Naples Airport → Naples city center
Take a taxi from the airport to central Naples. Before departing, tell the driver “tariffa predeterminata” to request the fixed fare.
Cruise port in Italy
Naples
Explore on foot directly from the pier. Average time in port: 8 hours. 44 places to explore.
- Ships calling here
- 39 ships
- Upcoming sailings
- 1,298 sailings
- Average time in port
- About 8 hours
- Lowest fare
- From USD 367
Photo: ©FOTOTECA ENIT
After disembarking
Cruise ships dock at Naples Cruise Terminal. Explore on foot directly from the pier.
- Where the ship docks
Cruise ships dock at Naples Cruise Terminal.
- Molo Beverello
Ferries and fast boats to Capri, Ischia, Sorrento, and other destinations operate in the Molo Beverello port area.
About 8 hours in port: where can you go?
Time available at the destination after subtracting return travel.
- NaplesAt the pierTime at destinationAbout 8 hr
- PompeiiAbout 40 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 6 hr 30 min
- CapriAbout 50 min each wayTime at destinationAbout 6 hr
Return travel Time at destination
Calculated from the average time in port. Return deadlines vary by sailing; check the daily programme on board.
Between the terminal, city and airport
Travel between the terminal, city center, railway station and airport.
Stazione Centrale di Napoli → Molo Beverello
At Central Station, take the Alibus toward Molo Beverello Port. Tickets are available from the driver or an authorized vendor such as a tobacco shop.
Stazione Marittima di Molo Angioino → Stazione Centrale di Napoli
Take the metro from the station near the cruise terminal and get off at Piazza Garibaldi at Stazione Centrale di Napoli.
Stazione Marittima di Molo Angioino → Stazione Centrale di Napoli
Take the Alibus from the cruise port and get off at Stazione Centrale. Buy the ticket in cash.
Naples Airport → Molo Beverello
Take the Alibus from the airport via Central Station to Molo Beverello Port. Tickets are available at the airport Sun Store or from the bus driver.
Molo Beverello → Naples Airport
Take the airport-bound Alibus from Molo Beverello Port. The bus stops at Central Station; tickets are available at a tobacco shop near the port stop or from the driver.
Stazione Marittima di Molo Angioino → Piazza del Plebiscito
Disembark, head toward Piazza Municipio, and walk to Piazza del Plebiscito.
Naples places to explore
Explore 25 checked places. Select a pin to see its card, or choose View on map from a card.
Teatro di San Carlo
One of Italy's leading opera houses, displaying statues honoring masters of the Neapolitan school inside.
- Hours
- Daily 10:00–18:00
Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli
It houses mosaics and frescoes excavated from Pompeii and Herculaneum.
- Admission
- EUR 20
- Hours
- Mon 09:00–18:30
Tue Closed
Wed–Sun 09:00–18:30
The ticket queue may get long, so buy your ticket in advance if you are short on time.
Castel Nuovo
A castle close to the cruise terminal exit.
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 09:00–17:30
Sun Closed
Reviews say there was construction and access restrictions inside and around the castle, so check which areas are open before buying a ticket.
Duomo di Napoli
Naples Cathedral, dedicated to the city's patron saint, San Gennaro.
- Admission
- Free
Palazzo Reale di Napoli
A royal palace adjoining Piazza del Plebiscito. The palace and square are Naples' two best-known attractions.
- Admission
- EUR 15
- Hours
- Mon·Tue 09:00–20:00
Wed Closed
Thu–Sun 09:00–20:00
Castel Sant’Elmo
A star-shaped fortress on Vomero Hill, overlooking Naples and Mount Vesuvius.
- Hours
- Daily 08:30–19:30
Reviews say most of the castle was off-limits and only the exterior could be walked around, so check which areas are currently open if you want to visit the interior.
Trips nearby
With enough time in port, you can explore beyond the city. One-way times are approximate.
Pompeii
About 40 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hr 30 min
SightsMonte VesuvioThe volcano that destroyed Pompeii and Herculaneum in its AD 79 eruption.
Reviews say last-minute tickets on site could be purchased only using local Wi-Fi, so book online in advance if possible.
SightsHerculaneumA site that takes about 2 hours to visit, less time than Pompeii, which takes 3–4 hours.
SightsParco Archeologico di PompeiRuins preserving the city as it was at the time of a volcanic eruption, with streets, houses, temples, and baths to explore.
Reviews say you cannot re-enter after leaving the main areas of the archaeological site, so finish your visit before exiting.
Food and cafésCauponaIt serves food inspired by ancient Roman cuisine, with frescoes depicting ancient Roman scenes on the restaurant walls.
Reviews say menu prices on the website differ from on-site prices, so check the on-site prices before ordering.
Food and cafésLa Bettola Del GustoIt serves seasonal dishes with a focus on seafood, including grilled octopus and duck and pork ragù.
Capri
About 50 min each wayTime at destination About 6 hr
NeighborhoodsAnacapriA village on the island of Capri featured as a place to explore.
SightsGrotta AzzurraA cave visited on Capri boat tours. Access depends on the weather.
In summer, you may wait on the boat for 1–2 hours under direct sunlight, so go early and include waiting time in your schedule.
SightsVilla San MicheleA building Axel Munthe built over the ruins of Tiberius' villa. The gardens offer views of Capri's town and marina, the Sorrento Peninsula, and Mount Vesuvius.
SightsMonte SolaroA viewpoint reached by riding a single-person chairlift.
The chairlift queue may exceed 1 hour, so go early in the morning if possible.
ActivitiesVia KruppA narrow, winding stone path along the cliffs, linking the Gardens of Augustus with Marina Piccola.
SightsGiardini di AugustoA terraced botanical garden overlooking the Bay of Naples, the Faraglioni rocks, and Via Krupp.
The garden is small and can get very crowded when a group arrives, so allow plenty of time to visit the viewpoint.
NeighborhoodsMarina GrandeCapri's main harbor, featured for pastel-colored buildings, artisan souvenir shops, and a public beach.
NeighborhoodsPiazza Umberto ICapri's central square, with cafés, shops, and a clock tower, described as a meeting place for locals and travelers.
SightsBelvedere di TragaraA viewpoint with views of the Faraglioni rocks and the Tyrrhenian Sea, within walking distance of Capri's central square.
SightsSpiaggia di Marina PiccolaA beach on Capri with pebbles and places to eat. A visitor recorded that it was crowded around midday.
The beach is small and crowded, and it may be difficult to reach the water, so allow time to find a spot if you plan to swim.
Food and cafésDa PaolinoA restaurant where you dine beneath lemon trees, featured for traditional Capri cuisine and lemon pasta.
Reviews say it was fully booked, so reserve well in advance if you plan to dine.
Food and cafésPulalliA restaurant on the second floor of the Piazzetta, described as having a terrace overlooking the square.
ActivitiesCapri Island Boat TourAn outing by boat to see the Faraglioni rocks, small coves, and cliffside villas. The source describes a 2-hour group tour departing from Marina Grande.
ShoppingVia CamerelleA shopping street with designer and artisan shops; handmade Capri leather sandals are also sold nearby.
Cruises calling at Naples
1,298 sailings are grouped into 300 cruises by ship and route.
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Genoa departure · round trip
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 669
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Naples, Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa
Naples departure · round trip
Per person, double occupancyFrom USD 879
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26N Combination Cruise Athens to Tarragona
Lavrion → Tarragona
Lowest departure fareFrom USD 2,289
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Messina, Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples
Messina departure · round trip
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Grand Mediterranean Discovery (22 Nights)
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Lowest departure fareFrom USD 1,259
300 cruises call at this port.
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About Naples
Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.
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