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How to get from Sorrento to Capri by ferry ?

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

We know that planning a ferry trip from Sorrento to Capri can be stressful, so we do our best to make your Sorrento to Capri 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, Caremar, Laser Capri, SNAV or Alilauro. This way you can find the best deal on a Sorrento Capri ferry ticket to suit your needs and budget, whether you're travelling alone, as a couple or with your family.

Most Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV 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 Sorrento to Capri simply enter your travel dates and start your search on Vivanoda.

Sorrento to Capri Ferry Information

Port of departure
Sorrento
Italy
Campania
Port of Arrival
Capri
Italy
Campania
Distance
8 mi
Ferry Companies
NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Laser Capri, SNAV, Alilauro
Frequency of crossings
35 crossings a day
Minimum crossing time
20 min
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Ferry Sorrento Capri: Fares, Timetables and Duration

To travel by ferry from Sorrento to Capri, you'll find tickets range from £17 for one person if you're travelling without a car to £66 if you're travelling with your car. The average price we've seen on the Sorrento to Capri route is £28. The average ferry crossing time from Sorrento to Capri is 25 min. The slowest ferries will take 32 min to reach Capri, while the fastest boats will arrive in Capri in 17 min. The first ferry leaves the port of Sorrento at 07:15. The last boat to Capri leaves the port of Sorrento at 17:45.

Average price of a Sorrento to Capri ferry crossing
£28
Price range of ferries Sorrento Capri (Lowest price for 1 passenger and highest price for 1 passenger and a car)
£17 - £66
Average crossing time Sorrento Capri
25 min
Departure time of first ferry to Capri
07:15
Time last ferry leaves for Capri
17:45
Arrival time of first ferry to Capri
07:35
Arrival time of last ferry to Capri
18:05

Why travel by ferry from Sorrento to Capri?

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

Not to be bored on board... unlike the plane
As a general rule, a trip from Sorrento to Capri is much quicker by plane. But you are stuck in your seat, strapped in by your seatbelt, and there is almost no opportunity to travel. During the Sorrento Capri ferry journey with SNAV, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Alilauro or Laser Capri, there are countless opportunities to enjoy restaurants and bars, or to stroll and sunbathe on a promenade deck... A flight will never provide you with so many services during the trip.
To get some sea air
The health benefits of sea air are numerous. During the Sorrento-Capri crossing, access the outside areas of the Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV ship to take a deep breath of air. The fresh sea air and the waves that rock the ferry will soothe you instantly. You'll arrive in Capri feeling perfectly zen and energised.
You get much more rest than in the car
Because of the heightened alertness required to drive a car on long journeys, driving is exhausting. The Sorrento Capri ferry journey is the opposite! On board, depending on the Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV 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 Capri completely relaxed.

Which companies operate between Sorrento and Capri?

If you want to travel between Sorrento and Capri by ferry, there are a number of companies to choose from including Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV 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.

Laser Capri Sorrento Capri
Laser Capri
Laser Capri operates ferry services to Italy, including ferry services between the ports of Sorrento and Capri. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sorrento-Capri fares and book a Laser Capri ticket between Sorrento and Capri. More information about Laser Capri
Alilauro Sorrento Capri
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 Sorrento-Capri fares and book a Alilauro ticket between Sorrento and Capri. Alilauro operates 12 crossings a day to Capri from Sorrento and the journey time is 20 min. More information about Alilauro
20 min
12 crossings a day
Caremar Sorrento Capri
Caremar
Caremar operates ferry services to Italy, including ferry services between the ports of Sorrento and Capri. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sorrento-Capri fares and book a Caremar ticket between Sorrento and Capri. More information about Caremar
NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo Sorrento Capri
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 Sorrento-Capri fares and book a NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo ticket between Sorrento and Capri. NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo operates 6 crossings a day to Capri from Sorrento and the journey time is 20 min. More information about NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo
20 min
6 crossings a day
SNAV Sorrento Capri
SNAV
SNAV is an Italian-based ferry company offering ferry services between the Italian islands and ports on the Italian mainland, as well as international services to Croatia and Albania. On Vivanoda, you can compare Sorrento-Capri fares and book a SNAV ticket between Sorrento and Capri. SNAV operates 17 crossings a day to Capri from Sorrento and the journey time is 20 min. More information about SNAV
20 min
17 crossings a day

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

Port of departure in Sorrento

Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV ferries depart for Capri from the following ports in Sorrento:

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Port of arrival in Capri

SNAV, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Alilauro or Laser Capri ships arrive in Capri from the following ports:

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FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS)

If you take a ferry from Sorrento to Capri, it will take you at least 20 min to cover the 8 mi between Sorrento and Capri.

This often depends on the season (there are fewer crossings between Sorrento and Capri in winter) and the ferry company (Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo and SNAV). There are currently 35 crossings a day between Sorrento and Capri.

There are 5 ferry companies operating between Sorrento and Capri: Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo and SNAV.

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

Before booking, compare the prices of NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Laser Capri, SNAV, Alilauro on our website Vivanoda. Then book the crossing of your choice easily and securely on our partner's website.

If you want to change or cancel your Sorrento Capri ferry booking, you can do so easily by contacting our partner who manages your booking. Please note that, depending on the fare conditions, some tickets are non-refundable or non-changeable. It is important to take this into account when booking your ticket.

During your crossing between Sorrento and Capri, you will travel 8 mi.

To go by boat from Sorrento to Capri, you can find prices ranging from £17 for the lowest, to £66 for the highest. The average price we observed was £28.

The first ferry leaves Sorrento at 07:15 for Capri.

The last ferry to Capri usually departs from Sorrento at 17:45.

What is the Sorrento to Capri ferry crossing like?

If this is your first time on a ferry, it is not easy to imagine what a Sorrento to Capri sea crossing is like. We will therefore describe this unique travel experience, from embarkation in Sorrento to disembarkation in Capri, in order to help you better project yourself into the maritime world of NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Laser Capri, SNAV and Alilauro. You can also find some tourist and practical information about Sorrento and Capri.

Ready for boarding in Sorrento

Before you set off on your Sorrento Capri ferry journey, here are some steps to take before boarding:

  • Presentation time in Sorrento port / You should arrive in the port of Sorrento well in advance. Please check this with your SNAV, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Alilauro or Laser Capri company. After this period, the company is entitled to refuse you boarding.
  • Checking in for the Sorrento Capri crossing / At the Sorrento ferry terminal, look for the Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV counters and present your passport and booking number. By car, the process is the same, but directly from the boarding lanes. You remain in your vehicle.
  • Boarding the ferry to Capri / Watch out for voice messages in the Sorrento ferry terminal inviting you to board. If you are travelling by car, SNAV, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo, Caremar, Alilauro or Laser Capri staff will give you instructions on how to board and park your vehicle on the ship.

On board the ship between Sorrento and Capri

During the crossing, everyone can use the services on the Laser Capri, Alilauro, Caremar, NLG - Navigazione Libera del Golfo or SNAV ship as they wish. Some will want to relax in one of the reclining lounges, others will want to make the most of all the services offered on board or simply enjoy the view of the sea from the ship's deck.

Ferry arrival in Capri

Finally you will find some information for the arrival of the ferry in Capri:

  • Capri Harbour is in sight / You will only be allowed access to the garage once the boat is moored. There is no need to rush. Instead, enjoy the arrival in Capri harbour from the deck of the boat.
  • If you are in a cabin. / You will need to vacate your cabin approximately half an hour before arrival in Capri Harbour.
  • Leaving the ship and exploring Capri / Driving out of the ship's garage is fairly quick. Pedestrian passengers get off the boat even faster. A customs check cannot be ruled out in Capri. At last, your holiday in Capri has begun!

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