Naples - Sorrento (Ferry)

Catching a ferry between Naples and Sorrento is often a safer and more enjoyable alternative to the Naples - Sorrento (Circumvesuvian Train). There are a couple of options with regard to which ferry you catch as well. 

Alilauro Hydrofoil

The Alilauro Hydrofoil offers the quickest route between Sorrento and Naples, travelling to/from Naples' Moro Beverello pier. The trip lasts about 40minutes, and costs €11 one-way (return fares are double the single fare). The boat itself is very fast, and as a result, passengers aren't permitted to stand on-deck.  You can still see plenty of scenery from your seat, but if you would rather have the opportunity to take photographs, I would recommoend the Metro del Mare. Full details are available on the Alilauro website.

Metro del Mare

The Metro del Mare network operates along the length of the Amalfi Coast, and as a result, there are plenty of different services that operate between Naples and Sorrento. For this route, you need to catch the MM1, MM2, MM3 or MM7. The quickest route between Naples and Sorrento is the MM3 ferry, as it only stops at one other port between the cities. A single ticket costs from €6.50. Full details can be found on the Metro del Mare website.

Timetables vary considerably depending on season. Both services operate relatively frequently.

Services between Naples and Sorrento operate roughly every 1hr 45mins, although this changes slightly during the day. The first service from Naples is at 09.10 , and the last service departing Sorrento is 16.20. The full Alilauro timetable can be found here.

Metro del Mare services are a little less frequent than the alternative. The first boat from Naples Beverello departs at 08.25, arriving at 09.15, with the last boat departing at 19.30, arriving at 20.20. On the return journey, the first boat departs at 07.20, arriving at 08.10, whilst the last boat departs at 18.50, arriving at 19.45. The full Metro del Mare timetable can be found here.

Tickets can be bought on-the-day for these services. Alilauro fares start from €11, whilst Metro del Mare services start from €6.50. If you would like to buy tickets in advance however, follow the link below.