The island of Elba is situated at 10 kilometres from the mainland, can be accessed by ferry or hydrofoil in ca. one hour of navigation from the Port of Piombino, arriving in a chioce of ports; Portoferraio (the most important port of the Island), Porto Azzurro, Rio Marina.
Two different shipping companies (Toremar and Moby Lines) offer comfortable ferry services.
For informations and reservations (click under):

Toremar

Mobylines