Travelmar

Who they are

Travelmar is a passenger ferry company that works only on the Amalfi Coast, the cliff-lined shoreline between Salerno and Positano. Ferryhopper gives its founding year as 1998. Its boats link the city of Salerno with the coast towns, and it is the busiest operator on the Salerno–Amalfi route.

Travelmar does not carry vehicles. Cars must use the congested coast road (SS163). The boats are for people who want to skip the traffic and see the coast from the water. Travelmar does not sail from Naples, and it does not go to Capri.

Network and routes

Travelmar's line runs from Salerno in the east to Positano in the west, via Amalfi. In the 2026 timetable:

• Salerno–Amalfi takes about 35 minutes, with about ten departures a day from Salerno.
• Salerno–Positano takes about 70 minutes.
• Amalfi–Positano takes about 25 minutes.
• Some sailings call at Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, Maiori and Minori, which makes Salerno–Amalfi about an hour. Travel between the smaller towns and Positano usually means a change of boat in Amalfi.
• From June 2026, stops at Atrani and Praiano were added.

In Salerno, most boats leave from Piazza Concordia, next to the train station, which makes the ferry easy to combine with trains from Naples and Rome. A few sailings use Molo Manfredi.

Travelmar also sells a combined boat and bus ticket for the Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei): boat to Amalfi, reserved bus to Agerola, walk to Positano, and boat back.

Fleet and on board

Travelmar's boats are passenger-only motor ships. According to Ferryhopper the fleet has seven vessels, the largest (Vega I and Sirius) carrying about 540 passengers each. Crossings are short, and on-board facilities are basic, so bring water in the July and August heat.

Luggage is limited. The fare includes one hand bag up to 45×35×20 cm; extra bags are charged. Small pets are allowed for a fee on the outside deck, on a leash and muzzled. Children under 2 travel free.

Booking and tips

Tickets can be bought at the Travelmar ticket offices at the piers or online at travelmar.it. In July and August the Amalfi–Positano sailings can sell out, especially in the morning and late afternoon.

The coast road regularly jams in summer. Between the main towns the boat is usually faster and far more pleasant.

Wind and sea state can cancel departures with little warning. If you have an onward connection, such as a train from Salerno or a flight from Naples, allow extra time or have a SITA bus or train as a backup.