Do I need to check in before boarding?
'Check-in' is an English loanword used as-is in Italian: pronounced CHEK-in.
Ask when you arrive at the port with a ticket or booking but are unsure of the procedure. Some ferry companies require a check-in step to receive a boarding pass, others just scan your booking confirmation.
'Fare il check-in' (to do the check-in) uses 'fare' as an operator verb — it converts the noun 'check-in' into a verb phrase. This is a productive Italian pattern: 'fare la fila' (to queue), 'fare colazione' (to have breakfast), 'fare benzina' (to fill up with petrol).
Dove mi devo registrare?
Where do I need to register?
Alternative using 'registrarsi' (to register).
Ho il biglietto elettronico, basta?
I have an e-ticket, is that enough?
Check whether a digital ticket is sufficient.
Devo stampare il biglietto?
Do I need to print the ticket?
Asks about print requirements.
Most Italian ferry companies accept e-tickets on a smartphone screen without printing. However, for overnight ferries with cabins, a boarding pass card is usually issued at check-in — this also opens the cabin door on some ships.