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How to get from Naples to Sorrento by ferry ?

Looking for the perfect Naples to Sorrento ferry ticket? You've come to the right place. Taking a ferry from Naples to Sorrento is a convenient and enjoyable way to travel.

We know that planning a ferry trip from Naples to Sorrento can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Naples to Sorrento ferry booking as quick and easy as possible.

With Vivanoda, our easy to use platform, you can compare prices, routes and services of different ferry companies like NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or Alilauro. This way you can find the best deal on a Naples Sorrento ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or Alilauro ships offer on-board facilities such as cabins, restaurants, shops, Wi-Fi and more. Often they also offer facilities for people with reduced mobility.

To find the best deals on ferries from Naples to Sorrento simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Naples to Sorrento Ferry Information

Port of departure
Naples
Italy
Campania
Port of Arrival
Sorrento
Italy
Campania
Distance
17 mi
Ferry Companies
NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Alilauro
Frequency of crossings
6 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
40 min
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Ferry Naples Sorrento: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Naples to Sorrento, you'll find tickets range from £13 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £15 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Naples to Sorrento route is £14. The average ferry crossing time from Naples to Sorrento is 45 min. The slowest ferries will take 45 min to reach Sorrento, while the fastest boats will arrive in Sorrento in 45 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Naples at 09:00. The last boat to Sorrento leaves the port of Naples at 11:00.

Average price of a Naples to Sorrento ferry crossing
£14
Price range of ferries Naples Sorrento (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£13 - £15
Average crossing time Naples Sorrento
45 min
Departure time of first ferry to Sorrento
09:00
Time last ferry leaves for Sorrento
11:00
Arrival time of first ferry to Sorrento
09:45
Arrival time of last ferry to Sorrento
11:45

Why travel by ferry from Naples to Sorrento?

Whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with the family, a Naples to Sorrento ferry can be a convenient and enjoyable option for getting to Sorrento. Here are 3 reasons why we think a ferry from Naples to Sorrento is an ideal way to travel.

It's much less boring than on a plane
If you compare the speed, the plane is certainly the fastest way to get from Naples to Sorrento. The problem is that you are stuck in your seat for several hours. During the Naples Sorrento ferry journey with Alilauro or NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... You will never have so much freedom and entertainment during a flight!
Because it's the ideal way to travel with your family!
If you have children, there's no better way to travel from Naples to Sorrento as a family than by ferry. Everything is simpler. As soon as you leave Naples, imagine your children exploring the ship, spending long periods playing in the children's play areas or in the video games and arcades (for teenagers), watching the latest films in the cinema, sharing a family meal in the restaurant, or marvelling at a magic show or other countless activities. On board the ferry to Sorrento, time flies by faster than you think and this maritime experience between Naples and Sorrento will remain unforgettable for your children for a long time.
To not get tired, unlike in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. Conversely, a Naples Sorrento boat trip is ultra relaxing. On board, depending on the NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or Alilauro ship in service, everything is designed to give you time to relax in the calm of comfortable reclining lounges, to lounge on the outside decks, to entertain and to have fun. No doubt you'll arrive in Sorrento completely relaxed.

Which companies operate between Naples and Sorrento?

If you want to travel between Naples and Sorrento by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or Alilauro who run regular services between the two cities. You can find out more about the different shipping companies on this route and their departure times here.

NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo Naples Sorrento
NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo
Navigazione Libera del Golfo (NLG) was founded in 1950 and is based in Naples, Italy. The company offers ferry crossings in the Gulf of Naples and Sardinia area. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naples-Sorrento fares and book a NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo ticket between Naples and Sorrento. NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo operates 7 crossings a week to Sorrento from Naples and the journey time is 40 min. More information about NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo
40 min
7 crossings a week
Alilauro Naples Sorrento
Alilauro
Alilauro is an Italian-based ferry company offering ferry services between the Italian islands of the Tyrrhenian Sea, including Ischia and Capri. On Vivanoda, you can compare Naples-Sorrento fares and book a Alilauro ticket between Naples and Sorrento. Alilauro operates 5 crossings a day to Sorrento from Naples and the journey time is 50 min. More information about Alilauro
50 min
5 crossings a day

Where do the ferries leave from in Naples? Where do the boats arrive in Sorrento?

Port of departure in Naples

NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or Alilauro ferries depart for Sorrento from the following ports in Naples:

Napoli Molo Immacolatella Vecchia
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Port of arrival in Sorrento

Alilauro or NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo ships arrive in Sorrento from the following ports:

Sorrento
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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Naples to Sorrento, it will take you at least 40 min to cover the 17 mi between Naples and Sorrento.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Naples and Sorrento in winter) and the ferry company (NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo and Alilauro). There are currently 6 crossings a day between Naples and Sorrento.

There are 2 ferry companies operating between Naples and Sorrento: NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo and Alilauro.

Yes, absolutely, direct crossings are offered by NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Alilauro.

During your crossing between Naples and Sorrento, you will travel 17 mi.

To go by boat from Naples to Sorrento, you can find prices ranging from £13 for the lowest, to £15 for the highest. The average price we observed was £14.

The first ferry leaves Naples at 09:00 for Sorrento.

The last ferry to Sorrento usually departs from Naples at 11:00.

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