Leave Campania late in the evening and reach Sicily’s north coast the following morning. The overnight ferry to Palermo lets you combine travel with rest on board.
These operators currently offer bookings from Naples to Palermo. The operator for your sailing is confirmed in the dated search results.
| Days | Dep.Departure | Arr.Arrival |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri | 22:30 | 07:00(+1 day) |
Departure and arrival times are shown in the local time of the respective port.
From 14 September to 31 December 2026: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, leaving Naples at 22:30 and arriving in Palermo at 07:00 the next day. The crossing takes 8 hours 30 minutes. All times are local. Check your selected date, including when travelling around holidays.
Enter your Naples departure date, all passengers and a vehicle if travelling with one. Add your preferred accommodation and compare the overnight crossing total, including change and cancellation conditions.
Enter the accurate category and dimensions of your car, motorcycle or camper, including roof luggage and any trailer. Set aside documents and an overnight bag before boarding: garages are not accessible during the crossing.
For the overnight crossing, choose a cabin or seat around your rest needs. Check bed capacity, facilities and availability for the date. Follow the onboard announcement for vacating accommodation before the morning arrival.
Add your pet to the Palermo booking. To stay together in a cabin, select a cabin and Pet in Cabin, subject to availability. Prepare the required documents and check parasite-treatment requirements before travelling.
For the 22:30 departure, report no later than 20:30 with a vehicle or 21:30 without one. With fast check-in, show your ticket directly to staff at boarding. In Naples, follow instructions for Banchina Immacolatella Vecchia, Molo 15/c; the GPS reference locates the Calata Porta di Massa area.
Allow for travel through Naples and boarding before the late departure. On arrival in Palermo, leave time to disembark before continuing to the centre or elsewhere in Sicily. Check accommodation check-in times if reaching your hotel in the morning.
View Palermo to Naples ferries8 hours 30 minutes: 22:30–07:00 next day under the timetable from 14 September to 31 December 2026.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 22:30 for 14 September–31 December 2026. Check your date for availability and holiday changes.
For the 22:30 departure, report no later than 20:30 with a vehicle or 21:30 without one. With fast check-in, show your ticket directly to staff at boarding. In Naples, follow instructions for Banchina Immacolatella Vecchia, Molo 15/c; the GPS reference locates the Calata Porta di Massa area.
Add them to your Naples to Palermo search. Check vehicle dimensions and cabin capacity; availability is confirmed for your selected date.
At 07:00 the next day. Allow time to disembark before planning a transfer or onward travel from Palermo.
