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Liberty Lines is an Italian high-speed passenger ferry operator founded in 1993 as Ustica Lines by Captain Vittorio Morace, a Neapolitan shipowner. Headquartered in Trapani, Sicily, the company rebranded to Liberty Lines in 2016 after acquiring Siremar - Compagnia delle Isole and Traghetti delle Isole. Today Liberty Lines is the largest fast passenger transport company in Italy, carrying around 3.5 million passengers a year between Sicily, the Aeolian, Egadi and Pelagie islands, Pantelleria, Ustica and Calabria, with seasonal extensions to the Istrian coast.
Liberty Lines operates a fleet of more than 30 high-speed craft including hydrofoils, catamarans and monohulls. The 2024 launch of HSC Vittorio Morace introduced the world's first high-speed hybrid passenger ferry, and eight new-generation hybrid units now operate routes between Sicily and the surrounding smaller islands. The hybrid ships reduce CO2 emissions by approximately 30% and NOx by approximately 80% compared to similar vessels in operation, and can navigate in electric mode in port. The company is the only one globally with its own dedicated shipyard. All vessels offer airline-type seats and a separate Business class section with larger seats on the upper deck. Cabin crew is trained to assist passengers with reduced mobility; ramps and accessible spaces are available on selected vessels, and assistance can be arranged in advance. The fleet is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Liberty Lines also holds a five-year Sicilian Region public-service tender awarded in December 2022, providing more than 100,000 scheduled departures a year through the end of 2028.
On SimpleFerry, Liberty Lines tickets are bookable in real time with instant e-ticket delivery. Liberty Lines is a foot-passenger-only operator; cars, motorbikes and other vehicles cannot be transported on its high-speed fleet. Passengers should check in at the pier following the schedule indicated on the ticket; for passengers requiring assistance, the support team should be informed at least 48 hours in advance and the passenger should arrive 30 minutes before departure at the designated location. Passenger luggage may be left in a designated area next to the garage entrance or carried with the passenger on board.
Pets are welcome on Liberty Lines vessels and require a ticket, which can be added to the booking. Owners are responsible for the pet's care, safety and hygiene, and small dogs and cats are typically transported in a carrier.
No. The Liberty Lines fleet is for foot passengers only. Cars, motorbikes and campers cannot be transported on Liberty Lines high-speed vessels.
Infants from 0 to 3 years travel free without a reserved seat on the Sicily and Calabria routes; children aged 4 to 11 receive a fare reduction on the same routes.
Yes. Pets are welcome on board and need their own ticket. Owners are responsible for the pet's care and hygiene throughout the trip.
Liberty Lines offers wheelchair accessibility on some vessels, with ramps and dedicated spaces. Inform the support team at least 48 hours in advance and arrive 30 minutes before departure at the designated location for assistance.
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