Genoa Palermo Ferry
A ferry journey from Genoa to Palermo offers a relaxed and immersive way to travel between northern and southern Italy. Onboard, passengers can enjoy comfortable seating or private cabins, access to dining options, and open-air decks with expansive views of the sea.
Upon arrival in Palermo, travellers are greeted by the vibrant energy of Sicily's capital, with its rich history, bustling markets, and unique blend of architectural styles reflecting Arab, Norman, and Baroque influences. The city invites exploration, from its historic streets to the local cuisine and cultural landmarks.
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Tuesday, February 24, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions About Genoa-Palermo
Frequently Asked Questions About Genoa-Palermo
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About Palermo
Palermo is the regional capital of Sicily; its ferry port is on the northwest coast of the island. In the Middle Ages, Palermo was one of the premier cities in Europe, but today it is still recovering from its twentieth-century ruin. With its reputation as a hotbed of both petty and organised crime, Palermo's attractions are often overlooked. There is some beautiful architecture to be found here, and the city has good museums, churches, markets, and restaurants that are well worth a visit.
Palermo's historic centre, Quattro Canti, in the form of a large octagonal square, is the main attraction in the city's old quarter. Many churches, structures, monuments, and other historical sites of interest are located in or near Palermo's Quattro Canti.
About Genoa
Genoa ferry port is strategically located for tourists and trade and has always acted as a link between continental Europe and the Mediterranean. Spain, Morocco, Corsica, Sardinia and Tunisia are all well connected from Genoa port.
The history of Genoa is linked to seafaring and trade; the city is known, among other things, for being the birthplace of Christopher Columbus, Giuseppe Mazzini and Goffredo Mameli. Its port is the most important in Italy.
The historic centre of Genoa features numerous palaces, called Palazzi dei Rolli, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. In Genoa, you can find some of the most beautiful Palaces in Europe, real treasures, both in the historic centre of Genoa and along the Riviera. Today Genoa is an established tourist, cultural, scientific, musical and university centre.
Genoa to Palermo Ships
Reviews For Genoa-Palermo
Everything ok but the bed…
Everything ok but the bed mattress was hard it was like sleeping on the floor my hips were very sore in the morning.
The staff were not helpful.…
The staff were not helpful. Most gave the impression that they didn’t want to be there. The bistro service was chaotic with the wrong orders going to tables. The bar staff preferred to talk to each other rather than serve customers. The public areas were not cleaned. In the morning the outside area still had bottles and rubbish on the tables and the tables were sticky and did not get cleaned during the journey. In the front bar it was a similar situation. I asked for a table to be cleaned and was given a cloth! The mattresses in the cabins are terribly uncomfortable. We were 1/2 hr late arriving which extended to well over an hour before we went to the car deck.
Excellent
Excellent