Positano to Capri: a seasonal boat
The Amalfi Coast does not have a daily, year-round link to Capri. The boats follow a summer season. NLG lists its Positano to Capri and Amalfi to Capri lines from 1 April to 3 November 2026. Outside that window, plan the trip through Sorrento or Naples instead.
This guide is independent and sells no tickets. Times and fares below come from operator lists for 2026. They show what is published, not what runs on a given day, and weather can change a sailing.
Amalfi to Capri and Positano: fares and times
NLG, 2026 season. Departure times are list times and depend on the weather.
| Line | Departures to Capri | Departures from Capri | Adult | Child 2 to 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positano to Capri | 9:15 a.m., 10:55 a.m., 4:35 p.m. | 9:45 a.m., 3:45 p.m., 5:15 p.m. | €24 one way, €48 return | €15 one way, €30 return |
| Amalfi to Capri | 8:54 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 5:00 p.m. | – | €24 one way, €48 return | €15 one way, €30 return |
Children under 2 travel free without a seat. Luggage and pets cost €5 each per leg. The Amalfi line does not share the Positano start times, so check the right line. The landing fee comes on top of the ticket.
Our picks: from the Amalfi Coast
A shared boat day from Positano and a small-group trip from Amalfi.
Hand-picked tours, booked through GetYourGuide. Prices are indicative starting prices in euros (as of October 2026). Tap a tour for live availability and the current price in your currency.
Shared boat day to Capri from Positano
A swim stop, a stop at the grotto, free time on Capri and a skipper-guide, with drinks and limoncello. The landing fee and the grotto entry are extra.
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Small-group boat trip to Capri from Amalfi
Transfer from Amalfi to the boat departure in Sorrento and back, a skipper, snacks, drinks and a swim stop. There is no Blue Grotto stop, and the landing fee is extra.
Check availability →Capri boat trips and island day tours
Island cruises, Blue Grotto stops and guided day trips, with live prices and availability.
How long is the crossing?
One example from a tour program, not a rule.
Examples from NLG's tour program
A tour from Salerno via Amalfi and Positano to Capri, running between 4 April and 3 November 2026, shows Amalfi at 10:30 a.m. and Capri at 11:30 a.m. That is 60 minutes. The same program shows Capri at 3:45 p.m. and Positano at 4:20 p.m., which is 35 minutes. Other sailings may take a different time.
Other operators
Alicost published a leaflet valid from 1 April 2026 with Capri connections in its coastal network. Without a checked route and day, do not assume winter service. Look at the timetable for your exact date.
The landing fee
Operators list €5 per person from 1 April to 31 October and €2.50 from 1 November to the end of March, added to the ticket. It applies on trips from the mainland to the island, not on the way back. Do not add it twice if the final price already includes it.
Ischia to Capri is a separate route
Ischia has more than one port, and they do not share a timetable.
Forio to Capri (Alilauro)
The adult fare is €30 and the child fare (ages 2 to 12) is €21. Extra luggage over the size and weight rule costs €3.50, a pet €5 and a bicycle €7. The page gives the season as 1 April to 3 November without a year. Departures from Forio are at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday to Friday and 8:40 a.m. every day except Monday. Return boats leave Capri at 4:40 p.m. Tuesday to Friday and 4:45 p.m. every day except Monday. The crossing time is not given.
Ischia Porto
The 2026 timetable lists a Capri to Ischia sailing at 9:50 a.m., weekends in April and May and daily from June to September. That does not replace a check of the opposite direction or of the Forio offer.
No single Ischia fare
There is no general "Ischia to Capri" price. The fare depends on the port and the operator.
Planning a day trip from the coast
The return times decide how much you can do.
The late return
The Positano list shows return boats from Capri at 9:45 a.m., 3:45 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. If you want the Blue Grotto, count the sea conditions and the queue. The cave closes in rough seas, and a booked transfer is not an entry guarantee. Plan the whole day around the last boat back.
Blue Grotto guide →Capri by bus and funicular
From Marina Grande, a funicular climbs to Capri town and a bus runs between Capri town and Anacapri. A travel portal lists the funicular at about 4 minutes per ride. Check the current bus timetable before you go.
Things to do on Capri →If the times do not fit
If the Amalfi Coast times do not fit your day, Sorrento and Naples have their own lines to Capri.
Sorrento to Capri →More ways to reach Capri
Other starting points and trip planning.
Sorrento to Capri
Marina Piccola port, fares and sample departures.
Naples to Capri
Molo Beverello, Porta di Massa and the ferry types.
Blue Grotto guide
Entry, rowboat, transfer and closures in rough seas.
Weather and travel seasons
Naples climate figures and what changes by month.
Amalfi Coast to Capri: frequently asked questions
Is there a boat from Positano to Capri?
Yes, in season. NLG lists the line from 1 April to 3 November 2026 with three departures from Positano, at 9:15 a.m., 10:55 a.m. and 4:35 p.m. Check the date you plan to travel.
How much is the boat from Amalfi to Capri?
NLG lists €24 for adults one way and €48 return in 2026, with €15 and €30 for children aged 2 to 12. The landing fee is added.
Is there a ferry from Positano to Capri in winter?
The NLG lists above end on 3 November 2026. A daily winter service from Positano, Amalfi or Ischia is not something to count on, so plan through Sorrento or Naples outside the season.
Can I go from Ischia to Capri?
Yes, with Alilauro from Forio on certain days, at €30 for adults. Ischia Porto is a different timetable. Check the port and the day.
Do the Amalfi and Positano boats leave at the same times?
No. The Amalfi line lists 8:54 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., and the Positano line lists different times.