Capri from Naples: ship excursion or on your own?
Booking Capri independently from Naples saves about $117 per person compared with NCL's excursion (NCL $211 vs $94 independent, November 2026). Safety for going on your own: 5/5. Be back at the pier 60 minutes before departure.
What ships sell
- NCL: 2 excursions that include Capri, median $211 per adult, e.g. "Capri On Your Own".
Ship excursions that include Capri often bundle other stops or lunch, so compare what each tour includes. NCL prices were read from NCL's European website in euros on 2026-11-02 and converted at the ECB reference rate of 1 EUR = 1.1172 USD (2026-10-30). NCL's US site may show slightly different dollar prices.
Independent Capri tours we compared
- From Naples: Capri, Anacapri, and Blue Grotto Full-Day Trip · $171 · 4.8★ (1,801 reviews)
- Naples: Ferry Journey between Naples and Capri · $30 · 4.6★ (502 reviews)
- From Naples: Gulf of Naples & Capri Sightseeing Boat Tour · $94 · 4.5★ (3,841 reviews)
- From Naples: Capri and Island Tour · $122 · 4.3★ (109 reviews)
- From Naples: Ferry to Sorrento and Capri · $85 · 4.2★ (494 reviews)
Getting back to the ship
Ships here dock alongside. All-aboard is normally 30 minutes before departure on Royal Caribbean, Carnival, NCL and MSC (check your daily planner). Plan to be back at the pier at least 60 minutes before the ship sails.
- Capri is a short ride from the pier, so the return is easy to plan.
Questions
How much is the Capri excursion from Naples on NCL?
NCL's Capri excursions start at a median of $211 per adult (2 options, $147 to $275), converted from €189.
Can you visit Capri on your own from the Naples cruise port?
Yes. Independent tours cost a median of $94 per person (5 tours compared, from $30). It is close to the pier, so even a taxi works if you keep an eye on the time.
Is it cheaper to book Capri independently?
Usually: the gap is about $117 per person, or $469 for a family of four, against NCL's price.
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