Sorrento to Capri — 20 minutes across the bay

You can see Capri from Sorrento. 20 minutes by hydrofoil, ferries year-round, every 20–30 min in summer. The easiest island hop in the Mediterranean.

🚤 Hydrofoil

BestFast

20 minDuration

€19–22Cost

Every 20–30min (summer)Frequency

Caremar, SNAV, NLG from Marina Piccola to Marina Grande. 20 min flat. Winter: 5–6 daily. Book on capri.net.

⛴️ Slow ferry

Cheaper

30 minDuration

€15–17Cost

4–6 dailyFrequency

Caremar. Open deck — better for photos of the Faraglioni on approach.

⚠️ Warning: Capri is very expensive. Budget €15–20 funicular, €18 Blue Grotto, €20–25 basic lunch.

💡 Pro tip: Skip the Blue Grotto if 30+ boats queuing. Take a boat tour around the island (€18–25, 1.5h) — sea caves, Faraglioni, swimming stops. Much better value.

The verdict

Hydrofoil, 20 min. Go early, beat the crowds, walk to Villa Jovis and Arco Naturale before the masses. Back by sunset.

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Sorrento to Capri — 20 minutes across the bay

🚤 Hydrofoil

⛴️ Slow ferry

The verdict

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