Caronte & Tourist

Operates in: IT

Motorhome score: 4/5

Strong point

Completely transparent motorhome fares, valid from 1 to 31 August 2026: one way €61.70, same-day return €65.40, return within 3 days €77.80 and return within 90 days €105.70, covering up to 5 people with €2.50 per extra person. No reservation needed, 24/7.

Watch out for

Motorhomes over 9 m fall into the freight fare, prices have risen by up to 45% in four years, and the night fare only applies outside the peak period of 15 July to 15 September.

Gas bottles

Valve closed during the crossing: Overnight stays allowed
Particulars: On a crossing of 20 to 30 minutes the usual rule of main valve shut applies; there are no separate motorhome gas rules. NOT VERIFIED.

Pets

Pets: yes
Kennels on board: No overnight stays
Pet-friendly cabins: not applicable, there are no cabins
Price indication: no separate surcharge known
Walking deck: Overnight stays allowed
Particulars: On a crossing of 20 to 30 minutes the animal either stays in the vehicle or comes up on deck.

Dimensions & fares

Height: no height bands, the fare is based purely on length
Length: a motorhome up to 9 m falls within the motorhome fare; motorhomes over 9 m pay the commercial vehicle fare
Max: 9 m, above that the freight fare
Surcharges: length including anything mounted on the vehicle
Particulars: yes

Booking & flexibility

Open ticket: no reservation needed, simply drive up
Cancellation & changes: unused return legs are refundable less the cost of the outward leg
Early-booking discount: not necessary; a continuous service every 20 to 40 minutes, 24/7
When it gets busy: fares have risen by up to 45% over the past four years and the night fare between 22:00 and 04:00 is clearly cheaper
Loyalty programme: season tickets, mainly for residents and commuters

Vehicle deck during the crossing

Vehicle deck during the crossing: you generally stay in or beside the vehicle, it is a shuttle ferry of 20 to 30 minutes
Power on the vehicle deck: not available and not relevant on a crossing of this length
Accessibility & comfort: A short shuttle ferry on which you largely stay in the vehicle

Discounts

Night fare from 15 September to 15 July: one way €54.20 instead of €61.70, same-day return €58.40 and return within 3 days €68.40, valid only between 22:00 and 04:00
A return within 90 days costs €105.70 instead of twice €61.70, a saving of about €18

Sources:carontetourist.it