Capri, Pompeii and Sorrento Cruises via Naples
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Naples is a large, sprawling Mediterranean port, with a centre that has many different focuses just waiting to be discovered on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion.
No trip to Naples is complete without visiting the area between Piazza Garibaldi and Via Toledo, roughly corresponding to the old Roman Neapolis (much of which is still unexcavated like in many other Italian cities).
The old part of Naples – the centro storico – is formed by the main streets of Via dei Tribunali and Via San Biagio dei Librai (the latter also known as “Spaccanapoli” as it literally splits Naples in two), which still follow the path of the ancient Roman roads. This is much the liveliest and most teeming part of Naples, an open-air kasbah of hawking, yelling humanity that makes up in energy what it lacks in grace. But it’s the city’s most intriguing quarter, and a must-see on any cruise to Naples. The Duomo is a Gothic building from the early thirteenth century (though with a late nineteenth-century neo-Gothic facade) dedicated to the patron saint of the city, San Gennaro.
MSC Mediterranean cruises also offer excursions to Pompeii. One of Campania’s most important Roman commercial centres – a moneyed resort for wealthy patricians and a trading town that exported wine and fish – the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 in effect froze the town’s way of life as it stood at the time.
Trips can also be taken to the island of Capri, place of legend, home to the mythical Sirens and a much-eulogized playground of the super-rich in the years since – though now it has settled down to a lucrative existence as a target for day-trippers from the mainland.
Definitely worth a visit, but these days the origins of much of the purple prose may be hard to find.
Cruises from / to Naples (Pompeii) in 2026
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TRAVEL TO THE Naples (Pompeii) CRUISE TERMINAL
Cruise Terminal Port of Naples - Molo Beverello
Address: Molo Angioino Stazione Marittima - 80133 Naples
NAPOLI - VALET Parking
Address: Molo Angioino Stazione Marittima - 80133 Naples
Tel. +39 081 5514448
E-mail: segreteria@terminalnapoli.it
MSC Parking is bookable online up to 48 hours before your cruise departure. Bookings after the 48 hour deadline can be made directly with MSC Parking, and the same reduced rates will be applied when presenting your cruise travel documents
For MSC Seaview departures we suggest to arrive at the parking lot at 12 p.m.
Naples Terminal S.p.A. is not liable for the theft of any unattended goods left inside the car.
Naples Garibaldi Station is 3 km from the port, which is a 20-minute walk away or 7 minutes by taxi. Bus services are also available.
Mergellina Railway Station is 9 km from the main port and is served by taxi (journey approx. 25 minutes depending on traffic).
Campi Flegrei Railway Station is 6.5 Km away from the port and served by taxi.
Capodichino Airport is about 7 km from the main port and is served by taxi and bus. The Alibus service makes only 2 stops (at Piazza Garibaldi and Piazza Municipio) and the fare is paid on board. The buses depart from just outside the arrivals exit.
How to reach Naples cruise port
Where do MSC Cruises’ ships dock in Naples?
MSC Cruises’ ships dock at the cruise terminal known as Stazione Marittima when arriving in Naples, located at Molo Beverello. The address is: Molo Angioino, Stazione Marittima, 80133 Napoli.
The cruise terminal and pier are located approximately 15 minutes away (on foot) from Piazza del Plebiscito, considered by many to be the main square in Naples. However, the centre of Naples covers a large area, with the Napoli Centrale rail station and Centro Storico both also less than a 30-minute walk from the cruise terminal. The closest metro station to the cruise terminal, Municipio, is around 300 metres from the pier.
How do I reach the car park at Naples cruise port?
The car park at Naples cruise port is located at Molo Angioino Stazione Marittima on Molo Beverello, just in front of the cruise terminal and a short walk away from where MSC Cruises’ ships dock.
The port is signposted around the city centre and when approaching Naples, and the entrance is located off Via Marina, the main street traversing the coast. If driving from the city centre, you will need to get to Via Marina to enter the port. If driving from the west, simply turn right into the port entrance when you reach it, but if driving from the east, you will need to turn back on to the eastbound lane where possible, by following signs to ‘porto’. Once entering the port gates, take an immediate right and continue until the second roundabout with the Stazione Marittima on your left. The car park is situated in front of the terminal.
NAPLES - Valet Parking
Address: Molo Angioino Stazione Marittima - 80133 Naples
Tel. +39 081 5514448
E-mail: segreteria@terminalnapoli.it
| VEHICLE | DAYS | RATES |
|---|---|---|
| Car/Suv/Van/Camper | 8 | € 90 |
How to get to the Naples cruise port from the train station?
If you are arriving in Naples by train, you will most likely find yourself at the city’s main station – Napoli Centrale – located just under three kilometres from the cruise terminal.
Walking from Napoli Centrale to the cruise terminal should take around 40 minutes, and the route is fairly straightforward. Walk to the other end of Piazza Giuseppe Garibaldi and take the street diagonally to the left of Piazza Mancini – Corso Umberto I. Continue until Università metro station and then take the immediate left at the roundabout onto Via Marchese Campodisola. At the end of this street is the entrance to the port. Once inside the port gates, take a right and walk for around 500 metres until you reach the cruise terminal on Molo Beverello.
You can also reach the cruise port from the train station via public transport. There is a metro station, Garibaldi, located next to Napoli Centrale, from which you can take Line 1 towards Piscinola. Stay on the metro for three stops until Municipio, which is a five-minute walk from the cruise terminal.
There are also some bus routes which can take you to the cruise terminal from the main train station, including the airport shuttle bus which departs every 15 minutes or so, while taxis are abundant in the area and trips should take around 15 minutes to reach the port.
How do I get from Naples Airport to the cruise port?
Naples International Airport is located to the northeast of Naples and around seven kilometres from the cruise port. The airport is served by both taxis and buses, both of which should take around 30 minutes to reach the cruise terminal. The Naples Airport bus leaves every 15 minutes and only makes one stop on its way to the cruise terminal at Napoli Centrale rail station. There is no metro station located near the airport.
How far is Naples from the cruise port?
The cruise port in Naples is conveniently located just a few minutes away from the central area of the city. Piazza del Plebiscito, the main square in Naples, is around one kilometre from the cruise terminal and can be reached in around 15 minutes by foot. Other parts of the expansive city centre, such as Napoli Centrale rail station and the Duomo di Napoli, can take up to 30 minutes to reach on foot from the cruise port.
How do I get to Pompeii from Naples cruise port?
One of the most famous archaeological sites in the world, Pompeii is around 25 kilometres south-east of the cruise port in Naples and is a must-see attraction when visiting the city. An easy way to visit Pompeii is on an MSC Cruises Pompeii shore excursion, which takes guests to Pompeii Archaeological Park for a guided walking tour of the ruins of this ancient city.
If you want to visit Pompeii separately, trains run from Napoli Centrale to Pompeii rail station (the journey takes around 30 minutes). Pompeii Archaeological Park is around a 15-minute walk from the rail station.
What is the weather like in Naples?
Naples enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate with hot and dry summers, and mostly mild winters. The hottest months in Naples are typically July and August, when daily high temperatures can reach an average of 31°C. These are also the driest months in Naples, too, both averaging around 30 days of sunshine. The coolest months in Naples are usually from December to February, with average daily highs of 14°C.
