Ferry Routes to Capri
Step right onto a high-speed hydrofoil from Naples or Sorrento and you will be walking the glamorous streets of this island in under an hour. SNAV and NLG are the largest operators here, moving millions of foot passengers across the Gulf every summer. You can easily connect this leg with a wider trip to Ischia or to Procida. Leave your rental car on the mainland. Only residents can easily drive here during peak season, and the vast majority of these fast catamarans do not have vehicle decks anyway. Review the ferry map above to pick the mainland port closest to your hotel.
From Naples to Capri
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The Tyrrhenian Jet: Planning your Capri arrival
Getting to Capri is an exercise in managing high-volume tourist flows. With over 2 million visitors annually, the ferry routes from Naples, Sorrento, and the Amalfi Coast are among the busiest in Italy. The system is split into two distinct modes: high-speed hydrofoils for people and slow ferries for goods. Because the island has a strict ban on non-resident vehicles for most of the year, almost every traveler arrives as a foot passenger.
- Operator Network: Major players include SNAV, Caremar, NLG, and Alilauro. In 2026, there are over 500 sailings per week during the peak summer season (May–September).
- Transit Times: High-speed catamarans and hydrofoils take 45 to 50 minutes from Naples (Molo Beverello). Slow ferries take 80 minutes but offer the best views from the outer decks. From Sorrento, the trip is a short 20 to 25 minute “hop.”
- Pricing & Fees: High-speed one-way tickets from Naples cost between €24 and €28. Slower ferries are more economical at €16 to €18. Note that a mandatory Landing Fee (€5 in summer, €2.50 in winter) is automatically added to every ticket price.
- Baggage Rules: Expect to pay a €2 surcharge per large suitcase. On hydrofoils, space is tight, and luggage is often stacked in a central area rather than kept at your seat.
Naples has two different ferry ports. Molo Beverello is exclusively for high-speed hydrofoils (no cars). Calata Porta di Massa is for the slower, larger ferries. They are connected by a free shuttle bus, but if you have a tight connection from the airport, make sure your taxi driver knows exactly which vessel type you have booked.
“If you want the classic ‘Instagram’ arrival, take the slow ferry from Porta di Massa. You can stand on the top deck with a coffee and watch the island grow on the horizon. The fast hydrofoils are basically ‘water buses’ with tiny windows and no outdoor access—fast, but you’ll miss the beauty of the Bay of Naples.”
