1. How can I check ferry schedules and fares?
You can find ferry schedules and prices from the Port of Salerno on websites such as Quick Ferries or the official websites of the ferry companies.
2. Where can I purchase ferry tickets?
Tickets are available online (via official websites or aggregators), at ticket offices at the Maritime Station or other terminals, by phone through the companies’ call centers, and at authorized travel agencies.
3. What are the check-in and boarding procedures and deadlines (with or without a vehicle)?
Without vehicle: arrive at least 1 hour before departure
With vehicle: arrive 2 hours before, or up to 3 hours before for Tunisia routes in high season
At check-in, vehicles are given a boarding pass indicating the garage deck. For safety reasons, access to the garage is not allowed during the crossing.
Check-in closes 1 hour before departure for all passengers.
4. What documents are required for boarding (including for minors)?
All passengers, including children and infants, must present a valid and unexpired identity document (ID card or passport).
Driver’s licenses are not valid for boarding.
Self-certifications are not accepted. The personal data must match the reservation, otherwise boarding may be denied.
5. How long does the trip take to each destination (e.g., Palermo, Tunisia, Amalfi Coast)?
Salerno – Palermo: approx. 9–11 hours; 1–3 crossings per week depending on the season
Salerno – Messina: approx. 7 hours 15 minutes, daily if in service
Salerno – Tunis: approx. 24–24.75 hours, two crossings per week
Capri, Ischia, Procida: seasonal routes (April–October), 1–2 daily departures; duration from 1.5 to 3.5 hours
Amalfi: approx. 30–40 minutes
Amalfi Coast: 30 to 70 minutes, depending on the route
6. What services are available on board (cabins, restaurants, bar, Wi‑Fi)?
On routes to Palermo and Tunis: cabins, self-service restaurants, bars, shopping areas, lounges, recliner seats, TV, Wi‑Fi, and dedicated services for children and passengers with reduced mobility
On routes to the Amalfi Coast: generally air-conditioned seating areas and snack bars; cabins are not available due to short travel times
7. Are there discounts for round-trip tickets or groups?
Purchasing a round-trip ticket may provide discounts (up to 20% off the return trip). Group discounts vary by company and season.
Some examples include:
20% discount for passengers over 60 (e.g., Grimaldi Lines on Sicily routes)
Children discounts: free for ages 0–2/3, reduced fares for ages 2–10/12
Possible group and resident rates (Amalfi Coast routes)
Special round-trip promotions during select periods
8. Are there services for passengers with reduced mobility?
Yes, all major ferry companies offer dedicated assistance, priority boarding, and onboard accessibility features such as reserved cabins, elevators, and ramps.
It is recommended to request assistance at the time of booking to allow proper arrangements.
9. What are the main destinations reachable from the Port of Salerno?
International destinations: Palermo, Messina, Tunis
Seasonal destinations along the coast and to the islands: Amalfi Coast (Amalfi, Positano), Ischia, Capri, Procida, Cilento Coast (Agropoli–Sapri), Aeolian Islands (Stromboli, Lipari, Salina, Vulcano, Panarea)