Naples in the Gulf of Naples
Ferry from Naples to Capri
The main crossing to Capri, running year round and several times an hour in high season
- Two piers in Naples, Beverello for fast craft, Porta di Massa for ferries
- Caremar, SNAV and NLG share the corridor
- The only Capri route that carries vehicles
- Check which pier your ticket names
- All details are subject to change
The route at a glance
Naples - Capri is the island's main approach and one of only two corridors that run all year. Three operators share it: Caremar sails year round with both conventional and fast ferries, while SNAV and NLG add fast services. In high season that adds up to several departures an hour; in winter Caremar carries the corridor with a leaner but daily timetable.
The first decision is not the operator but the vessel type: fast craft or conventional ferry. The fast craft saves roughly twenty minutes and leaves from the more central pier. The ferry takes longer, has open decks with a view across the gulf, rides a swell more comfortably and is the only way a vehicle travels at all.
Where to board in Naples
Naples has two piers for Capri, and they are not next to each other. Molo Beverello, below Castel Nuovo, is the fast-craft pier and the more central of the two, a few minutes from Piazza Municipio and its metro station. Calata Porta di Massa, where the conventional ferries dock, lies further east inside the port and has its own entrance; on foot it is a good fifteen minutes from Beverello. If you are coming from the main station or the airport, check which of the two names appears on your ticket before you set off, because the airport bus and the port shuttles serve both piers but not at the same moment.
Check-in and boarding
For foot passengers the crossing is straightforward: buy online or at the ticket desk on the quay, then follow the operator's boarding time. Vehicles use the lanes at Porta di Massa and face an earlier deadline. The binding cut-off is in your booking confirmation; in high season allow extra time for queues at the desk and for the walk to the right pier.
On board
The fast craft are seated vessels with an enclosed cabin; walking on deck during the crossing is not part of the deal. The conventional ferries have indoor lounges and open decks, and on a crossing of about an hour they feel noticeably calmer. There are no sleeping cabins on this route, which is far too short for them. Baggage allowances and the charge for an extra piece are set by each operator, particularly on the fast craft, so check yours before booking if you travel with a large suitcase.
Cars, motorcycles and bicycles
Two things belong apart here. First, the Caremar ferry carries vehicles, so a vehicle ticket exists and can be bought. Second, the Campania region prohibits non-residents from bringing and driving a car, motorcycle or moped on Capri, in 2026 from 30 March to 2 November and again over the turn of the year, with a few exemptions set out in the decree. A ticket that has been sold does not replace that permission. If you believe an exemption applies to you, confirm it with the operator and the Comune di Capri before booking. For everyone else the answer is simple: leave the car in Naples and use the island's buses, taxis and funicular.
Arriving on Capri
Every boat berths at Marina Grande on the north coast, the island's only ferry harbour. From the quay it is a short walk to the lower station of the funicular up to Capri town, and buses leave from here for Anacapri. For the way back, check the last sailing early: it is considerably earlier in winter than in summer. Onward options across the gulf are on the home page and in the timetable.
Tickets and fares
The fare depends on operator, vessel and date, and becomes binding at the booking step. When comparing, weigh the departure time and the pier at least as heavily as the price: half an hour later from the right pier usually beats the cheapest ticket from the wrong one. The shorter alternative from the Sorrento coast is on the Sorrento to Capri route page.
Naples - Capri
Two piers, two vessel types, one island
Naples - Capri is the island's main approach and the only corridor that carries vehicles at all. Caremar sails year round and runs both conventional ferries from Calata Porta di Massa and fast ferries; SNAV and NLG add fast services from Molo Beverello.
The trade-off is simple: the fast craft leaves from the more central pier and saves roughly twenty minutes, while the conventional ferry rides a swell better, has open decks and takes vehicles. Whether you may bring a vehicle onto Capri, however, is a different question from whether a boat will carry it.
- Departs from
- Beverello or Porta di Massa
- Operators
- Caremar, SNAV, NLG
- Service
- year round, daily
- From price
- €19
- NLG
- SNAV
- Caremar
Next departures
All details are subject to change. The operator's departure time and your booking confirmation are authoritative. Campania maritime service notices →
FAQ Naples - Capri
Frequent questions
Questions about the Naples - Capri crossing.
Which Naples port has ferries to Capri?+
Two of them. Fast craft run by SNAV, NLG and Caremar leave from Molo Beverello below Castel Nuovo; Caremar's conventional ferries leave from Calata Porta di Massa, further east inside the port. A good fifteen minutes on foot separates them, and your ticket names the right one.
How long is the crossing?+
Around fifty minutes by fast craft, roughly one to one and a half hours by conventional ferry depending on the vessel and the weather. Add the walk to the correct pier and boarding time. The time for your own sailing is in the timetable.
Do ferries run in winter?+
Yes. Naples - Capri is, with Sorrento, one of only two year-round corridors, and Caremar sails daily through the winter too. The frequency thins out considerably compared with summer, and in strong wind the fast craft are the first to be cancelled.
Can you take a car?+
The conventional ferry carries vehicles, but the Campania region bars non-residents from bringing a car, motorcycle or moped onto the island: in 2026 from 30 March to 2 November and again from 28 December 2026 to 3 January 2027, with a few exemptions set out in the decree. A bookable vehicle fare is not permission to enter. If you think an exemption applies to you, confirm it with the operator and the Comune di Capri before you book. Checked August 2026.
What is the difference between a fast ferry and a conventional ferry?+
The fast ferry is quicker, leaves from the more central pier and takes foot passengers only. The conventional car ferry takes longer, has open decks, rides a swell better and carries vehicles. In doubtful weather it is the more robust choice, because fast craft are cancelled first.
What should you do if a sailing is cancelled?+
Ask at the operator's desk for the next sailing, including another company's, and check the timetable for the following departure. Three operators work this corridor from two piers, so the next alternative is rarely far off. Whether you are rebooked or compensated depends on the terms of your ticket.