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title: "Naples Cruise Port"
url: https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/naples
description: "Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius"
---

# Naples

🇮🇹 · Italy · Western Mediterranean

> "Chaos, pizza, and passion beneath Vesuvius"

## At a Glance

- **Avg. Ships/Day:** 1.4
- **Avg. Time in Port:** 9.3h
- **Departure Sailings:** 310
- **Visiting Sailings:** 2,217
- **Cruise Lines:** 13

## Photos

- ![Naples, Italy](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1728988120174-1bdf6ef22603?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM5MTE3OTB8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Aversa Taxi](https://unsplash.com/@aversa_taxi?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral)
- ![Naples, Italy](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1610024804356-f814d8969399?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2NDU4MzV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Tom Podmore](https://unsplash.com/@tompodmore86?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral)
- ![Naples, Italy](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1571075051578-c8cd15385f46?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MTEzMTl8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Ronni Kurtz](https://unsplash.com/@ronnikurtz?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral)
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- ![Naples, Italy](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1612698093158-e07ac200d44e?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM2MzAwMTR8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Tom Podmore](https://unsplash.com/@tompodmore86?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral)
- ![Naples, Italy](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1642263975707-8118ed3ff145?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfGFsbHx8fHx8fHx8fDE3OTM4MTM2MzV8&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1920&fit=max&fm=jpg&q=75) Photo by [Yahya Momtaz](https://unsplash.com/@yayamomt?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral)

## Peak season

May – Nov

2,604 sailings over the next 12 months

Busiest months: Sept (322 sailings), Oct (309 sailings), May (308 sailings)

## About Naples

Naples is loud, a little rough, and impossible to ignore. The port drops you within a 10-minute walk of the historic centre, where Castel Nuovo guards the entrance to Piazza del Municipio. The city's energy hits you immediately: scooters weave through traffic, laundry hangs across narrow alleys, and street vendors sell everything from fried pizza to contraband cigarettes. Keep your phone in a zipped pocket, particularly on crowded buses.

Via Chiaia and the Galleria Umberto I offer shopping and cafés under an ornate glass-and-iron ceiling. The city is the birthplace of pizza, and even a cheap corner pizzeria here will likely be better than most you've tried elsewhere. Day trips to Pompeii (about 40 minutes by train) or Capri (by ferry from the terminal, just 100 metres from the cruise dock) are easy to manage independently. The funicular up to Vomero gives you a panoramic view of the bay.

## Your day in Naples

Ships berth at Molo Angioino alongside the Stazione Marittima, and passengers walk off the quay toward Piazza Municipio and the city centre.

### Map

- **Cruise terminal**: Molo Angioino, north quay beside Stazione Marittima (40.83829, 14.26095)
- **Train to Pompeii & Herculaneum**: Napoli Garibaldi, 33 min walk (40.85104, 14.27328)
- **Hydrofoil to Capri**: Molo Beverello, 5 min walk (40.83735, 14.25475)

Walking times from the cruise terminal:

- Within 15 min: Castel Nuovo, Piazza del Plebiscito
- Within 30 min: Naples National Archaeological Museum, Cappella Sansevero, Castel dell'Ovo, Spaccanapoli

Map data with the walking areas: [GeoJSON](https://cruisello.com/api/day-in-port/b7c866f1-d44e-47cd-8c0c-bb12328af3c5.geojson)

### What to see

#### Castel Nuovo

Angevin castle begun in 1279, with a white marble triumphal arch at its gate. 12 min walk. (40.83831, 14.25329)

![Castel Nuovo](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q781219/aedb4fe5eead0779-1280.webp)
Photo: [Mrdidg](https://pixabay.com/users/Mrdidg-11821588/), [Pixabay Content License](https://pixabay.com/service/license-summary/), [source](https://pixabay.com/photos/castel-nuovo-naples-italy-history-5459660/)

#### Piazza del Plebiscito

Large square between the Royal Palace and the domed San Francesco di Paola. 13 min walk. (40.83588, 14.24865)

![Piazza del Plebiscito](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q1047594/38384a06914c95a5-1440.webp)
Photo: [Daniel Eliashevsky](https://www.pexels.com/@daniel-eliashevsky-30667400), [Pexels License](https://www.pexels.com/license/), [source](https://www.pexels.com/photo/piazza-del-plebiscito-in-naples-italy-9692497/)

#### Naples National Archaeological Museum

Mosaics and frescoes from Pompeii, plus the Farnese sculptures. Closed Tuesdays. 29 min walk. (40.85361, 14.25046)

Tickets: [National Archaeological Museum of Naples: Entry Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/977506?via=markdown) from €24

![Naples National Archaeological Museum](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q637248/fdf4e58064238e9d-1258.webp)
Photo: Mister No, [CC BY 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Museo_Archeologico_Nazionale_di_Napoli_-_panoramio_(1).jpg)

#### Cappella Sansevero

Chapel holding Sanmartino's Veiled Christ. Closed Tuesdays. 23 min walk. (40.84931, 14.25492)

Tickets: [Naples Chapel of Sansevero and the Veiled Christ with Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/5544198P3?via=markdown) from €32

![Cappella Sansevero](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q897839/7cb70592f80f0eb5-640.webp)
Photo: David Sivyer, [CC BY-SA 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Immagine_d'insieme_2%2C_Cappella_Sansevero.jpg)

#### Castel dell'Ovo

The oldest castle in Naples, on the former island of Megaride. 25 min walk. (40.82775, 14.24805)

![Castel dell'Ovo](https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1772653319380-0beed272a9f5?ixid=M3w5Nzg1OTl8MHwxfHNlYXJjaHw5fHxDYXN0ZWwlMjBkZWxsJTI3T3ZvJTIwTmFwbGVzfGVufDF8fHx8MTc5MzY5MTIwNXww&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&w=1440&fit=max&auto=format&q=75)
Photo by [Margo Evardson](https://unsplash.com/@stadinstudio?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral) on [Unsplash](https://unsplash.com/?utm_source=cruisello&utm_medium=referral)

#### Spaccanapoli

Straight old-town street on the line of a Greco-Roman decumanus. 23 min walk. (40.84911, 14.25744)

Tours: [Naples Walking Tour: Old Town and Spaccanapoli](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/viator/71024P92?via=markdown) from €25

![Spaccanapoli](https://cruisello.com/img/places/Q718973/253c687a57ba1cd2-1440.webp)
Photo: Velvet, [CC BY-SA 3.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/), [source](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Naples_spaccanapoli.JPG)

### Day trips

Based on 9 h 30 in port, with 1 h spare before all aboard.

- **Pompeii**: Train from Napoli Garibaldi, 35 min. About 5 h in Pompeii. Tour: [Pompeii: Guided Tour with an Archaeologist](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/1111481?via=markdown) from €50
- **Herculaneum**: Train from Napoli Garibaldi, 20 min. About 5 h 30 in Herculaneum. Tour: [Herculaneum: Entry Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/tiqets/974482?via=markdown) from €20
- **Capri**: Ferry from Molo Beverello, 50 min. About 4 h 30 in Capri.

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## Quick facts

- **Currency:** Euro (EUR)
- **Language:** Italian
- **Timezone:** Europe/Rome (UTC+1)
- **Tipping:** Service often included; €1-2 for good service

## Location

Coordinates: 40.8383, 14.2616

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## Things to do in Naples

Top-rated shore excursions that fit a typical ~9h port call

| Tour | Rating | Duration | Times | Fits Port Day | From | Provider |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Pompeii Guided Premium Tour From Naples](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/aff0e6f5-9f26-4e74-a7e6-33c4c4a1df9b?via=markdown) | 4.7★ (2,070) | 3h 30m | 8:00 AM–11:30 AM, 8:30 AM–12:00 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM, 1:15 PM–4:45 PM | Fits your port day | €70 | Viator |
| [Naples Pizza Making and Tiramisu Cooking Class](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/0665acab-4db1-413b-98a0-452c12f2b342?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (3,730) | 3h | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, 8:00 PM–11:00 PM | Fits your port day | €39 | Viator |
| [Naples: Veiled Christ & Santa Chiara Cloister Small Group Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/62c767c7-f087-4c98-bf59-aa8c65cad9b2?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (528) | 2h 30m | 8:30 AM–11:00 AM, 9:00 AM–11:30 AM, 9:30 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–12:30 PM, 10:30 AM–1:00 PM, 11:00 AM–1:30 PM, 11:30 AM–2:00 PM, 12:00 PM–2:30 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM, 2:30 PM–5:00 PM, 3:00 PM–5:30 PM, 3:30 PM–6:00 PM, 4:00 PM–6:30 PM | Fits your port day | €49 | Viator |
| [Naples Guided Tour by Bike](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/efbf9f70-1464-4fb7-96d9-358e6d940539?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,068) | 3h | 10:30 AM–1:30 PM, 2:30 PM–5:30 PM | Fits your port day | €46 | Viator |
| [Caserta Royal Palace & Gardens Small Group Tour with Shuttle](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/25398e06-2313-4eff-87f3-66f95c540c79?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (670) | 3h | 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:00 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator |
| [Authentic Naples Food Tour with 8+ Tastings of Pizza, Wine & More](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/76126edd-21be-40d9-a935-da10139843d1?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (1,036) | 3h 30m | 9:30 AM–1:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:30 PM, 10:30 AM–2:00 PM, 11:00 AM–2:30 PM, 11:30 AM–3:00 PM, 12:00 PM–3:30 PM, 12:30 PM–4:00 PM, 1:00 PM–4:30 PM, 1:30 PM–5:00 PM, 2:00 PM–5:30 PM, 2:30 PM–6:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:30 PM, 5:30 PM–9:00 PM, 6:00 PM–9:30 PM, 6:30 PM–10:00 PM, 7:00 PM–10:30 PM | Fits your port day | €87 | Viator |
| [Naples Underground Spanish Quarters with Guide](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/5b14e733-0236-43f4-8315-bb1dda03b37a?via=markdown) | 4.8★ (2,070) | 1h | 10:00 AM–11:00 AM, 11:00 AM–12:00 PM, 12:00 PM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–3:00 PM, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM | Fits your port day | €18 | Viator |
| [Boat experience along the coast of Naples and breathtaking views.](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/32eba225-86b7-460c-b5ef-8d366e1a3785?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (164) | 1h 30m | 8:30 AM–10:00 AM, 9:00 AM–10:30 AM, 10:00 AM–11:30 AM, 11:00 AM–12:30 PM, 11:30 AM–1:00 PM, 12:00 PM–1:30 PM, 2:00 PM–3:30 PM, 3:00 PM–4:30 PM, 3:30 PM–5:00 PM, 4:00 PM–5:30 PM, 5:15 PM–6:45 PM, 7:00 PM–8:30 PM, 8:30 PM–10:00 PM | Fits your port day | €45 | Viator |
| [Napulitanata: Traditional Neapolitan Music Concert Ticket](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/cb6a721f-3dde-491c-a8aa-6dc5f5280737?via=markdown) | 5.0★ (150) | 1h | 9:00 PM–10:00 PM | Fits your port day | €20 | Viator |
| [The Pezzentelle Souls of Santa Luciella - Guided Tour](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/6b854849-1477-47a8-9385-aeacad2feeee?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (857) | 30m | – | Fits your port day | €8 | Viator |
| [Street art tour of Spanish Quarter and Naples Underground](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/93b58d60-7b9a-432d-bbc0-f02ed800e0c5?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (979) | 2h | 9:30 AM–11:30 AM, 12:00 PM–2:00 PM, 3:30 PM–5:30 PM, 4:30 PM–6:30 PM, 6:00 PM–8:00 PM, 7:00 PM–9:00 PM | Fits your port day | €22 | Viator |
| [Naples Coastal Paradise: Boat Tour with Swim, Music & Hidden Gems](https://cruisello.com/gogogo/excursion/56d0ffc2-898d-464b-a5aa-b3bd24274ed5?via=markdown) | 4.9★ (81) | 3h | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 10:00 AM–1:00 PM, 11:00 AM–2:00 PM, 12:30 PM–3:30 PM, 1:00 PM–4:00 PM, 1:30 PM–4:30 PM, 3:00 PM–6:00 PM, 4:00 PM–7:00 PM, 5:00 PM–8:00 PM, 7:00 PM–10:00 PM | Fits your port day | €59 | Viator |

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews.

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## Nearby ports

- [Sorrento](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/sorrento.md): 26 km (14 nm) · Italy
- [Salerno](https://cruisello.com/destinations/western-mediterranean/salerno.md): 44 km (24 nm) · Italy
- [Bari](https://cruisello.com/destinations/eastern-mediterranean/bari.md): 220 km (119 nm) · Italy

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## Cheapest Available Sailing

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- **Price:** €163 per person (€326 total for 2 guests)
- **Cruise Line:** [Costa Cruises](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/costa-cruises.md)
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- **Duration:** 2 nights
- **Departure:** 2026-12-19
- **Itinerary:** Siren's Wake – Savona to Naples

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| Cruise | Ship | Line | From | Departure | Nights | Price |
|------|------|------|------|------|------|------|
| [Sunlit Stone – Marseille, Barcelona & Rome](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-stone-marseille-barcelona-rome~COSTA-TOSCANA-20261113-7.md) | Costa Toscana | Costa Cruises | 🇮🇹 Genoa | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €476 |
| [Grotto Light – Sicily, Genoa & Provence](https://cruisello.com/cruises/grotto-light-sicily-genoa-provence~MSC-MAGNIFICA-20261113-7.md) | MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 🇪🇸 Barcelona | 2026-11-13 | 7 | €539 |
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