Naples

Why Naples is special to cruisers
Naples is a popular cruise port primarily because of its convenient proximity to fantastic shore excursion destinations.

Top 5 shore excursion destinations near Naples
1. Pompeii
Some visitors skip Pompeii's National Archeological Museum. Don't. The exhibits help bring the ruins to life.

2. Amalfi Coast
The top 4 must-visit towns of this postcard-perfect coastal region are Amalfi, Positano, Ravello, and Sorrento.

3. Capri
Naples' dock for the high-speed hydrofoil ferry to Capri is conveniently close to where the cruise ships dock. Capri's top 3 highlights are the Blue Grotto, Hadrian's Villa, and San Michelle Villa.

4. Mt Vesuvius
Your bus or car drops you off just short of the volcano's summit. A trail leads up the rest of the way.

5. Herculaneum
These excavated ancient Roman ruins make an interesting excursion for those who have already seen Pompeii.

More Naples cruise shore excursion tips
Ill-advised self-guided cruise shore excursions out of Naples
With the exception of the Capri excursion, I caution you on taking self-guided shore excursions beyond Naples. Frequent traffic jams or foreign-language public transportation info could easily cause you to miss your ship's departure. Book the shore excursions with your ship or a reliable local tour operator.

Alternative ports in the Naples area
Some cruise ships skip Naples. Instead, they visit Sorrento, Capri, among other nearby ports.

Read my pages on these nearby wonder
Amalfi Drive & Coast
Capri
Herculaneum
Mt Vesuvius
Paestum
Positano
Pompeii

Italian cuisnie
For my web pages on Neapolitan and more regional cuisines, click Italian cuisine.