NaplesCruise Port Guide
Ships tie up right below the old town. Timed plans, real prices on tours to Pompeii and Vesuvius, and the palaces and tunnels you can reach on foot.
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Pro Picks
Underground · 1.5–2 hrsNaples Underground: Guided Tunnels Tour
The most-booked tour in Naples on GetYourGuide takes you down into the Greek and Roman aqueduct and the buried remains of the city's Roman theatre, always with a guide. The entrance is next to the San Paolo Maggiore basilica in the old centre; allow 1.5 to 2 hours.
From $20.23/ person
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Pompeii · 3.5 hrsHalf-Day Pompeii Trip from the Cruise Terminal
One of the most popular cruise excursions from Naples: a coach from the Stazione Marittima, skip-the-line entry and a 2-hour walk through Pompeii with a licensed guide, back in about 3.5 hours. Book at least 8 hours ahead, or the only pickup is at the central station.
From $54.98/ person
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Amalfi Coast · 8.5 hrsSorrento, Positano & Amalfi Small-Group Day Trip
A minivan along the Amalfi Drive with free time in Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi, rated 4.8 from over 18,000 reviews. It picks cruise passengers up at the Stazione Marittima and runs 8.5 hours, so it only suits a long call; lunch and the Amalfi boat ride cost extra.
From $65.27/ person
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Walking Tour
Royal Palace & Old Naples Walking Tour
A guided walk built for cruise passengers: Castel Nuovo, Galleria Umberto, the San Carlo opera house and inside the Royal Palace, ending at the seafront by Castel dell'Ovo. Meets at 10:30 am at the Triton fountain in Piazza Municipio, by the port gate.
From$35.30
Time required2h 30mins
Underground Tour
Spanish Quarters Underground Tour
An hour in the tunnels and old aqueduct under the Spanish Quarters, later used as an air-raid shelter. It meets on Vico S. Anna di Palazzo, just off Via Toledo and near Piazza del Plebiscito.
From$20.14
Time required1 hour
Museum Tour
Archaeological Museum Guided Tour
Two hours with an archaeologist among frescoes, mosaics and statues brought from Pompeii and Herculaneum, with priority entry. Meets at the museum's main entrance on Piazza Museo, a short metro ride from the port; the museum is closed on Tuesdays.
From$49.31
Time required2h
Catacombs
Catacombs of San Gennaro Guided Tour
A 45-minute guided visit to the underground burial halls of Naples' patron saint, rated 4.6 from nearly 9,000 reviews. It's in Capodimonte, a metro and walk or a taxi from the port; be at the ticket office 15 minutes early.
From$14.50
Time required45 minutes
Naples in 5 hours
Herculaneum Tour
Herculaneum Guided Tour from Naples
Herculaneum is the smaller, better-preserved town buried with Pompeii. This trip adds a 30-minute coach from Naples, skip-the-line entry and a 2.5-hour guided walk; Stazione Marittima is a drop-off point, but book the transfer option.
From$47.42
Time required2 - 3 hours
Walking Tour
Old Town Walk with the Veiled Christ
A 2.5-hour guided walk down Spaccanapoli and through the old centre, with entry to the Sansevero Chapel to see the Veiled Christ sculpture. It meets on Piazza del Gesù Nuovo and ends at the cathedral; cover shoulders and legs for the churches.
From$54.36
Time required2h 30mins
Food Tour
Old Town Street Food Tour
Two and a half hours of tastings through the old centre: fried pizza, meatballs, salt cod, gelato and a rum-soaked babà . It meets in Piazza Bellini by the Greek ruins; arrive 15 minutes early, and note it's nonrefundable.
From$42.59
Time required2h 30mins
Cooking Class
Pizza & Tiramisu Cooking Class
Make Neapolitan pizza and tiramisu with a pizza maker, then eat them for lunch. The class is on Via Medina, a few minutes' walk from Piazza Municipio, and starts at 1:45 pm, so it suits a ship that leaves in the evening.
From$72.85
Time required2h 30mins
Naples in 8 hours
Pompeii & Vesuvius Day Trip
Pompeii & Vesuvius Day Tour
A guided walk through Pompeii, a pizza lunch, then a drive up Vesuvius and a short climb to the crater rim. It runs 7 to 7.5 hours and the pickup point depends on the option, so check it against your all-aboard time.
From$125.84
Time required7 - 7.5 hours
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast Day Trip
Pompeii & Amalfi Coast from the Port
Two hours at Pompeii, two in Amalfi and a stop in Ravello in one 8-hour day. It meets outside Hotel Romeo, a few minutes' walk from the port gate; Pompeii time is a visit, not a guided tour, and there are no reviews yet.
From$182.26
Time required8 hours
Volcano Trip
Mount Vesuvius Crater Hike from Naples
Transport from Naples, a skip-the-line park ticket and a volcano guide for the walk up the path to the crater rim. Allow 4 to 5 hours; the park closes at 4 pm, and the pickup point depends on the option you book.
From$44.72
Time required4h - 5h
Amalfi Coast Day Trip
Amalfi Coast Day Tour from the Port
Positano, Amalfi and Ravello with a driver-guide in a group of up to 15. It meets at 8:00 am on Molo Angioino, the cruise pier itself, and takes 7.5 hours; lunch isn't included.
From$134.49
Time required7h 30mins
Within a stroll of the boat
Six stops within about 16 minutes on foot of the Stazione Marittima cruise terminal on Molo Angioino, around Piazza Municipio and Piazza del Plebiscito. The nearest beach, Lido Mappatella, is about 1.9 miles along the seafront, beyond this map.
Plaza · 0.5 mi · ~11 min
Piazza Municipio (Fontana del Nettuno)
The big square at the port gate, with the Neptune Fountain in the middle and the Municipio metro station underneath.
Landmark · 0.5 mi · ~13 min
Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
The medieval fortress on Piazza Municipio, with a civic museum inside. Open Monday to Saturday until 6 pm; tickets €10, and cards are accepted.
Shopping · 0.6 mi · ~15 min
Galleria Umberto I
A covered shopping arcade dating from 1890, open around the clock, and an easy cut-through toward Via Toledo.
Museum · 0.7 mi · ~16 min
Palazzo Reale (Royal Palace)
The Royal Palace on Piazza del Plebiscito: €15, free for under-18s, closed Wednesdays. Its garden is free.
Plaza · 0.6 mi · ~14 min
Piazza del Plebiscito
Naples' grand open square, paved and step-free, with the Royal Palace along one side.
Drinks · 0.7 mi · ~15 min
Gran Caffè Gambrinus
A café and bar on the corner of Piazza del Plebiscito, for a coffee or a sandwich before the walk back.
Handy Helpers
Small things that make a port day easier.
Private Driver, Waiting at the Dock
A pre-booked driver meets you at the dock for a fixed price. No haggling, no waiting for a taxi to fill.
Bike rental
Cover more ground than on foot. Book ahead and return it well before all-aboard.
Travel eSIM
Install it on ship WiFi and your maps and ride apps work the moment you land in Naples.
Quick answers
Facts last checked .
How we checked these answers
Every answer is built from facts we checked against the sources below and cross-checked with recent port guides. Where sources disagreed, the answer says so instead of guessing a number.
- Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea (AdSP) — passengers
- MedCruise — Terminal Napoli S.p.A. terminal profile
- Port Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea (AdSP) — Port of Naples berths and gates
- Holland America Line — Naples (Pompeii/Amalfi) port page
- NLG (Navigazione Libera del Golfo) — routes
- Alilauro — routes
- SNAV — Napoli–Capri
- Comune di Napoli — Castel Nuovo (Maschio Angioino)
- Palazzo Reale di Napoli — visitor information
- Teatro di San Carlo — guided tours
- EAV — Napoli–Pompei–Sorrento train timetable from 1 October 2026
- Comune di Napoli — taxi fare table (Delibera G.C. 258/2024)
- Archaeological Park of Pompeii — timetables and tickets
- Parco Archeologico di Ercolano — hours and tickets
- Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio — Il Gran Cono
- Parco Nazionale del Vesuvio
- Comune di Napoli — taxi service and fixed fares
- European Union — countries using the euro
- European Commission — the euro as legal tender
- U.S. Department of State — Italy travel advisory
- Your Europe (European Union) — travel documents for non-EU nationals
- EU Delegation to the United States — travelling to Europe (ETIAS)
- Swedish Police Authority — ETIAS
Getting ashore
Where do cruise ships dock in Naples, Italy?
Cruise ships in Naples dock at Molo Angioino, at the Stazione Marittima terminal right below the city centre, so you walk off rather than take a tender. The port authority names it as the cruise quay, and the terminal operator says it has seven berths. MSC, Costa, Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Princess, Viking, Holland America and Carnival usually call here. Next door, Molo Beverello is the ferry pier for Capri and Sorrento, not a cruise berth.
How far is Naples town from the cruise port?
The Naples cruise terminal is in town: Piazza Municipio and Castel Nuovo are about 0.4 to 0.5 miles away, around a 10-minute walk, and Piazza del Plebiscito with the Royal Palace is about 0.6 miles, 12 to 15 minutes. The old town starts at Piazza del Gesù Nuovo, about 0.8 miles or a 17 to 20 minute walk. Municipio metro station on Line 1 is under the square by the port. See the walking map.
What is there to do in Naples from the cruise port?
Plenty within a short walk of the Naples cruise terminal: the terminal itself has shops, restaurants and a pharmacy, and Castel Nuovo is around a 10-minute walk away (€10, closed Sundays). Around Piazza del Plebiscito, 12 to 15 minutes on foot, the Royal Palace costs €15 and its garden is free, and the San Carlo opera house runs 30-minute tours in English at 11:30 and 15:30 for €9. See the walking map.
Beaches & water
Can you walk to a beach from the Naples cruise port?
Not easily: the nearest beach to the Naples cruise terminal is Lido Mappatella, a small city beach on the Via Caracciolo seafront about 1.9 miles away, roughly a 40-minute walk past Castel dell'Ovo. It's a town beach rather than a resort strand, so treat it as a seafront stroll, not a swim plan.
Pompeii, Vesuvius & the islands
How do I get from the Naples cruise port to Pompeii?
Pompeii is about 25 km (16 miles) from the Naples cruise port, and the cheapest way there is EAV's Circumvesuviana train: walk about 1.3 miles (25 to 30 minutes) to Porta Nolana, where direct trains leave roughly every 36 minutes and reach Pompei Scavi in 32 to 37 minutes. The city's fixed taxi fare is €70 one way. The site opens at 9:00; from mid-October last entry is 15:30, and tickets are €20 or €25. See the full-day trips.
How do I get to Herculaneum from the Naples cruise port?
Herculaneum is about 12 km (7.5 miles) from the Naples cruise port, on the same Circumvesuviana line as Pompeii: only some trains stop at Ercolano Scavi, about 15 minutes from Piazza Garibaldi, so check the timetable for that stop. The site opens daily at 8:30; from mid-October last entry is 15:30, and a ticket is €16.
Can I visit Mount Vesuvius from the Naples cruise port?
Yes, but plan it: tickets for the Vesuvius crater path are sold only online, in timed slots released 30 days ahead, at €11.68, and the last entry to the crater is 16:00 in October and 15:00 from November to February. The path closes during weather alerts. The city's fixed taxi fare from Naples to the national park is €65 one way, or book a trip that includes transport. See the full-day trips.
How far is Capri from the Naples cruise port, and can I get there by ferry?
Yes: hydrofoils to Capri leave from Molo Beverello, about 0.2 miles on foot from the Naples cruise terminal, and the crossing usually takes about 50 minutes with SNAV or NLG. Departures run from about 7 am until early evening, so pick a return that leaves you well ahead of all-aboard.
How far is Sorrento from the Naples cruise port?
Sorrento is about 50 km (31 miles) from the Naples cruise port. The Circumvesuviana train from Porta Nolana takes about 72 to 77 minutes, hydrofoils run there from Molo Beverello next to the terminal, and the city's fixed taxi fare is €125 one way.
Getting around
How much is a taxi from the Naples cruise port?
Naples taxis have official fixed fares from the port set by the city: €15.50 to Stazione Centrale, €11 to the historic centre, €13 to the Archaeological Museum and €10 to the Via Partenope seafront. Ask for the fixed fare (tariffa predeterminata) before you set off; the driver can't refuse, must give you a receipt, and the meter should show F0.00. Fares are per car, luggage included.
How do I get from Naples airport or the train station to the cruise port?
A taxi is simplest: the city's fixed fare between the Naples port and the airport is €24, and between the port and Stazione Centrale (Piazza Garibaldi) €15.50, per car with luggage included. Ask for the fixed fare before you set off. Municipio metro station on Line 1 is under the square by the port.
Money, safety & documents
Do I need euros in Naples, and should I tip?
Yes, bring some euros: the euro is the only legal tender in Italy, and while Visa and Mastercard work in most places, some coffee bars, kiosks and small shops take cash only. Use bank ATMs, and if a terminal offers to charge in dollars, choose euros. Tipping isn't required; the coperto on a bill is a cover charge, and if service is already added, nothing more is expected.
Is Naples safe for cruise passengers?
The US State Department rates Italy as a whole Level 2, Exercise Increased Caution, citing terrorism. Its main warning for visitors is petty crime: pickpocketing and purse snatching are common at busy tourist sites and on public transport, including trains, so keep valuables zipped away in Naples' crowds and on the Circumvesuviana.
Do I need a passport for Naples on a cruise?
Your cruise line sets what you carry ashore, but the EU's own rule for Italy is that a non-EU visitor's passport should be valid at least 3 months after you leave the EU and have been issued within the last 10 years. ETIAS, the EU's planned travel authorisation, isn't running yet, so there's nothing to apply for now.