Tunisian Navigation Company (CTN) Schedules 149 Crossings for the 2026 Summer Season
The Compagnie Tunisienne de Navigation (CTN) has planned 149 sailings for the summer season of 2026 (mid‑June to mid‑September), with a capacity to accommodate up to 433,000 passengers and 126,000 vehicles.
Main Routes
- Tunis – Marseille
- Tunis – Genoa
A limited number of crossings will also be operated via the Port of Zarzis.
Booking Figures
Since reservations opened in December 2025, CTN has recorded:
| Category | Reservations |
|---|---|
| Passengers | > 105,000 |
| Vehicles | 32,000 |
These figures represent a significant increase compared to the same period last year, according to company representatives during a hearing held by the Commission for Services and Social Development of the National Council of Regions and Districts (CNRD). The session focused on preparations for the return of Tunisians living abroad.
2025 Performance Snapshot
- Total passengers transported: ~414,000
- Passengers on Marseille and Genoa lines: 293,000 (about 50 % of the market share on these two routes)
Pricing Policy
CTN confirmed that tariffs adopted in 2019 remain unchanged, with no increase in base fees despite rising fuel costs and the introduction of a carbon tax.
“A preferential‑rate system has also been introduced, covering pre‑reservation discounts, a family fare, and the ‘Marhaba’ fare for passengers traveling without a car, to meet the needs of different customer segments,” the CTN representatives added.
Digital Sales & Agency Network
- CTN is expanding its digital sales channels and strengthening its travel‑agency network.
- The number of authorized agencies now stands at 589, including over 306 agencies in Europe.
- Sales via the company’s official website have shown a significant rise.
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