Ferry Sorrento → Capri 🇮🇹🇮🇹
The Sorrento–Capri crossing is the classic Amalfi Coast hop, whisking you from Sorrento's harbour to the glamorous island of Capri in just about 22 minutes. Fast jetfoils and hydrofoils run by Alilauro Gruson, NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo), SNAV and Caremar make this one of the busiest day-trip routes in the Bay of Naples, with departures every 30 to 60 minutes through the summer. Fares start from around €22 per person, so it's an easy, affordable way to reach the Blue Grotto, the Faraglioni rock stacks and the chic streets of Capri town. Note that Capri is a foot-passenger island — no tourist cars are allowed — so you'll travel light on a fast passenger boat. Book ahead on busy days, as morning sailings fill quickly.
The Sorrento → Capri ferry route serves Capri from Sorrento, in Italy. It is operated by Alilauro Gruson, NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo), SNAV, Caremar, with a crossing time of About 22 minutes (Very frequent in summer — a departure every 30 to 60 minutes). Fares start from €22 per person, vehicle extra. On VoilaFerry you compare live schedules, prices and availability across every operator on this route, then book your ticket — passengers, car, cabin or pet — in minutes, with no added service fees.
Operators on this route
- Alilauro Gruson
- NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo)
- SNAV
- Caremar
How to book your ferry
- Pick your date and number of passengers.
- Compare operators, schedules and fares in real time.
- Add a vehicle, cabin or pet if needed, then pay online securely.
Good to know
- Vehicles (car, motorbike, motorhome) accepted on most departures.
- Cabins and reclining seats available for overnight crossings.
- Pets welcome depending on the operator.
Frequently asked questions
- How long is the ferry from Sorrento to Capri?
- The fast crossing takes about 22 minutes on a jetfoil or hydrofoil — one of the quickest hops in the Bay of Naples.
- Which companies run the Sorrento–Capri route?
- Four operators serve it: Alilauro Gruson, NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo), SNAV and Caremar, with frequent fast passenger sailings.
- Can I take a car to Capri?
- No. Capri is a foot-passenger island and tourist cars are not allowed, so this is a passenger-only fast ferry — you travel without a vehicle.
- How often do ferries sail and do I need to book ahead?
- In summer there's a departure roughly every 30 to 60 minutes. Morning boats and peak days fill up fast, so booking ahead is strongly recommended.
- How much does the ticket cost?
- Fares start from around €22 per person, making it an affordable day trip from the Amalfi Coast.