Best Italian Ferry Crossings — Our Top 14

1.Capri Guided Tour with Ferry Tickets & Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,366 reviews · from $129Our pick

Take a guided Capri day trip from Naples by hydrofoil, with minibus rides to Anacapri and Capri town. You’ll visit the Piazzetta, Augustus Gardens, and the Faraglioni viewpoints, then enjoy free time for lunch or optional activities. Guides such as Gabriel, Giusy, Nancy, and Giovanni have earned strong praise for keeping the day organized and fun.

“The trip was great. Our guide Chiara is a great guide and nice person. We had a boat trip around the island also we tried ‘chair lift’ for great view.”

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2.Capri and Anacapri Small Group Tour + Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,143 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $116Top rated

Travel from Naples to Capri by prebooked hydrofoil, then explore Capri and Anacapri with a guide and island transport. See the Augustus Gardens, Faraglioni views, Via Krupp, La Piazzetta, and San Michele Church. Guides such as Gabriel, Sandra, and Giovanni are praised for clear advice, while the chairlift, lunch, and boat ride cost extra.

“Beautiful trip. Towns were lovely. Our guide Anna was a pleasure. Was a stressless day filled with fun and culture.”

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3.Ferry to Amalfi and Positano

★★★★★★★★★★3.4 · 441 reviews · from $73

Travel by hydrofoil from Naples to Amalfi and Positano, choosing an early route via Capri or a later route via Sorrento. You get free time in both towns, outdoor or air-conditioned seating, and no guide or lunch included. Bring snacks, print your voucher, and arrive 30 minutes early.

“It was just the ferry passages that we booked . No guide. It was all that we wanted and it was fine”

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4.Positano & Amalfi Coast Day Trip by Train & Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 225 reviews · from $282

Travel from Rome to the Amalfi Coast with a small group of up to 15 people. Your English or Spanish-speaking guide, such as Graziella, Almu, or Antonella, handles the trains and ferries while you explore Positano and Amalfi, shop, eat, take photos, or swim.

“Excellent! Our guide Jacob was very knowledgeable, pleasant and informative. He made the experience 10/10!”

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5.Lake Como: Villa del Balbianello Gardens with Ferry Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 206 reviews · from $66

Take a public ferry from Bellagio, Varenna, Como, Lecco, Cernobbio, Tremezzo, Menaggio, or Bellano to Lenno, then walk about 30 minutes to Villa del Balbianello. Your ticket covers the gardens and return boat, but not the villa interior or a guide. Expect beautiful views, movie locations, and a fair amount of walking.

“Absolutely beautiful and scenic! It’s about a one-mile walk from the ferry drop-off point, but the views along the way make it well worth it. There’s an optional 2 km mountain trail you can take to reach the villa, or you can choose a more direct path. We opted for the mountain trail — it was a lovely experience, though be prepared for a steep uphill climb.”

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6.Round-Trip Ferry Ticket from Salerno to Amalfi and Positano

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 173 reviews · from $51Best value

Travel by NLG hydrofoil from Sorrento to Amalfi and Positano, then explore each town independently. Choose a morning route with about three hours in both stops, or visit Positano first and spend longer in Amalfi. There is no guide, but you get open-deck or air-conditioned seating and a full day on the coast.

“the organisation getting g in to the boats at this port was chaotic, there was no systems, several boat trips were told they were going from the same dock which caused a lot of confusion and anger for alot of people”

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7.Ischia Day Trip with Ferry Tickets and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 130 reviews · from $96

Meet your English or Italian-speaking host at Caffè Beverello at 8:00 am, collect ferry tickets and lunch vouchers, then spend the day exploring Ischia independently. Your three-course meal includes wine or a soft drink. Use free time for Aragonese Castle, Sant’Angelo, or a taxi ride around the island.

“Ischia was amazing and worth a trip and taking a taxi to Sant Angelo was the best part. The lunch was a disappointment. It’s was like an Italian version of Faulty Towers. The starter and main course was tasty but dessert a joke with the choice between a children’s ice cream or two plums. With so many restaurants with amazing locations and views it was a shame to have to sit indoors with a view to a shabby backyard. We would have preferred that the day trip was ferry tickets and taxi round the island and found our own lunch”

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8.Ferry to Sorrento and Capri

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 123 reviews · from $70

Take an NLG hydrofoil from Naples to Sorrento and Capri, choosing a route that gives you nearly four hours at each stop or a longer Capri visit. You get reserved ferry travel, outdoor or air-conditioned seating, and free time to explore independently. Guides, meals, and attraction tickets are not included.

“The starting point is difficult to find, also I didn’t understand why they have given me 5 tickets instead of 6 tickets I bought, but nobody asked for that. Overall it was a very nice experience”

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9.Positano and Amalfi Day Trip by Ferry

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 95 reviews · from $124

Travel from Naples to Amalfi and Positano by ferry with an English, Spanish, or Italian-speaking guide. You get 2.5 hours in Amalfi, about 2 hours in Positano, a lemon granita tasting, and free time for beaches, shops, and photographs. Guides such as Gianluca keep the day organized and point out practical places to eat and swim.

“Gianluca was grate! He looks after every person on the tour, was everything on time, small group, have seen the best points. Thank you again!”

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10.Capri Day Trip from Rome by Bus & Ferry – Guided or Independent

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 47 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $209

Travel from Rome to Capri by coach and ferry, then choose guided sightseeing or independent time. Guided departures may include the Blue Grotto when sea conditions and queues allow. Expect a long, tightly timed day with views of the Faraglioni, the Piazzetta, local shops, and a return to Rome around evening.

“The Grotto is a must see experience…Definitely not enough time to explore Capri… Don’t be surprised if you book an English speaking tour and ended up with a group that doesn’t speak English… our guide Franchesca on the coach was extremely helpful with us in particular and attentive to the groups needs… I would recommend not to miss this tour!!!”

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11.Ferry boat tour to the Cinque Terre with stop in Portovenere and Vernazza

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 30 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $80

From La Spezia, you’ll sail along the Cinque Terre coast with an onboard English-speaking guide, stopping at Porto Venere, Monterosso al Mare, and Vernazza. You get about two hours in Porto Venere, two in Monterosso, and one in Vernazza. A bar sells drinks and local products, while lunch is your responsibility.

“Superbe balade en bateau pour visiter quelques village des cinques terres. Quai Embarquement Facile à trouver . Visite traduit en anglais et français.”

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12.Cinque Terre by train and boat (no ferries in winter)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $96

Join Veronica for a 6 to 7 hour Cinque Terre outing from La Spezia. Travel by train and seasonal boat, visit Manarola, Vernazza, and Monterosso, and view Corniglia from the water. The group is capped at 10, while transport tickets cost extra and are bought with the guide’s help.

“Fantastic villages! Veronica was wonderful and knowledgeable and suggested a wonderful way to return to La Spezia via beautiful Portovener.”

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13.Cinque Terre Private Tour by Minivan and Ferry-Boat from La Spezia

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 8 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $497

From La Spezia Cruise Terminal, your private group travels by air-conditioned minivan and on foot to Riomaggiore, Vernazza, Manarola, and Monterosso. A tour escort handles the day, while ferry or train tickets and lunch are extra. Expect 8 to 9 hours and plenty of walking.

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14.La Spezia Port: Cinque Terre and Pisa full day tour by Minivan and Ferry-Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $507

Travel from La Spezia to Pisa, Vernazza, and Monterosso in a private minivan for up to eight people. Your tour leader stays with you all day, while ferry or train fares cost an extra €30 per person. Expect a busy but rewarding day, with limited time in each place and some steps.

“Our guide was excellent and she provided a lot of history and useful information about the sites we toured. Our driver met us at the cruise terminal and provided comfortable, safe transportation and both were very friendly. We will be back to Italy and will book future tours with Bella Italia Tours.”

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