During this period, ferry and hydrofoil connections to Capri can still be subject to changes and cancellations due to rough seas.

Our local tips

• Check the weather forecast: In the weather app that you use, find the predicted wave activity and height so you know whether or not you should be concerned. If waves higher than 200 centimeters are predicted, you can expect cancellations. Here's a site you can use: Meteo Mare Capri

• Plan to leave Capri a day before your flight: It's wise to book your final night on the mainland so you don't get stuck on the island and miss your flight.

• Keep an eye on social media: The ferry companies tend to update their weather predictions at the last minute, so a more trustworthy source is this Facebook page.

• Ferries between Capri and the Amalfi Coast are the first to be canceled because there is no true port in Positano (just a pier) and boats can't approach the coast there if the sea is choppy.

• If the weather looks uncertain, take the Caremar ferry rather than the high-speed hydrofoils offered by other companies.

• Winter is the only time of year when booking in advance is unnecessary: buying tickets shortly before departure reduces stress in case of cancellations or changes.

Hydrofoil and ferry timetables

The funicular reopens on March 23, connecting the port to the Piazzetta. From April, the chronic queuing problem at public transport returns, especially at the port for the ride up to the Piazzetta (Capri center).

Here are our tips to help you get around faster:

• The funicular has a dedicated lane for hotel guests that allows you to skip the queue. Just show your reservation to the attendants.

• Both the funicular and the buses have a tap&go system so you can pay directly by card at the entrance, without queuing at the ticket office.

• If you see a long queue at the funicular, walk to the left until you reach the "Banchinella" pier (pier 22), where buses depart for the town center. Alternatively, there's a taxi at a cost of around 20 euros to the Piazzetta.

• According to Google Maps, the walk from the port to the Piazzetta is just 15 minutes. That's true — but it's 15 minutes up an extremely steep incline. Consider this option only if you're physically fit and traveling without luggage.

• Walking back down from the Piazzetta to the port, on the other hand, is easy and pleasant.

• If you need to go up to Anacapri, there are direct buses from Marina Grande to Anacapri and back; during peak hours there's a bus every 10–15 minutes.

• If there's a queue at the bus stop in Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri, walk back along Viale Tommaso de Tommaso to catch the bus at the earlier stops, closer to the depot (near Piazza Caprile).

Capri funicular and bus schedules

Whatever you'd like to do during your holiday on Capri, it's best to book as early as possible.

Restaurants

At a regular restaurant, a call or a message a few days ahead is all you need. But at the most famous spots — like Da Paolino and La Fontelina — the booking process is becoming increasingly complex. If you're staying at a hotel, ask the concierge directly. In any case, a deposit is often required when booking for large groups.

Boat Tours

Boat availability is limited: from June onwards it can be difficult to find spots on tours, especially from Positano to Capri. If you can't find anything for your date, consider reaching Capri by hydrofoil and booking a boat tour directly from the port of Marina Grande. There's more availability, you'll pay less, and you'll have the chance to explore on foot as well. Even in Capri, advance booking is still recommended. Shared boats that circle the island in one or two hours are generally easier to find — sometimes even on the day.

In general, it's easier to find boat availability in the afternoon rather than in the morning, and sunset tours are almost always available.

Keep in mind that the docking fee for private boats arriving in Marina Grande from the mainland is 100 euros and is never included in tour prices.

Book a Boat Tour

Beaches

On the Amalfi Coast and in Capri, free beaches are few and small, and beach clubs have limited capacity. Many establishments require advance reservations, which in most cases can be made directly online on their official websites.

On our websites we always try to keep timetables up to date, but in many cases this is quite difficult!

In Capri, Villa Jovis and Villa Lysis do not have regular opening hours, and a long uphill walk is required to reach them. To avoid the disappointment of finding the gate closed, it's best to check with the tourist office in the Piazzetta or at the port before heading up.

Museum and Attraction Hours

Everyone who comes to Capri wants to see the Blue Grotto, but it can be closed due to bad weather or have long queues.

The best plan for visiting without waiting hours in line is to be at the entrance when it opens, around 9 am. If you're staying overnight in Capri you can even get there by land. If you're based in Sorrento, consider the morning boat tours that depart early specifically to arrive at the Grotto's entrance at opening time.

On this page you'll find a live indicator showing whether the grotto is currently open.

Information on visiting the Blue Grotto