Naples - Vulcano
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Naples - Vulcano
Ferries to Aeolian Islands
Connecting the city of Naples on the coast of Italy with the island of Vulcano within the Aeolian Islands, this ferry route is an important ferry route, especially in the summer months. From the city of Naples, the largest city in the south of Italy, and known for its history that dates back to the Ancient Greeks, and has wonderful views of the dazzling Bay of Naples, as well as easy access to many of the surrounding islands, to the island of Vulcano, a small island known for its still active volcano, which you are still able to visit, as well as many hot springs and a relaxed environment throughout the entire island. With up to 12 ferries running per week on this route, provided by 2 ferry operators, there are plenty of ferries to choose from, so book now with Direct Ferries, to find the best ferry at the best price for you.
Naples to Vulcano sailing durations and frequency may vary from season to season, and from month to month, so we’d advise doing a live check to get the most up to date information.
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| Naples - Vulcano Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 2 | |
| Operators | SNAV & Siremar | |
| Average Price | $125* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 1 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 7h 20m | |
| Fastest Sailing Duration | 6h 10m | |
| First Ferry | 20:00 | |
| Distance | 147 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-11-05.
You can get a whole variety of different ferries from Naples, as this port connects a whole number of different islands to the mainland of Italy, such as Sicily, Sardinia, and the Aeolian Islands, as well as to other ports in Italy, such as Sorrento. With up to 358 sailings a week to a multitude of destinations, there is no limit to where you can go from Naples.
Yes, you certainly can travel to Capri from Naples, as this is one of our most popular routes from Naples, and indeed runs 8 times a day. Indeed, this ferry only take about 45 minutes, so it is not only the most popular ferry, but one of the quickest and most regular ferries available from Naples.
As there are such a large number of different destinations you can reach from Naples by ferry, there is no one specific length of time that a ferry can take. Indeed, sail times can range from anywhere between 35 minutes, to 4 and a half hours, to even 11 and a half hours, so to find our how long your precise route will take, please visit the dedicated route page.
Out of all of the operators that work on the different routes from Naples, only one uses hydrofoil ferries to travel, and that is Liberty Lines Fast Ferries, which operates between Naples and the island of Ustica. For all other ferries from Naples, they are all catamarans of different sizes and hulls, but with the same shape and roughly similar speed, so the if you wish to ride a hydrofoil, then be sure to travel with Liberty Lines Fast Ferries.
The volcanic island of Vulcano is the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands group and is located about 25 km north of Sicily. Vulcano last erupted in the late 19th century. It is possible to walk to the edge of the crater and look in but the sulphurous smell may put you off from hanging around too long. All the beaches are comprised of soft, black sand and there are hot springs that keep the sea bubbling. For the brave there are hot mud pools which are said to contain healing properties.
