Ferry from Sète to Algiers

When planning your Sète - Algiers ferry trip, you can take advantage of the fixed discounts available to specific traveler categories. Typically, you can expect lower ferry ticket prices for children under 12, while infants and toddlers up to 3 years old travel for free.

The conventional ferries traveling from Sète to Algiers are designed for long-haul travel and feature a range of modern amenities and services. On board, you will find:

• Comfy seating in air-conditioned lounges and spacious outer decks to enjoy the sea view
• Snack bars, cafes, and restaurants (à la carte and self-service), with halal, child-friendly, vegetarian, gluten-free, and lactose-free options available
• Luxury shops and kiosks with everything from the essentials to high-end gifts
• Playrooms for children with events, drawing desks, games and TVs
• Dedicated prayer room
• Wi-Fi hotspot to stay connected during the trip, with a range of data bundles available to suit your needs

Accessibility

The Sète - Algiers ferries are generally accessible to travellers with disabilities, featuring ramps and elevators, accessible seating areas, and adapted cabins for passengers with disabilities.

Boarding assistance is typically available upon request and prior notification to the ferry company at least 48 hr before your journey.

Note: accessibility features vary from vessel to vessel, so it is recommended to contact the ferry company at the time of booking for further details.

Cabins and accommodation

What cabins can I book on the ferry?

On Sète - Algiers ferries, you can book a cabin for 1-4 passengers. Typically, you can choose between:

• Standard interior cabins
• Exterior cabins with a sea view
• Deluxe suites with a double bed, TV, minibar and sea view
• Adapted cabins for passengers with disabilities
• Pet-friendly cabins, with late check-out and access to a pet-friendly outer deck
• Shared cabins

All cabins have air conditioning, a wardrobe, and an ensuite bathroom.

Cabin prices start at around €215.

Can I book business-class seats?

No, the ferries traveling from Sète to Algiers do not have a business-class lounge, only standard reclining seats are available.

Luggage

On Grandi Navi Veloci ferries, you can bring up to 2 bags, with no weight restrictions, free of charge.

Traveling with pets

Pets are generally allowed on Sète - Algiers ferries, provided you include them in your booking. Tickets for pets normally range from €15 to €25, depending on the size of your pet and the type of accommodation.

Typically, you can bring smaller pets with you in a carrier, while larger pets must be kept in the onboard kennels. Most ferries also have pet-friendly cabins available. During the trip, pets are only allowed on the outer decks of the ferry and in designated pet areas.

Make sure to bring your pet’s health and travel documents (including microchip ID and rabies vaccination), tickets and any pet supplies you may need for the journey.

Here are some useful tips for your ferry trip from Sète to Algiers:

• The port of Sète can get crowded, especially in the summer, so it’s highly recommended to arrive at least 1 hr ahead of your departure. If you are traveling with a vehicle, it’s best to be there 1.5-2 hr in advance.
• The sea can get choppy, so if you are sensitive to the waves, consider taking seasickness medication for the trip. As always, you can discuss your options with your pharmacist or doctor.
• The ferries travel overnight, so we highly recommend booking a cabin well in advance, as they often sell out.
• For peace of mind, make sure to book your return ticket on the Algiers - Sète ferry in advance.
• From Sète, you can also travel by ferry to Corsica, Morocco, and Spain. For all travel options and further information, check out our detailed guide on Sète ferry schedules.

Where to take the ferry from Sète to Algiers

Ferries to Algiers normally set sail from the Gare Maritime Orsetti ferry terminal in the port of Sète. The port town is in the region of Occitania, on the southern coast of France. The French port is near the downtown area and the local train station.

In the area around the port, you’ll find many useful travel amenities, such as waiting areas and ticket offices, cafés and restaurants, supermarkets, shops, and services for vehicles.

How to get to the port of Sète

Getting to the port of Sète is straightforward:

• On foot: the port is within walking distance of the city center, but you can also get there by taxi if you are further away or have luggage.
• By car: follow signs to the Port de Sète - Gare Maritime Orsetti, the port sits just off the D2/N112 and has parking nearby.
• By train: you can reach Gare SNCF de Sète from many major and nearby cities in France. The train station is a 15-20 min walk to the port.

Where does the ferry arrive in Algiers?

Ferries from Sète typically dock at the port of Algiers, which is within the Gare Maritime d’Alger, near the city center, along the Bay of Algiers. This area handles international passenger ferries, including those from France.

At the port, you will find waiting areas, ticket offices, and a few shops, and nearby, there are other basic passenger amenities, including ATMs, banks, hotels, taxis, bus and train stops.

The downtown area is a short ride from the port, while the Houari Boumediene Airport is about 20 km northeast, typically a 30-40 min taxi ride.