Naples dumps you in the middle of too many good options with not enough time. Pompeii’s 30 minutes by train, Vesuvius looms overhead, the Amalfi Coast’s within reach, and the city serves up Italy’s best pizza. The problem isn’t finding something to do – it’s choosing.
🚢 Naples Port at a Glance (2026)
- Docking Location: Molo Angioino (Stazione Marittima) or Molo Beverello.
- Distance to City Center: 10–15 minute walk to Piazza del Plebiscito.
- To Pompeii: 35 minutes via Circumvesuviana train (Garibaldi Station) or 30-minute taxi.
- Best Pizza Nearby: L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele (15-min walk/short taxi).
- Top Tip: If visiting Pompeii, book your return transport early; traffic back to the port can be unpredictable!
Most ships dock at Molo Angioino or Molo Beverello, both 15 minutes walk from the city center. The port makes an excellent base for day trips, but you need to pick your priority: ancient ruins, volcanic craters, coastal scenery, or Naples’ chaotic streets.
The city has grit, traffic that obeys no laws, and intensity some love and others find overwhelming. It also has extraordinary food, unexpected beauty, and enough genuine character to make most Mediterranean ports feel sanitized. Whether you spend your day here or use it as a jumping-off point, Naples delivers.
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Map of Naples Cruise Ship Port
Port Logistics & Arrival
Terminal & Facilities
- Naples Cruise Terminal Guide – Molo Angioino vs Beverello, WiFi, currency exchange, shops
- Security & Customs – Disembarkation process, wait times, prohibited items
Getting to the Port
- Airport to Cruise Port – Alibus shuttle, taxis, private transfers (20-30 min journey)
- Parking at Naples Port – Covered vs open-air, 24-hour security, booking ahead
Getting Around Naples
Transport Options
- Port to City Center – 10-15 min walk, Metro Line 1, taxis
- Public Transport Guide – Metro, buses, ticket validation, routes
Day Trips from Naples
You’re choosing one thing. Accept you’ll miss the others.
Ancient History
| Destination | Travel Time | Time Needed | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pompeii | 30 min train | 3-4 hours | Half-Day Visit Guide |
| Vesuvius | 45 min + 20 min hike | 3-4 hours | Volcano Guide |
Pompeii: Most popular choice for first-timers. 30-minute train, need 3-4 hours minimum to see the ruins properly.
Vesuvius: 45 minutes to base, 20-minute uphill hike to crater. Not technical, but not flat. Weather can close the summit.
Coastal Destinations
| Destination | Travel Time | Time in Town | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sorrento | 60-75 min train | 3-4 hours | Sorrento Guide |
| Amalfi Coast | 90+ min each way | Limited | Amalfi Guide |
| Capri | 40 min hydrofoil | 4-5 hours | Capri Guide |
Sorrento: Clifftop views, limoncello, relaxed atmosphere. 60-75 min train, 3-4 hours in town works well.
Amalfi Coast: Ambitious for a port day. 90+ minutes each way, winding roads, limited time in towns. Long day, not much relaxing.
Capri: 40-minute hydrofoil from Molo Beverello. Blue Grotto, Monte Solaro chairlift, designer shopping. Expensive, weather-dependent (rough seas cancel ferries), crowded but beautiful.
Planning Help
Tours vs Independent Travel – Ship tours cost more but guarantee you’ll make it back. Independent travel is cheaper and more flexible but timing responsibility is yours.
Naples City
If you’re staying local or have time before/after excursions.
Food
- Pizza Tour Near Port – Da Michele, Sorbillo, Di Matteo. Real Neapolitan pizza (puffy, charred, wet center)
- Where to Eat Near Port – Authentic cuisine, street food, places within walking distance without tourist prices
- Street Markets – Porta Nolana fish market, La Pignasecca produce. Loud, chaotic, authentic
Activities
- Underground Tours – Greek quarries, Roman aqueducts, WWII shelters. 90-minute tours, book ahead
- Port Shopping – Via Toledo boutiques, duty-free at terminal, local vs tourist prices
Practical Stuff
Money
- Naples Money Guide – ATMs at port, cash needed, card acceptance, tipping
Timing
- Best Weather for Cruising – April-October ideal. July-August = intense heat at Pompeii. Winter = fewer tourists, some closures
What to Wear
- Naples Outfit Ideas – Comfortable walking shoes (Pompeii = uneven stones, Naples = cobbles, Capri = hills). Churches need covered shoulders/knees. Vesuvius needs proper footwear