Amalfi Cruise Port
Amalfi, Italy · Mediterranean
Cruise ships anchor offshore in Amalfi — tenders ferry passengers to the port.
Plan my port daysCompact tender port with immediate access to a stunning coastal town and easy connections to Ravello and Positano.
At a glance
Port summary
Amalfi is a tender port — ships anchor in the bay and passengers ride tender boats to Marina Coppola pier, landing right at the edge of town. Piazza Duomo and the cathedral are a one-minute walk. The town is small and steep, best explored on foot. Ferries connect to Positano and Capri, and SITA buses climb to Ravello. Mobility-limited passengers should note that streets are steep, narrow, and largely inaccessible to wheelchairs. Tender operations depend on sea conditions — rough weather can cancel calls entirely.
Cruise dock
🚢 Marina Coppola — Tender Pier
Tender landing point for cruise passengers. Ships anchor in the bay and tenders bring passengers to this small pier on the Amalfi waterfront, steps from Piazza Duomo.
📍 Latitude: 40.6342, Longitude: 14.6025
See dock on port map →Getting to Amalfi
From the cruise terminal to the city centre
Amalfi town is immediately at the tender pier — Piazza Duomo is a 1-minute walk. Streets are steep with many steps.
📍 Walk straight off the tender pier into town
Ferries connect Amalfi to Positano (25 min), Salerno, and Capri. Seasonal schedules; check Travelmar or NLG timetables.
📍 Ferry ticket booths at the harbour near the tender pier
SITA Sud buses run along the Amalfi Coast road to Ravello (25 min) and Positano (40 min). Buses can be crowded in summer.
📍 SITA bus stop on the main road (SS163) above the harbour, a short walk uphill from the pier
Limited taxi availability. Agree fare before departure. Useful for Ravello or private coast tours. Cash preferred.
📍 Taxi stand near the main piazza
Map & things to do
Money & payments
Cards work at most places but carry cash for small shops, buses, and taxis.
Things to do
Villa Rufolo Gardens
Short stop⭐ Highlight
Ravello's terraced gardens with panoramic Amalfi Coast views, inspiration for Wagner's Parsifal.
🕐 Morning for best light and fewer crowds
Emerald Grotto
⭐ Highlight
Sunlit sea cave where light filters through an underwater opening, creating a vivid emerald glow.
🕐 Morning for best light conditions
Positano Village Walk
🚶 Walk
Stroll the steep flower-draped lanes of Positano down to the pebble beach and back.
🕐 Morning before midday heat and crowds
Amalfi Town Walk
🚶 Walk
Wander steep lanes, discover hidden piazzas, and climb to views over the rooftops and coast.
🕐 Morning before midday heat
Amalfi Beach
Short stop🏖️ Beach
Small pebble beach right by the harbour — a quick swim stop between sightseeing.
🕐 Late morning or early afternoon
Cathedral of Sant'Andrea
Short stop⛪ Church / Cathedral
Amalfi's striking 9th-century cathedral with Arab-Norman facade, Cloister of Paradise, and crypt.
🕐 Morning before tour groups arrive
Arsenale della Repubblica
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Medieval shipyard-turned-museum documenting Amalfi's maritime republic era.
🕐 Anytime during opening hours
Museo della Carta (Paper Museum)
Short stop🏛️ Museum
Fascinating museum in a medieval paper mill showing Amalfi's historic paper-making tradition.
🕐 Morning or early afternoon, before 15:00 closing
Ravello Viewpoint and Piazza
Short stop📸 Viewpoint
Ravello's main piazza and legendary lookout points with some of the finest Amalfi Coast views.
🕐 Anytime
Valle delle Ferriere
🌿 Nature
Protected nature reserve with waterfalls, lush vegetation, and ruins of medieval iron mills.
🕐 Morning for cooler temperatures
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Plan my port days →Frequently asked questions
- Where does my cruise ship dock in Amalfi?
- Amalfi is a tender port: your ship anchors offshore and passengers transfer to shore by small boat.
- Can I walk from the cruise port into Amalfi?
- Walking into Amalfi from the cruise port isn't practical. Plan to use a shuttle, taxi, or public transport.
- How do I get from the cruise port to Amalfi centre?
- Typical options include On foot, Ferry, Local bus, Taxi. Durations and costs are listed in the transport section above.
- How much time do I need in Amalfi?
- Plan for at least 3 hours ashore to see Amalfi independently and return to the ship with a safe buffer.
- What currency is used in Amalfi and are cards accepted?
- Amalfi uses the Euro. Carry some cash for markets, taxis, and smaller vendors — cards aren't accepted everywhere.
- Is there Wi-Fi at the cruise port?
- Wi-Fi isn't reliably available at the Amalfi cruise terminal. Consider a local SIM or your cruise line's data package.
- When should I be back at the ship?
- Cruise lines usually require all passengers on board about 30 minutes before scheduled departure. Confirm the exact all-aboard time on your daily programme.
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