Moby Lines Genoa - Olbia: ferry guide

Moby Lines ferries to Olbia (Sardinia) from Genoa are active in the high season with 1-3 daily crossings. In this page, you can find all you need to know about the Genoa- Olbia route: schedules, prices, duration, as well as ferry amenities and services.

Sailing smoothly to Sardinia on the spacious Moby Aki

Moby Lines Sardinia ferry schedules from Genoa

The Genoa - Olbia route is operated by Moby Lines mostly in the high season with 1-3 daily crossings. In 2024, the route will be served by the company from the 2nd of May to the 2nd of November.

In the summer months, there is usually one ferry in the morning and one evening departure. Depending on the month, there might be 2 evening crossings instead.

In the summer months, the morning ferry usually leaves Genoa at 09:00 or 09:15, and reaches Olbia around 19:00-19:15. Evening ferries are overnight: they normally depart between 21:00 and 21:30 and arrive in Olbia the next morning around 07:30-08:30.

Here is a timetable with indicative Genoa - Sardinia schedules and prices:

Departure	Arrival	Starting price	Duration
09:00	19.00	€45.10	10 hr
21:00	08:30	€44.10	11 hr 30 min
21:30	07:30	€49.10	10 hr

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Preparing for dinner at the restaurant of the Moby Otta

Genoa - Olbia ferry ticket prices

Moby Lines standard ferry tickets for the Genoa - Olbia connection start at approximately €44 and can cost up to over €100.

Τicket prices depend mainly on the season. Moreover, the morning crossing is usually cheaper than the evening one.

Discounts and offers

Infants and toddlers up to 3 years old travel free of charge on Moby Lines ferries to Sardinia, while children 4-11 years old are entitled to 50% discount. The company also offers 75% discount or more to Sardinia residents.

The operator also promotes seasonal offers for this and other Sardinia ferry routes. For example, in summer 2024 you can take advantage of:

• The 1+1 offer for ferries to Sardinia by Moby Lines, with 100% discount on the passenger fare for 1 adult accompanied by a child (4-11 years old) or a second paying adult. The offer is available for bookings until September 30, 2024.

Moby Lines also offers special discounts for trips with vehicles, such as motorcycles, campers, caravans, trailers, and vans.

Cabin for 2 with a beautiful sea view on the Moby Wonder

Genoa - Olbia ferry trip with Moby Lines

Find out all about the ferry trip to Sardinia with Moby Lines starting from Genoa: duration, vehicle transportation, cabins, vessel amenities, and pet travel.

How long is the ferry trip from Genoa to Olbia?

The Genoa - Olbia ride with Moby Lines normally takes 10 hours or 11 hours 30 min, depending on the vessel serving the route.

Where is the port of Genoa?

The port of Genoa is located in the city of Genoa, the capital of the region of Liguria, and is one of the most popular ports in Italy. Moby Lines ferries to Sardinia depart from the Imbarco Moby spot in the port (Terminal Traghetti).

The port of Genoa is located near the city center (Piazza Raffaele de Ferrari) and is easily accessible by public transport. It is just 8 minutes by car from the Genoa central railway station (Genova Piazza Principe) and less than 15 minutes by bus (stop at San Benedetto/amba Alagi).

Moreover, the port is just 5 km from the airport of Genoa (Christopher Columbus).

Which Moby Lines ferries travel between Genoa and Olbia?

There are normally 4 Moby Lines ferries operating on the Genoa - Olbia connection:

• Moby Aki: it has a capacity of 2,200 passengers and 710 vehicles
• Moby Drea: it has a capacity of 1,920 passengers and 500 vehicles
• Moby Otta: it has a capacity of 1,920 passengers and 500 vehicles
• Moby Wonder: it has a capacity of 1,880 passengers and 665 vehicles

The 4 spacious vessels offer numerous on-board amenities for a comfortable trip, including several bars and pubs, à la carte and self-service restaurants, pizza restaurants, and various shops. In addition, there’s a children's area and a video-games room, which makes them perfect picks for families.

Moby Aki, Moby Wonder and Moby Drea also have sundecks, where you can relax, have a drink at the Lido Bar and dive in the swimming pool!

Important: on Moby Lines vessels there are normally no specific restrictions regarding luggage size and weight.

Family moments by the pool on the Moby ferry to Sardinia

How much does it cost to bring my car on the Genoa - Olbia ferry?

Car and van prices on Moby Lines ferries normally start at around €95. As for motorcycle tickets, prices start at around €52.

Can I book a cabin?

Of course, you can. In fact, there are many types of cabins available that you can choose from: interior or exterior (with or without sea view), 2-bed cabins, 3-bed cabins, cabins for 4, suites for 4 or with double bed, as well as pet cabins. Some of the cabins have bathrooms, showers and A/C.

Cabin prices start at around €144, depending on the type of cabin and the season. As cabins usually sell out fast, we recommend booking at least one month before your trip.

Can I bring my pet on the Genoa - Olbia ferry?

Yes, pets are more than welcome on Moby Lines ferries to Sardinia. You just have to include them in your booking and pay a small fee.

Pets should be recently vaccinated. Therefore, make sure to bring along updated health certificates. Also, remember to bring a muzzle and leash for your dog.

Pets are allowed on the external decks of the ship, but are not allowed to enter cabins, ferry lounges and communal areas.

Tip: the best option for traveling between Genoa and Olbia with your pet(s), is booking a pet-friendly cabin that can accommodate up to 3 pets.

The busy port area in the city of Genoa

More ferry routes to Olbia (Sardinia):

• Livorno - Olbia
• Piombino - Olbia
• Rome (Civitavecchia) - Olbia

More ferry routes from Moby Lines: 

• Genoa - Golfo Aranci (Sardinia)
• Genoa - Porto Torres (Sardinia)
• Livorno - Bastia (Corsica)