Grimaldi Overnight Ferry: Naples to Palermo Ship Tour | Cabins, Food Plans, Bars w/ Prices & More
Join Rob and me aboard the Grimaldi Lines Cruise Ausonia for our overnight ferry journey from Naples to Palermo, Sicily! 🇮🇹🚢 In this 17-minute complete ship tour, we take you along with us for our approximately 10½-hour overnight crossing and show you what it’s actually like traveling by ferry between Naples and Palermo. We walk through the ship and take a look at the different amenities, accommodations, food and drink options, bars, shopping, and the different ways passengers can book their journey. 🚢 IN THIS VIDEO: 🛏️ WHAT ARE YOUR ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS? One of the things we wanted to show was that you don’t necessarily have to book a private cabin. Depending on your ticket, there are different accommodation levels available, starting with no assigned accommodation, followed by an assigned reclining seat similar to an airline seat, and then several different cabin options at different price levels. 🍝 FOOD & DRINKS We also take you around the ship to look at the different food choices, bars and drink options, including actual prices so you can get a better idea of what you’ll spend onboard. If you’re considering purchasing a prepaid meal plan, I’ll include the link here: 👉 * PREPAID MEAL PLAN: https://www.grimaldi-lines.com/en/on-board/restaurants/ * This is NOT a paid ad, I get no commissions or benefits by promoting this company.  🛳️ BOARDING WAS EASY… GETTING OFF WAS ANOTHER STORY! 😂 One thing that surprised us was how easy the boarding process was. Not speaking the local language made things considerably more confusing than we expected, and getting off the ship took much longer than we anticipated. In fact, we ended up being more than 15 minutes late meeting our driver — and he wasn’t willing to wait even one minute longer! So if you’re taking this ferry and have transportation waiting for you on the other end, give yourself plenty of extra time to get off the ship and find your driver. Our experience may not be exactly the same as yours, but hopefully seeing the process firsthand will help you know what to expect. ⸻ 🇮🇹 ABOUT OUR TRIP Rob and I are documenting our travels through Italy and Europe, including our experiences with ferries, cruises, transportation, hotels, food, attractions and destinations along the way. If you’re planning a trip from Naples to Palermo, we hope this video gives you a better idea of what the Grimaldi Cruise Ausonia experience is really like before you book. Have you taken an overnight ferry in Italy or somewhere else in Europe? Let us know in the comments! 🎵 MUSIC DISCLOSURE Music used in this video was licensed through Splice. Music is used in accordance with the applicable Splice licensing terms. ⚠️ TRAVEL INFORMATION DISCLAIMER Travel information, prices, schedules, amenities, menus and availability shown in this video are based on our experience and the information available to us at the time of our trip. Prices, schedules, accommodations, services and onboard amenities can change by season and over time. Always check the ferry operator’s current information before booking. This video is intended for informational and entertainment purposes and is not affiliated with or sponsored by Grimaldi Lines unless otherwise stated. 00:00 Why We Took an Overnight Ferry Instead of Flying 00:30 Boarding the Grimaldi Lines Ferry 00:44 Our Cabin Tour: Cabin 8039 01:35 Private Bathroom & Shower 02:00 Cabin Amenities, Temperature & Lights 02:53 Wi-Fi & Cabin Details 03:04 What We Paid for the Ferry 04:10 Restaurant & Dining Options 04:24 Exploring the Ship 04:37 Pool, Bar & Pet Areas 05:10 Outdoor Deck & Seating Areas 06:17 Pet Relief Area 06:26 Leaving Naples 06:54 Bars, Drinks & Food 07:42 Is This a Cruise Ship? 08:40 Dining Plans & Restaurant Prices 09:04 Lounge, Shop & Restaurant 10:07 Sailing Away from Naples 10:21 Views of Sorrento 10:45 Kids’ Play Area 11:19 Café, Bar & Seating Areas 12:16 Onboard Gift Shop 12:31 Shopping & Souvenirs 14:00 Crepes, Candy & Café 14:39 Croissants, Ice Cream & Sandwiches 15:05 Lounge & Evening Entertainment 15:43 Ferry Cabin Categories & Prices 16:12 Back to Our Cabin 16:22 Our Overnight Experience 16:29 Disembarkation Process 16:40 Leaving the Ferry 16:52 Final Morning & Disembarkation #GrimaldiLines #CruiseAusonia #NaplesToPalermo #Palermo #NaplesItaly #Sicily #ItalyTravel #ItalyFerry #OvernightFerry #FerryTravel #TravelItaly #ItalyVacation #SicilyTravel #EuropeanTravel #TravelTips #CruiseFerry #TravelVlog #TravelWithUs #TravelingLeftAndRight #ItalianFerry #Traveloptions 🎵 MUSIC DISCLOSURE This video contains music from Shutterstock, licensed by Splice video editing app.