 Daily
ferry transportation from Capri (Marina Grande) to the Amalfi Coast:
Daily ferry boats from Capri (Marina Grande) to Positano or Amalfi.
From Positano with pleasure we could arrange water taxi to the pier below the Onda Verde
Hotel.
Ferry schedules from/to
Amalfi/Positano/Capri
By Boat to Capri
Capri is well connected with the mainland in all seasons, though there tend
to be more sailings between April and October. However, you can't return to
Naples after about 9.30 PM, so if you want to see an evening concert, you'll
have to arrange for hotel accommodations. Ferries, hydrofoils, Seacats, and
similar vessels leave from Molo Beverello (below Piazza Municipio) in Naples
and from Sorrento's Marina Piccola, while aliscafi (hydrofoils) also sail
from the small marina of Mergellina, a short distance west of the Villa
Comunale in Naples. For locals in Naples there are restrictions on taking
cars onto the island, while non-Italians can move relatively freely. Bear in
mind that much of Capri Town is pedestrianized, and a car on the island may
well be more of a hindrance than a help.
Caremar offers five hydrofoil departures from Molo Beverello (EUR10.7, with
a travel time of 40 minutes) and six ferry departures per day (EUR5.8 high
season, with a travel time of 1 hour, 15 minutes). Four ferries leave daily
from Sorrento (EUR6, travel time 30 minutes).
Linee Marittime Partenopee offers one to three hydrofoil departures every
hour from Sorrento (EUR8, travel time 20 minutes), seven ferries per day
from Sorrento (EUR6.5, 50 minutes), and one hydrofoil per day from Ischia
(in the morning, EUR12, one hour).
From Naples, Navigazione Libera Del Golfo has roughly one hydrofoil
departure per hour (EUR12, travel time 40 minutes). From Easter to October,
the company also offers one jetfoil from Positano and Amalfi (approximately
EUR12.5, travel time 50 minutes), and one ferry from Positano and Amalfi
(EUR10, travel time 1 hour, 20 minutes).
SNAV offers one hydrofoil every hour from Mergellina or Molo Beverello
(EUR12, travel time 40 minutes).
Fares & Schedules
Departure schedules are listed every day in several daily papers (Corriere
della Sera, Il Mattino, La Repubblica). If you're planning to move on from
Capri to Ischia or the Amalfi Coast, there's regular service from May to
October. As for ferry costs, there's little to be gained -- sometimes
nothing -- from buying a round-trip ticket, which will just tie you down to
the return schedule of one line. Book in advance in spring and summer for a
Sunday return to the mainland.
Boat & Ferry Information
Caremar (PHONE: 081/5513882 or 081/8370700, www.caremar.it). Linee Marittime
Partenopee (PHONE: 081/8781430 or 081/8071812). Navigazione Libera Del Golfo
(PHONE: 081/5527209 hydrofoils from Naples; 089/875092 ferry and hydrofoils
from Positano). SNAV (PHONE: 081/7612348).
By Boat to the Amalfi Coast
Headquartered in Naples, the Metro del Mare is an extension of urban public
transport -- by sea. Operating since 2002, it connects the northern ports of
Bacoli and Pozzuoli to Naples and from there goes to Sorrento, Positano, and
Amalfi. The service runs from May through October, with three boats a day
between Naples and Positano. Check the local papers (Il Mattino or La
Repubblica) for timetables or go to www.metrodelmare.com. A one-way ticket
costs EUR10, making it the cheapest way to get around by sea. In addition to
this public transport service, many commercial ferries and hydrofoils run
year-round, but offer the most trips in high season. To get to smaller towns
or to take private boats, you can make arrangements with private boat
companies or independent fishermen. Seek out people who are recommended by
the tourist office or your hotel.
Headquartered in Amalfi, ferries operated by Linee Maritime Salernitane (a
consorzio which includes lines run by Alicost and Metro del Mare) cover the
region. Ferries sail from Salerno to Positano (about EUR6); Salerno to
Amalfi (EUR5); and Salerno to Capri (EUR11.50). A hydrofoil connects Amalfi
to Salerno (EUR5.50); Salerno to Positano (EUR8.50; and Salerno to Capri
(EUR13.50). Hydrofoils usually run only in summer, less frequently than
ferries. Tickets can be purchased at booths usually located on piers and
docks.
In Positano, the ferry and hydrofoil ticket office is on the Spiaggia
Grande; ferries to Amalfi, Sorrento, Salerno, and Capri are available at a
dock on Via Positanesi d'America, near the public beach in the center of
town. Services are provided by Linee Maritime Partenopee and F.lli Grassi,
which is located at the pier -- look for the logo depicting a blue-and-white
whale.
In Salerno, ferries to Amalfi and Positano leave from the main port at
Piazza della Concordia; ferries continuing to Capri and Ischia leave from
the west end of the waterfront at Molo Manfredi. A typical schedule is an
early-morning departure and a late-afternoon return; the EPT (Ente
Provinciale di Turismo, or local tourist board) office has current
information, as does the Cooperative Sant'Andrea. Hydrofoil service is
available in summer to Amalfi, Positano, Capri, and Sorrento.
In Sorrento, ferries and hydrofoils are operated by Alilauro, Caremar, Linee
Lauro, Linee Marittime Partenopee; services -- and fares -- have been
stepped up to Capri and there are frequent sailings of a variety of fast and
slow craft (hydrofoil EUR8.50, ferry EUR6.50). Sorrento to Naples costs
EUR10 and to Ischia Porto EUR12, with Salerno, Amalfi, and Positano served
in the summer.
Boat and Ferry Information
Alicost (PHONE: 089/871483). Alilauro (PHONE: 081/8073024). Alilauro-Gruson
(PHONE: 081/8071430). Caremar (PHONE: 081/8073077). Linee Maritime
Salernitane (PHONE: 089/873301 in Amalfi; 089/811164 in Postiano;
081/8073024 in Sorrento). Positano ferry and hydrofoil ticket office (Via
del Brigantino, Italy. PHONE: 089/811986). Travelmar (PHONE: 089/872950).
Ferry schedules from/to Amalfi/Positano/Capri
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the ferries from/to Naples
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