Salerno to Positano Ferry

Take advantage of the available discounts and travel by ferry from Salerno to Positano with lower-cost ferry tickets. Ferry companies offer discounts for the following passenger categories:

• Children (up to 10-12 years old)
• Senior travelers (60+ years old)
• Residents

Note: infants and toddlers up to 1-3 years (depending on the company) normally travel for free. Bear in mind that discounts may vary from one operator to another.

Here are some of the services you can find on ferries from Salerno to Positano:

Cabins and accommodation

Given the short duration of the Salerno to Positano ferry trip, there are no cabins available on the vessels. However, onboard seats are included in the ticket price. 

Luggage

Each ferry company serving the Salerno - Positano ferry route has different policies for luggage:

• NLG allows passengers to carry a single piece of luggage with a maximum size of 50x30x15 cm and a weight up to 5 kg free of charge. For heavier and/or larger luggage, there is €3.33 fee.
• With Positano Jet, you can bring on board one piece of luggage with a maximum size of 55x40x20 cm, by paying an additional fee of €3. Handbags and backpacks are allowed free of charge.
• On the ferries of Travelmar, each passenger is entitled to 1 piece of luggage with a maximum size of 45x35x20 cm free of charge. For heavier and/or larger luggage, there is €2 fee.
• On Grassi Junior ferries, you can bring your luggage on board by paying an additional fee of €2.
• On Alicost ferries, you can carry up to 9 kg of luggage, with a maximum size of 50x35x20 cm.
• The company Caronte & Tourist allows each passenger to bring along 1 carry-on luggage that does not exceed 20 kg. Children paying half-price fares are entitled to half the allowance (10 kg). 

Traveling with pets

You can travel with your pet on the ferry to Positano from Salerno. To be allowed on board, all pets should hold a ticket. Smaller animals must be kept in special carriers, while large-sized animals must be equipped with a muzzle and a leash.

For more information on the documents and conditions required to travel with your pet, we recommend contacting the company you’re traveling with.

Before you board the ferry from Salerno to Positano, have a look at some important tips for your ferry ride:

• If you wish to travel in July or August, we recommend that you arrive at the port of Salerno at least 1 hr in advance to avoid delays. This also applies to ferry trips during the weekends.
• In case of bad weather conditions, ferry services can be suspended. We, therefore, suggest you contact the ferry company you are traveling with before the trip.
• Take a look at our Positano travel guide and discover the beautiful town of the Amalfi Coast with Ferryhopper.
• From Positano, you can continue your adventure and explore the islands in the Gulf of Naples. Take a look at the Positano - Ischia and Positano - Capri ferry routes.
• If you decide to take a day trip to Positano, the latest ferry from Positano to Salerno departs at 19:40, so you’ll have plenty of time to explore the beauty of Positano.
• To find out more about ferries to Positano, such as timetables, prices and offers, check out our dedicated page!

Where to take the ferry from Salerno to Positano

Normally, ferries from Salerno to Positano depart from Molo Manfredi and Molo Masuccio (Piazza della Concordia) in the port of Salerno. The two piers are 20 min apart on foot. We always recommend that you check with the ferry operator about departure gates, as they may change.

Tip: in Molo Manfredi, you can visit the famous seashell-shaped maritime station, designed by Zaha Hadid.

Where does the ferry arrive in Positano?

Ferries from Salerno dock at the main pier in the port of Positano. The small harbour is very close to the town center and the famous Marina Grande beach.

Most of the shops are located in the streets that lead to the upper part of the town.