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Un biglietto per il traghetto per la Sardegna.

One ticket for the ferry to Sardinia.

Pronunciation

'Traghetto' — 'tra-GET-to'. Three syllables; double 't'; stress on second syllable.

When to use it

Use at a ferry booking office or online when planning travel to Italian islands (Sardinia, Sicily, Elba, Capri, Lipari) by sea.

What it means

'Traghetto' is the Italian word for ferry. 'Per la Sardegna' means 'to Sardinia'. Italian ferry companies (Grimaldi, Tirrenia, Moby) operate extensive routes. Booking in advance is essential in summer.

Variations

Devo portare l'auto. C'è il posto macchina?

I need to bring my car. Is there space for a vehicle?

Vehicle ferry question — 'posto macchina' is the car berth.

C'è una cabina disponibile?

Is there a cabin available?

For overnight ferries — a cabin is essential for long crossings.

Quanto dura la traversata?

How long does the crossing take?

'Traversata' means the sea crossing.

Mini Dialogue

— Un biglietto per il traghetto per la Sardegna. — Con o senza auto? — Con auto. E vorrei anche una cabina. — Ci sono cabine disponibili venerdì. Vuole due letti o uno matrimoniale?

— One ticket for the ferry to Sardinia. — With or without a car? — With a car. And I'd also like a cabin. — There are cabins available on Friday. Would you like two beds or a double?

Cultural Note

Italian ferry routes to Sardinia depart mainly from Genoa, Civitavecchia (Rome), Livorno, and Naples. The crossing takes 6–20 hours depending on the route. In summer, car spaces sell out weeks in advance — always book early.