Valletta Catania Ferry

The Valletta Catania ferry route connects Malta with Sicily. Currently there is just the 1 ferry company operating this ferry service, Virtu Ferries. The crossing operates up to 6 times each week with sailing durations from around 4 hours 15 minutes.

Valletta Catania sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.

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How long is the ferry from Valletta to Catania?

The typical crossing time for ferries from Valletta to Catania is approximately 4h 15m. However, please keep in mind that sailing duration might change depending on what season you choose to travel.

How much is the ferry from Valletta to Catania?

The average price of a ferry from Valletta to Catania is approximately 260 €. However, please remember that the price of a ferry from Valletta to Catania can differ depending on the season. Price exclusive of booking fees.

Which ferry companies operate between Valletta to Catania?

There is 1 ferry operator for Valletta to Catania and this is

Virtu Ferries

How can I book ferry tickets from Valletta to Catania?

Ferries from Valletta to Catania are available for booking through our deal finder. Please also visit our offers page to stay updated with all the latest ferry offers on this route.

Can you travel as a foot passenger on the ferry from Valletta to Catania?

Yes, you can currently travel as a foot passenger onboard the ferries from Valletta to Catania with

Virtu Ferries

Can you take your car on the ferry from Valletta to Catania?

No, only foot passengers can travel on the ferry.

Can you bring pets on the ferry from Valletta to Catania?

Yes, passengers are allowed to bring their pets onboard this ferry service. However, you may require a pet passport and other documentation to take your furry companion with you. The following operators currently allow pets on their ferries

Virtu Ferries

How far is Catania from Valletta?

Valletta to Catania is approximately 100 nautical miles distance apart.

Valletta Guide

Valletta is the capital of Malta and lies in the central eastern part of the island and the Valletta Peninsular is home to two natural harbours; Marsamxett and the Grand Harbour, which is Malta's main port that has a number of quays at Marsa. Along the old sea wall of Valletta's waterfront, which was built by Manuel Pinto de Fonseca, there now stands a cruise liner terminal. Many of the city's buildings date back to the 16th century and were built during the reign of the Order of St. John of Jerusalem, also known as the Knights Hospitaller. The mainly Baroque city also has traces of Mannerist, Neo-classical and modern architecture and the effects of the Second World War on the city are clear to see with many scars left behind - particularly the demolition of The Royal Opera House. In 1980 Valletta was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is the island's cultural centre with many churches, palaces and museums for tourists to explore.

Ferry services operating from the port depart to Catania and Pozzallo.

Catania Guide

Catania is located on the east coast of Sicily on the Ionian Sea and is the second largest city in Sicily and sits under the imposing shadow of Mount Etna, or A Muntagna as the locals call it. The volcano has had a significant influence on the city's history and its actual existence, having destroyed the city on several occasions. The most destructive being an eruption in the 17th century. Catania was covered in lava in 1669 and then 24 years later, in 1693, an earthquake shook the town to its foundations.

A popular attraction in the city, located on the edge of the town's square is the Cathedral which is dedicated to St. Agata, the city's patron saint. The cathedral stands on the site of an earlier 11th century church that was almost entirely destroyed in the 1693 earthquake. The imposing cathedral's baroque architectural style incorporates Roman columns taken from an amphitheatre. There are more Roman elements in the cathedral as beneath there are some Roman baths. The Baroque theme continues within the cathedral's interior with several ornate chapels and a fresco depicting the 1693 earthquake. Catania's most famous son, Bellini, is buried in the cathedral as are three Aragonese Kings: Frederick II, Louis and Frederick III.

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