What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Genoa (international)?

Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in opens 5 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

GNV summer 2025 timetables now open

We are excited to announced that today, 14th October 2024, Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) has opened all 2025 sailings. This includes the popular summer June-Aug crossings which usually sell out quickly. Don't hesitate to search and book now, to secure your space at the lowest price with AFerry.

Official delivery of GNV Polaris ferry

Today is an important day for GNV (MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company Group), with the official delivery of GNV Polaris, the first of four new Ro-Pax ships that will renew the Company's fleet by 2026. The ship will soon leave the shipyard in China to reach Italy, where further fittings will be carried out before it starts service by January 2025. Our CEO, Matteo Catani, stated: "The delivery of this ship is of extreme importance for GNV: it is the first important step of a fleet modernisation project that – thanks to the new ships and the restyling of existing ones – will see us bring to the market in the coming years an offer and a service of the highest quality, enabling us to position ourselves as a carrier of excellence in the Mediterranean. This ship represents a fundamental step for our Company also in terms of reducing the environmental impact of our operations and will act as an accelerator of the sustainability path we have embarked on and in which we firmly believe."

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Q: What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Tanger Med?

Check-in opens 9 hours before departure and closes 4 hours before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

Q: What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Nador?

Passengers with or without a vehicle: Check-in opens 9 hours before departure and closes 4 hours before departure. Nador - Almeria check-in opens 9 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

Grandi Navi Veloci - Latest Ferry Prices, Reviews And Ships

Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) is one of the founding shipping companies of the “Motorways of the Sea” project in the Mediterranean. The company ranks second in terms of total ferry capacity, and first in the world in terms of the total number of beds on board.

Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) transports 2.4 million passengers, 1 million vehicles, 300,000 trucks and 77,000 pets annually. GNV prides itself on working to transfer goods transported from road to sea, to limit the carbon footprint and improve the environmental impact of transport.

Grandi Navi Veloci began serving Tunisia from Genoa in 2003. It then extended the North African connection from Italy to Morocco in 2008. Then GNV opened new routes between France and Morocco in 2012.

Nationality	Italian
Headquarters	Genoa
Ownership Type	Private limited company
Parent Company	MSC Group
Foundation Date	1992

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Algeria ferries Summer 2026 now open

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Latest Ticket Prices for Grandi Navi Veloci

Algiers → Sete

Wed, Feb 25, 17:00

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£258.77

Genoa → Tunis

Wed, Feb 25, 18:00

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£258.77

Ibiza → Barcelona

Thu, Feb 26, 11:00

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£62.28

Frequently Asked Questions About Grandi Navi Veloci

These are the most commonly asked questions. Can't find what you're looking for? No worries, get in touch and we'll be more than happy to assist with your enquiry.

What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Civitavecchia (domestic)?

All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Durres?

All passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Barcelona (international)?

All passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Barcelona (domestic)?

All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

What are the check-in times for Grandi Navi Veloci (GNV) ferries from Palermo Termini Imerese?

All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure. You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

Grandi Navi Veloci History

1992: Grandi Navi Veloci was officially established, marking the beginning of its journey in the maritime industry.

1999: A landmark year for Grandi Navi Veloci, as it became one of the first Italian shipping companies to be listed on the stock exchange. This move was crucial for funding the expansion and modernization of its fleet, recognized as one of the most advanced in Europe at the time.

2003: The company expanded its routes to North Africa, initiating the Genoa-Tunis connection, and broadening its reach to new markets.

2004: A strategic partnership was formed between the Grimaldi family and private equity funds managed by Permira. This agreement facilitated further growth, with Permira acquiring an 80% stake in Grandi Navi Veloci and Grimaldi Holding retaining 20%.

2006: A significant restructuring of the company's ownership occurred, welcoming new investors including Investitori Associati, De Agostini, Charme, and a portion of the company’s management team.

2007: Grandi Navi Veloci received recognition for its excellence, winning the Bit Tourism Award for Best Shipping Company, as voted by travel agents. In June, Ariodante Valeri was appointed General Manager.

2008: The launch of a new route connecting Genoa, Barcelona, and Tangier introduced the company's services to Morocco. That same year, special services for pet owners were introduced on the vessels La Superba, La Suprema, Fantastic, Excellent, and Majestic.

2009: The Grimaldi family exited from both the ownership and management of Grandi Navi Veloci. The company’s ownership structure became shared among Investitori Associati (67.1%), IDeA Co-Investment Fund (20.1%), Charme (9.2%), management (2.1%), and other shareholders (1.5%).

2010: Roberto Martinoli took on the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO), guiding the company through a new phase of leadership.

2011: During a shareholders' meeting in May, Marinvest S.r.l. was granted 50% ownership of the company through a capital increase. This injection of capital was part of a broader transaction that included the contribution of three vessels: SNAV Toscana, SNAV Lazio, and SNAV Sardegna. The resulting shareholding was split between Marinvest (50%), Investitori Associati (35%), IDeA (9.2%), Charme (4.6%), and other investors (1.2%).

2012: Grandi Navi Veloci launched two new shipping routes from Sète, France, to the Moroccan ports of Tangier and Nador in May. Later that year, shareholders approved a capital increase of 30 million euros with the option for an additional 20 million euros. The ownership structure at that point comprised Marinvest (50%), Investitori Associati (43.4%), IDeA Co-Investment Fund (3.66%), Charme (1.83%), and others (1.11%). By the end of the year, Roberto Martinoli was named Chairman, and Giovanni Battista Vacchi assumed the role of CEO.

2013: On December 11, Grandi Navi Veloci's shareholders approved an increase in capital to €169,999,988.97. Ownership stakes were updated as follows: Marinvest (57.39%), Investors Associates (36.97%), Idea Capital Funds SGR S.p.A. (3.12%), Charme Investment S.C.A. (1.56%), and others (0.96%).

Grandi Navi Veloci Sustainability

GNV's environmental commitment includes: The commissioning of new ferries to reduce polluting emissions by 30% to 50% and increase energy efficiency. 4 new ships will join the fleet over the next 2 years. An investment of more than 100 million euros in the installation of exhaust fume washing systems to reduce sulphur oxide emissions on 17 ferries. Investment in software for measuring and optimizing ferry performance. The electrical connection of ships at quayside in equipped ports to reduce air pollution and noise.