Explore on your own rating

The tender lands steps from the cathedral and the town centre.

Where ships dock

  • Ships anchor off Amalfi and tender to the town waterfront near Molo Pennello

Getting to town

You land on the seafront. Piazza del Duomo and Amalfi Cathedral are about 150 m away, through the Porta della Marina.

Walk the town. Travelmar ferries run from Amalfi to Positano (about 25 minutes, €10 one way) several times a day. For Ravello, take the SITA bus from the Amalfi bus terminal on the seafront (about 25 minutes; buy the ticket before boarding) or a taxi. Roads on the Amalfi Coast are narrow and slow in summer.

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Money & entry

Currency: Euro (€). Cards are widely accepted; carry some cash for small purchases.

Entry: U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.

Top sights nearby

  • Amalfi Cathedral (Duomo di Sant'Andrea) and the Cloister of Paradise
  • The Paper Museum, in a medieval paper mill
  • Ravello: Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone gardens (bus or taxi)
  • Positano (ferry)
  • Atrani, the tiny village next door (10 minutes on foot)

Beaches

  • Marina Grande beach, next to the tender landing

Safety & tips

  • Ferries are much quicker than the road in summer: check the last return ferry before you go.
  • The cathedral steps are steep; go early before the crowds.
  • Tenders can be cancelled in rough seas.

Check U.S. State Department travel advisories before you sail.

⏰ Back to the ship on time

The town is minutes from the tender. From Positano allow the 25 minute ferry plus queues; from Ravello about 30 minutes. Be at the tender pier 30 minutes before the last tender.

Ship time can differ from local time. Your ship won't wait for independent travelers.

Shore excursions that get you back on time

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Quick answers

Can you explore Amalfi on your own?

Yes, it is rated Easy. The tender lands steps from the cathedral and the town centre.

How far is it from the cruise dock to town in Amalfi?

You land on the seafront. Piazza del Duomo and Amalfi Cathedral are about 150 m away, through the Porta della Marina.

Do I need a passport for Amalfi?

U.S. passport required. ETIAS (the EU travel authorization) is NOT yet in operation: the official EU site says no applications are being collected and a start date will be announced several months ahead (checked Oct 2026). Don't pay any site claiming to sell ETIAS now. The EU Entry/Exit System (EES) does register non-EU travelers' passports and biometrics at Schengen external borders.

When should I head back to the ship in Amalfi?

The town is minutes from the tender. From Positano allow the 25 minute ferry plus queues; from Ravello about 30 minutes. Be at the tender pier 30 minutes before the last tender.

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