Ferry companies traveling to Capri: guide

If you are dreaming about relaxing holidays on an Italian island, there is no better place to pick than the famous Capri. And you can reach this paradise on earth all year round from Naples, the Amalfi Coast and Ischia.

On our complete Capri ferry guide you can find out all about ferry companies traveling to the island. Compare routes, fares, and services, and book ferry tickets online with the operator that suits you best!

• How to reach Capri
• Ferry companies traveling to Capri
  • from the Gulf of Naples
  • from the Amalfi Coast
  • from Salerno
  • from Ischia
• Luggage
• Pet travel
• Electronic tickets

All boats lead to Capri!

How can I reach Capri by ferry?

You can get to Capri from 6 ports in mainland Italy and 1 island:

• From Naples, Castellammare di Stabia, Sorrento, and Salerno
• From the Amalfi Coast: Amalfi and Positano
• From the island of Ischia

Which ferry companies travel to Capri?

There are 5 ferry companies operating ferry routes to Capri from the ports mentioned above:

1. SNAV operates on routes to Capri from Naples, Sorrento and Castellammare di Stabia.
2. NLG serves crossings to Capri from Naples, Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, Amalfi, Salerno, and Positano.
3. Positano Jet operates on connections between Capri and Amalfi Coast ports (Amalfi and Positano).
4. Alilauro (along with Alicost and Alilauro Gruson) ferries travel to Capri from Sorrento, Castellammare di Stabia, Amalfi, Positano, Salerno, and the island of Ischia.
5. Caremar serves crossings to Capri from Naples and Sorrento.
6. Captain Morgan, with weekly ferries from Ischia to Capri.

Important: as non-resident motor vehicles are not allowed on the island from Easter to November, most ferry companies traveling to Capri don’t transfer vehicles.

High-speed ferry riding the waves to Capri

Ferry companies traveling to Capri from the Gulf of Naples

Ferries to Capri depart from Naples, Sorrento and Castellammare di Stabia. All 4 companies operating on the Gulf –SNAV, NLG, Alilauro, and Caremar– travel all year round with fast vessels (normally hydrofoils or catamarans).

Caremar is the only ferry company also traveling to Capri with standard ferries from Naples and Sorrento. This is why it is also the only company with which you can bring your vehicle to Capri (from November to Easter).

However, the company Alilauro Gruson offers the fastest crossings from the Gulf of Naples to Capri: it serves the Sorrento - Capri ferry crossing in just 20 minutes! NLG is almost equally fast, serving the crossing in about 25 minutes.

Alilauro Gruson also serves this route more frequently than the other 3, with up to 10 crossings a day.

Note: Alilauro Gruson is also the main company serving the Castellammare di Stabia - Capri ferry route.

Regarding the ferry route from Naples to Capri, it’s the ferry company NLG that serves the most crossings, with up to 9 departures daily served by fast vessels that take 50 minutes to get to Capri. SNAV and Caremar come next with up to 6-7 daily departures each. SNAV only travels with catamarans, reaching Capri in 50 minutes, while Caremar travels with both hydrofoils and conventional ferries that take around 1 hour.

As for ferry tickets prices from the Gulf of Naples to Capri, there is no big difference between the 4 companies, with tickets ranging between €20 and €25. The cheapest tickets are actually offered by Caremar, as Naples - Capri prices for crossings with conventional ferries start at about €13.

Important: a €2.50 landing tax is included in Capri ferry tickets.

The beautiful port of Capri welcoming dozens of ferries every day

Ferry companies traveling to Capri from the Amalfi Coast

Ferry routes to Capri from the port of the Amalfi Coast are normally active from April to the end of October.

The ferry company Positano Jet serves the most daily ferry crossings from Capri from the Amalfi Coast, with 3 Positano - Capri ferries and another 3 Amalfi - Capri ferry crossings a day. And thanks to its fast hydrofoils, you can reach Capri in just 30 minutes from the Amalfi Coast (Positano). Find out all about Positano Jet ferry schedules and services for 2023.

NLG normally serves 3 crossings a day to Capri from Positano and Amalfi, while Alicost operates 1 crossing a day from each port.

Tickets from Positano and Amalfi to Capri range between €21 (Alicost) and €23.50-€25.50 (Positano Jet and NLG). Alicost also has a special €40 offer for Positano - Capri and Amalfi - Capri round trips.

Enjoying the sea view from the top of the fast “Positano Jet”

Ferry companies traveling to Capri from Salerno

The 2 ferry companies traveling from the port of Salerno (Molo Manfredi) are Alicost and NLG, operating 1 morning crossing each. Alicost starts serving the Salerno - Capri ferry connection in April, while NLG starts operating on the route in May.

Ferry tickets from Salerno to Capri start at a bit over €23, while Alicost has a €45 offer for round trips.

Ferry companies traveling to Capri from Ischia

Alilauro is the main ferry company connecting the islands of Capri and Ischia in the Gulf of Naples. From April to September, the company operates on the Ischia - Capri ferry route up to once daily, with ferry tickets starting at €23.30.

Note: the smaller Capitan Morgan ferry agency also serves Ischia - Capri crossings in the summer months.

Luggage on Capri ferries

Each ferry company traveling to Capri has its own baggage allowance policy. More specifically:

• On SNAV ferries, you can transfer up to 1 piece of hand luggage, with a maximum size of 50x35x20 and a maximum weight of 9 kg.
• On Alilauro ferries passengers can have 1 piece of luggage up to 50x35x20 cm. The luggage weight limit is 9 kg. Note that suitcases, travel bags and backpacks are considered luggage.
• On NLG ferries, you can carry only 1 piece of luggage with a maximum size of 50x30x15 cm and a maximum weight of 5 kg.
• Positano Jet allows only 1 piece of hand luggage with a maximum size of 55x40x20 cm for a €2 fee.
• On Caremar ferries, passengers can carry up to 1 piece of luggage with a maximum size of 50x40x20 cm and a maximum weight of 10 kg (hydrofoils) or 20 kg (standard ferries).

Note: for any additional/larger/heavies luggage than the ones specified by the companies, it is possible that you are charged with an extra fee.

Pet travel

Pets are welcome onboard all ferry companies traveling to Capri for a small fee of €2-4, depending on the company. Normally, pets should wear a muzzle and a leash if they are not inside a carrier or a cage during the trip.

Make sure to register your pet and fill out the appropriate information when booking your tickets

Tip: remember to carry all updated health documents and necessary supplies for your pet.

Electronic tickets

The ferry companies operating crossings to Capri that support electronic tickets are:

• SNAV
• Alilauro (+Alicost, Alilauro Gruson)

This means that, if you book tickets to Capri with these companies, you don’t have to collect them from a ticket office before boarding the ferry. You can just download them from the Ferryhopper App!

The companies NLG, Positano Jet and Caremar do not issue electronic tickets. This means that, if you book tickets with them, you have to present your online reservation to pick up your tickets at the port before boarding.

Extra info: all ferry operators offer discounts for children (<11/12 years depending on the company), while infants (<2/3 years) normally travel for free. Positano Jet also offers a discount for senior travelers (over 60).

The rare natural beauty of the Faraglioni rocks in Capri

Now that you have the full list of Capri ferry routes and companies, it’s easier to plan your holiday in the magnificent Italian island. Once you pick the port and schedule that suits you best, first book your ferry tickets with no extra fees on Ferryhopper, and then relax and dream about the adventures awaiting at the beaches, rocks and mountains of Capri!