Ferry from Genoa to Tunis

Ferry from Genoa to Tunis at a glance

The ferry from Genoa to Tunis in numbers, as operated by GNV and CTN: around 24 hours at sea, about 1100 km, 3 a week, on overnight cruise-ferry. Departure from Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano); arrival at La Goulette port, Tunis. We offer foot-passenger tickets, vehicle tickets and cabins or reserved seats where the ship has them.

• Route: Genoa to Tunis (about 1100 km by sea)
• Operator: GNV and CTN
• Crossing time: about 24 hours
• Vessels: overnight cruise-ferry
• Frequency: 3 a week
• Departure port: Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano)
• Arrival port: La Goulette port, Tunis
• Vehicles: cars and motorbikes carried on the car ferries
• Booking: form on this page, confirmation through WhatsApp, e-ticket by message

The weekly Mediterranean crossing to Tunisia carries cars and many families with Tunisian roots; the arrival port is La Goulette, close to the city.

Arrival: La Goulette port, Tunis

The ferry docks at La Goulette port, Tunis - Tunis is the Mediterranean capital of Tunisia, with the medina, Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said. From the pier you are minutes from taxis, buses and the town itself. Haqqi Tours provides a private transfer from the port to your accommodation in Tunis with a driver waiting at the exit, which for a family with bags is the easiest way to finish the Genoa to Tunis crossing.

Many travellers continue from Tunis to another island or city. We provide those tickets too, so one WhatsApp conversation covers the whole itinerary.

On board the Genoa to Tunis ferry: seats, cabins, cars and luggage

The ship makes the difference on this route: the conventional ferry has more space, open decks and a steadier ride; the high-speed boat has airline seating and gets you there faster. Both types on this route carry vehicles on some sailings; we tell you which. Children have their own fares, luggage travels free within limits, and pets are accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels.

• Pets accepted on many ships in carriers or kennels - let us know if one is travelling
• Seats: economy, airline-style, lounge and business on the fast boats; deck seats on the slow ferries
• Cabins with beds and showers on overnight sailings - two to four berths
• Café, bar or restaurant on most vessels; open decks on the conventional ferries

Things to do in Tunis after the ferry

Tunis is the Mediterranean capital of Tunisia, with the medina, Carthage and the blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said. Start with the medina and the Zitouna mosque, Carthage and Sidi Bou Said, then the Bardo Museum.

If you want the days in Tunis organised - a driver, a boat trip, timed entry tickets - we do that too. Mention it by WhatsApp.

Best time to take the ferry from Genoa to Tunis

The ferry from Genoa to Tunis runs all year on most operators, but not equally: summer brings the most sailings and the highest fares, shoulder months the best balance, winter a reduced service. Whatever the month, booking early is the single biggest saving, especially with a car or a cabin.

Ferry or flight from Genoa to Tunis?

Ferry versus plane between Genoa and Tunis comes down to time, luggage and the view: the ferry has the deck, the luggage and the town-centre arrival; the plane has speed. On this route the ferry is the option Haqqi Tours recommends first for families and anyone with a car.

Return ferry from Tunis to Genoa

The Tunis to Genoa ferry is the same crossing in reverse, about 24 hours. Haqqi Tours can provide the return ticket in the same conversation; if the return date is not fixed, an open return on the same operator keeps it flexible.

How much does the ferry from Genoa to Tunis cost?

The cost of the ferry from Genoa to Tunis depends on the shipping line, the type of vessel, the date, whether you travel as a foot passenger or with a car, and the seat or cabin you choose. A conventional ferry is cheaper than a high-speed one; a summer Saturday costs more than a weekday in May; a car adds a vehicle fare; a cabin on an overnight sailing adds more. That is why Haqqi Tours does not print a price: we look up the live fares for your exact date and send the real cost on WhatsApp, with the options side by side.

Let us know for two or three sailings and we send the cost of each - fast boat and slow boat, morning and afternoon - so you can see the difference before you book the Genoa to Tunis ferry.

Cheapest ferry ticket from Genoa to Tunis: how to pay less

Getting the lowest fare on the ferry from Genoa to Tunis is a matter of vessel, timing and flexibility. Here is how Haqqi Tours finds you a cheap ferry ticket:

• Choose the conventional ferry over the high-speed boat when time allows - it is cheaper, steadier and frequently more scenic
• Book early for July, August, Easter and holiday weekends, when sailings sell out and fares rise
• Travel on a weekday - Friday and Sunday sailings carry the highest fares
• Tell us if your dates are flexible; moving by a day often changes the fare
• Compare operators - on this route the cheapest company changes with the date
• Price the crossing with and without the car - for two people a rental at the other end is sometimes cheaper

When you complete the form, say if you can move your dates. We compare the sailings around them and send the cheapest Genoa to Tunis ferry first, then the alternatives.

How to book ferry tickets from Genoa to Tunis with Haqqi Tours

The easiest way to book a ferry from Genoa to Tunis is to let a person do it. The form asks for the essentials; the details - a car and its length, a cabin, a pushchair, a pet, a connection on arrival - you let us know in the WhatsApp chat when we message you to confirm. We provide the ticket, explain check-in at Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano) and stay reachable during the crossing.

• Step 1 - fill in the form: date, one-way or return, adults and children
• Step 2 - we message you through WhatsApp with the sailings, vessels, seats or cabins and the cost
• Step 3 - you confirm the sailing you prefer and we arrange payment in the same chat
• Step 4 - we issue the e-ticket and send it; we stay in touch until you land in Tunis

Because a person books it, we can line the Genoa to Tunis ferry up with a flight or a train the same day, choose the sailing that leaves a safe margin, and warn you if the weather forecast makes the fast boat a risk.

Timetable and season of the Genoa to Tunis ferry

Sailing times on the Genoa to Tunis route depend on the operator and the month - as a rule 3 a week. Morning departures are normally the calmest and the most reliable; the last sailing of the day is the one to avoid if you have an onward connection. We choose the sailing to fit your plan and tell you the check-in time at Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano).

Sea conditions matter on this route: strong winds can delay or cancel high-speed boats while the conventional ferries keep sailing. When the forecast is poor we tell you and, if you prefer, book the steadier vessel.

Departure: Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano)

Your crossing starts at Genoa passenger terminal (Terminal Traghetti, Via Milano). Large ports have several gates and the boarding gate is announced on the boards and on the ticket; we send the gate and the check-in time with your confirmation. A bus links the airport and the Principe and Brignole stations in about thirty minutes, and trains reach Milan, Turin, Pisa and the Riviera from the stations, so for the city itself public transport is good; a private car is the practical choice for Portofino and the Tigullio resorts, the Cinque Terre, a hotel on the eastern coast, or any late arrival with luggage, as the Riviera lines are slow with changes.

• Haqqi Tours arranges a private transfer from your hotel in Genoa to the port on request
• Ask us which gate or terminal your sailing uses - big ports have several
• Foot passengers: at the port 45-60 minutes before departure; vehicles 60-90 minutes
• Keep the electronic ticket and the ID or passport used for booking together

Why book your Genoa to Tunis ferry ticket with Haqqi Tours

What we offer on the ferry from Genoa to Tunis: live fares checked across every operator for the date you travel, fast boat and slow boat explained plainly, seats and cabins reserved, vehicles booked with the right dimensions, the e-ticket delivered by WhatsApp and a team that answers at any hour if the weather changes the plan. Send the form and let us take the ferry off your list.