Sorrento to Amalfi ferry with NLG

Ferries from Sorrento to Amalfi

Traveling by ferry is an excellent way to reach the Amalfi Coast. In fact, with its steep cliffs and inaccessible villages, the region is ideally suited to boat transport, and there should always be plenty of options to choose from. Between April and October, Volaviamare provides a daily service from Sorrento to Amalfi, with two sailings every day. Ferries to Amalfi tend to leave soon after breakfast, and shortly after lunch, so they should be suitable for day trippers. Travelers can expect journeys take just 50 minutes in all cases, and passengers are permitted to take pets with them if required. There's no option to take vehicles on board, aside from bicycles, but ample parking is provided at a sheltered garage in Sorrento, so it's easy to arrange quick trips to Amalfi. Boats leave from the main port in Sorrento, which is well connected to regional resorts and cities via bus and rail. They will arrive at Amalfi, a few hundred meters away from the historic port town.

Timetable of ferries from Sorrento to Amalfi

Ferries from Sorrento to Amalfi offer a convenient way to visit the Amalfi Coast, and all visitors should be able to find a suitable departure time. The boats used by Volaviamare are high speed ferries, which depart from the Port of Sorrento, and arrive at the dock in the town of Amalfi itself. There will be various daily departures to choose from at most times of year. However, customers should note that ferries only operate during the region's peak holiday season, between April and October. Outside that period, travelers may have to seek other routes to Amalfi. During peak holiday season, there will be a couple of sailings from Sorrento every day of the week, both of which leave during the day. Sailings  take just 50 minutes, making the trip quick and convenient. Prices are reasonable, and there should be big discounts for children under 12 years of age. Luggage will incur a small surcharge, but not more than a couple of euros. There are also special services for wheelchair users and support will be provided for elderly passengers. To access one-to-one assistance, travelers should specify their requirements at the booking stage.

What do you need to know to travel by ferry from Sorrento to Amalfi?

Departing Port: All ferries from Sorrento to Amalfi will depart from the Port of Sorrento (also known as Marina Piccola). Getting there is easy. From central Sorrento, passengers can simply take the Sorrento Lift from Villa Communale, or take public buses from Piazza Tasso. Trains also run into Sorrento station along the Circumvesuviana line, ensuring that those staying nearby can reach ferries with ease. Facilities at the port itself are basic, but cafes and shops can be found nearby. There's a secured parking lot on-site, making life easier for self-drive vacationers.

Arrival Port: Ferries from Sorrento to Amalfi will dock at Amalfi Harbor Marina Coppola. Again, services at the port are very simple, but passengers won't need to walk far to reach the heart of Amalfi, where restaurants, stores, and other amenities are easy to come by. The city center is around 600 meters east of the port, and can be reached via a scenic seafront promenade. SITA buses also run from directly next to the port, allowing onward transport to Amalfi Coast destinations.