Sail from Civitavecchia in the Rome area to La Goulette, Tunis’s passenger port. This overnight international crossing requires earlier reporting and advance document preparation.
Ferry operators from Civitavecchia to Tunis (La Goulette)
These operators currently offer bookings from Civitavecchia to Tunis (La Goulette). 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 Jun 2026 – 25 Oct 2026
Sailing schedule, 1 Jun 2026 to 25 Oct 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Wed
20:30
14:00(+1 day)
26 Oct 2026 – 31 Dec 2026Upcoming
Sailing schedule, 26 Oct 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Wed
19:30
14:00(+1 day)
Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.
Check-in
All passengers: Check-in required 4 hours before departure
Good to know
Timetable and local times
Through 25 October 2026: Wednesday 20:30 from Civitavecchia – Thursday 14:00 in Tunis. From 26 October to 31 December: Wednesday 19:30 – Thursday 14:00. Elapsed duration is 18 hours 30 minutes in both periods. Times are local to each port.
Price and booking
Enter the Tunis date, every passenger, your vehicle and preferred accommodation. Check the total and change or cancellation conditions before paying. Prepare the necessary passenger and vehicle documents separately.
Vehicle and customs preparation
Enter accurate vehicle dimensions and registration details. Before sailing to Tunisia, complete Smart Traveller registration for the circulation authorization and keep the QR code for customs staff. Check required documents and temporary vehicle-entry conditions; the QR code does not replace them.
Cabins and overnight rest
For the overnight crossing to La Goulette, compare available cabins and seats. Check bed capacity and facilities for the selected category. Accommodation depends on the specific sailing; follow vacating announcements before arrival.
Travelling with an animal
Before booking, check whether the animal is accepted on Tunisia routes, including restrictions on certain dog breeds. Confirm documents and entry requirements, as well as conditions for a later return to the EU. Onboard accommodation does not replace those requirements.
Check-in and reporting
Report no later than 4 hours before departure, with or without a vehicle. For 20:30, this is 16:30; for 19:30, 15:30, in Italian local time. Check-in is at the maritime station. Follow the terminal and document instructions on your ticket.
About the Civitavecchia to Tunis (La Goulette) ferry route
The ferry departs Civitavecchia, not central Rome. Include the land transfer and required reporting time in your plans. On arrival in Tunisia, allow for disembarkation, border and customs checks before continuing.
18 hours 30 minutes under the published periods through 31 December 2026. Departure and arrival times use each port’s local time zone.
Report no later than 4 hours before departure, with or without a vehicle. For 20:30, this is 16:30; for 19:30, 15:30, in Italian local time. Check-in is at the maritime station. Follow the terminal and document instructions on your ticket.
Until the clock change on 25 October 2026, Italy is 1 hour ahead of Tunisia. After the change, the clocks match for the rest of the year. Follow each port’s local time.
At La Goulette’s Gare Maritime passenger terminal. Do not use central Tunis as the final navigation destination.
No. Check travel-document validity and entry requirements for each passenger’s nationality and status. Vehicles and animals have separate requirements.