Leave Cagliari in the evening and reach Civitavecchia the following morning. Coordinate onboard accommodation and transport towards Rome with the selected crossing, with or without an Arbatax call.
These operators currently offer bookings from Cagliari to Civitavecchia. The operator for your sailing is confirmed in the dated search results.
Grimaldi Lines
Schedules and check-in by operator
Grimaldi Lines
Sailing schedule
1 Sep 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Sailing schedule, 1 Sep 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Mon, Wed
20:00
11:00(+1 day)
Fri
20:00
09:00(+1 day)
Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.
Check-in
Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in required 1 hour before departure
Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in required 2 hours before departure
Good to know
Timetable, duration and Arbatax calls
From 1 September to 31 December 2026: Monday and Wednesday 20:00–11:00 next day, 15 hours with an Arbatax call; Friday 20:00–09:00 next day, 13 hours without an Arbatax call. All times are local. During the intermediate call, follow crew announcements for passengers continuing to Civitavecchia.
Trip price
Price the return to Civitavecchia with the correct passenger count and actual vehicle dimensions. Check the total with your chosen cabin and budget separately for onward transport.
Cars, motorcycles and campers
On your return from Sardinia, check the category and dimensions with all luggage included. Prepare what you need on board before vehicle boarding and follow the crew during any intermediate call.
Cabins and overnight rest
Choose accommodation with the overnight crossing and onward driving or travel in Lazio in mind. Match cabin capacity to your party and check availability for the date.
Pets
Arrange pet accommodation when booking from Cagliari. Pet in Cabin is required for cabin access with Grimaldi; selecting a passenger cabin alone is not enough.
Fast check-in and reporting
For Grimaldi fast check-in, show your ticket directly at boarding. For the 20:00 departure, report no later than 18:00 with a vehicle or 19:00 without one. The Via Riva di Ponente GPS reference locates the ticket-office area; use your ticket for the precise approach to the ship.
About the Cagliari to Civitavecchia ferry route
When departing Cagliari, follow the specific boarding location rather than only the ticket-office address. For arrival in Civitavecchia, plan the station transfer or onward drive separately; the ferry does not arrive in Rome itself.
15 hours on Monday and Wednesday or 13 hours on Friday under the timetable through 31 December 2026. Arrival is the next day.
From Cagliari, Monday and Wednesday include an Arbatax call; Friday has no such call for September–December 2026.
For Grimaldi fast check-in, show your ticket directly at boarding. For the 20:00 departure, report no later than 18:00 with a vehicle or 19:00 without one.
Include both in your Cagliari to Civitavecchia search. Check accurate vehicle dimensions, cabin capacity and availability for the date.
No. Civitavecchia, Arbatax and Cagliari use Italian local time. Check the arrival date for the overnight crossing.