Boarding
In this section we will give you all the Information regarding the boarding of ferries to Giglio Island and Giannutri., so you can prepare your trip perfectly and know what you need to do.
Where boarding is located for the island of Giglio and Giannutri
Parking and presentation time for boarding
If you prefer not to board your car, Porto Santo Stefano offers several long-term paid parking options, with daily rates ranging from 8 to 10 euros. You can find all the information at where to park in Porto Santo Stefano In our dedicated in-depth study.
Regarding the time for presentation at boarding, it is important:
- arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled departure time for those traveling by car or motorcycle;
- Show up at least 20 minutes early if you are a passenger without a vehicle.
Adherence to these timelines is critical because even if you are in good standing with the necessary documents, those who show up late are not guaranteed boarding.
Maregiglio guarantees reservations for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility under the same conditions as other travelers, providing assistance at no additional cost, provided that the disability is disclosed at the time of ticket purchase or during booking. To do so, it is necessary to. send an email notification to the address: email: info@maregiglio.it with the subject line "PMR Assistance Request," indicating the expected departure date.
For online purchases, persons with disabilities or reduced mobility must select the PMR option when entering the required information. In any case, a passenger with a disability or reduced mobility who requires assistance with boarding must Notify the Carrier at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure date and report to boarding 60 minutes before the scheduled departure time.
Vehicles and restrictions on the island of Giglio and Giannutri
You can embark your car to Giglio Island without limitation, except for the month of August. During this time, you are allowed to board your car only if you stay on the island for at least four days.
In this case, it is necessary to Have a self-certification for vehicles (information on the dates when it is required can be found here), which can be requested upon landing on the island. As for Giannutri Island, it is not possible to embark motor vehicles, as there are no roads passable by these vehicles.
The only vehicles allowed on the island are commercial vehicles or the garbage truck, which may pass through with municipal permission.
As a reminder, those transiting the islands of the Tuscan Archipelago must pay mandatory landing fees:
- For Giglio Island, the fee is 3 euros;
- while for Giannutri Island the cost is 5.5 euros.
Boarding Giglio Island and Giannutri with animals on board
Maregiglio allows boarding for dogs and cats, for Giglio Island and Giannutri, subject to purchasing a special ticket.
The owners of the animals must be Equipped with a leash and muzzle for dogs, while For small animals, such as cats, the use of a pet carrier is mandatory. However, please note that animals are not allowed access to the ship's interior lounges.
Boarding of diving equipment
Diving equipment can be taken aboard Maregiglio ferries.
It is important to report the presence of these facilities when purchasing a ticket at the ticket office.
