Grimaldi Lines

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Grimaldi Lines is a cornerstone of Mediterranean maritime transport, operating as a core part of the prestigious Grimaldi Group. Renowned for connecting major European ports with high-frequency sailings, the company specializes in linking Italy, mainland Greece, Spain, Sardinia, Sicily and Tunisia. As an official booking partner, goferry provides you with real-time schedule updates, automated price comparisons and a seamless ticket issuance platform. Whether you are transporting a freight vehicle, embarking on a family road trip or planning a Mediterranean holiday, Grimaldi Lines delivers unparalleled reliability and comfort.

With more than 70 years of experience in the sector, Grimaldi Lines has a popularity for offering splendid services that meet all the desires of its clients. The company has a fleet of cutting-edge ferries that can accommodate passengers, motors and cargo. The ferries are geared up with cabins of different classes, starting from basic to deluxe, to meet the wishes and budgets of all passengers. The cabins are spacious and properly-maintained, with comfortable beds and private bathrooms.

There are also facilities for passengers with disabilities, including wheelchair ramps, accessible cabins and adapted toilets. They additionally offer assistance to passengers with special desires, which include those with listening or visual issues.

Essential traveler tips: Prepare for your Mediterranean adventure

Maximize your comfort on board by checking out these expert travel tips compiled by the goferry team:

  • EU ETS & surcharges: Be aware that EU Environmental Transport System (EU ETS) carbon costs are applied to Mediterranean routes. These are automatically calculated when you book your ticket through goferry

  • Avoid mobile roaming charges: Grimaldi ships feature satellite maritime networks. Because maritime roaming rates are significantly higher than standard EU plans, we highly advise turning on flight mode and purchasing an onboard satellite Wi-Fi package instead

  • Camping on board: If you are traveling with a motorhome or camper on Adriatic routes (such as Ancona to Igoumenitsa), book early. Grimaldi Lines offers dedicated garage decks with electricity, allowing you to stay in your vehicle during the crossing

  • Port arrival times: Due to extensive security and vehicle loading procedures on large cruise ferries, passengers traveling with cars must check in at least 2 hours prior to departure. Foot passengers should arrive at least 1 hour before scheduled sailing times

Grimaldi Lines booking terms

Grimaldi Lines routes & schedules: Destinations, durations & seasonality

Grimaldi Lines maintains year-round connectivity across key European corridors, expanding with high-frequency crossings during peak holiday seasons.

Ancona - Igoumenitsa (Greece)

  • Cruise Europa / Cruise Olympia

  • 16.5 hours

  • Multi-weekly (Year-round)

Brindisi - Igoumenitsa (Greece)

Kydon / Europalink 7 Hours 30 Mins Daily connections

Livorno - Olbia (Sardinia)

  • Cruise Sardegna

  • 7 hours 45 mins

  • High-frequency daily

Civitavecchia - Barcelona (Spain)

  • Cruise Roma / Cruise Barcelona

  • 18 hours

  • Regular weekly year-round

Naples - Palermo (Sicily)

  • Cruise Ausonia

  • 8.5 hours

  • Frequent overnight sailings

Tip: Direct connections to beautiful holiday spots like Corfu are added to the Adriatic timetables primarily during the summer season (June to September).

Discounts & offers: How to book ferry tickets

Getting the best price on your Mediterranean crossing is easy when utilizing Grimaldi’s multi-layered discounts on goferry:

  • Advanced booking Greece: Lock in your summer holiday plans during the early months of the year to secure up to a 20% early bird discount on passenger fares, cabins and vehicle supplements for Adriatic routes

  • Senior & Youth discounts: Passengers over the age of 60, as well as students and youth under 26, qualify for specialized reduced base fares

  • Return Ticket benefits: Booking your outbound and return journeys simultaneously via goferry unlocks automated discounts on the return leg for selected routes

  • Membership perks: Grimaldi Lines frequently honors partnerships with international automobile clubs (such as ADAC). Enter your valid card number during the goferry booking process to check for applicable discounts

Onboard accommodation & facilities

Grimaldi Lines can carry passengers on board in a choice of several cabins as 2, 3 and 4 berth cabins or luxurious suites as well as in an economy numbered and super economy deck seats.

Choose one of Grimaldi Lines accommodation options and arrive fresh and rested to your destination harbor! There is a range of accommodation options to choose for a night or a day crossing to your arrival port.

Grimaldi lines facilities

Grimaldi Lines facilities on board allow you to enjoy a comfortable crossing to your destination. Passengers can be accommodated in cabins or in different lounge seating areas and have a choice of self-service and a-la-carte restaurant, indoor and outdoor bars and mini-shops for your needs.

Enjoy the sea, the sun and the open-air decks along with a variety of refreshing beverages, traditional local menus and delicious desserts that are offered on Grimaldi Lines ships. Quality products make the  journey to your destination unforgettable!

Grimaldi lines cabin options

Grimaldi Lines is characterized by some services that allow a comfortable crossing to your destination. The passengers can be accommodated in outside and inside cabins or in different lounge seating areas, and have a restaurant, bars and mini-shops available to them.

Onboard Grimaldi Lines there are different classes of cabins and price ranges. All cabin options are equipped with air conditioning, comfortable clothes storage and individual shower room.

For the single traveler, most of the cabins are also available on a per-bed basis, while they have paid particular attention to the cabins designed for disabled passengers.

Grimaldi lines airplane type & economy deck-seats

Grimaldi Lines Airplane Type Seats are numbered seats and booked on the name of the passengers.

Economy deck-seats they are splendid all around of each ship but mainly on the top deck!

Economy deck-seats actually mean that you can sit anywhere you want on the inside or outside deck and walk around on the ship. This option is fantastic for day trips or for passengers traveling with a sleeping bag. Economy deck-seats passengers can leave their luggage at a specially-designated area next to the garage entrance of the ship.

Vehicle & pet regulations

  • Car & motorhome travel: Grimaldi Lines features expansive garage decks ideal for cars, motorcycles, campers, and caravans. When booking via go-ferry.com, please ensure you declare the exact dimensions of your vehicle, including any roof racks or trailers, to guarantee your garage space

  • Pet travel policy: Pets are more than welcome onboard! You can choose to book a designated pet-friendly cabin, use the ship's onboard kennels, or walk your pet in the designated outdoor deck areas. Remember to have your pet's updated health passport ready before boarding

Frequently asked questions

Can I book a cabin for my pet on Grimaldi Lines ferries?

Yes. Grimaldi Lines provides dedicated "Pet Cabins" equipped with linoleum floors for easy cleaning. Make sure to select the pet cabin option on goferry during your initial booking, as availability is strictly limited.

Is it possible to modify my vehicle's license plate after booking?

Yes. If you change your rental car or purchase a new vehicle prior to departure, you can update your license plate details by reaching out to the goferry customer support team before arriving at the port terminal.

What is the cancellation policy for Grimaldi Lines tickets purchased on goferry?

Refund percentages depend entirely on how close to the departure date is happening. Tickets purchased under specific promotional or "Special Fares" are typically non-refundable but can often be converted to alternative travel dates.

Do Grimaldi Lines ferries run during the winter?

Yes. The vital freight and passenger corridors connecting Italy to mainland Greece, Sicily and Sardinia run consistently throughout the winter to maintain critical logistical links.

The Grimaldi Lines fleet: Vessel details & luxury onboard amenities

The fleet consists of state-of-the-art cruise ferries (e.g., Cruise Roma, Cruise Barcelona, Cruise Europa), designed to blend efficient point-to-point transit with the luxurious feel of a cruise ship.

Among the largest passenger ferries operating in the Mediterranean, these vessels can comfortably accommodate over 2,000 passengers and hundreds of vehicles.

  • Accommodation: Options range from budget-friendly airline-style pullman seats to spacious en-suite internal and external cabins, including luxury owner suites

  • Onboard facilities: Equipped with a la carte and self-service restaurants, duty-free shopping centers, swimming pools with sun decks, fitness centers and expansive children’s play zones

  • Eco-friendly upgrades: The latest additions to the fleet utilize advanced lithium battery systems to power ship operations while docked, ensuring zero emissions in port areas

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Zeus Palace

Sign:ICUS Length:211.9m Width:25m Speed (knots):20
Passengers:1.710 Beds:202 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2001
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Venezia

Sign:IBPD Length:186.36m Width:25.6m Speed (knots):22
Passengers:946 Beds:96 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2004
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Kydon Palace

Sign:SYNR Length:214m Width:26m Speed (knots):31
Passengers:1.718 Beds:231 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2001
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Europa Palace

Sign:IBYZ Length:204m Width:25m Speed (knots):19
Passengers:1.800 Beds:242 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2001
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Florencia

Sign:IBPD Length:186.36m Width:25.6m Speed (knots):23.5
Passengers:946 Beds:96 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2004
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Cruise Sardegna/Cruise Europa

Sign:IBEY/IBEV Length:225m Width:30.4m Speed (knots):28
Passengers:2.850 Beds:413 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2009/2010
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Cruise Roma/Cruise Barcelona

Sign:IBWO/IBWP Length:254m Width:30.4m Speed (knots):28
Passengers:3.343 Beds:499 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2008/2008
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Cruise Bonaria

Sign:ICUS Length:214m Width:26.4m Speed (knots):28
Passengers:2.500 Beds:231 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2000
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Cruise Ausonia

Sign:SYCD Length:199.99m Width:25m Speed (knots):19
Passengers:1.821 Beds:198 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2002
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Catania

Sign:IBVO Length:186.35m Width:25.6m Speed (knots):21.4
Passengers:934 Beds:93 Number of vehicles: Construction year:2003
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