Positano - Ischia
Ferry to Gulf of Napoli
Positano - Ischia
Ferry to Gulf of Napoli
On average there are 5 weekly sailings between Positano to Ischia. This ferry route is operated by
The Positano Ischia ferry typically departs from Positano at around 08:50.
Positano Ischia Ferry sail durations on this ferry route can take around 2h 0m. The fastest sailings are approximately 2h 0m. Sailing times can vary, durations often differ between ferry operators and can be impacted by weather conditions.
On average there is around 5 weekly ferry sailings from Positano to Ischia. These sailings are provided by Alicost. Please keep in mind that ferry timetables may differ by season.
Positano Ischia ferry prices typically range between £49* and £127*. The average price is typically £79*. The cheapest Positano Ischia ferry prices start from £25*. The average price for a foot passenger is £79*.
Pricing will vary depending on number of passengers, vehicle type, route and sailing times. Prices exclude service fees.
The distance between Positano to Ischia is approximately 38.6 miles (62.2km) or 33.6 nautical miles.
No, ferry operators currently do not allow cars to travel on sailings between Positano and Ischia
Yes, foot passengers can travel with
Pets are currently not allowed on board the ferries from Positano to Ischia.
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| Positano - Ischia Route summary | ||
|---|---|---|
| Departure Country | Italy | |
| Destination Country | Italy | |
| No. of Operators | 1 | |
| Operators | Alicost | |
| Average Price | £79* | |
| Average Weekly Sailings | 5 | |
| Average Sailing Duration | 2h 0m | |
| First Ferry | 08:50 | |
| Distance | 33 nautical miles | |
* Prices subject to change, pricing is taken from last 30 days, last updated 2024-09-04.
Much like most of the west coast of Italy, Positano is incredibly photogenic. Sun kissed beaches decorate the coastline and colourful houses line the town centre; when envisaging a postcard picture Mediterranean town, Positano is what you’d imagine. The town’s appeal lies in the wonderful aesthetics of its landscape; walking trails dominate the land, affording glorious vistas of the surrounding mountainside. The beaches are also ideal for a leisurely stroll whilst embracing the refreshing sea breeze, especially in the summer when the sun shines down on the azure blue waters. Although the beaches are often fairly peaceful, much of the activity revolves around the beach clubs and bars that are dotted along the shoreline, creating a youthful energy. To really experience the beauty of Positano, a few companies offer excursions around the water encompassing the town. For those that prefer to spend their time on land, many tours are available around the religious sites scattered around the town, as well as some of the large parks. After a day of sightseeing, head to one of the excellent restaurants that serve delicious seafood fresh from the water.
Most choose to travel around the town on foot to bask in the warm weather and idyllic scenery. Alternatively, there is a bus service in operation, travelling to popular regions of Positano.
The first thing one notices when sailing into the small bay of Ischia is the hulking mass of hills that overshadow the peculiar jumble of architecture spread along the coast. These hills, a consequence of the island’s volcanic formation, are carpeted in the rich greens of a thriving Mediterranean forest, complete with thick shrubs and the gnarled boughs of oak trees. Narrow streets leading from the centre of Ischia climb on switchbacks across the slopes, every turn edged by multi-hued wildlife. The town itself, found by the north-eastern corner of its eponymous island, is a merging of two areas called Ischia Porto and Ischia Ponte; both with distinctive personalities. Ischia Ponte is where most of the old-town can be found. Here a labyrinth of lanes weave between quaint, pastel-coloured villas as they follow the paths once trod by the people of a distant past. The imposing citadel of Castello Aragonese, perched atop a rocky atoll just off the coast, is the most famous of the district’s historic sights. The thick mass of medieval towers and turrets sit so high they risk scratching the Italian sky, while the circle of sheer-faced walls still look as impenetrable today as they proved to be in the past. The ferry port, unsurprisingly, can be found in the area of Ischia Porto. It sits along the northern banks of the bowl-shaped bay, on a curving spit of land that gradually tapers into a breakwater. Only a few passenger facilities can be found here, including a compact car-park and a couple of canvas-topped cafes selling drinks and snacks. Though much of Ischia is hewn by steep mountains, travelling to and from the port is relatively simple due to the SP270 motorway that runs in a circle around the island. One of the best ways to traverse Ischia is by catching one of the red and white buses that whisk passengers to most corners of the region, including to the sprawling town of Forio on the opposite coast. A fleet of micro-taxis also operate along these routes from stops downtown. A number of ferry routes currently leave from the port throughout the week. Services hosted by Medmar and Alilauro lines all sail east into the Gulf of Naples off the western coast of Italy. Alilauro lines travel to the island of Capri and the mainland ports of Sorrento and Naples. Medmar ferries travel to Naples too, as well as offering routes to the nearby Procida island and the town of Pozzuoli.
