From Naples: Ferry to Amalfi and Positano

About This Experience

This is a ferry ticket day, not a guided tour. You buy hydrofoil tickets from NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo) for one of two routes from Molo Beverello in Naples, then explore Amalfi and Positano on your own. The listing runs about 10 hours and costs from $83 per person (checked October 2026). It does not include pickup, lunch, a guide or entry tickets.

Tour 1 leaves Naples at 08:35 and reaches Amalfi (via Capri) at 10:20, with about 3 hours there. You leave Amalfi at 13:40, reach Positano at 14:00 and have about 2 hours 20 minutes before the 16:24 boat to Naples (via Sorrento), arriving 17:45. Tour 2 leaves Naples at 10:00, reaches Positano at 11:35 and gives about 1 hour 45 minutes. It then goes to Amalfi at 13:30 for about 3 hours 30 minutes, and leaves at 17:00 to arrive at 18:45.

Boats may differ from the plan, outdoor deck seating is not guaranteed, and the captain can cancel at the last minute in bad weather. NLG’s Naples to Amalfi and Positano timetables run from 1 April to about 3 November 2026, so this is a boat for the warmer months. NLG’s Naples departures leave from Molo Beverello, the hydrofoil pier, which is separate from the cruise terminal.

Reviewers point out that this is just a pre-booked ticket. Some found Naples port crowded, boats without air conditioning or open deck, and late arrivals. One said a direct NLG ticket costs less. NLG’s own site lists adult fares of about €32 one way to either town, so compare before you book. It suits travelers who like fixed times and no guide.

Highlights

• Two timetables: Amalfi first (08:35) or Positano first (10:00) from Naples
• About 3 hours in Amalfi on Tour 1, about 3 hours 30 minutes on Tour 2
• About 2 hours 20 minutes in Positano on Tour 1, about 1 hour 45 minutes on Tour 2
• No road traffic, with sea views along the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts
• The Naples departure is Molo Beverello, a short walk from Municipio metro
• Same price for both timetables, at $83 per person

What's Included

• ✓ Cruise along the Sorrento and Amalfi coasts to Amalfi from Naples
• ✓ Outdoor deck seating or air-conditioned cabin seating, depending on the boat
• ✓ Hydrofoil sailings out and back on your chosen timetable
• ✓ Tour 1: Amalfi first, then Positano, back in Naples at 17:45
• ✓ Tour 2: Positano first, then Amalfi, back in Naples at 18:45

Not Included

• Pickup
• Lunch
• Guided tour
• Entrance tickets to sights and museums

Good to Know & Caveats

• Both timetables stop at Capri or Sorrento along the way, and boats can vary with operational needs.
• An outside deck seat is not guaranteed.
• The captain can cancel at the last minute in bad weather and will inform you.
• Cruise passengers need to check that the return time (17:45 or 18:45) beats the all-aboard time.
• NLG's Naples to Amalfi and Positano timetables run 1 April to about 3 November 2026.

Meeting Point

Departures are from Molo Beverello, the hydrofoil pier in Naples, per NLG's timetable. The listing includes no pickup, so make your own way to the port.