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:
Your outward journey has already been completed and you are returning to your country of residence:
You are authorised to embark from France (from Marseille & Sète) to Bejaia or Skikda if your van is registered in Algeria.
You are authorised to board from Bejaia or Skikda if your van is registered in Europe.
Proof to be presented when boarding: single ticket.
Vans or cars with up to and including 7 seats:
You are authorised to board if you are travelling as a couple (in the sense of civil status).
or if you are a parent (father or mother) and are travelling with one or more of your minor children.
Presentation of the family record book is compulsory.
Vans or cars with 8 or more seats:
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.
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 Algérie Ferries crossing
What time is check-in When do I need to check in?
The latest check-in times are as follows:
Foot passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure time and closes 1 hour before departure time.
Vehicle passengers: Check-in opens 4 hours before departure time and closes 90 minutes before departure time.
You must have a copy of your ticket before you check-in.
Where is the port? What is the port address? How do I find the port?
Port of Algiers: Port d'Alger, 02 Rue d'Angkor, BP 259, Algiers, Gare 259, Algeria
Port of Alicante: Est. Marítima Muelle de Levante, 10 Local 15,16, C.P. 03001, Spain
Port of Annaba: Quay 2, Mole Cigogne, Quai Nord, Annaba,, 1232 - 23000, Algeria
Port of Béjaia: Gare Maritime de Bejaia, 06 000, Bejaia, Algeria
Port of Genoa: Maritime Station, P.le dei Traghetti Iqbal Masih 5, 16126 Genova, Italy
Port of Marseille: Gares Maritimes Sud, Grand Port Maritime de Marseille, 13002 Marseille, France
Port of Oran: Route Sidi M'hamed, Oran, Algeria
Port of Sète: Gare Maritime Orsetti, 34200, France
Port of Skikda: Rue Ali Abdenour, Sakikdah, Algeria
Are Algérie Ferries running as normal?
If you have entered your mobile number when you booked you will be updated by SMS if anything changes, but you can also check the latest information regarding Algérie Ferries travel updates here.
Are there any luggage restrictions when travelling with Algérie Ferries?
Foot passengers are limited to two pieces of luggage (suitcase up to 60 x 50cm) and one backpack. Prohibited items include motorcycles, bicycles, household appliances, and furniture.
Can I travel with my pet on an Algerie Ferries crossing?
Algerie Ferries permits passengers to travel with pets (including guide dogs and assistance dogs) on all routes. There are two ways that pets can travel: in a kennel; or in your vehicle.
Can pregnant passengers travel with Algérie Ferries?
If you are less than 6 months pregnant, you can travel on presentation of a certificate indicating: Your personal data, weeks of pregnancy; that you are in optimal conditions to travel. Beyond 6 months of pregnancy, the opinion of the on-board doctor is mandatory.
What are the Terms and Conditions of Algerie Ferries?
You can find more information about Algerie Ferries' terms and conditions here.
How to make changes to your booking
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