Italy
Naples → Panarea
Direct sea links from Naples to Panarea: SNAV’s summer fast craft in about five hours, or Siremar’s overnight ship Laurana, which carries cars and cabins.
Naples to Panarea ferry at a glance
The ferry from Naples to Panarea takes 5h 05m – 12h across the Tyrrhenian Sea, operated by SNAV and Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori). Both vehicles and foot passengers are carried. Typical frequency: SNAV fast craft daily in summer; Siremar overnight ship twice a week.
Crossing times and frequencies are typical figures and vary by season. Confirm the current timetable with the operator or booking partner before you travel. Route facts last reviewed 2026-09-29.
Sources: snav.it · cdn.carontetourist.it · How we verify
Return crossing: Panarea to Naples
SNAV and Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori) also sail Panarea to Naples, taking 5h 05m – 12h. SNAV leaves Panarea at 08:30 and reaches Naples at 14:30; the Siremar Laurana leaves Panarea at 19:15 on Mondays and Thursdays and arrives in Naples at 08:00.
Naples to Panarea ferry timetable & sailing pattern
The timetable below ended on 30 September 2026; check the official timetable (SNAV) for current times before you travel. SNAV’s fast summer service from Naples ended in mid-September and Siremar’s summer timetable ended on 30 September. In October 2026 Siremar’s Laurana sailed from Naples on Tuesdays and Fridays at 20:00 (Stromboli 06:30, Panarea 08:00, Salina 09:00–09:10, Lipari 10:00, Vulcano 10:50, Milazzo 12:30). Siremar publishes its winter timetable a month at a time, and on 2 November 2026 the November timetable was not yet out.
SNAV fast craft from Naples Molo Beverello at 15:15 in the summer season (arriving Panarea 20:20); Siremar’s Laurana from Naples at 20:00 on Tuesdays and Fridays, arriving at 08:00 the next morning
SNAV sails from late May to mid-September (29 May – 12 September on its 2027 timetable); the Siremar Laurana also sails on Sundays from 19 July to 13 September 2026.
Departure times from the timetable that ended
- 15:15
- 20:00
Return: SNAV leaves Panarea at 08:30 and reaches Naples at 14:30; the Siremar Laurana leaves Panarea at 19:15 on Mondays and Thursdays and arrives in Naples at 08:00.
Timetables change by season and date. Check exact departures for your travel date on the official timetable.
Official SNAV timetable →Check prices & book on Ferryscanner →Source: SNAV timetable page and Siremar Aeolian timetable PDF. Verified 2026-09-29.
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Operators on This Route
| Operator | Crossing Time | Vessels |
|---|---|---|
| SNAV | 5h 05m (via Stromboli) | High-speed craft |
| Siremar (Caronte & Tourist Isole Minori) | About 12h (overnight, via Stromboli and Ginostra) | Laurana |
Route Features
Vehicles
Cars, campervans, and motorbikes accepted
Foot Passengers
Walk-on passengers welcome
Pets
No pet facilities
Distance
137 nautical miles
Getting There & Onward Transport
- Naples Molo Beverello is next to Piazza Municipio, a short walk from the Municipio metro station (Line 1)