Travel from the Rome area to Sardinia’s east coast. The Civitavecchia–Arbatax ferry leaves in the evening and arrives early in the morning, providing a starting point for Tortolì and the surrounding area.
These operators currently offer bookings from Civitavecchia to Arbatax. The operator for your sailing is confirmed in the dated search results.
| Days | Dep.Departure | Arr.Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sat | 20:00 | 05:00(+1 day) |
Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.
From 1 September to 31 December 2026: Tuesday and Saturday, departing 20:00 and arriving 05:00 the following day. The usual crossing takes 9 hours. The 24 October departure takes 10 hours because the clocks go back during the night. All times are local.
For a fare to Arbatax, enter the date, passengers, accurate vehicle details and preferred accommodation. Compare the total with included services and amendment conditions before paying.
Enter the correct category and dimensions, including a roof box or trailer. Prepare documents and overnight luggage before entering the vehicle boarding area.
For the overnight crossing to Arbatax, check cabin capacity, facilities and private use. Plan an early start before the 05:00 arrival and follow the crew’s instructions for vacating accommodation.
Add the pet to your Arbatax ticket. To keep it with you in a cabin, select a cabin and Pet in Cabin, checking availability and permitted passenger occupancy.
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. Boarding in Civitavecchia closes 30 minutes before departure; this does not replace the earlier mandatory reporting time.
Include the transfer from Rome to Civitavecchia in your plans before the evening departure. With arrival in Arbatax at 05:00, arrange accommodation access or onward transport in advance, especially without a car.
View Arbatax to Civitavecchia ferriesUsually 9 hours, from 20:00 to 05:00 the next day. The 24 October 2026 sailing takes 10 hours because of the clock change.
Through 31 December 2026, Tuesday and Saturday at 20:00. Check availability for your chosen date.
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. Boarding in Civitavecchia closes 30 minutes before departure; this does not replace the earlier mandatory reporting time.
Add both to your Civitavecchia to Arbatax search with accurate vehicle dimensions and passenger numbers. Spaces are confirmed for the selected sailing.
Arrival is early in the morning. Arrange transport from the port and accommodation access before travelling.
