Naples Cruise Holidays
The city of Naples, known locally as Napoli in Italian or as Napule in Neapolitan, is one of the most popular cruise ports of call on a cruise of the Med but there is also a number of cruise lines that offer holidays starting or ending in the city.
That allow for lots of options for those looking to cruise to Naples, as you can add on a land based holiday before or after or your cruise, call in on a cruise of the Med or stop off on a NoFly cruise from the UK.
As well as been the biggest city in the South of Italy and the 3rd biggest overall behind Rome and Milan, Naples is also the regional capital of Campania but it is for its many historic sites, beautiful scenery and its UNESCO World Heritage Site designed historic city centre that attracts tourists from around the world.
The city was a leading centre during the Roman period and lots of important sites can still be enjoyed near to the city including Pompeii and Herculaneum.
If you do not know much about Italy before visiting, you will know about its culture of food and drink and that is especially strong in Naples which is where Pizza’s originated from.
As a relatively small area covering the majority of the sites of interest for holidaymakers, the city is great for exploring on foot or there is a wide range of excursions for visitors to enjoy on a cruise to Naples.
Cruises To Naples
Naples Cruise Guide
From cruises of the Western Mediterranean to Aegean cruises and from cruises around Italy to cruises around the Adriatic Sea- the port of Naples is a popular port of call on many cruise itineraries.
The port of Napoli is also a bustling ferry and trade port that is just a short walk from the historic city centre of Naples which makes it an ideal port to start or end your cruise holiday and then spend some time in the city before or after.
Here at CruiseHols, we of course love cruising but one of the downsides of only having a few hours ashore is some destinations is the fact that you often miss out on seeing some of the great attractions and sites of interest on offer and in a city such as Naples, that is certainly going to be the case.
On the plus side it does mean that you have some to look forward to the next time you visit on a cruise but if you want to experience the true authentic night time atmosphere of Naples, you will need to add in a land portion of to your holiday as it is hard , if not impossible, to come by cruises offering overnight stays or late night departures from the port of Napoli.
With so much to enjoy, we are not surprised that you are on this page researching a cruise to Napoli and no matter if you have a holiday booked or if you are deciding on whether a trip to Naples is right for you, our cruise guide has all of the information that you need to know.
Type of Cruises Available
As such a popular port of call in one of the world’s leading cruise regions, it is perhaps not too surprising that when it comes to enjoying Naples and a cruise holiday, there are lots of options.
Located in the south west of Italy, the port of Napoli can be easily reached on a 10-14 night cruise direct from the United Kingdom which is perfect for those not wanting to fly to a departure port and the great news is that there are a number of cruise lines offering cruises, mostly from Southampton, to suit all cruising styles and budgets.
If you do not mind flying, you have lots of options as well as you can start or end (or both) you cruise holiday in the city and enjoy spending a few days either before or after your cruise to really take in the best of Naples and the Neapolitan Riviera.
Other options include starting in ports such as Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona or Palma for a cruise around the Med that calls into Naples, or you can choose to start or end your cruise holiday in the city and start or end in another with a cruise from the city to the likes of Athens and Barcelona repositioning cruises commonly offered and allowing for holidaymakers to end a short stay in a couple of great cities before enjoying a week’s cruise in the Med.
Naples Cruise Port Location
The cruise port of Napoli is known locally as the Porto Napoli, with the cruise terminal itself known as the Stazione Maritima.
Found in the area of Molo Beverello, the port is also home to numerous passenger ferries and has a number of options to reach from the airport if you are starting or ending your holiday at the port.
If you are calling in as part of your cruise of the region, the port makes for a great option for those who love to explore a destination on their own as you can simply stroll from the terminal along a passenger walkway to the beautiful Piazza del Plebiscito which is in the Centro Storico (city Centre).
From their many of the cities attractions can be found on foot or you may simply wish to stroll around and see what you come across next but for those with a plan and for those wanting to take in a wider area and see much more than the historic centre, the Municipio Metro station, part of the cities underground rail network, is just a 10 minute walk from the terminal.
Naples Attractions
If you are a fan of history or if you simply find exploring sites of historical importance interesting, the city has you covered as there are numerous historical sites and attractions just waiting to be explore, with many dating back to the days of the Roman Empire.
Many of these sites are now underground and help make for some memorable experiences with the cities ancient underground aqueducts, Roman Theatre, the Galleria Borbonica and the vast Catacombe di San Gennaro all popular with tourists.
Above ground, there is also lots to see and experience for lovers of history and culture including the Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli, the Museo Cappella Sansevero, the seafront Castel dell’Ovo and the iconic Teatro di San Carlo theatre are all well worth visiting.
If simply walking around and enjoying taking in a destination whilst on shore is more to your liking there are a number of neighbourhoods that are great for doing just including the tree lined narrow streets of the Via San Gregorio Armeno, the Spaccanapoli and the Lungomare Caracciolo seafront promenade.
Naples Shorex
If you are only in the city for a few hours, their really is no need to leave the city centre on a visit to Naples as there is so much to see, do and enjoy but if you have already visited the city before or if you have a full day to explore the region, there are lots of great options for those wanting to head off on a shore excursion.
Arguably the most popular excursion for cruise holidaymakers is to enjoy a coach journey along the stunning Amalfi coast to the iconic Roman city of Pompeii and to walk around the ruins of the city famed for been destroyed by Mount Vesuvius volcano.
Another option is to head further south to Sorrento which is one of the most popular tourist towns on the Amalfi coast and offer a day of eating, drinking, and sunbathing on the beach.
Transport
Getting around the city is quite easy on foot but if you are heading to the outer edges of Naples or prefer to use public transport, there are lots of options available including trams, buses, trolleybuses and the Metroplitana di Napoli (the Naples Metro) which is famed for its decorative architecture and public works of art that can be seen at many of the underground networks stations.
There are also 4 funiculars found in Naples due to the often hilly nature of the city.
If you are looking to head away from the city on your own, there are lots of options in Naples including numerous train routes from the cities main train station (Napoli Centrale). The port is also home to many ferries, catamarans and hydrofoils that take visitors down the coast to Capri, Ischia, and Sorrento and well as onto Salerno, Positano and Amalfi.
For those wanting to start or finish their cruise in the city, it is easy to fly to Naples Airport (San Pietro a Patierno) from a number of UK airports, whilst the city is around an hour by train from Rome which offers even more options.
Best Time To Visit
No matter if you prefer a Fly Cruise, a Cruise and Stay of a No Fly Cruise, you can enjoy a cruise holiday to Naples all year around and with relatively warm weather all year, it is a great option no matter when you are looking to cruise.
We would perhaps recommend avoiding July and August as not only is it incredibly warm in the city but it gets very busy with not just cruisers but with tourists from across the globe and with many of the building and attractions not built with crowds in mind, it can make things more stressful than they need to be.
Naples Cruise From The United Kingdom
If you would like to cruise to Naples directly from the United Kingdom, the great news is that not only is it possible but there is a wide range of options to make sure you have a great cruise holiday.
Naples Cruise From Southampton
