return of foreign markets. We are ready for the new season, although our season does not stop with the summer, because in addition to passengers we also transport goods."

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