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Vehicle restrictions in Algerian ports

The following restrictions are effective from 21 June 2025 to 15 September 2025.

Transport of vans in all Algerian ports

As per regulations from the Algerian Ministry of Transport, vans are prohibited at Algerian ports except if used to travel with family and in the following cases:

  1. Your outward journey has already been completed and you are returning to your country of residence:

    1. You are authorised to embark from France (from Marseille & Sète) to Bejaia or Skikda if your van is registered in Algeria.

    2. You are authorised to board from Bejaia or Skikda if your van is registered in Europe.

    3. Proof to be presented when boarding: single ticket.

  2. Vans or cars with up to and including 7 seats:

    1. You are authorised to board if you are travelling as a couple (in the sense of civil status).

    2. or if you are a parent (father or mother) and are travelling with one or more of your minor children.

    3. Presentation of the family record book is compulsory.

  3. Vans or cars with 8 or more seats:

    1. You are authorised to board if you are travelling as a couple (in the sense of civil status) as parents and with at least two of your children who are minors.

    2. Presentation of family record book obligatory.

If your booking with a van or car does not correspond to the exceptions mentioned above, you will be refused boarding.

Transport of export vehicles and vehicles less than 3 years old

Export vehicles and vehicles less than 3 years old are prohibited in the ports of Alger and Oran.

Information about my GNV crossing

What time is the check-in? When do I have to check in?

The most recent check-in times are as follows:

Italy check-in times

Civitavecchia (domestic lines):

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure.

Civitavecchia (international lines):

  • 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.

Bari:

  • Passengers with or without a vehicle: Check-in opens 3 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.

Olbia:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure.

Palermo (domestic lines):

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

Palermo (international lines):

  • Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in opens 5 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before departure.

  • Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 2 hours before departure.

Palermo Termini Imerese:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure.

Genoa (domestic lines):

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure.

Genoa (international lines):

  • 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.

Porto Torres:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure.

Naples:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 45 minutes before departure.

France check-in times

Sète:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.

Morocco check-in times

Tangier:

  • Passengers with or without a vehicle: Check-in opens 9 hours before departure and closes 4 hours before departure.

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.

Albania check-in times

Durres:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.

Spain check-in times

Barcelona (domestic lines):

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

Barcelona (international lines):

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure and closes 1 hour before departure.

Valencia:

  • All passengers: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

Ibiza:

  • Passengers with a vehicle: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

  • Passengers without a vehicle: Check-in opens 1 hour before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

Mahón:

  • Passengers with or without a vehicle: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

Palma de Mallorca:

  • Passengers with or without a vehicle: Check-in opens 2 hours before departure and closes 30 minutes before departure.

Tunisia check-in times

Tunis:

  • Passengers with or without a vehicle: Check-in opens 8 hours before departure and closes 3 hours before departure.

Algeria check-in times

Algiers:

  • Check-in opens 4 hours before departure.

Béjaïa:

  • Check-in opens 4 hours before departure.

You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.

Once check-in has opened for your sailing we are unable to make any changes to your ticket. Instead, you should contact the port directly to make any changes using the relevant contact number below.

Where is the port? What is the address of the port? How do I find the port?

To help you find the port for your ferry, here are the addresses of the GNV ports:

  • Port of Algiers: Terminal 1 Alger, Rue d'Angkor, El Djazair 16000, Algeria

  • Port of Almeria: Muelle De Ribera Poniente S/N

  • Port of Barcelona: Ferry Terminal Barcellona Muelle San Beltrán S/N - 08039 Barcellona. Tel: +34934437139

  • Port of Béjaïa: Gare Maritime de Bejaia, 06 000, Bejaia, Algeria

  • Port of Civitavecchia: Terminal Autostrade del Mare, Molo 20. Tel: +39076659631

  • Port of Genoa: Piazzale Traghetti Iqbal Masih,5. Tel: +390102094777

  • Port of Ibiza: estacion Maritima Provisional - Muelle de botafoch - 07800 Ibiza

  • Port of Naples: Piazzale Immacolatella. Tel.+390812523011

  • Port of Palermo: Calata Marinai D'italia. Tel: +3909160726162

  • Port of Porto Torres: Industrial Porto. Tel: +39079516034

  • Port of Nador: Navifret S.A. route du port, B.P. 91 62050 Beni-Enzar by Nador. Tel: +212536608618 /+212536608697

  • Port of Palma de Mallorca: Estacion Maritima n2 - Muelle de Pelaires - 07015 Palma

  • Port of Termini Imerese: Via Molo Riva. Tel: +39091 60726199

  • Port of Tangier Med: Tanger Med Zone Franche de Ksar el Majaz, Oued R'mel, BP80, Tanger. Ticket Office: Gare Maritime GM03 Maritime Station. Tel : +212539330613

  • Port of Tunis : Port Offices La Goulette

  • Port of Sète: Orsetti Maritime Station. Tel : +33467433530

  • Port of Valencia: Muelle Perfecto Palacio, puerto de Valencia, 46024 Valencia

Are GNV running as normal?

If you entered your mobile number when you booked you will be updated by SMS if anything changes.

Can I travel on a GNV crossing if I have luggage on the roof of my van?

Passengers travelling to Tunisia are not permitted to carry luggage on their roof of their van. All accompanying luggage must be placed inside the vehicle.

Can I travel with my pet on a GNV crossing?

GNV permits passengers to travel with pets (including guide dogs and assistance dogs) on all routes. There are three ways that pets can travel: in a pet-friendly cabin; in a pet cage (for rabbits, birds, hamsters, etc.); or on the external decks of the ship. Pet-friendly cabins are subject to availability.

What assistance does GNV provide for passengers with disabilities?

GNV ships are equipped with elevators and disabled cabins. There are a limited number of wheelchairs available but availability cannot be guaranteed for the entire trip.

Can pregnant passengers travel with GNV?

Pregnant passengers must inform the ship command before embarking. Passengers past the 6 month of pregnancy, without complications, must have a medical certificate attesting that they are able to travel by sea. For other cases, the pregnant passenger must have a medical certificate authorising travel regardless of the number of months pregnant.

What are the Terms and Conditions of GNV?

You can find more information about GNV's terms and conditions here.

How to make changes to your booking

Here are some helpful articles to help you make changes to your booking if your travel plans change:

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