Travel from La Goulette to Palermo and continue your stay in Sicily. The timetable includes an early Sunday departure and a Thursday overnight connection in the period through 25 October 2026.
Ferry operators from Tunis (La Goulette) to Palermo
These operators currently offer bookings from Tunis (La Goulette) to Palermo. 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
Sun
03:30
16:30
Thu
19:30
07:30(+1 day)
26 Oct 2026 – 6 Dec 2026Upcoming
Sailing schedule, 26 Oct 2026 to 6 Dec 2026
Days
Dep.Departure
Arr.Arrival
Sun
03:30
16:30
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 elapsed duration
Through 25 October 2026: Thursday 19:30–Friday 07:30 (11 hours) and Sunday 03:30–16:30 same day (usually 12 hours; 13 hours on 25 October). From 26 October to 6 December: Sunday 03:30–16:30 same day (13 hours). Times are local to each port. For other dates, check the search.
Ticket price
Check the total for your selected daytime or overnight crossing to Palermo. Include the vehicle and preferred accommodation; plan transport after disembarking in Sicily separately.
Vehicle and customs preparation
Prepare vehicle documents and check requirements for leaving Tunisia and entering Italy. Separate onboard luggage before boarding. For the early Sunday departure, plan rest before continuing by car in Sicily.
Cabins and seats
Thursday’s crossing is overnight, while Sunday’s starts before dawn. Choose a cabin or seat around your party and availability. Follow the accommodation vacating time announced on board.
Travelling with an animal
Check veterinary documents and conditions for entry into the EU from Tunisia before choosing a date. Also confirm operator acceptance of the animal. Booking a place does not guarantee the documents are sufficient.
Check-in and reporting
Report at La Goulette’s maritime station no later than 4 hours before departure, with or without a vehicle. For Thursday 19:30, by 15:30; for Sunday 03:30, by Saturday 23:30. Use Tunisian local time and prepare every passenger’s documents.
About the Tunis (La Goulette) to Palermo ferry route
For Sunday 03:30, reporting is on Saturday evening. In Palermo, allow for checks and disembarkation before onward transport or accommodation. Use Italian local time for the arrival time.
Thursday’s crossing through 25 October is 11 hours. Sunday’s takes 12 hours before 25 October and 13 hours from that date under the published timetable through 6 December.
Report at La Goulette’s maritime station no later than 4 hours before departure, with or without a vehicle. For Thursday 19:30, by 15:30; for Sunday 03:30, by Saturday 23:30. Use Tunisian local time and prepare every passenger’s documents.
At La Goulette passenger port. Allow for onward transport after disembarkation and checks.
Until the clock change on 25 October 2026, Italy is 1 hour ahead. Afterwards the clocks match for the rest of the year. Follow each port’s local time.
Yes. Check travel documents and entry requirements according to each passenger’s nationality and status. Vehicles and animals have additional requirements.