The island of Vulcano is located about 25 km from Sicily and is the southernmost of the Aeolian Islands. This location is particularly renowned for hosting several volcanic centers, one of which is still active. Therefore, there are many curious people who wish to venture out to visit this striking and special area.
To meet the ever-increasing demand, therefore, various ferries and hydrofoils have been arranged to depart from Naples to Vulcano. Currently, the route is operated by 2 shipping companies, which offer up to 12 crossings per week.
Ferries and hydrofoils from Naples to Vulcano take an average time of 6 hours to reach their destination. In fact, the distance between the two ports is as much as 149 nautical miles, corresponding to about 276 km.
The first of the ferries to Vulcano leaves Naples around 2:30 p.m., arriving at its destination around 8:40 p.m. The last departure of the day takes place around 8 p.m. and takes a few hours longer so that it can arrive at Vulcano the next morning.
Both the times and duration of travel depend directly on the season in which you intend to travel, but also on the means of transportation you choose. Hydrofoils are, on average, faster than ferries but, unlike the latter, do not allow you to take your own means of transportation.
The price of tickets from Naples to Vulcano starts at a minimum of €50, but this can increase significantly as the high season approaches. During the summer months, in fact, we not infrequently see an increase in transportation prices.
Additional factors affecting costs? Certainly, the shipping company chosen, the accommodation chosen aboard the ferry and the vehicle, if any, that one intends to board. In general, special case fees are still provided.
Children up to 2 or 3 years old, for example, can travel free of charge. Other concessions are also provided for young people or residents on the island of Vulcano.
Anyone intending to sail on one of the ferries or hydrofoils departing from Naples to Vulcano must go to the designated pier.
Hydrofoil passengers should embark at Molo Porto di Mergellina, located in Piazza Sannazzaro while, Naples Vulcano ferry passengers should go to Molo Beverello. The latter place is also easily accessible from Naples Central Station, thanks to buses with a stop in Piazza Garibaldi, or by cab.
They will then disembark at the Porto di Levante on the island of Vulcano, one of the best equipped of all the Aeolian Islands. The port is located within a very sheltered bay, as well as being the first tourist point accessible from nearby Sicily. From this area, it will be possible to immediately start exploring the island, being enveloped by its wonders and characteristic landscapes.
