Question 1

How long is the ferry from Naples to Vulcano?

Accepted Answer

6 to 16½ hours, depending on where the ferry calls on the way. SNAV is the fastest, in 6¼ hours.

Question 2

How often does the ferry from Naples to Vulcano run?

Accepted Answer

10 times a week in season. By company: three a week with Siremar and one a day with SNAV.

Question 3

Is there a direct ferry from Naples to Vulcano?

Accepted Answer

No. Every sailing calls at Stromboli and Panarea. The quickest, with SNAV, takes 6¼ hours and goes via Salina. Other sailings go via Ginostra (Stromboli), Rinella (Salina), Salina and Lipari or via Ginostra (Stromboli), Filicudi, Rinella (Salina) and Lipari and take 14¾ to 16½ hours.

Question 4

Can I take my car on the ferry from Naples to Vulcano?

Accepted Answer

Partly. Siremar (three times a week in season) takes cars; the other sailings are for foot passengers only.

Question 5

Does the ferry from Naples to Vulcano run all year?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Siremar sails all year round, twice a week; SNAV sails late May to mid-September.

Apr – early Jun, mid-Sept – Oct	Tue, Fri	at 20:00 (overnight)
Nov – Mar, mid-Jun – early Jul	Tue	at 20:00 (overnight)
Mid-Jul – early Sept	Tue, Sun	at 20:00 (overnight)