Ferry from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio

Tickets, Prices & Schedules

You can easily travel by ferry to Giglio (Isola del Giglio) from Porto Santo Stefano all year round. The ferry companies Toremar and Maregiglio provide multiple crossings a day, with added departures in the summer months. The ferry crossing takes about 1 hour and ticket prices start at around €14.

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Discounts

Children up to 3 years old can travel for free from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio. There is also a 50% discount for children up to 11 years old.

On-board services and amenities

Ferries that travel from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio Island have air-conditioned passenger areas and are equipped with facilities that are accessible for passengers with disabilities. Most ferries also have a bar, a children's play area and Wi-Fi.

Cabins and accommodation

Ferries from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio do not have cabins, as the journey is very short. Onboard facilities include indoor and outdoor seating options.

Luggage

Each ferry company has its own luggage policy:

  • Toremar’s baggage allowance is up to 20kg per passenger.
  • On Maregiglio ferries, passengers can bring 1 piece of luggage up to 60x40x20cm and 10kg. 

Traveling with pets

On Porto Santo Stefano - Giglio ferries, you can bring your pet on board in a carrier. Simply add your pet to your booking online and pay a small fee. 

Pets must be kept on a leash and wear a muzzle, or be kept in their carrier.

Useful info: On Toremar ferries, pets in carriers travel free of charge.

Useful tips for your ferry trip from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio

Here are some travel tips for your trip from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio:

  • It is advisable that you arrive at the port at least 1 hour before departure to avoid any delays.
  • If you're traveling to Giglio with a vehicle during the weekend or peak season, we recommend booking your ferry trip well in advance, as tickets tend to sell out quickly.
  • From June to September, the ferry company Maregiglio offers day cruises to Giglio and the beautiful small island of Giannutri. Ferries depart from Porto Santo Stefano.
  • If you're traveling to Giglio without a vehicle, you can get around the island by bus. Services run regularly between the main towns (Giglio Porto, Giglio Campese and Giglio Castello). 
  • In addition to ferries to Giglio, there are also year-round connections between Porto Santo Stefano and Giannutri, another beautiful island in the Tuscan archipelago.

Where to take the ferry from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio

Ferries to Giglio depart from Porto del Valle, the main port of Porto Santo Stefano and the most important commercial port in the province of Grosseto.

The port is located near the town center, where there are several bars, restaurants and clubs. Just a few steps from the port, you will find the impressive Argentario Aquarium, a must-see in Porto Santo Stefano!

Where does the ferry arrive in Giglio?

Ferries from Porto Santo Stefano arrive at the island's only port, located in the area of Giglio Porto, on the eastern side of the island.

Nearby, you'll find several services, including banks, a post office, a pharmacy, a gas station, and bike, scooter, and boat rentals.

How long is the ferry ride from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio?

The duration of the Porto Santo Stefano - Giglio ferry trip is normally 1h .

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FAQs

Yes, all ferries traveling from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio carry vehicles (cars, motorcycles, camper vans and caravans).

While there are no high-speed ferries traveling from Porto Santo Stefano to Giglio, conventional ferries take just 1 hour to reach the island.

The distance between Porto Santo Stefano and Giglio island is approximately 12 nautical miles (about 22km).

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