Livorno

Livorno – a major port in Tuscany, the administrative center of the province. It is located on the eastern coast of the Ligurian Sea, near the mouth of the Arno River, surrounded on all sides by the Livorno Hills. It is here that there is a new cruise terminal «Alto Fonale» located Calato Pointe Franco. It is five hundred meters from the central part of the city. The port is served by four transport companies with daily voyages all year round.

Main ferry companies

Ships from the port of Livorno connect the mainland with Corsica, Sardinia, Sicily and the island of Capraia. The crossings between the ports of Tuscany are provided by such companies.

• The ferryboats of Grimaldi Lines started to carry people and goods as far back as the 14th century and now this group has one of the biggest fleets in the world. It is equipped with the fastest and most modern ships of the new generation. Thanks to the quantity and quality of service, passengers can enjoy a pleasant voyage followed by overnight stays in the cabins.
• Toremar offers year-round, fast, comfortable and reliable crossings at any time of year. Every year the company transports approximately one and a half million passengers.
• Moby Lines' modern vessels connect the mainland to the islands of Sardinia, Corsica and Elba. Its high-speed cruise liners are equipped with special architectural elements and unique interiors. In addition, all our passengers enjoy comfortable, luxurious cabins and top-quality service.
• Corsica Ferries has been operating from France and Italy for forty years, ferrying passengers to Corsica and Sardinia. It provides safe, fast and comfortable travel on board modern ferries. The peculiarity of the company – is the presence on board of restaurants, which are part of the Chaîne des Rotisseurs.

Depending on the season, more than twelve voyages are available to passengers every day. From the port-city of Livorno tourists can travel to other Tuscan cities choosing the most convenient way of transportation: cruisers, ferries, or high-speed boats. The main thing – in time to book tickets.

Location and features of the port

Livorno – a major maritime harbor. Most visitors pass through it, stopping off before visiting other Tuscan cities. The port has terminals for ferries, cruise ships and cargo ships. It is a huge maritime harbor with a complex structure. You can get to the port by public transport. There is no airport in Livorno. The closest air harbors are in Pisa and Florence. From there you can get to the city by train or bus. Livorno – a huge port from which you can go to the neighboring islands. It is easily accessible, and there are cafes and stores near the pier, where you can spend time waiting for the crossing. There are also cafes and stores near the pier, where you can spend time waiting for the crossing.