Grandi Navi Veloci Ferries

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Grandi Navi Veloci is one of the leading Italian shipping companies operating in cabotage and passenger transport in the Mediterranean Sea.

The company was established in 1992 and the first ship, the M/n Majestic, was launched in 1993.
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Grandi Navi Veloci has 10 ships of ownership and work maritime connections in Sardinia, Sicily, Spain, Tunisia, Morocco and France. In addition to the targeted passenger services, the Grandi Navi Veloci fleet has committed itself to the development of the Motorways of the Sea linesMaritime transport is a cheaper alternative to traditional road transport, and provides a viable solution to the environmental problem associated with the intensive use of vehicles on the road network.

The history of Grandi Navi Veloci:

1992: Grandi Navi Veloci was born.

1999: Grandi Navi Veloci - unique at the time among Italian shipping companies - is listed on the stock exchange to finance the development of its fleet, the most modern and innovative in Europe.

2003: Grandi Navi Veloci lands in the Maghreb and inaugurates the Genoa - Tunis line.

2004: the Grimaldi family and the Private Equity funds managed by Permira reach an agreement for the further development of the company, thanks to the entry into the capital of Grandi Navi Veloci of Permira's 80% and the remaining 20% to Grimaldi Holding.

2006: the new shareholding structure is established; shortly before the end of the year, the new partners Investitori Associati, De Agostini, Charme and part of the management enter the capital of Grandi Navi Veloci.

2007: Grandi Navi Veloci is chosen as the Best Navigation Company by travel agents, who give it the Bit Tourism Award 2007. In June, Ariodante Valeri joined the company as General Manager.

2008: the Genoa - Barcelona - Tangier line is inaugurated, kick-starting connections with Morocco. The same year, an ad hoc service for pet owners was developed and offered to passengers on board the ships La Superba, La Suprema, Fantastic, Excellent and Majestic.

2009: the Grimaldi family definitively leaves the shareholding structure and management of Grandi Navi Veloci.
The shareholding structure is divided into Investitori Associati (67.1%), IDeA Co-Investment Fund (20.1%), Charme (9.2%), management (2.1%), other shareholders (1.5%).

2010: Roberto Martinoli takes over as CEO of Grandi Navi Veloci.

2011: on 2 May, the Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting of Grandi Navi Veloci resolves on a reserved share capital increase in favour of Marinvest Srl, to which a shareholding equal to 50% of the share capital of Grandi Navi Veloci is allocated. Marinvest becomes part of the Grandi Navi Veloci shareholding structure through a capital increase against a mixed contribution of cash and three ships (SNAV Toscana, SNAV Lazio, SNAV Sardegna). The new shareholding structure is divided between Marinvest (50%), Investitori Associati (35%), IDeA (9.2%), Charme (4.6%) and other shareholders (1.2%).

2012: On 26 May, Grandi Navi Veloci inaugurated two new maritime connections between the French port of Sète and the Moroccan ports of Tangier and Nador.
On 2 August 2012, the Shareholders' Meeting of Grandi Navi Veloci resolved to increase the share capital by EUR 30 million; during the Shareholders' Meeting, the Board of Directors was also delegated the power to carry out a possible subsequent increase up to EUR 20 million. The Company is therefore owned by Marinvest (50%), Investitori Associati (43.40%), IDeA Co-Investment Fund (3.66%), Charme (1.83%), and other shareholders (1.11%).
On 20 December, Roberto Martinoli was appointed Chairman of the Company; Giovanni Battista Vacchi joined the Board as Managing Director.

11 December 2013 a share capital increase to € 169,999,988.97 was approved. The shareholdings of the reference shareholders are split between Marinvest S.r.l.: (57.39%), Investitori Associati: (36.97%), Idea Capital Funds s.g.r. S.p.a (3.12%), Charme Investment S.C.A. (1.56%) and others (0.96%).

Grandi Navi Veloci : Ferry Deals online

Grandi Navi Veloci makes various offers and promotions available to travellers throughout the year, and on several occasions these promotions are also extended with the same or slightly lower percentage discount. Take advantage of the best fares offered by GNV by consulting timetables and fares directly from our ferry portal, which is always up-to-date with the company's latest offers.

GNV ships: services on board

GNV's ferries are modern and offer passengers numerous on-board services.

GNV connections: Ferries to Albania, Sardinia, Sicily, Morocco, Spain and Tunisia

GNV's fleet connects the major Italian ports on the Tyrrhenian side with Sardinia and Sicily, with departures from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Naples. On the Adriatic, the company operates on the Bari Durazzo route, Albania's largest port.

GNV's other routes involve the ports of Morocco and Tunisia, with departures from Genoa, Civitavecchia and Palermo.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the maritime connections of Grandi Navi Veloci?

The ferries of the Large Fast Ships travel to and from the Sardinia, Sicily, Morocco, Tunisia, Albania e Spain. From the Spanish ports of Barcelona e Valencia the GNV ships leave for the Balearic Islands. From our website you can get real-time departure dates, times and fares for all Grandi Navi Veloci ferries.

How much does the Grandi Navi Veloci ferry cost?

The company Grandi Navi Veloci applies several offers e promotions during the year, allowing purchasing the maritime bill with a discount up to 40%. The cost varies depending on the route and seasonality. Offers include passenger tickets from € 48,00 and cars from € 74,00 per route. Choose your itinerary and travel dates from our website, purchase your ferry at the best price.

How long does it take to arrive at the port for a GNV ferry?

For connections between Italian ports and those belonging to member countries of the European Community, the recommended time for the check-in is at least 2 hours earlier of ship departure for passengers travelling with a vetolo and of 1 hour before of departure for travellers without a car.

For routes with non-eu countries such as the’Albania, the Morocco and the Tunisia, all passengers, with or without a vehicle, must report to the boarding offices at least 4 hours in advance departure ship for check-in operations where, in addition to the paper or digital ticket, they will also bring the valid documents for expatriation for everyone, including infants.

How much does the GNV ferry to Durres cost?

The ships used in Grandi Navi Veloci's maritime connection from Bari to Durres are the GNV Azzurra which ensure, in cooperation with Adria Ferries ships, daily departures.

For a comfortable and pleasant travel experience, the company provides passengers with numerous accommodations, from cabins to bridge passages, and offers multiple services such as bars, restaurants, piano bars, a children's area with fun activities and educational games, a playroom, a shopping area, and in some ships even places of worship and conference rooms. All this to make more pleasant journey time by ferry to Durres.

Low season rates are 41.00 euro per person in bridge passage and 61.00 euro for a utility car, less than 5 m in length.

In any case, published rates are subject to change, even without prior notice, which is why we recommend that you always stay updated from our site with prices and promotions, to find your cheap ferry to Durres.